It’s Sport Fishing Season in Ketchikan, Alaska!

This year we’re expecting some of the BEST fishing ever! And, [ahem thanks to COVID-19], we still have some great dates: June 18-23 | June 30-July 5 | July 9-16 August 8-14 | August 15-21 | August 24-30 September 24-30 CALL (907) 225-6700 to make a reservation! Chinook Shores Lodge makes the most of saltwater fishing… Continue reading It’s Sport Fishing Season in Ketchikan, Alaska!

Happy & Healthy St. Patrick’s Day

Would you believe we’ve been on the road since January? We are back in Alaska getting ready for our 2020 season. This year we attended sportsman shows in California, Oregon and Washington — it was nice visiting everyone who stopped by our booth and say hello. We also managed to squeeze in winter fishing trips… Continue reading Happy & Healthy St. Patrick’s Day

You booked a fishing trip at Chinook Shores Lodge, so now what? Here’s Five Things To Do Before Your Ketchikan Alaska Fishing Trip

#1 Make Airline Reservations Fishermen travel to Ketchikan via the Alaska Marine Highway, Alaska Airlines or Delta Airlines every summer in search of salmon, halibut and other tasty seafood. We recommend choosing Alaska Airlines as they offer reliability, comfort, premium cabin legroom and movies. Select flights that arrive Ketchikan around 11am and when leaving the… Continue reading You booked a fishing trip at Chinook Shores Lodge, so now what? Here’s Five Things To Do Before Your Ketchikan Alaska Fishing Trip

Nadra’s New Years Resolutions

Welcome 2019 with a fresh ATTITUDE… and FRESH FISH! If you know me, you know I’m a TYPE-A person who runs a tight ship (both literally and figuratively). Well, last year I resolved to become more of a B type person to improve my zen. As I look back… it seems all THAT actually did… Continue reading Nadra’s New Years Resolutions

Happy Holidays 2018

Wishing you a festive holiday filled with loved ones and laughter. From our fishing family to yours… Chinook Shores Lodge

Valentine’s Day Edition: Why We Love King Salmon and Other Hot Topics

In the spirit of National Heart Month, we’ve put together a collection of things we love in this Valentine’s Day edition of the Chinook Shores Lodge newsletter. February is Heart Month Did you know, fish is a good source of protein and, unlike fatty meat products, it’s not high in saturated fat. Fish is also… Continue reading Valentine’s Day Edition: Why We Love King Salmon and Other Hot Topics

An Open Letter Regarding Proposed 2018 Unuk River King Salmon Stock Status and Action Plan

Attn: Alaska Board of Fish (BOF) RE: SE & Yakutat Finfish & Shellfish Comments I own and operate Chinook Shores sport fishing lodge located in Clover Passage, West Behm Canal. We opened in 2005, lodge up to 30 guests, operate seven fishing boats, employ eight people and bring approximately 600 non-resident anglers to Ketchikan May-September.… Continue reading An Open Letter Regarding Proposed 2018 Unuk River King Salmon Stock Status and Action Plan

Happy Holidays 2017

Happy Holidays Wishing You Every Happiness This Holiday Season And Through Out The Coming Year

Trade Show Recap: The Fred Hall Shows (The Ultimate Outdoor Experience)

We just finished part one of the 70th annual Fred Hall Show at the Long Beach Convention Center. Part two — we will be exhibiting at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, March 17-20 . While the show has been around a while (70 years!), this was the first time we exhibited. The show as huge! We were were please… Continue reading Trade Show Recap: The Fred Hall Shows (The Ultimate Outdoor Experience)

New Years (2016)

Thank you for fishing at Chinook Shores Lodge and making our 2015 fishing season memorable! A family that plays together, stays together. Around our home, it’s like that… with a whole lot of fishing. While we enjoy fishing with each other, some of our best family memories have been getting to fish with you and… Continue reading New Years (2016)