I’ve been in the “Lower 48” most of the winter, exhibiting at trade shows and gearing up my Alaska lodge and boats for the 2013 fishing season. Today I paid a visit to SPORTCO and the Outdoor Emporium. While I was shopping I started a conversation with one of the store managers. As we spoke about fishing in… Continue reading Sport fishing is great just north of Ketchikan, Alaska!
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2012 Ketchikan Alaska Sport Fishing Regulations
Effective Dates: April 15, 2012 – April 14, 2013 Fishing on most federal public lands is now subject to federal as well as state fishing regulations. If you plan to fish on federal public lands, consult the Subsistence Management Regulations for Federal Public Lands in Alaska. It is available at many federal land managing agencies’ field… Continue reading 2012 Ketchikan Alaska Sport Fishing Regulations
Family Fishing Trips In Alaska
Chinook Shores is the perfect choice for an Alaska family vacation. The calm water and easy access to the fish make it simple for kids to be successful fishermen. The best time to bring the kids is in August when there is plenty of Ketchikan fishing action and good weather. Our waterfront chalets, private beach… Continue reading Family Fishing Trips In Alaska
The Best Time To Halibut Fish in Ketchikan Alaska
Halibut can be found around Ketchikan Alaska from mid May through mid September, however the best time to fish for them is June through August as this is when they are most abundant. Halibut spawn off the continental shelf in deep water November through March and migrate into the shallow waters of SE Alaska to… Continue reading The Best Time To Halibut Fish in Ketchikan Alaska
ALASKA LINGCOD
Lingcod The boys found one to fit the slot limit. This lingcod wrapped all three rods so they all got to reel it in!!
Chinook Shores Angler wins Second Place in Ketchikan King Salmon Derby
Allison York from Klamath Falls, OR won second place in the Ketchikan King Salmon Derby with this beautiful 41.1 lb Chinook while fishing at Chinook Shores Lodge.
Fathers Day Halibut – Ketchikan Alaska
Fathers day fishing for halibut in Ketchikan Alaska.
Allisons 41 lb Chinook (King Salmon) Ketchikan Alaska
King Salmon fishing at Chinook Shores Lodge, Ketchikan, Alaska. Allison York – Angler. Jeff Wedekind – Guide, Jenn Hofmann Nomad Charities
Southeast Alaska 2011 Bag Limits
2011 SOUTHEAST ALASKA BAG LIMITS ANNOUNCED FOR NON RESIDENTS. KING SALMON– 2/day in May, 1/day June-September, 5 annually. 6/day in hatchery terminal areas in Ketchikan Alaska only. SILVER SALMON – 6/day CHUM SALMON – 6/day PINK SALMON – 6/day HALIBUT UNGUIDED – 2/day any size HALIBUT GUIDED – 1/day 37″ (23# fish) or under NONPALAGIC ROCKFISH – 2/day, 1 of which… Continue reading Southeast Alaska 2011 Bag Limits
The Best Times to Fish in Ketchikan
The most common question I get asked is, “When’s the best time to come fishing in Alaska”. And my answer is always, “Anytime from June through September“. It just depends on what kind of fish you want to catch and where you want to fish. Remember Ketchikan is at the southern end of the southeast panhandle… Continue reading The Best Times to Fish in Ketchikan