We’re Officially Open!
Melissa Norris2019-04-25T20:31:39-09:00It’s Been A Great Start Already! We officially open Friday, April 6th, 2018 [Read More…]
How To Plan Your Fishing Trip To Alaska
Melissa Norris2019-04-25T20:31:46-09:00FISHING EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS Fishing vest, hip boots or neoprene waders, good quality rain gear, gloves, insect repellent, polarized glasses, waterproof bag, hook sharpener, needle-nose pliers or hemostat, leader clippers, knife, an appropriate assortment of high [Read More...]
Recent Upgrades to The Yakutat Lodge
Melissa Norris2019-04-25T20:32:02-09:00There have been many upgrades to The Yakutat Lodge since the new owners took over in October of 2016. With this being the first year in operation we have learned a lot and have taken [Read More...]
Yakutat Lodge Fishing Report | September 12, 2017
Melissa Norris2019-04-25T20:32:15-09:00Silver Season on the river is in full swing. The fishing is stupid good. Thousands of Silvers entered the system this week and should continue for the several weeks straight. Flies, Jigs, and Spinners are [Read More...]
Yakutat Lodge Fishing Report | August 25, 2017
Melissa Norris2019-04-25T20:32:49-09:00Water levels have finally risen from the recent rains and it's calling for more rain to come, which will keep the river in good shape for the kick off to Silver Season. The number of [Read More...]
Sustainability is Crucial To The Future Alaskan Fishing
Melissa Norris2019-04-25T20:35:39-09:00Alaska takes sustainability very seriously. It is one of the most monitored states in all of America when it comes to its fisheries. This is crucial to the survival of the industry. To better understand [Read More...]
What Makes Yakutat Unique
Melissa Norris2019-04-25T20:37:20-09:00If you are one of the many individuals that have never heard of Yakutat Alaska you are not alone. Yakutat's isolated population center is located at the mouth of Yakutat Bay with less than 1000 [Read More...]
Yakutat Lodge Fishing Report | May 30, 2017
Melissa Norris2019-04-25T20:37:37-09:00The steelhead have now gone and early sockeye are showing up in good numbers. The river water levels are going down and the Sockeye are stacking up below the Weir. There are no fisherman on [Read More...]
Yakutat Lodge Fishing Report | May 18, 2017
Melissa Norris2019-04-25T20:37:56-09:00May 18, 2017 Early return Sockeye is showing up in decent catchable numbers below the weir. There are still plenty of Steelheads left in the system, but most are now kelts heading back to the [Read More...]
The Best Time Of Year to Saltwater Fish In Alaska
Melissa Norris2019-04-25T20:38:28-09:00There is a variety of species to be caught when on board one of our ocean going "Happy Hooker" fleet. Species include king salmon, coho salmon, pink salmon, ling cod, rockfish and halibut. The availability [Read More...]