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Alaska fishing
Posted on 2/17/24 at 1:43 pm
Posted on 2/17/24 at 1:43 pm
Looking into fishing, etc. trip to Alaska this summer. All-inclusive versus lodge/hotel w/ separate charter? Location? Recommendations?
Posted on 2/18/24 at 9:18 am to Chestnut
Bookmarked.
This is a bucket list trip for me. Looking forward to reading the response.
This is a bucket list trip for me. Looking forward to reading the response.
Posted on 2/18/24 at 5:32 pm to GumboPoBoy
I’ve been to Alaska twice, both trips were more for vacation and we incorporated fishing trips into the week. If you want to catch Salmon, pick which kind and make sure the run for the species you want to catch is spawning in the area you are going at that time. Our first trip we fished in Ketchikan in Mid July and caught silvers. The Kings had run a few weeks earlier. Second trip to Alaska we did a combined fishing whale watching trip out of Juneaux with rum runner charters. It was great, we trolled for salmon, again catching silver in July, then spent a couple of hours whale watching, then went and caught a limit of halibut.
Posted on 2/18/24 at 6:07 pm to Chestnut
Sometimes I come on this site and see something I want to do I never thought of. Damn fishing in Alaska sounds like it would be awesome. Fresh high end salmon.
Posted on 2/19/24 at 11:10 am to Chestnut
Flew into Anchorage, had a rental car and drove to Kenai peninsula. Did 10 days at various airbnbs with day charter fishing trips. Caught fresh salmon and cooked. It was an amazing trip. Airbnbs were very nice in that area but there are a lot of 1 bedrooms or sleeps 14 lodge types. You can also have fish processed, frozen, and sent home.
Posted on 2/19/24 at 3:57 pm to CA_Cajun88
Thanks for the info. It looks like Wild Strawberry is all about offshore fishing, rather than inside. Was that your experience?
Posted on 2/20/24 at 9:38 am to Chestnut
I have been fishing the Kenai Peninsula for 30 years missing only two summers in that timeframe. For the last 15 years I have been staying at Tower Rock Lodge in Kenai. They are an Orvis endorsed all inclusive lodge on the Kenai River. You can Halibut fish in Homer, fish for Salmon in the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers, go on a fly out to Crescent Lake and see bears. The meals are great, all inclusive including the wine. You can fly to Anchorage, rent a car and make the three hour drive or fly from Anchorage to Kenai and get picked up at the airport. When you leave you will pick your fish up at the processor, vacuum sealed and frozen ready to be shipped back as your 2nd luggage bag. Tower Rock caters to all fishermen from beginners to expert fly fishermen. They supply all fishing gear, rain gear, etc.
If anyone has any questions I will try to answer them on this thread.
If anyone has any questions I will try to answer them on this thread.
Posted on 2/20/24 at 12:50 pm to Morganb
Many thanks. Will check out Tower Rock and come back with any questions.
Posted on 2/21/24 at 9:10 am to Chestnut
It was mainly driven by the weather and what seemed to be biting. If the weather got sketchy (boats were 30-35') the captains had more protected spots within the islands we would fish. Otherwise, shore was always in sight unless we went out to deeper water for halibut.
Maybe all outfits operate the same or similar, but Strawberry Lodge made everything very easy. You get picked up from the airport in their vans, get licenses, etc. right at the lodge, and just walk across the street to the marina each morning. After fishing, the crew filet and flash freeze your fish and then when it's time to go, the same vans take you to the airport with your fish packed in 50lb boxes to check as luggage.
Maybe all outfits operate the same or similar, but Strawberry Lodge made everything very easy. You get picked up from the airport in their vans, get licenses, etc. right at the lodge, and just walk across the street to the marina each morning. After fishing, the crew filet and flash freeze your fish and then when it's time to go, the same vans take you to the airport with your fish packed in 50lb boxes to check as luggage.
Posted on 2/21/24 at 11:24 am to CA_Cajun88
Posted on 2/21/24 at 4:17 pm to Chestnut
I've been fishing several times in Homer. Lots of lodging, good restaurants and plenty of views. I stayed at my Uncle's cabin on Peterson Bay, which is right next to Halibut Cove (another nice spot to visit).
Some pics:
Fish
Whales
Eagles on the floating dock in front of my Uncle's cabin
Otters
China Poot Peak - view from my Uncle's cabin.
View of the Homer Spit
Some pics:
Fish
Whales
Eagles on the floating dock in front of my Uncle's cabin
Otters
China Poot Peak - view from my Uncle's cabin.
View of the Homer Spit
This post was edited on 2/21/24 at 4:19 pm
Posted on 3/11/24 at 1:35 pm to Morganb
Morganb: My group of five (maybe six) is heading to Tower Rock in August. It has been a pleasure dealing with Griff. Thanks again for the recommendation.
Posted on 3/11/24 at 3:51 pm to Chestnut
quote:
Looking into fishing, etc. trip to Alaska this summer. All-inclusive versus lodge/hotel w/ separate charter? Location? Recommendations
I’m looking forward to responses . I’ve been wanting to do this trip
Posted on 3/11/24 at 4:46 pm to Chestnut
Awesome! You will have a great time, catch a lot of fish and be well taken care of. Be sure and post some pictures when you return.
Posted on 3/11/24 at 7:57 pm to Sus-Scrofa
Damn I'm poor.
I can't swing this. Lol.
I can't swing this. Lol.
Posted on 3/11/24 at 8:10 pm to Napoleon
quote:
Damn I'm poor. I can't swing this. Lol.
In full disclosure, when I went it wasn’t quite that expensive and I wasn’t paying! Just had to get to Anchorage.
Posted on 3/17/24 at 11:08 am to Napoleon
Wife and I went to Homer. Took a halibut charter we booked same week. Also fished that tidal pool they have in Homer and caught nice salmon from the bank. Also down at the spit state park. All via rental car to and back to anchorage. It was very affordable. Caught some nice halibut and some salmon on the charger and enough salmon from shore to keep me happy.
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