Located on the western coast of Prince of Wales Island, Waterfall resort is 63 air miles west of Ketchican, Alaska and just a short flight from Seattle, Washington. The Resort accommodates 84 guests per day and has twenty-one 25-foot cabin Cruiser. Just off waterfall resort you’ll find the finest fishing in North America. Hard-fighting King and Coho Salmon, powerful Alaskan Halibut, plus oversized Ling Cod and Yellow - Eye Rockfish.

You don't have to be a fishing expert to love the fishing at Waterfall Resort. The whole family will enjoy the fresh air, spectacular scenery and the thrill of landing the biggest fish they have ever seen.

The abundance of fish in these waters made the original Waterfall Cannery the most productive in the region. Today fishing for King Salmon, Cohos, Halibut, Ling Cod and Red Snapper is still second to none.

Waterfall offers the largest private fleet of custom built Almar cabin cruisers in the state, all equipped with Volvo Penta diesel engines, heated cabins, air suspension seats   and the latest Furuno marine electronics including fish finders, radar, and GPS. Stepping aboard your assigned boat you'll be greeted by your personal guide. It doesn't take long to get acquainted. After a short, scenic ride you reach the ideal fishing spot.

Trips Include:
Round trip scenic float plane flight from Ketchikan to the resort.
Cottage or lodge accommodations
Daily maid service.
All meals (Alaska cuisine featuring catch of the day entree)
Guided fishing from cabin cruisers.
All fishing tackle, bait and equipment.
Cleaning, vacuum packaging and freezing of fish.
Use of all weather gear.
Special wet-lock fish boxes for travel.

 

Stephan Lake Lodge
 

Located in the heart of Alaska's Talkeetna Mountains Stephan Lake Lodge offers Alaska's finest stream & lake fishing for king, red and silver salmon, arctic grayling and rainbow trout. Enjoy Alaska wilderness sportfishing the way it's meant to be. If this is your idea of a good time, you've come to the right place. At Stephan Lake Lodge we cater to no more than 8 guests per week assuring quality angling and wilderness solitude. This area is known for it's world class fishing as well as healthy populations of moose, caribou, fox, sheep, wolf and bear.
This is the last stronghold for remote fishing in Alaska. Stephan Lake Lodge is located on 5 mile long Stephan Lake and makes an ideal setting for some of the best fishing for Rainbow & Lake Trout, Dolly Varden and Arctic Grayling. At varying times through the summer Chinook (King), Sockeye (Red) and Coho (Silver) begin appearing. Fish are also plentiful in nearby streams and rivers.

Lodge Rates
5 Days $3300.00 per person
3 Days $2300.00 per person

Fishing License Non-Resident
3 day $35.00
14 day $80.00
King Salmon Stamp
1 day $10.00 3 day $15.00 14 day $35.00

SALTWATER FISHING

The greater Ketchikan area is historically known for the abundance of salmon, halibut, and other species of bottom fish, thus giving Ketchikan the slogan, "The Salmon Capital of the World."  At Yes Bay, a personal guide and boat is assigned to each two guests, thereby allowing guests the opportunity to determine their own daily itinerary.  All guides are Coast Guard licensed and certified with CPR and First Aid training.
In addition to saltwater fishing, Yes Bay Lodge offers freshwater "catch and release" fishing for dolly varden, cutthroat, and rainbow trout. From May through June, guests can experience world-class steelhead fishing in the Wolverine Creek, adjacent to the lodge. If you prefer visiting a variety of locations, there are several lakes and streams just a short hike or floatplane ride away. In cases where a floatplane is necessary, and additional charter fare will be required.

KING (Chinook) SALMON:  Alaska's state fish is the largest species of salmon, weighing on average 20-40 pounds and between 3-4 feet long.  The spawning male is colored red to black, depending on the maturation, and has a hooked upper jaw.  The spawning female has similar but not as pronounced coloring as the male.   Kings spend 2-6 years in saltwater before spawning.  The major spawning areas are the Unuk River and the Chickamin River, located on the back side of Revillagigedo Island, around the corner of the Behm Canal.  Yes Bay guests fish the western Behm Canal from May to early July for this run.

