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Prince of Wales Fishing Lodge #OI-WFRA2
Fill your freezer with salmon and halibut at this Alaska fishing resort on Prince of Wales Island out of Ketchikan.
Go on a trip of a lifetime, stay in 5 star accommodations, eat gourmet meals of fresh caught seafood and delicious steaks with Pacific coast wines. This fishing lodge on Prince of Wales Island in SE Alaska is a fisherman’s dream. The area you’ll be fishing is a natural confluence of ocean currents and the rocky coast of the island attract huge swarms of bait fish attracting halibut, rockfish, ling cod and of course salmon. The salmon gorge themselves here on there way to the spawning grounds. Not only do the fish thrive in this environment but they also share the environment with whales, bears, sea otters and blacktail deer. Exciting wildlife viewing is definitely a part of the adventure.
Fantastic fishing for King, Silver and other salmon species along with Halibut, Lingcod and Rockfish.
You don’t need to be an expert to catch fish on this trip. The guides will quickly show you an easy technique known as “Mooching” to put your bait in front of hungry fish.
- 5-star Lodge
- Gourmet Meals
- Top quality safe Coast Guard Approved fishing vessels.
- Well trained knowledgeable fishing guides.
- Premium Fishing Gear and Bait provided.
- Top notch Waterproof Bib Overalls, Hooded Jackets and Neoprene Boots.
Your full days of fishing start with breakfast at 5:30 am. After breakfast you board your boat at 6:30 am. for a full day of fishing. Lunch is served on the vessel. Boats return to the dock at 4:30 pm. The guides will teach you techniques on how to catch fish, then you start reeling them in.
When you are done fishing for the day your job is done.
Your boat will come back to the lodge about 5:30 pm so you can take pictures of your catch on the dock. The staff will then take your fish to be processed while you go freshen up for the evening ahead. From 6-8 pm you are treated to an all you can eat Alaskan buffet. Evening activities may include a hike to our namesake waterfall and a game of pool, ping-pong, or darts in the Lagoon Saloon.
The expert staff will fillet your catch into the tastiest steaks which will then be flash frozen and vacuum packed and placed in wet locked boxes for the trip home. When it’s time to go home an onsite Alaska Airlines agent tags your boxes along with your luggage to make it a stress fee departure.
Our Prince of Wales Fishing Lodge Includes:
- Float plane to lodge and return.
- Guided Fishing
- 27 foot fishing cruiser with premium fishing gear, tackle and bait
- Waterproof Bib overalls, hooded jacket and Neoprene Boots
- Fish processing, freezing, vacuum packed and wet lock boxes
- 5 star lodging double occupancy rooms with gourmet meals.
- Children under 18 get a 15% discount when accompanied with an adult.
Not Included:
- Trip Insurance
- Extra nights lodging
- Airfare to Ketchikan
- Baggage fees
- Alaska Fishing license and King Salmon Fishing Stamp
- Optional Bar Charges
- General Store purchases
- Gratuities for Staff
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Prince of Wales Fishing Lodge Accommodations
Most of our guest quarters once housed the intrepid fishermen of Waterfall Cannery, the record-setting salmon cannery founded in 1912.
Now carefully renovated, all accommodations have ocean or forest views, private baths, and in-room conveniences such as coffee/tea makers and mini-fridges. Conveniently located on the second floor of the General Store (with its supplies and sundries, snack-stocked lounge, and Wi-Fi hotspot) our ten historic Lodge Rooms each feature two double beds, an in-room bathroom with shower, a mini-fridge, and a coffee/tea maker. These rooms are nearest to the Dining Room and Lagoon Saloon, and all have ocean or forest views.
Amenities also include daily housekeeping and ice delivery. And every room and suite is within walking distance (or a courtesy golf-cart ride) of the docks, Dining Room, and Lagoon Saloon. Nonsmoker? Ask for one of our nonsmoking rooms.
Alaska-Style Menus and the Freshest Seafood Possible.
This fishing lodge and resort is well known for providing anglers with the kind of Alaska-style, all-you-can-eat fare that fuels a great day on the water. Breakfast and dinner are served in the Dining Room with its panoramic views of Ulloa Channel, and all dishes are prepared fresh daily.
- Breakfast – Start your fishing day off right. Waterfall Resort’s hot breakfast buffet includes bacon and sausages, eggs cooked to order, hash browns, homemade pastries, cereals, and yogurt, along with coffee, tea, and juice.
