Screamin Reels Lodge

Located in Southeast Craig, Alaska, Screamin' Reels Lodge serves as a gateway to premium fishing in the Tongass National Forest, specializing in Alaska Salmon, Halibut, and Rockfish fishing. The lodge is strategically positioned in one of the world's largest salmon migration routes, particularly notable for its Silver Salmon run, where thousands of coho return to Craig's rivers annually. Their experienced captains and dedicated deckhands operate well-equipped walkaround boats, ensuring guests receive hands-on fishing instruction and consistent catches, making it an ideal destination for both novice and experienced anglers.

The fishing grounds around Craig are especially renowned for King Salmon fishing, where catches typically range from 15-35 pounds, with some specimens exceeding 60 pounds each season. The area also offers exceptional Halibut fishing opportunities, featuring both "Barn Door" and "Chicken" Halibut (averaging 15-40 pounds), which can often be caught while salmon fishing in the calm, protected waters of the Tongass National Forest. The lodge's commitment to providing an authentic Alaskan fishing experience, combined with their knowledgeable staff and abundant fishing opportunities, has created a loyal customer base that returns annually to experience some of Southeast Alaska's finest fishing adventures.

The lodge features well-appointed rooms with custom Aspen log furniture, memory foam beds, and private bathrooms finished with granite and tile, alongside impressive common areas including a great room with a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, expansive deck, and covered outdoor spaces. Guests can enjoy various recreational activities such as paddleboarding to observe migrating salmon, evening walks to view bears feeding at the local creek, fishing from the private dock, or simply relaxing in the cedar gazebo or by the outdoor fire pit while taking in the spectacular mountain and bay views, ensuring a complete and memorable Alaskan wilderness experience.

The lodge employs twelve passionate staff members who are well-versed in Southeast Alaska's Native culture and natural resources, accommodating up to seventeen guests in a serene waterfront setting overlooking Port St. Nicholas Bay. The property provides guests with frequent wildlife viewing opportunities, including bald eagles and black bears feeding on local salmon, while delivering an authentic Alaskan fishing experience in one of the region's premier fishing locations.