Fishing in Juneau, Alaska
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Makairaa,
Thank you for the information.
Long story short, I cancelled my lodge reservation on shelter Island since they want to fish for black cod only.
So far, all the other fishing charters want the same rate for one or four anglers.
Most do not mix anglers. One that does have 6 hr. trip, travel included for $410.00. 4 hr. for $350.00
If I cannot cancel my airline, I will try the pier. For at least the first day.
When I visited the hatchery in 2001, they said because the fish was born artificially in the hatchery, the returning salmon who climbed the water ladders at the hatchery were not sold for human consumption.
Given the fact that salmon returns to it birthplace, are these safe to keep?
Thank you for the information.
Long story short, I cancelled my lodge reservation on shelter Island since they want to fish for black cod only.
So far, all the other fishing charters want the same rate for one or four anglers.
Most do not mix anglers. One that does have 6 hr. trip, travel included for $410.00. 4 hr. for $350.00
If I cannot cancel my airline, I will try the pier. For at least the first day.
When I visited the hatchery in 2001, they said because the fish was born artificially in the hatchery, the returning salmon who climbed the water ladders at the hatchery were not sold for human consumption.
Given the fact that salmon returns to it birthplace, are these safe to keep?
They are fine to eat. Each year the fish return to the hatchery and are collected. They strip them of the eggs and milt. Then fertilize the eggs and hatch them. The fry are then released into the ocean and they wait for them to return 2 to 5 years later. Those same fish are caught by commercial fisherman and sold all the time. Same as all the other salmon plants from alaska to california. Also like the white sea bass locally. I dropped my fish off at a shop and had them smoked and then shipped to my house. They arrived a few days after I got home. They do not sell theirs as the process of removing the eggs and milt can damage the meat. They also just shut off the ladders when they have enough to let the locals catch the as good public relations. If you fish the shoreline you are allowed to snag them. From the pier they must be mouth hooked to keep.
Was talking to some guys at my church a while back and while we were discussing fishing in Alaska one of them mentioned that a fellow church member, Roger G, owned a fishing lodge in Alaska. I see the guy every week but had have never discussed fishing with him. Then last week Hashem asked me if I knew of any fishing lodges near Juneau, Alaska. I said no but a guy at church might know since he owned a lodge. Yesterday I asked him about the lodge. He said his lodge, Rainbow King Lodge, wasn't near Juneau, it is about 200 miles west of Anchorage. No help for Hashem but I thought his website was pretty interesting. Check it out.
https://rainbowking.com/
https://rainbowking.com/
Thanks everybody for your input.
The good news for me is that I found a place the meets and maybe will exceed my requirements.
It is called Highliner Lodge Charters. It will cost me $2,100.00 more but I get to keep my flight schedule as it is.
I get to fly about 45 min. on a seaplane from Juneau to a small town called Pelican. So, the view must be fantastic.
On the way back I get to take a 3.5 hr. Catamaran ride to the Juneau International Airport. A different scenery and perhaps wildlife. All included.
Providing I catch, 100 lbs. of fillet fish is allowed (included) since I am staying for four days. Saw pictures of some large halibut caught.
The three species that I like to fish for will be targeted. 10+ hrs. of fishing each day.
Ken, you are on for next year driving/fishing in a camper in Alaska. Be sure to bring your CPAP!
Highliner Lodge - Google Maps
The good news for me is that I found a place the meets and maybe will exceed my requirements.
It is called Highliner Lodge Charters. It will cost me $2,100.00 more but I get to keep my flight schedule as it is.
I get to fly about 45 min. on a seaplane from Juneau to a small town called Pelican. So, the view must be fantastic.
On the way back I get to take a 3.5 hr. Catamaran ride to the Juneau International Airport. A different scenery and perhaps wildlife. All included.
Providing I catch, 100 lbs. of fillet fish is allowed (included) since I am staying for four days. Saw pictures of some large halibut caught.
The three species that I like to fish for will be targeted. 10+ hrs. of fishing each day.
Ken, you are on for next year driving/fishing in a camper in Alaska. Be sure to bring your CPAP!
Highliner Lodge - Google Maps
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The main reason for the inside passage is the weather. You can fish most days where other areas are hit or miss. I go to a self guided lodge in Coffman Cove on Prince of Wales Island about every 4 years. My friends make it every other. 4 species of salmon in the rivers, 5 in the ocean. Halibut, rockfish, black cod, dungeness crab and quite a few others. I still need to make a trip to some of the other areas of alaska though.