ALASKA FISHING AT CHINOOK SHORES LODGE – KETCHIKAN ALASKA

Fishing Licenses are required for persons over 16 years of age. The cost is $55 for a 7-day license, which may be purchased here or at www.admin.adfg.state.ak.us/license/. King Salmon Stamps are required for all persons regardless of age to keep King (Chinook) Salmon. They cost $30 for a 7-day stamp and can be purchased here.

Fishing Rods & Reels are included at Chinook Shores. For Salmon we use 7-8 ft. medium action Salmon rods with a Penn 320 reel and 30# Maxima monofilament line. For Halibut we have 5-6 ft. Heavy rods with Shimano TLD reels and 100# Tuff 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 poggies..

Fishing Tackle for bait fishing in our unguided boats is included. For additional supplies you can visit the neighboring Knudson Cove Marina tackle shop. If you like to tie your own we suggest a 6 ft. long leader of 30# or 40# test with two 4/0 or 5/0 hooks snelled about 4” apart. Use Owner SSW; Gamakatsu Octopus; VMC or Mustad hooks.

Unguided Boats are New Aluminum 20’ North River Sea-Hawks that seat 6 people with welded windshields; canvas tops; built in Fish boxes; 115 hp 4-stroke outboards; and trolling motors. Each boat is equipped with Penn down riggers; four rod holders; Garmen Fish Finder & GPS Chart Plotter, Marine VHF Radio, large salmon net, gaff hook; wash down hose; bilge pump; bait bucket & bait knife; fire extinguisher; flares; life jackets and last but not least a Potty bucket with a toilet seat.

Guided fishing is on modern 28’-30’ six-pack cabin cruisers and includes all tackle, gear & bait. USCG licensed professional captains will take you were the fish are! Our experienced guides give an all out effort to make your trip safe, fun, and successful. Choose from Salmon, Halibut or combination trips.

Our Alaska charter boats have stand-up heads with flushing toilets, comfortable cabins and flush fishing decks. Our experienced guides will see to it that you are comfortable and that any special needs are met. Hot coffee, water and soda pop will be provided on board; all you need to bring is a sack lunch from your beach house and other beverages if you wish. We also have rain gear and boots available to keep you clean and dry.

River Fishing around our area can be enjoyable but the easily accessible systems are small and guided fishing is prohibited in most cases. Self-guided fishermen can access these rivers and creeks at will and there is some decent fishing in July-September for coho and pinks. We do not supply rods for fresh water spin or fly fishing, however if you bring your own the river will be waiting for you.


FISH PROCESSING, FREEZING AND SHIPPING

Access to our self-service fish processing facilities is included. We have cleaning tables and sinks on the dock and a processing room set up with a commercial vacuum packer, private freezers and wet-lock boxes for you to preserve your catch for the trip home. If you would rather not deal with your fish, custom processing is available at an additional charge.

Custom Fish Processing is also available. You can simply drop your fish at the dock and the processor will filet, vacuum pack, freeze and box your catch for about $2.00 / filet # plus the price of the box. A typical 50# box will cost about $100.

Shipping Your Fish Home can easily be done by checking it as baggage on Alaska Airlines. Alaska Airlines now charges for every bag checked on a flight except carry-ons. Check www.alaskaair.com for current baggage rules and rates.