- Boat Lunch – Picnic aboard your cruiser for maximum fishing time, while pre ordering your next day’s lunch from a menu of fried chicken, wraps and sandwiches (PBJs are a favorite), chips, cookies, candy, hot coffee, and cold beverages. Want to bring your favorite beer? Pick it up at the General Store on your way to the dock.
- Dinner – After a day of fishing, dinner is the main event at Waterfall Resort. Our seafood appetizer table changes nightly and regularly includes local favorites like fresh Dungeness crab, Kahli Cove oysters, coconut shrimp, and halibut ceviche.
Executive Chef Joe Walker’s all-you-can-eat buffet features premium beef dishes such as Filet Mignon with Red Wine Demi-glace, and regional specialties like Grilled Elk Tenderloin, Halibut Piccata, and Blackened Salmon Fettuccine. There’s also soup, a salad bar, fresh-baked bread, and a variety of beverages, including complimentary Pacific Coast wines.
Kids and the young at heart especially love our homemade desserts, frozen yogurt, and self-serve ice cream station. Want to savor a taste of Alaska at home? Looking for ideas to prepare all the fish you’ll bring home? Try out some of our recipes from the chef.
You’ll bring home boxes of fresh salmon and halibut.
The expert staff will fillet your catch into the tastiest steaks which will then be flash frozen and vacuum packed and placed in wet locked boxes for the trip home. When it’s time to go home an onsite Alaska Airlines agent tags your boxes along with your luggage to make it a stress fee departure.
If you figure the price is near $30 a pound and you can bring back 2 boxes weighing up to 70 pounds each is it cheaper to go on a trip of a lifetime, stay in 5 star accommodations, eat gourmet meals of fresh caught seafood and delicious steaks with Pacific coast wines to wash it down. If you are an avid fishing junkie like me it is a no brainer.Pricing and Available Dates Provided Upon Request
Travel Information
Most people travel to Seattle then board Alaska Airlines for the flight to Ketchikan Alaska. Plan to arrive in Ketchikan before Noon. You will board a floatplane at 12:30 for a short hop to the resort. You will be welcomed on the dock by staff. After you check in, you will be heading out to your first afternoon of fishing.
After breakfast on departure day, you again board your fishing boat for a morning of fishing returning to the dock at about 10.00 am. The crew processes your catch and you have lunch before your float plane arrives. The onsite Alaskan Airlines Agent confirms flights, tags bags and fish boxes. They will confirm your seats and boarding passes thus eliminating this process at the airport. Floatplanes leave the lodge at about 1:30 pm.
Suggested Gear List
You don’t need to pack a lot of clothing on your trip but remember they are in Southeast Alaska.
Clothes that can be layered like a pullover waterproof jacket or windbreaker, fleece pullovers, long or short sleeve shirts, jeans and tennis shoes. A baseball type hat with visor or stocking cap will also be useful. A tote or daypack will be useful to keep your items together on the boat like snacks or sandwiches, gloves or sunscreen. Definitely bring that camera and batteries you won’t regret it!
This Prince of Wales fishing lodge provides:
This resort provides guests with all-weather gear, including Helly Hansen bib overalls, hooded jackets, and neoprene XtraTuf boots. Top quality sport-fishing equipment is also provided (and your guide makes sure that you’ll never run out of bait).
We recommend that you pack the following items:
- Clothes that can be layered, such as short- and long-sleeve shirts, jeans or other casual pants, water-resistant jackets or windbreakers, wool sweaters, neck scarves, and fleece vests or pullovers. Temperatures are normally mild, but can get chilly.
- Hat (knit beanie, fishing hat, visor, or baseball cap)
- Tennis shoes, boat shoes, or quick-dry hiking shoes with rugged soles
- Sunglasses (polarized if possible)
- Small day pack or tote bag to bring aboard your fishing boat
- Any needed medications, including remedies for seasickness
- Sunscreen, insect repellent (we rarely if ever see a mosquito, but do encounter the occasional no-see-ums)
- Camera, video recorder, charger, batteries, memory sticks
- Optional: fishing gloves, Alaska wildlife or bird-watching field guides
Forget toothpaste? No worries. The General Store carries all sorts of essentials and sundries to make sure your wild Alaska sport-fishing trip is the best ever. You’ll no doubt be bringing home a lot of fish, so pack light.