| Welcome to the Island Point Lodge |
If you have ever dreamed about a true Alaskan fishing adventure then you owe it to yourself to visit the Island Point Lodge.
Whether you would like to fish for King Salmon, Barn Door Halibut or Fly Fish for Cutthroat Trout the Island Point Lodge has all
of this to offer and more. Take a moment to see the incredible photos in our gallery above. Imagine yourself with a two hundred
pound (or larger) Halibut at the end of a line and your in control. Most anglers have never caught such a fish in their lifetime but
we're here to help make that dream come true. Visit our site at the link above and then plan your escape to the cool crisp
wilderness of Alaska; where King Salmon, giant Halibut and The Island Point Lodge await.
Whether you would like to fish for King Salmon, Barn Door Halibut or Fly Fish for Cutthroat Trout the Island Point Lodge has all
of this to offer and more. Take a moment to see the incredible photos in our gallery above. Imagine yourself with a two hundred
pound (or larger) Halibut at the end of a line and your in control. Most anglers have never caught such a fish in their lifetime but
we're here to help make that dream come true. Visit our site at the link above and then plan your escape to the cool crisp
wilderness of Alaska; where King Salmon, giant Halibut and The Island Point Lodge await.
There is not an angler in existence that has not dreamed of fishing
the bountiful waters of Alaska. We have all seen the photos of the 300
plus pound barn door Halibuts, the brilliant colors of the Coho or the
incredible acrobatics of the elusive trout emerging from the crystal blue
water as he inhales a fly. These are the images that make up our
dreams of far away places. These are the fish stories that we long to
share with our children and grand children. Whether you trek through
a man made concrete jungle each day or are fortunate enough to
experience the great outdoors each day, we as anglers, all share the
same dream. Imagine yourself standing at that rail in the photo, your
father or brother, your best friend at your side. You have just arrived
at the Island Point Lodge. The two of you look out to the water and
ponder the plans for the mornings adventure. There will be no guide,
only you, your friend and the prey you seek.
the bountiful waters of Alaska. We have all seen the photos of the 300
plus pound barn door Halibuts, the brilliant colors of the Coho or the
incredible acrobatics of the elusive trout emerging from the crystal blue
water as he inhales a fly. These are the images that make up our
dreams of far away places. These are the fish stories that we long to
share with our children and grand children. Whether you trek through
a man made concrete jungle each day or are fortunate enough to
experience the great outdoors each day, we as anglers, all share the
same dream. Imagine yourself standing at that rail in the photo, your
father or brother, your best friend at your side. You have just arrived
at the Island Point Lodge. The two of you look out to the water and
ponder the plans for the mornings adventure. There will be no guide,
only you, your friend and the prey you seek.
The Island Point Lodge is located outside of Petersburg, Alaska in Wrangell Narrows on the island of Kupreanof. We offer a fantastic week
of salmon and halibut fishing at an affordable price. You will be fishing the beautiful waters of the Alaskan Inland Seaway, which include
Ducan Canal, Frederick Sound, Wrangell Narrows and Sumner Straights. The trip will provide you with the opportunity to catch the fish of
your dreams. King Salmon, Coho Salmon, Pink Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, Chum Salmon and Halibut are readily available. Rivers and
streams provide the fly fisherman an opportunity to fish for salmon, arctic char and cutthroat trout. Experience the opportunity of a lifetime!
of salmon and halibut fishing at an affordable price. You will be fishing the beautiful waters of the Alaskan Inland Seaway, which include
Ducan Canal, Frederick Sound, Wrangell Narrows and Sumner Straights. The trip will provide you with the opportunity to catch the fish of
your dreams. King Salmon, Coho Salmon, Pink Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, Chum Salmon and Halibut are readily available. Rivers and
streams provide the fly fisherman an opportunity to fish for salmon, arctic char and cutthroat trout. Experience the opportunity of a lifetime!
During lunch you and your friend speak with the other guests and
discover that this trip is the first for them as well. Your host calls the
group together for a brief orientation. With a cup of hot coffee in hand
you sit and listen intently as he describes the adventure that awaits
you. You've fished for most of your life but you know that you must
pay particular attention to detail now as he shares with the group the
secret to a successful hunt. You take mental pictures as he describes
leader length, rigging bait, trolling speeds and depth. You shake your
head in understanding, you ask him to show you once more how to rig
that bait just right. The excitement is overwhelming and you wonder
how you will be able to sleep this night. As the host continues to
speak you glance at the photos and trophies gracing the wall. You see
the photo of a large Halibut and ask yourself if you have what it takes.
