Soren Heinecke Accepts Facilities & Equipment Manager Position at Chinook Shores Lodge

KETCHIKAN, ALASKA / June 1, 2023 – Chinook Shores Lodge, a premier Southeast Alaska fishing lodge specializing in guided charters, self-guided fishing and wildlife viewing, today announced Soren Heinecke has accepted the full-time, year round equipment and facilities manager position in Ketchikan. In his new role, Heinecke will be responsible for the oversight of all… Continue reading Soren Heinecke Accepts Facilities & Equipment Manager Position at Chinook Shores Lodge

2016 Sport Fishing Shows & Expos

Chinook Shores will be exhibiting at the following 2016 boating, fishing and hunting events: January 21 – 24, 2016 International Sportsmen’s Expositions (ISE) –  Booth #3816 Cal Expo, State Fairgrounds – Directions January 27 – 31, 2016 Washington Sportsman Show  –  Booth # Puyallup Fairgrounds – Directions March 2 – 6, 2016 Fred Hall Long Beach Show –  Booth # Long Beach… Continue reading 2016 Sport Fishing Shows & Expos

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

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

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!

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.

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

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

Chinook Shores Lodge Dock Hand, Hayden Wester, Earns Captain’s License

Wester will assist Captain Jeff Wedekind when Chinook Shores Lodge charter sport fishing season starts June 1. KETCHIKAN, ALASKA / May 16, 2014 – Chinook Shores Lodge, a premier Southeast Alaska fishing lodge specializing in guided charters and self-guided fishing, today announced lead dock hand Hayden Wester successfully completed Mariners Learning Systems’  OUPV/Six-pack Captain’s License coursework and United… Continue reading Chinook Shores Lodge Dock Hand, Hayden Wester, Earns Captain’s License