Silver Salmon Season in Ketchikan, Alaska: Fishing and Catching Coho

While many people prefer fishing for Chinook salmon (aka King salmon) during the months of May and June in Ketchikan, other anglers prefer fishing for Coho salmon (aka Silver salmon) in September. The primary reason being that is the bag limit for Silver salmon is six (6) per day whereas the King salmon has a bag limit of… Continue reading Silver Salmon Season in Ketchikan, Alaska: Fishing and Catching Coho

100 Alaska Fishing Lodges

We are happy to provide you with information about Alaskan cities, fishing regions, rivers, lakes and streams. For additional information about our lodge, please contact us! Chinook Shores Lodge (Ketchikan) Adventures in Kodiak (Kodiak) Afishhunt Charters (Ninilchik) Afognak Lodge (Kodiak) Alaska Arctic Sun (Colorado) Alaska Coastal Explorer (Wasilla) Alaska Fishing Adventures (Ketchikan) Alaska Fishing and… Continue reading 100 Alaska Fishing Lodges

Best Lodging/Fishing Trip Ever

Jeff and Nadra have a great setting and boat for guided or self guided fishing. We stayed in one of the very well equipped cabins. Jeff and Nadra were good company on the boat while we hunted down king salmon and halibut. A comfortable boat with everything you could ask for! Jeff has incredible knowledge… Continue reading Best Lodging/Fishing Trip Ever

2014 Ketchikan Alaska Fishing Photos

May Newsletter (2014)

Welcome to “Currents,” our newsletter written for fishing fanatics who want to go fishing in Alaska. Published annually, this email is intended to tell you who’s catching what, where, when and how. We hope you’ll enjoy reading about the latest news and happenings at Chinook Shores Lodge. We Got Hooked Jeff and Nadra were married April… Continue reading May Newsletter (2014)

2014 Ketchikan Alaska Fishing Packages

Chinook Shores Lodge has a couple remaining fishing packages available for the 2014 Alaska fishing season.  If you haven’t already booked your fishing trip, these are the best times to fish with us this summer: June 12-18. Three-to-seven nights for up to 6 people, guided or unguided. Expect to catch King salmon, Halibut and Rockfish. June 16-24. Four-to-eight… Continue reading 2014 Ketchikan Alaska Fishing Packages

2014 King Salmon Sport Fishing Order

2014 King Salmon Sport Fishing Addendum for Ketchikan Area Marine Waters Announced by Alaska Department of Fish and Game Division of Fish Ketchikan, Alaska / April 24, 2014 — In order to reduce the harvest of Unuk River king salmon and ensure the Unuk River king salmon escapement goal is achieved, an addendum has been… Continue reading 2014 King Salmon Sport Fishing Order

Bring home the bacon, fry it up in a pan!

Nonresident anglers can catch two king salmon a day in Southeast Alaska (May-June 2014) due to new Alaska Fish and Game sport fishing regulations. If she can “bring home the bacon, and fry it up in  a pan” SO CAN YOU! Alaska Department of Fish and Game to allow nonresident anglers to bag and possess… Continue reading Bring home the bacon, fry it up in a pan!

2014 Southeast Alaska King Salmon Sport Fishing Regulations Announced

Alaska Department of Fish and Game to allow nonresident anglers to bag and possess two (2) king salmon 28″ or greater in length during the months of May and June in Ketchikan, Alaska. April 2, 2014 / Juneau, Alaska —  The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced the 2014 sport fishing regulations for king salmon… Continue reading 2014 Southeast Alaska King Salmon Sport Fishing Regulations Announced

Live from Portland Inside the Pacific Northwest Sportsmen’s Show

The Pacific Northwest Sportsmen’s Show remained through the week and weekend during inclement Portland weather. Those able to make it safely to the Portland Expo Center enjoyed all the show has to offer. See you next year in Portland!