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Sportsman's Cove Lodge

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Approximate Cost:

4 - 5 Days: $3,500 to $4,000 Per Person

2 - 3 Days: $2,500 to $3,000 Per Person
Type: Lodges
Fishing: Guided Fishing Saltwater Fishing

What we fish for: King Salmon, Silver Salmon, Pink Salmon, Halibut, Ling Cod, Rockfish, Chum Salmon, Cod

Featured On: Ketchikan Fishing - Top Rated Fishing Charters & Resorts Alaska's Inside Passage - Fishing Lodges & Charters

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Sportsman's Cover Lodge offers an eagle's view of the water around Ketchikan and on the Prince of Wales Island. This is the territory of the Tongass National Forest, and the surrounding mountains are covered in the rich green of the Pacific Temperate Rainforest.

The lodge is a beautiful complex with a private pier, main lodge, Eagles' Nest cabin and the Saltery Cottage. The rooms have private bath with amazing views. The Eagle's Nest holds eight rooms spread over two levels. The Saltery cottage features three double occupancy rooms and three bathrooms with a kitchenette and added living room. Overall, expect a comfortable and hospitable stay in a clean lodge with warm and friendly staff.

Fishing for Halibut and Salmon

Halibut are amazing fish to fight. The barn doors weigh over 100 pounds, and the chickens weigh under 100 pounds. That is a good amount of fish to battle. Usually, Halibut fishing is best achieved using a chum pattern nothing seems to attract these flat giants like a good salmon head. Try it. If you haul in a Salmon while trolling, use the head for bait when you set up for Halibut.

The local waters here offer the big King Salmon too. Everyone loves the Kings because they are often 20-50 pounds. They real gems are the Silvers. These fish offer plenty of fights and are awesome to battle. They leap from the water and display aggressive twists and turns before they plunge back into the depths. A fisherman can wear himself or herself out fighting Silver Salmon.

Other Outstanding Fish to Fight

The Lingcod is an amazing predator too. They are long, lean and tenacious. The bigger ones can be nearly as long as a man. They have huge heads that full of half inch long dagger-like teeth. They prey on the cod, bass, and other fish in the local waters. There are 17 species of Rockfish here that are fun to catch and excellent to eat. The gold eyes, Yellow eyes, and snappers are perfect targets when you need to recover from fishing for Halibut.

Expect to have an amazing fishing experience and clean, comfortable accommodations. The staff is warm and friendly, and there is plenty of excellent fishing to be had at the Sportman's Cove Lodge.

Fishing the Briny Sea with Sportsman's Cove Lodge

Like many fishing lodges, Halibut is a prime focus. Here at the Sportsman's Cove Lodge, you get to apply that focus with a crew of skilled and seasoned fishermen. Among other fish that you can target are the King Salmon, Silver Salmon, Pink Salmon, and the Chum Salmon. Some other species that are fun are Lingcod, Cod, and 17 species of Rockfish that are dang good eating.

Photos of Sportsman's Cove Lodge

Sportsman's Cove Lodge

Saltery Cottage

View from the Saltery Cottage

Saltery Lodge Accommodations

Main Lodge Accommodations

Dining Room in the Main Lodge

Salmon Dinner

Fresh Crab Appetizer

Snack on the Dock

Fishing Boat at Sportsman's Cove Lodge

Fishing Boat

King Salmon Fishing

Huge King Salmon

Another nice King

Couple of nice Halibut!

Halibut Fishing

Great day of Halibut Fishing

King Salmon for everyone!

Couple of nice Silver Salmon

Huge Silver Salmon

Rockfish

Sunset from Sportsman's Cove Lodge

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Reviewed By tom a on August 4, 2025

The O'neil Group, a private equity company, purchased the lodge in late 2022. Now in their second season, they are still trying to figure out what the hospitality industry is all about. From the...
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Fish, Float Planes, and Team Bonding: A Corporate Retreat Done Right

Reviewed By Rebecca D on September 7, 2024

If you're looking for a corporate retreat that combines team-building with just enough adventure to keep everyone awake?Sportsman's Cove Lodge in Ketchikan is your spot. Forget dull conference rooms...
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Trip of a lifetime!!

Reviewed By Terran A on July 16, 2024

This was an unforgettable trip! We enjoyed every minute of our visit and the staff was top notch. We had Captain Hunt and Captain Donnie and both were knowledgable and were great at finding fish and...
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