Ketchikan

Make one of the lodges of Alaska Sportfishing Expeditions near Ketchikan your Alaska fishing headquarters

If you are planning an Alaska fishing excursion, Ketchikan, the “Salmon Capitol of the World” is the place to go. When choosing a fishing outfitter, the clear choice is one of the lodges of Alaska Sportfishing Expeditions: Cedars Lodge, Clover Pass Resort and Silverking Lodge. All three of these lodges offer comfortable accommodations as well as affordable guided saltwater and freshwater fishing trips as well as self-guided saltwater excursions.

All located within 20 miles of Ketchikan, Alaska Sportfishing Expeditions’ lodges lie along the southern tip of Alaska’s Inside Passages, where bountiful schools of migrating Pacific salmon congregate to take advantage of their plankton-filled waters. In addition to five species of salmon, anglers can also try their hand at landing salmon, red snapper, cod, sea bass and other types of delicious bottom fish. With any luck, you can wet your line the same day you arrive!

In addition to enjoying Alaska fishing excursions during your vacation to Ketchikan, you should also make time to explore Ketchikan itself. Home to the largest population of natives in the state, the charming community displays the world’s largest collection of totem poles at places such as Totem Bight State Historical Park, Tongass Historical Museum, and the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center. You will not want to miss the chance to watch native carvers creating totem poles, canoes, paddles and masks at the Saxman Tribal House and Metlakatla Long House. Ketchikan is also home to galleries displaying native art and historical attractions such as Dolly’s House Museum and Historic Creek Street, which features numerous restaurants and quaint boutiques.