Saltwater Fishing

Saltwater fishing

Saltwater Fishing in Alaska
Saltwater fishing in Alaska is not only unlike anywhere else in the United States but unlike anywhere in the world. Your saltwater challenges in Alaska run from giant halibut to rockfish, lingcod, sea bass, flounder, greenling and much more. And the place to stay in this beautiful wilderness is at the Afognak Wilderness Lodge, which is the only lodge or residence in the Afognak Island State Park, located in the Kodiak Island Archipelago in Southwest Alaska – about 250 miles south of Anchorage.




Afognak Island Vacation Lodge

Afognak is the second-largest island of the archipelago, just a few miles north of Kodiak Island, and our lodge has been the top destination since 1974 for vacationers looking for fresh and saltwater fishing, an abundance of wildlife and quality accommodations in a secluded nature retreat setting. All sorts of vacationers visit us, from environmentalists to photographers to nature watchers to sport-fishermen and more.




Top Saltwater Fishing at Afognak Island

Probably the top saltwater fishing target in Alaska for fishermen is halibut, with more 1.5 million pounds of halibut harvested each year. In fact, more than 65 percent of the total harvest of halibut comes from the Kodiak Islands area. Halibut taken by most anglers are generally 15 to 20 pounds in weight, but more than 150 pounds are frequently caught. And if you are feeling really confident, a fish must weigh at least 200 pounds to qualify for Alaska’s trophy fish program. These fish are in record abundance in our area and are available almost year-round, although generally the summer months are the best time to fish for them.

Maybe Lingcod is more your saltwater fishing style. Lingcod are not actually cod but the largest member of the greenling family. These fish are predatory by nature and will be a nice challenge for even an experienced sport-fisherman. These dark brown/copper fish can grow to more than 80 pounds and measure 60 inches. Just be careful of those sharp teeth.

No matter what your taste in saltwater fishing catch, we are the premier fishing lodge in all of Alaska. We furnish all fishing gear for both fresh and saltwater fishing, but feel free to bring your lucky rod and reel or whatever else you desire. Fishing licenses are available separately through the lodge.

We also have an advantage over inland locations by having the North Pacific's bounty of seafood at our disposal, which also makes for first-class dining. And if saltwater fishing isn’t something a member of your party is interested in or you want a day off the water, we have so many other options available involving all of the wildlife and natural beauty that Alaska has to offer.

Are you ready for a saltwater fishing trip of a lifetime? Choose Afognak Wilderness Lodge, named one of the Top 100 Rustic Vacation Retreats in North America by USA Today and a top-rated saltwater fishing location as chosen by "Picked-by-You". At our lodge, you will be able to enjoy a yet active and adventurous day in the freedom of wilderness and sea. And you will eat big and sleep deep. We can accommodate 12 guests and international references are readily provided. Satellite TV, phone, fax and wireless Internet are available to our guests.

Call owners Shannon, Josh and Luke Randall today at 866-978-4417 in the U.S. or 360-799-3250 internationally for more information or to make a reservation for the best saltwater fishing trip of a lifetime. The lodge is open May through September. Once you stay with us once, you’ll want to come back.