Yakutat Lodge

This is a wild steelhead fisherman's paradise. These guys have a permit that allows you to fish the Situk River, which is where the largest run of wild steelhead migrate to spawn. We are talking about wild steelhead in the 10-12 pound range that are just full of fight. You also have plenty of opportunities to target steelhead that are 16-22 pounds. Bust out the nine-pound rod and float your fly down the current until something tries to rip the rod from your hands. That is the explosive reaction by the Situk River steelhead.

Steelhead are just one option. The local area is prime for Salmon, both saltwater and freshwater options are plentiful. The best time for King Salmon is from June - October. In fact, this is a great time for Salmon fishing period. During the season expect to target Sockeye Salmon, Silver Salmon, King Salmon, and Pink Salmon in the local rivers.

Saltwater fish means Pacific Halibut. The Yakutat fleet of boats is well known as the 100 pound Halibut crew because they do well with the bigger Halibut. Expect the opportunity to battle 100-300 pound Halibut. There are plenty of Halibut here too that are under 100 pounds. Salmon fishing in these quiet bays and straights is also good. Expect to find 20-50 pound Kings, plenty of Silvers, and a host of Pinks, Sockeye, and Silvers. If you have not experienced fishing for three foot long Ling Cod, then this is the place to try that out too. The Ling Cod are long and lean predatory fish that are amazing to eat and amazing to fight.

As a service to all of their guests, the day's catch will be cleaned, filleted, Vacuum packaged, and frozen for you as part of every fishing adventure.