World Class Alaska Fishing
Minutes Away in Calm Water!
The best silver salmon fishing is only minutes away from the lodge and the pink salmon are everywhere. Halibut are also available nearby. All of your fishing at Chinook Shores Lodge can be done in the calm waters of Southeast Alaska’s inside passage.
Ketchikan Alaska Fish Availability Chart
General Alaska Fishing Information
Fishing Licenses are required for persons 16 years of age and over. The cost of a State of Alaska fishing license varies in price from a 3-day, 7-day, 14-day or annual sport fishing license which may be purchased in our lodge store [aka Nadra’s Tackle and Teez] or online at www.admin.adfg.state.ak.us/license. If you want to retain chinook salmon, a king salmon stamp is required for all persons older than 16 years. The cost of a king salmon stamp varies from a 3-day, 7-day, 14-day or an annual option and is available for purchase online.
Fishing Rods & Reels are included at Chinook Shores Lodge. For Salmon we use 8’ medium action Salmon rods with a Penn 320 reel and 30# Maxima monofilament line. For Halibut we have 5-6’. Heavy rods with Shimano Takota or Penn reels and 100# Sectra Line. We also have an assortment of spinning rods for kids of all ages to fish off the dock for salmon, small bottom fish and perch.
Fishing Tackle for bait fishing in our unguided boats is included. For additional bait and supplies you can visit our new tackle shop. We carry all the hottest jigs and rigs for halibut fishing and plenty of flashers and hoochies for salmon fishing. If you like to tie your own salmon hooks we suggest a 6’ long leader of 30# test with two 4/0 or 5/0 salmon hooks snelled about 4″ apart.
Unguided Boats are aluminum 23′ Silver Streak Hardtops that seat 6 people with welded windshields; canvas tops; built in Fish boxes; 150 hp 4-stroke outboards; and 10hp trolling motors. Each boat is equipped with Penn down riggers; four rod holders; Garmin Fishfinder & GPS Chartplotter, Marine VHF Radio, large salmon net, gaff hook; bilge pump; bait bucket & bait knife; fire extinguisher; flares; life jackets and last but not least a potty bucket with a toilet seat.
Guided Charter Boats are modern 30′ six-pack cabin cruisers with flushing toilets, comfortable cabins and spacious fishing decks. Our experienced guides will see to it that you are comfortable and that any special needs are met. Hot coffee and water are provided on the boat, all you need to bring is a sack lunch and other beverages if you wish. We also have rain gear and boots available to keep you clean and dry. Choose from Salmon, Halibut or combination trips.
Freshwater Fishing around our area is great in the spring and fall for trout and steelhead and in August for salmon, rainbows and cutthroat. Self-guided fishermen can access these rivers and creeks by boat and along the Ketchikan road system. We do not supply rods for freshwater spin or fly fishing, however if you bring your own the river will be waiting for you.
Fish Processing is included with our deluxe guided fishing charters, unguided or self-guided packages and bareboat rentals at no extra charge. Our lodge has professional-grade vacuum packers and walk-in blast freezers. In the hands of our experienced fish filleters and seafood processors, your catch will be transferred from fresh to frozen — ready for you to take home with you when you leave the lodge. The easiest way to get frozen seafood to your home is to check the fish box at the airline ticket counter when you check-in for your departing flight.