How to Plan an Alaska Sport-Fishing Trip

Sport Fishing with Captain Jeff Wedekind in Ketchikan Alaska

Determine Your Goals and Preferences: Species: Decide which fish you want to catch. Ketchikan, Alaska is home to many species like Chinook salmon (king salmon) Silver salmon (coho salmon), pink salmon (humpy salmon), keta salmon (chum salmon) and sockeye (although sockeye are extremely rare, few and far between. Ketchikan is also home to many bottom… Continue reading How to Plan an Alaska Sport-Fishing Trip

2020 Alaska Fishing Photos

It’s Sport Fishing Season in Ketchikan, Alaska!

This year we’re expecting some of the BEST fishing ever! And, we still have some great dates: June 8-13 | June 10-15 July 1-7 | July 5-10 August 27-31 September 8-13 | September 9-14 | September 14-19 CALL (907) 225-6700 to make a reservation!

Alaska Fishing Lodge Reservations: Sport Fishing Charters, Waterfront Accommodations and Self-Guided Fishing Boat Rentals

Please use the contact form below to inquire about fishing, add your name to the waiting list or to book a trip. We will contact you with rates and availability as soon as possible. Thank you. Chinook Shores Lodge 2025 Calendar: June 8-13, 2025 (2 People) www.knudsoncoveinn.com June 5-10, 2025 (8 People) Alder House June… Continue reading Alaska Fishing Lodge Reservations: Sport Fishing Charters, Waterfront Accommodations and Self-Guided Fishing Boat Rentals

COVID-19 Requirements for Anglers Traveling to Alaska

Order the COVID-19 At-Home Test Kit Today Take the COVID-19 Test 72-Hours Prior to Departure Alaska has removed the 14-day quarantine requirement for travelers who can show proof of a negative COVID-19 test result obtained 72 hours before arriving in Alaska. Other travelers will have the option to be tested on arrival (subject to availability),… Continue reading COVID-19 Requirements for Anglers Traveling to Alaska

Ketchikan Creek Open To Sport Fishing and Shopping

Welcome to Creek Street Nestled in the heart of Ketchikan, Alaska, Creek Street offers a unique shopping experience that blends history with the picturesque scenery of Southeast Alaska. Once known as the city’s red-light district, this historic boardwalk now hosts an array of shops, galleries, and eateries, all perched on wooden pilings over the serene… Continue reading Ketchikan Creek Open To Sport Fishing and Shopping

Join the Club: Club 49

Alaskan Resident? Check! Need a Boat Rental? Check! Want a Discount? Check, Check, Check! Chinook Shores Lodge offers locals some of the nicest fishing boat rentals in town! If you know how to drive a 21′ boat with 150hp, we will show you how and where to fish in our area (Knudson Cove, Clover Pass… Continue reading Join the Club: Club 49

Support local, small businesses during the Coronavirus Crisis!

Our hearts go out to people whose lives have been affected by this worldwide Coronavirus pandemic. Here in Ketchikan, our hospitality and cruise ship dependent tourism businesses are hurting. Local restaurants, bars, gift shops, hair salons and others are suddenly suffering from a lack of customers. Here’s how you can help: Order Take-Out Annabelle’s has… Continue reading Support local, small businesses during the Coronavirus Crisis!

Happy & Healthy St. Patrick’s Day

Would you believe we’ve been on the road since January? We are back in Alaska getting ready for our 2020 season. This year we attended sportsman shows in California, Oregon and Washington — it was nice visiting everyone who stopped by our booth and say hello. We also managed to squeeze in winter fishing trips… Continue reading Happy & Healthy St. Patrick’s Day

Chinook Shores Lodge Cleaning & Disinfecting Protocols

We take standards for hygiene and cleanliness very seriously and are taking additional steps to ensure the safety of our guests and employees. Like everyone else, we have been closely monitoring the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization statements regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) on a daily basis. With any luck,… Continue reading Chinook Shores Lodge Cleaning & Disinfecting Protocols