Chinook Shores Lodge Dock Hand, Søren Heinecke, Earns Captain’s License

Captain’s License allows Heinecke to operate large vessels up to 100 gross tons. KETCHIKAN, ALASKA / June 1, 2018 – Chinook Shores Lodge, a premier Southeast Alaska fishing lodge specializing in guided charters and self-guided fishing, today announced Søren Heinecke’s successful completion of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) approved Captain’s License training program at Flagship… Continue reading Chinook Shores Lodge Dock Hand, Søren Heinecke, Earns Captain’s License

Chinook Shores Lodge Adds Four 23′ Silver Streak Boat To Self-Guided Fleet

Rental Boat Fleet at Chinook Shores Lodge

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

Chinook Shores Lodge Announces 2017 Sport Fishing Expo and Event Schedule

  Chinook Shores will be exhibiting at the following 2017 boating, fishing and hunting expos and events: January 19 – 22, 2017 International Sportsmen’s Expositions (ISE) – Booth #3818 Cal Expo, State Fairgrounds – Directions 1600 Exposition Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95815 Show Hours Thursday 11:00am – 8:00pm Friday 11:00am – 8:00pm Saturday 10:00am – 7:00pm Sunday 10:00am… Continue reading Chinook Shores Lodge Announces 2017 Sport Fishing Expo and Event Schedule

Alaska Fishing Lodge, Chinook Shores, Adds Four 21′ Silver Streak Boats to Self-Guided Fleet

Rental Boat Fleet at Chinook Shores Lodge

New Boats are Part of an Investment to Amplify the Best-in-Class, Self-Guided Fishing Experience at Chinook Shores Lodge KETCHIKAN, ALASKA / February 19, 2016 – Chinook Shores Lodge, an Alaska fishing lodge specializing in guided charters and self-guided fishing, today announced the addition of four 23′ Silver Streak boats to its unguided and bareboat fleet. The… Continue reading Alaska Fishing Lodge, Chinook Shores, Adds Four 21′ Silver Streak Boats to Self-Guided Fleet

Chinook Shores Lodge Announces 2015 Sportsmen’s Expo and Event Schedule

Chinook Shores will be exhibiting at the following 2015 boating, fishing and hunting events: January 8 – 11, 2015 International Sportsmen’s Expositions (ISE) – Booth #3818 Cal Expo, State Fairgrounds – Directions 1600 Exposition Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95815 Show Hours Thursday 11:00am – 8:00pm Friday 11:00am – 8:00pm Saturday 10:00am – 7:00pm Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm January… Continue reading Chinook Shores Lodge Announces 2015 Sportsmen’s Expo and Event Schedule

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

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