SOCKEYE (Red) SALMON:  Sockeyes average 3.5-4 lbs. and are 1.5-2 feet long.  The spawning male and female turn a brilliant red through the body with a pale green head and upper jaw.  The male develops a humped back and elongated, hooked upper jaw.  Sockeye spend 1-4 years in saltwater before spawning.  They can be caught on a fly in Wolverine Creek, McDonald drainage, and Shrimp Bay the end of July through August.

PINK (Humpy) SALMON:  Pinks average 3.5-4 lbs. and are 1.75-2 feet long.  The spawning male is brown / black, with a white belly, a large hump on its back, and hooked jaws.  The spawning female is olive green with dusky patches, and has a white or light colored belly.  Pinks spend 2 years in saltwater before spawning.  The Neets Bay Hatchery raised pinks for a few years, but have recently switched to raising chums.  Pinks can still be found in the Neets Bay area through July and August.

CHUM (Dog) SALMON: Chum average 7-18 lbs. and are 2-2.5 feet long.   Trophy size is over 15 lbs.  The spawning male has green and purple bars with a hooked jaw and large teeth.  The spawning female has a dark horizontal band with green and purple bars which are less defined than males.  Chums spend 2-3 years in saltwater before spawning.  Due to the tremendous success of the Neets Bay Hatchery, the run is increasing every year.  For example, in 1996, guests were fishing in a school of about 2 million chums in the Neets Bay area.  Guests enjoy fishing for them in the saltwater and in the streams.  They are most plentiful in July and August.

SILVER (Coho) SALMON:  Cohos average 8-12 lbs. and are 2-2.5 feet long.  Spawning males and females have dark backs and heads and reddish sides.   Males have a prominent hooked jaw.  Silvers spend 1-2 years in saltwater before spawning.  They begin arriving around mid-August, and run through the end of September.  Among the 15-20 rivers where these salmon spawn, they are mainly running to Chickamin River, Unuk River, Cow Creek, Grand Creek, Herman Creek, McDonald Lake, and Reflection Lake, near Yes Bay.

HALIBUT: Halibut is the most popular bottom fish and can weigh from 15 to over 100 pounds.  Adults can weigh over 300 pounds, and live up to 20 years.   They are available throughout the season with a peak during July and August.   During winter months, they migrate to open ocean to spawn.  Young halibut are born with eyes on each side of their head.  As they mature, one eye migrates to the darkest side of the body.  They lay in sand or gravel bottoms on the white side of their body.  The darker side of their body blends with the ocean bottom to make them virtually invisible to predators.  Guests fish for halibut 5-20 minutes from the lodge at the mouth of Yes Bay, Western Behm Canal, Spacious Bay, Gedney Pass, and Behm Narrows.

STEELHEAD (Sea-run rainbow trout):  Steelhead have characteristics of both salmon and trout and weigh from 3-20 pounds.  They are similar to salmon in that they are born in freshwater, live most of their lives in saltwater, and migrate to freshwater to spawn.  Unlike salmon, however, they do not die after spawning, but return to the saltwater until the next spawning cycle.  The best fishing area is the area around McDonald Lake.  Guests catch and release steelhead at Wolverine Creek, Walker Creek, Reflection Lake, Cow Creek, and Herman Creek through mid-June.

RAINBOW TROUT:  Rainbows commonly reach up to 18 inches long.   They are known for the red stripe along their lateral side.  Rainbows are available in all of the streams for catch and release fishing.

CUTTHROAT TROUT:  Cutthroats are green with white specs, and have two red slashes under their gills.  Trophy fish weigh over 3 pounds.  Cutthroats are available in all of the streams for catch and release fishing.

DOLLY VARDEN CHAR:     Dollies were named for the pink spots on their body similar to the dress worn by 'Dolly Varden.'  These sea-run trout average 12-14 inches long.  Catch and release fishing is available on all of the local streams.