Alaska
Southeast Alaska Baranof Wilderness Lodge For families and couples keen on the ultimate southeast Alaskan experience, Baranof Wilderness Lodge remains a top pick. While much of their program centers on conventional saltwater fishing for salmon and halibut, they also offer great freshwater river and stream fishing for plentiful Dolly Varden and salmon. With whale watching, crabbing, hot springs, and hiking, this is a well-rounded experience coveted by novices and experts alike. Rates: $5,650-$6,150 plus tax per person for a 5 night/ 5 ½ day package
The Lodge at Whale Pass The Lodge at Whale Pass is one of Alaska’s finest multi-sport lodges, located along the famed Inside Passage of southeast Alaska. It is the perfect lodge for friends, families, couples, corporate groups, and avid anglers alike. Each day is unique at the lodge and their goal is to provide guests with a flexible program full of options. There is no set itinerary and the day is yours to do with as you please, whether it’s fishing from dawn to dusk or sea kayaking in the morning and hiking in the afternoon. Activities include whale watching, hiking, mountain biking, sea kayaking, wildlife viewing, caving, fishing, and their not-to-be-missed boat-based glacier tour. Rate: $6,695 per person for a 5 night/6 day package
Kelp Bay Base Camp Nestled under a canopy of ancient Sitka spruce and old-growth hemlock, the Kelp Bay Base Camp offers a unique and charming setting for a truly memorable group or family getaway. Here, natural bounty and opportunities abound. Guests can choose from fresh or saltwater fishing, hiking in the plush green forest, clamming, crabbing, or just relaxing in solitude and watching whales pass by. The riches of the ocean serve as the base for amazing meals and the staff use old-fashioned Dutch oven techniques to produce mouthwatering fresh baked goods. For parties of four to six, it is hard to imagine a more sublime Southeast Alaskan experience. Rate: $5,450 plus tax per person for a 5 night/5 ½ day package
Dierick’s Tsiu River Lodge Dierick’s Tsiu River Lodge has been family owned and operated since 1997. Owner Greg Dierick and his father, Ed, built the lodge after 40 years of fishing the system. Its ocean view and close proximity to the tidewaters of the Tsiu make it a top venue for sea-bright silver salmon. The Tsiu is a clear, pristine, shallow river with a sandy bottom, making wading safe and easy. With the river just a short ATV drive from the lodge, you will have plenty of river time. For anglers interested in high catch rates of sea-bright silvers, we can’t think of a better venue. Anglers are also welcome to take home plenty of these incredible eating salmon. Silver salmon, steelhead, sockeye salmon, pink salmon, and Dolly Varden are all present in varying degrees throughout the season. Rate: $3,125 per person for a 5 night/5 day package
Southeast Alaska is a top pick for families and groups interested in both saltwater and freshwater fishing venues. Photos: Ken Morrish
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