It’s all about King salmon in Knudson Cove… or Chinook salmon at Chinook Shores Lodge. Really, whatever you want to call them… Kings or Chinooks… they’re biting! Ketchikan salmon catch rates typically increase the last two weeks of June, 2019 is no exception. King salmon catch rates in the Mountain Point area and the Herring… Continue reading Ketchikan Fishing Report: King Salmon Edition
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2018 Ketchikan Fishing Report
Source: Alaska Department of Fish & Game King Salmon There have been several news releases issued regarding king salmon limits for the Southeast Region and the Ketchikan area. Please pay particular attention to the Ketchikan news release dated March 29, 2018 that prohibits king salmon retention in all of Districts 1 and 2 through June… Continue reading 2018 Ketchikan Fishing Report
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
Crazy About Cohos: Catch Your Silvers September 25-30, 2017
If you are crazy about catching Cohos, we have everything you need for your fishing adventure! Our sport fishing packages include lodging in a private beach house and use of our aluminum 23′ boats that are ready to fish! These self-guided boats have GPS chart plotters, fish finders, down riggers, rods and tackle…everything you need… Continue reading Crazy About Cohos: Catch Your Silvers September 25-30, 2017
5 Salmon Species Found in Alaska
King (Chinook) Salmon: King Salmon, also known as Chinook, have a blue-gray back with silvery sides. Small irregular shaped black spots are found on back, dorsal fin, and usually on both lobes of the tail. This species has a black mouth with black gums at the base of teeth and lower jaw. Coho (Silver) Salmon:… Continue reading 5 Salmon Species Found in Alaska
2015 Ketchikan King Salmon Derby
Are you ready for the Chinooks? The Ketchikan CHARR King Salmon Derby is an annual event taking place each year in Ketchikan, Alaska, beginning over Memorial Day weekend and continuing for the following two weekends. May 23-25, 2015 (Memorial Day Weekend) May 30 & 31, 2015 June 6 & 7, 2015
How to Catch More Salmon
I am often asked, “What can I do to catch more salmon?” The simplest and often most accurate answer is, fish where the salmon are. Or more precisely, fish in a school of salmon. Salmon will often congregate around a pinnacle, behind a rock, near a point or on some sort of structure along a… Continue reading How to Catch More Salmon
Lingcod Bonus Fish for Silver Salmon Fisherman
Limit Out On The Salmon? Go For The Lings! Silver (coho) fishing in Ketchikan can be phenomenal from July through September. So what do you do when you and your buddies have limited out on 24 coho salmon before 10:30 AM? Go bottom fishing! You can find a spot to halibut fish in nearly all… Continue reading Lingcod Bonus Fish for Silver Salmon Fisherman
Silver Salmon Season in Ketchikan, Alaska: Fishing and Catching Coho
While many people prefer fishing for Chinook salmon (aka King salmon) during the months of May and June in Ketchikan, other anglers prefer fishing for Coho salmon (aka Silver salmon) in September. The primary reason being that is the bag limit for Silver salmon is six (6) per day whereas the King salmon has a bag limit of… Continue reading Silver Salmon Season in Ketchikan, Alaska: Fishing and Catching Coho
Successful Halibut and Salmon Fishing in Alaska
Fishing in Alaska is something that every sportsman should experience. Offering exciting opportunities for halibut and salmon fishing, this is the destination that fishermen everywhere dream of. Halibut is especially abundant in the southeast are of Alaska, including Ketchikan. This area is well known for its large halibut and salmon runs. Large catches are often… Continue reading Successful Halibut and Salmon Fishing in Alaska