Fishing

The location of Land's End Lodge on the northern point of Prince of Wales Island allows easy access to some of southeast Alaska's finest salt water fishing and fresh water fishing. Whether you're anxious to land a big halibut, fight an acrobatic salmon, or tie on a fly or spinner and hit the streams - Land's End Lodge offers the kind of angling excitement that you've been dreaming about.

Salt Water Fishing

Sumner Strait is known as one of southeast Alaska's most productive salt water fishing areas. The strait sustains large populations of halibut, ling cod, and rock fish of which the best known is red snapper. The strait is also a major migration corridor for all five species of pacific salmon. Phenomenal numbers of salmon move right past the lodge as they prepare to spawn in the streams and rivers of southeast Alaska and British Columbia. The lodge's proximity to Sumner Strait provides salt water fishing that is almost at our doorstep. Guests seldom go more than three miles from the lodge to troll and mooch for salmon. Halibut fishing occurs in water depths of 80 to 160 feet and jigging during slack tides using bait or lures and 12 to 16 ounce cannonball weights is very effective. Smooth, protected water adds to the enjoyment of fishing in our area.

You'll want to plan your trip according to the type of fish you are most interested in catching. For example, the best time to fish for King Salmon is from mid-may through June although you may still catch one or two in early July. Silver Salmon can be caught anytime during the season, but are most abundant from mid-July through September. Halibut are available all season; the largest halibut can be caught in late July through August.

Fresh Water Fishing

Prince of Wales Island is a fresh water fisherman's paradise. Our boats and vehicles put you within easy reach of over twenty streams and rivers. Excellent spin cast and fly fishing for Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden char is available all season. Fly fishing guests start coming up in late July through mid-August to fish for a Pink and Chum Salmon which are entering the streams to spawn. The most exciting time occurs in late summer when tens of thousands of hard fighting Silver Salmon start running in the fresh water tributaries of Prince of Wales Island providing fly fishermen with an unforgettable angling experience.