2014 Ketchikan, Alaska Fishing Report

The 2014 fishing season in Ketchikan, Alaska proved another great summer for anglers seeking salmon and halibut! The King (Chinook) salmon fishing started out slow in May and early June but by mid June fishing started to pick up and we saw a lot of nice kings through the whole month of July with peak… Continue reading 2014 Ketchikan, Alaska Fishing Report

Happy Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving, we have a lot to be grateful for… OUR CLIENTS who believe in our company and the value we offer OUR PARTNERS who efficiently deliver Chinook Shores supplies and services OUR EMPLOYEES who demonstrate passion, dedication and talent daily     Happy Thanksgiving and all the best to you and your family this holiday season!… Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving

Cold and Clear at Chinook Shores Lodge

It’s a cold, yet beautiful, morning at our Alaska fishing lodge in Ketchikan, Alaska. Can you see the good morning moon… peaking above Clover Pass into Knudson Cove Marina? The Pura Vida and all of our other boats are stored safely and ready for winter. Thanks for a great 2014 fishing season!

1 Million Cruise Visitors Expected to Travel to Alaska in 2015

“This is a good demonstration of how an improved business climate can make a positive impact on Alaska’s economy,” says John Binkley, president of CLIA Alaska. ”Alaska significantly improved its competitiveness in the world through changes in regulations, taxes and marketing – and now we’re going to enjoy the benefits.” Three larger cruise ships will… Continue reading 1 Million Cruise Visitors Expected to Travel to Alaska in 2015

Vacation Rental By Owner

Do you or anyone you know need short term housing in Ketchikan, Alaska? We have waterfront property available to rent on a monthly basis from October 1, 2014 through May 1, 2015.

Number of Alaska Visitors Reaches All Time High

The number of visitors to Alaska reached an all-time high of 1,966,700 between May 1, 2013, and April 30, 2014, according to a report recently released by the Alaska Division of Economic Development. The Interim Visitor Volume Report 2013-14 shows that visitation exceeded the previous peak of 1,961,500 visitors set during 2007-08 by more than… Continue reading Number of Alaska Visitors Reaches All Time High

Chinook Shores Trip

We spent three nights at Chinook Shores with two days guided fishing. It was a wonderful trip. The cabins are clean, modern and well-equipped, the hosts friendly and helpful, and the fishing spectacular. This was our first guided fishing trip but won’t be our last — with the silver running we caught one fish after… Continue reading Chinook Shores Trip

Amazing Location and Staff

The guys from our fire house and I spent 4 days here fishing and we had an amazing time. The owners, Jeff and Nadra, have paid attention to every single detail to their property and the service they provide to their Custumers. If you’re looking for great fishing with great equipment and accommodations, you don’t… Continue reading Amazing Location and Staff

All in a Days Work

People often ask what they can expect to catch on a guided sport fishing charter in Ketchikan, Alaska. Today’s bag is: Silver salmon, halibut, pink salmon and lingcod.

Lingcod Bonus Fish for Silver Salmon Fisherman

Limit Out On The Salmon? Go For The Lings! Silver (coho) fishing in Ketchikan can be phenomenal from July through September.  So what do you do when you and your buddies have limited out on 24 coho salmon before 10:30 AM?  Go bottom fishing!  You can find a spot to halibut fish in nearly all… Continue reading Lingcod Bonus Fish for Silver Salmon Fisherman