Attn: Alaska Board of Fish (BOF) RE: SE & Yakutat Finfish & Shellfish Comments I own and operate Chinook Shores sport fishing lodge located in Clover Passage, West Behm Canal. We opened in 2005, lodge up to 30 guests, operate seven fishing boats, employ eight people and bring approximately 600 non-resident anglers to Ketchikan May-September.… Continue reading An Open Letter Regarding Proposed 2018 Unuk River King Salmon Stock Status and Action Plan
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2017 Ketchikan Alaska Fishing Report
King salmon Sport fishing for king salmon has reopened in Southeast Alaska marine waters as of October 1, 2017. The following regulations are now in effect through March 31, 2018. Residents: Bag and possession limit is two king salmon, 28 inches or greater in length. Residents may use two rods when fishing for king salmon… Continue reading 2017 Ketchikan Alaska Fishing Report
Southeast Alaska King Salmon Sport Fishing Reopened
Region 1 – Southeast News Release Alaska Department of Fish and Game Contact: Bob Chadwick, SE Regional Management Coordinator Released: September 20, 2017 – Expires: March 31, 2018 Juneau – The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is announcing the reopening of the Southeast Alaska and Yakutat sport fishery for king salmon. The following regulations will be effective 12:01… Continue reading Southeast Alaska King Salmon Sport Fishing Reopened
Crazy About Cohos: Catch Your Silvers September 25-30, 2017
If you are crazy about catching Cohos, we have everything you need for your fishing adventure! Our sport fishing packages include lodging in a private beach house and use of our aluminum 23′ boats that are ready to fish! These self-guided boats have GPS chart plotters, fish finders, down riggers, rods and tackle…everything you need… Continue reading Crazy About Cohos: Catch Your Silvers September 25-30, 2017
Last Minute Deal: August 26 – September 1, 2017
We offer experienced boaters the angler adventure of a lifetime! Our Ketchikan, Alaska sport fishing packages include lodging in a private beach house and use of our aluminum 23′ hardtop boats that are ready to fish! These self-guided boats have GPS chart plotters, fish finders, down riggers, rods and tackle…everything you need to fish for… Continue reading Last Minute Deal: August 26 – September 1, 2017
Last Chance Fishing: September 7-10, 2017
We offering experienced boaters the angler adventure of a lifetime! Our Ketchikan, Alaska sport fishing packages include lodging in a private beach house and use of our aluminum 21′ boats that are ready to fish! These self-guided boats have GPS chart plotters, fish finders, down riggers, rods and tackle…everything you need to fish for salmon… Continue reading Last Chance Fishing: September 7-10, 2017
Ketchikan Creek Opens to Sport Fishing
EMERGENCY ORDER Contact: Kelly Reppert Ketchikan Area Management Biologist (907) 225-2859 Alaska Department of Fish and Game KETCHIKAN, ALASKA / June 14, 2017 – Ketchikan Creek opens to sport fishing for all species, including king salmon, beginning Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at 12:01 a.m. through Sunday, December 31, 2017, at 11:59 p.m. The bag and possession limit for king… Continue reading Ketchikan Creek Opens to Sport Fishing
Rockfish of Alaska
Rockfish is a common term for several species of fish, named for their affinity to hide among rocks. Specific examples of fish termed rockfish in the waters surrounding Ketchikan, Alaska include: China Longspine Thonryhead Northern Pygmy Quillback Redstripe Rougheye Shortspine Thornyhead Splitnose Yelloweye Jeff Says: Find a pinnacle or a ledge ranging from 50-250′ deep and… Continue reading Rockfish of Alaska
Chinook Shores Lodge Adds Four 23′ Silver Streak Boat To Self-Guided Fleet
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA / May 28, 2017 – Chinook Shores Lodge, an Alaska fishing lodge specializing in guided charters and self-guided fishing, today announced the addition of its fifth 23′ Silver Streak to its unguided and bare boat fleet. The purchase decision is part of management’s desire to ensure that Chinook Shores Lodge remains a leading destination for self-guided… Continue reading Chinook Shores Lodge Adds Four 23′ Silver Streak Boat To Self-Guided Fleet