OUTSTANDING RIVER AND OCEAN FISHING
Yakutat Lodge is the place to visit for the fishing adventure of a lifetime. Bring your buddies or your whole family and come experience an epic Alaska destination. Yakutat features some of the best freshwater and saltwater fishing in all of Alaska. The wonder and beauty of the wild Gulf Coast and the Elias Range, resplendent with North America’s largest glaciers and prolific crystal clear rivers, combined with an incredible variety of wildlife and ecosystems, will hold you spellbound in Yakutat. The Yakutat Lodge crew will make you feel at home providing good service, tasty meals, equipment, local knowledge, and a superb guide service. We can also set you up to go out and explore a bit on your own.
Yakutat Lodge is part of the foundation of southeast Alaska. Our historic hotel and restaurant located right at the airport, Cabins on the Bay, and Big House provide three lodging options to satisfy any group. The fishing is superb with our expert guides and captains putting you right where you need to be to get in on the action. Whether you want to float the world famous Situk River or fish shallow saltwater for bountiful table fare…or both…Yakutat Lodge has a package that’s perfect for you. Contact us to discuss your preferred season and date options.
Outstanding River and Ocean Fishing
Yakutat Lodge is the place to visit for the fishing adventure of a lifetime. Bring your buddies or your whole family and come experience an epic Alaska destination. Yakutat features some of the best freshwater and saltwater fishing in all of Alaska. The wonder and beauty of the wild Gulf Coast and the Elias Range, resplendent with North America’s largest glaciers and prolific crystal clear rivers, combined with an incredible variety of wildlife and ecosystems, will hold you spellbound in Yakutat. The Yakutat Lodge crew will make you feel at home providing good service, tasty meals, equipment, local knowledge, and a superb guide service. We can also set you up to go out and explore a bit on your own.
Yakutat Lodge is part of the foundation of southeast Alaska. Our historic hotel and restaurant located right at the airport, Cabins on the Bay, and Big House provide three lodging options to satisfy any group. The fishing is superb with our expert guides and captains putting you right where you need to be to get in on the action. Whether you want to float the world famous Situk River or fish shallow saltwater for bountiful table fare…or both…Yakutat Lodge has a package that’s perfect for you. Contact us to discuss your preferred season and date options.
The Situk River hosts the largest population of wild steelhead in Alaska.
The pristine crystal-clear river provides the most spectacular arena for this simultaneously bountiful and elusive quarry. Situk River steelhead average about 10- to 12 pounds and are packed with explosive fury! Fish in the 16- to 22-pound range are not uncommon. This catch-and-release fishery is being rewarded with record runs. Anglers on guided float trips (roughly 14 miles) can expect to hook up with an average of 6- to 10 fish and to land at least 3- or 4 fish in a day. It’s not unusual for experienced anglers to do 2- to 3 times as well. Miles and miles of excellent fly fishing water, sensational runs and pools, make this a steelhead fishing paradise for guests of Yakutat Lodge.
Not only does the Situk River offer the best steelhead fishing in Alaska, it is also home to a prolific sockeye and silver fishery that guests enjoy for harvest.
The Situk River hosts the largest population of wild steelhead in Alaska.
The pristine crystal-clear river provides the most spectacular arena for this simultaneously bountiful and elusive quarry. Situk River steelhead average about 10- to 12 pounds and are packed with explosive fury! Fish in the 16- to 22-pound range are not uncommon. This catch-and-release fishery is being rewarded with record runs. Anglers on guided float trips (roughly 14 miles) can expect to hook up with an average of 6- to 10 fish and to land at least 3- or 4 fish in a day. It’s not unusual for experienced anglers to do 2- to 3 times as well. Miles and miles of excellent fly fishing water, sensational runs and pools, make this a steelhead fishing paradise for guests of Yakutat Lodge.
Not only does the Situk River offer the best steelhead fishing in Alaska, it is also home to a prolific sockeye and silver fishery that guests enjoy for harvest.
Saltwater Fishing
Halibut galore and a whole lot more are available only a short ride from the dock.
Our “Hooker Fleet” consists of the Happy Hookers III, IV and Madam Hooker—the expert fish-catching fleet of Yakutat Lodge. It’s quite possible to land halibut over 100 pounds. Shallow water, mild currents and short boat rides to the fish make Yakutat a halibut dream fishery. Lingcod, rockfish, salmon and halibut are all targeted in the saltwater.
The ocean boats are equipped with new fishing equipment and led by our top-notch professional skippers to ensure your safety as well as an opportunity to experience the highest quality saltwater fishing available. Upon your return, your catch is filleted, packaged and vacuum packed, and frozen for you right at the Yakutat Lodge dock and commercial fish-cleaning facility.
The ocean fishing here is simply among the best in Alaska. Yakutat Bay and surrounding waters, complemented by spectacular mountains and the world’s largest glaciers, provide a stage of incredible beauty where mere words cannot do it justice. Come visit Yakutat Lodge to take in the scenery, excellent hospitality and world-class fishing.
Saltwater Fishing
Halibut galore and a whole lot more are available only a short ride from the dock.
Our “Hooker Fleet” consists of the Happy Hookers III, IV and Madam Hooker—the expert fish-catching fleet of Yakutat Lodge. It’s quite possible to land halibut over 100 pounds. Shallow water, mild currents and short boat rides to the fish make Yakutat a halibut dream fishery. Lingcod, rockfish, salmon and halibut are all targeted in the saltwater.
The ocean boats are equipped with new fishing equipment and led by our top-notch professional skippers to ensure your safety as well as an opportunity to experience the highest quality saltwater fishing available. Upon your return, your catch is filleted, packaged and vacuum packed, and frozen for you right at the Yakutat Lodge dock and commercial fish-cleaning facility.
The ocean fishing here is simply among the best in Alaska. Yakutat Bay and surrounding waters, complemented by spectacular mountains and the world’s largest glaciers, provide a stage of incredible beauty where mere words cannot do it justice. Come visit Yakutat Lodge to take in the scenery, excellent hospitality and world-class fishing.
Yakutat Alaska Fishing Report
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Yakutat Alaska
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