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2015 Ketchikan King Salmon Derby
Are you ready for the Chinooks? The Ketchikan CHARR King Salmon Derby is an annual event taking place each year in Ketchikan, Alaska, beginning over Memorial Day weekend and continuing for the following two weekends. May 23-25, 2015 (Memorial Day Weekend) May 30 & 31, 2015 June 6 & 7, 2015
Chinook Shores Lodge Announces 2015 Sportsmen’s Expo and Event Schedule
Chinook Shores will be exhibiting at the following 2015 boating, fishing and hunting events: January 8 – 11, 2015 International Sportsmen’s Expositions (ISE) – Booth #3818 Cal Expo, State Fairgrounds – Directions 1600 Exposition Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95815 Show Hours Thursday 11:00am – 8:00pm Friday 11:00am – 8:00pm Saturday 10:00am – 7:00pm Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm January… Continue reading Chinook Shores Lodge Announces 2015 Sportsmen’s Expo and Event Schedule
December Newsletter (2014)
One of our favorite things about the winter season is the opportunity to reflect on the fun times we had fishing with our guests this summer, and the opportunity to say thank you. As you celebrate the holidays, please know we’re sending you warmest thoughts from Alaska and wishing you the joy of family, the gift… Continue reading December Newsletter (2014)
Alaska Fishing Lodge Websites and Blogs
When it comes to researching for travel and destinations, many people go to Expedia, Travelocity or TripAdvisor. You can find reviews and helpful information there. We prefer to book air travel directly with the airline. Until now, there’s only been one choice for flying northbound to Alaska. in 2015, there will be two airlines that… Continue reading Alaska Fishing Lodge Websites and Blogs
How to Catch More Salmon
I am often asked, “What can I do to catch more salmon?” The simplest and often most accurate answer is, fish where the salmon are. Or more precisely, fish in a school of salmon. Salmon will often congregate around a pinnacle, behind a rock, near a point or on some sort of structure along a… Continue reading How to Catch More Salmon
Fresh Water Fishing in Ketchikan, Alaska
While Chinook Shores Lodge offers some of the calmest salt water fishing around, peeople often ask us “Where can I fly fish in Ketchikan?” or “Where can I fresh water fish in Ketchikan?” The two fresh water fishing spots nearest Chinook Shores Lodge are Ward Lake and the Naha River National Recreation Trail. Naha Bay Getting There: Access… Continue reading Fresh Water Fishing in Ketchikan, Alaska
How’s the Halibut Fishing in Ketchikan?
Successful halibut fishing really depends on timing and weather… From mid June through August halibut fishing is pretty good to excellent in Ketchikan. I can only think of a few days in recent years that we targeted halibut and did not catch our limit while I was guiding. Some of those days were due to… Continue reading How’s the Halibut Fishing in Ketchikan?
2015 Flight Schedules: Fly Between Ketchikan and Seattle on Alaska or Delta
For the most current flight schedule, visit: www.alaskaair.com or www.delta.com. Delta Airlines announced it will start offering one daily northbound and one daily southbound flight between Seattle and Ketchikan as of May 15, 2015. Delta fares start at $246.50 one-way. Alaska Airlines offers multiple flights each day starting at $246.80 one-way. Alaska Airlines To take advantage of… Continue reading 2015 Flight Schedules: Fly Between Ketchikan and Seattle on Alaska or Delta
‘Tis the Season…
‘Tis the Season to give your favorite angler a gift card for Chinook Shores Lodge. Gift cards are available in $100, $250, $500 and $1,000 increments. So, what do you give the angler who has everything? A holiday gift card is the perfect choice! Order a Chinook Shores Lodge Gift Card Today!