Need lodge suggestions

**Sober** · Nov-29-2011, 03:52 PM

Hey guys,
I need a few suggestions here. I have fished AK a nunber of times but mostly along the Anchorage to Homer section with a few other locations mixed in. This year a few buddies and I want to do a combo Halibut/Salmon trip. Ocean only or ocean/river, both work. I am looking for some lodging suggestions that will give them the "Alaskan Experience". Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks
Steve

**js_lind** · Nov-29-2011, 07:27 PM

Check out False Island Lodge. It's located outside of Sitka, about 1.5 hours by boat. Because of their location they have the advantage of being able to fish on the inside if the weather is rough. This area is not within range of the rest of the Sitka fleet. We went in June and had great fishing for halibut, salmon fishing, and rock fish. In addition we set crab and shrimp pots every day. Got lots of both. Good food, very nice boats and cool employees/owners. I highly recommend this lodge.

**Jason** · Nov-30-2011, 09:33 AM

http://www.crackerjackcharters.com/f...-packages.html
http://www.alaskajumpingsalmonlodge.com/website/

Or stay in Seward and fish with http://www.crackerjackcharters.com

**Kodiakcombos** · Nov-30-2011, 09:52 PM

Come and see why anglers keep coming back to Old HArbor, visit my website and call my references.

**johnhawk** · Dec-02-2011, 11:52 PM

Wow very nice post..!

**FishCraigAK** · Dec-05-2011, 04:14 AM

Check out www.FishCraigAlaska.com

**'BOUTTIMEBILL** · Dec-05-2011, 07:54 AM

CHECK OUT DEEP CREEK FISHING CLUB

**abdiver7777** · Dec-05-2011, 08:15 AM

Just my opinion......

Anchorage to Homer is overrun with Charter operations and tourists. You can literally walk across the Kenai river without getting wet with so many boats. The Russian River near Soldatna is just as bad when the Sockeye are running. You literally have park in a huge lot, pay to take a ferry across the river and walk up to a half mile for the first open spot to cast. The river bank is elbow to elbow with fisherman. If that's the "Alaska Experience" you are looking for then enjoy..... There are other opportunities to fish off the beaten path but it will be a huge effort to access them and you better know exactly where you are fishing since F&G changes the regulations daily.

I would highly suggest anyone of the charters on Kodiak Island or almost any other licensed Lodge/Charter operation North of Anchorage. The more isolated the better..... these are more expensive but if you want to get away from ghetto blasters and car horns that's my advice......

I'm looking into a fishing live-aboard trip..... You can fish 24/7 if you want and you can charter an entire boat with 6 or 8 of your friends......

Keep in mind all the recent restrictions to bag limits..... I believe you can still catch/keep 2 Halibut/day North of Homer. One per day anywhere South and must be less than 37".... It aint what it used to be.....

Whatever you decide...... have fun.........

**okie man** · Dec-05-2011, 03:11 PM

if you want something different look at north king lodge in b.c. they are a fly in floating lodge. you fish from 18' center console with or without a guide. you go were you want , when you want and their customer service is great. you'll only see boats from their lodge and the only take like 26 people per trip. you fly in and out on float planes . they cut and package your fish daily, freeze it and pack it in waxed boxes for the flight home. i've done the kenai peninsula thing and will not ever do that again. last frontier my ass!

**nbaisden** · Dec-05-2011, 07:03 PM

I just got back from my second trip this fall to Jeff Peterson's Lodge(Kodiak Combos) in old harbor. My first trip i shot my first deer ever and the following day we did some Halibut and Lingcod fishing. The trip i just got back from, i shot a nice 8-pt buck and followed the trip up with Lingcod fishing again. I felt right at home having never hunted like that before and had a blast both times.