Fresh Water Fishing in Ketchikan, Alaska

While Chinook Shores Lodge offers some of the calmest salt water fishing around, peeople often ask us “Where can I fly fish in Ketchikan?” or “Where can I fresh water fish in Ketchikan?” The two fresh water fishing spots nearest Chinook Shores Lodge are Ward Lake and the Naha River National Recreation Trail. Naha Bay Getting There: Access… Continue reading Fresh Water Fishing in Ketchikan, Alaska

Nice Spot at Ward Lake in Ketchikan Alaska for Steelhead Fishing — Winter, Spring or Fall!

Lake and Pond Fishing Enjoy fishing for Steelhead, Trout, and all five pacific salmon species in Ward Lake, a popular fishing destination.  To access the trailhead parking area follow the North Tongass Highway to the Revilla Road junction. Turn right and follow to the intersection with Ward Lake Road; turn right again. Follow Ward Lake Road… Continue reading Nice Spot at Ward Lake in Ketchikan Alaska for Steelhead Fishing — Winter, Spring or Fall!

May Getaway

Spring / Early Summer Ketchikan Activities May is my favorite time of year.  The weather is nice, the snow has melted, wild flowers are blooming, birds are migrating, king salmon are showing up, Dungeness crab are in the bays, herring are spawning, Humpback whales are feeding, lingcod and rockfish are hungry and ice covered lakes and… Continue reading May Getaway