If hooked, can you bring in a 200 or even a 300 pound fish?
discover that this trip is the first for them as well. Your host calls the
group together for a brief orientation. With a cup of hot coffee in hand
you sit and listen intently as he describes the adventure that awaits
you. You've fished for most of your life but you know that you must
pay particular attention to detail now as he shares with the group the
secret to a successful hunt. You take mental pictures as he describes
leader length, rigging bait, trolling speeds and depth. You shake your
head in understanding, you ask him to show you once more how to rig
that bait just right. The excitement is overwhelming and you wonder
how you will be able to sleep this night. As the host continues to
speak you glance at the photos and trophies gracing the wall. You see
the photo of a large Halibut and ask yourself if you have what it takes.
If hooked, can you bring in a 200 or even a 300 pound fish?
Island Point Lodge personnel will guide you to some of the rivers which are active with salmon and trout. The fishing hours are unlimited,
not like those of guided camps where fishing times are scheduled! Trolling for some salmon species is done directly in front of the lodge. This
allows the fisherman an opportunity to fish from dawn (3 or 6 am) until breakfast, which are sometimes the most productive hours for fishing.
Within five to forty five minutes from the lodge there are several rivers offering the spinner, caster and fly fisherman the opportunity to catch
one or more of several sepcies of salmon and trout.
not like those of guided camps where fishing times are scheduled! Trolling for some salmon species is done directly in front of the lodge. This
allows the fisherman an opportunity to fish from dawn (3 or 6 am) until breakfast, which are sometimes the most productive hours for fishing.
Within five to forty five minutes from the lodge there are several rivers offering the spinner, caster and fly fisherman the opportunity to catch
one or more of several sepcies of salmon and trout.
Yes, you can bring in the fish. You have hooked it; you are in
control of the giant you sought. Slowly he comes to the surface and
you see the bright white belly of a very large Halibut. Your friend
shakes you gently, "Wake up" he says, "It's time." You open your
eyes and realise it's been a dream, but it was so real. You felt the fish
pull, your muscles ached as you fought to maintain control of the fish.
You climb out of bed and smell fresh coffee brewing. You shower
and dress then head quickly out of the room. Your friend has the
coffee waiting for you. "The boats ready and full of gas" he says. No
other words are necessary. The hot coffee feels good as it soothes
your dry throat. Your host waits for you at the dock, the gear is
stowed and ready. "Remember what I said" he reminds you, "Work
the point just south of here slowly, stay deep and keep the baits fresh."
As the boat heads slowly out you see an Eagle soaring above you, he
also scans the waters surface looking for his next meal.
control of the giant you sought. Slowly he comes to the surface and
you see the bright white belly of a very large Halibut. Your friend
shakes you gently, "Wake up" he says, "It's time." You open your
eyes and realise it's been a dream, but it was so real. You felt the fish
pull, your muscles ached as you fought to maintain control of the fish.
You climb out of bed and smell fresh coffee brewing. You shower
and dress then head quickly out of the room. Your friend has the
coffee waiting for you. "The boats ready and full of gas" he says. No
other words are necessary. The hot coffee feels good as it soothes
your dry throat. Your host waits for you at the dock, the gear is
stowed and ready. "Remember what I said" he reminds you, "Work
the point just south of here slowly, stay deep and keep the baits fresh."
As the boat heads slowly out you see an Eagle soaring above you, he
also scans the waters surface looking for his next meal.
Petersburg is in the southern panhandle section of Alaska. This area of Alaska is known as the inside passage and consists of thousands of
islands. The weather is generally warm, but the water is cold. Light rain and drizzle can be expected, so rain gear is a must. Generally we will
wear the rain jacket every day as it acts as a wind breaker while we are traveling about in the boats. The temperatures range from the fifties
at night to the seventies during the day. Daylight normally occurs between 3 to 6 o'clock in the morning, and darkens between 8 to 11 o'clock
in the evening.
islands. The weather is generally warm, but the water is cold. Light rain and drizzle can be expected, so rain gear is a must. Generally we will
wear the rain jacket every day as it acts as a wind breaker while we are traveling about in the boats. The temperatures range from the fifties
at night to the seventies during the day. Daylight normally occurs between 3 to 6 o'clock in the morning, and darkens between 8 to 11 o'clock
in the evening.
You have paid attention to details and skillfully prepare the baits as
your friend pilots the boat to the destination. The cool crisp air chills
your neck and you pull your slicker tight against your body to shield
the slight breeze. The water glistens in the low light. It looks clear and
refreshing, very cold. You look up, searching the sky for the soaring
Bald Eagle but he has vanished. He is a King among anglers and he
has found his meal easily and quickly. You round a small bend and
see the point. Your friend shuts down the large motor and fires up the
small kicker which will troll you slowly through the depths. You pull
the thermos from under the seat and refill each of your cups with the
fresh hot coffee. "Well, this is it" you say "let's find a big one." With
the rods set and ready, baits deep, you begin the methodical troll. You
cringe with excitement, ready to pounce as soon as the tip bends but
you know you must be patient. It'll happen you tell yourself, it'll
happen. When it does you nearly jump out of your skin, "Fish On!"
your friend pilots the boat to the destination. The cool crisp air chills
your neck and you pull your slicker tight against your body to shield
the slight breeze. The water glistens in the low light. It looks clear and
refreshing, very cold. You look up, searching the sky for the soaring
Bald Eagle but he has vanished. He is a King among anglers and he
has found his meal easily and quickly. You round a small bend and
see the point. Your friend shuts down the large motor and fires up the
small kicker which will troll you slowly through the depths. You pull
the thermos from under the seat and refill each of your cups with the
fresh hot coffee. "Well, this is it" you say "let's find a big one." With
the rods set and ready, baits deep, you begin the methodical troll. You
cringe with excitement, ready to pounce as soon as the tip bends but
you know you must be patient. It'll happen you tell yourself, it'll
happen. When it does you nearly jump out of your skin, "Fish On!"
June 2 - 8 Trolling for King Salmon, Halibut fishing, Dungeness Crab is excellent.
June 9 - 15 Trolling for King Salmon, Halibut fishing, Dungeness Crab is excellent.
June 16 - 22 Trolling for Kings, Kings should begin to enter the estuary and rivers. Halibut fishing, Dungeness Crab is excellent.
Sept. 1 - 7 Silver Salmon river fishing excellent throughout Sept. Halibut fishing is excellent. Black bear hunting season opens September 1st.
Excellent bow hunting on the rivers
June 9 - 15 Trolling for King Salmon, Halibut fishing, Dungeness Crab is excellent.
June 16 - 22 Trolling for Kings, Kings should begin to enter the estuary and rivers. Halibut fishing, Dungeness Crab is excellent.
Sept. 1 - 7 Silver Salmon river fishing excellent throughout Sept. Halibut fishing is excellent. Black bear hunting season opens September 1st.
Excellent bow hunting on the rivers
You quickly grab the rod from it's cradle and instinctively set the
hook. You feel the surge of the fish, strong and heavy but not the
quarry you had hoped for; still this fish fights like no other that you
have experienced. He makes several hard runs before you are able to
bring him to the side of the boat. "He's over 20 pounds" you hear
your friend say, "what do you wanna' do with him?" He asks yet he
already knows the answer. You bring the Salmon into the boat and
hold him gently as your friend snaps a quick photo. The two of you
comment on the incredible color, the fight still in him and the awesome
will this fish has to live. Gently you lower him to the water making
sure that he has the strength to swim away on his own. You are taken
by surprise as he violently shakes his tail and quickly disappears to the
depths. This fish will live to fight again, but the next you vow, will see
a plate. The two of you continue your pursuit and your rewards are
just. You find fish as hoped but still the one giant eludes you. There
is time you tell yourself, we'll find him. We just need to be patient.
As mid day approaches you head to the lodge to eat and rest.
hook. You feel the surge of the fish, strong and heavy but not the
quarry you had hoped for; still this fish fights like no other that you
have experienced. He makes several hard runs before you are able to
bring him to the side of the boat. "He's over 20 pounds" you hear
your friend say, "what do you wanna' do with him?" He asks yet he
already knows the answer. You bring the Salmon into the boat and
hold him gently as your friend snaps a quick photo. The two of you
comment on the incredible color, the fight still in him and the awesome
will this fish has to live. Gently you lower him to the water making
sure that he has the strength to swim away on his own. You are taken
by surprise as he violently shakes his tail and quickly disappears to the
depths. This fish will live to fight again, but the next you vow, will see
a plate. The two of you continue your pursuit and your rewards are
just. You find fish as hoped but still the one giant eludes you. There
is time you tell yourself, we'll find him. We just need to be patient.
As mid day approaches you head to the lodge to eat and rest.
A full hot breakfast is provided daily. Lunch is usually sandwiches which the guest make themselves. Dinner is served early in the evening.
Breakfast and Dinner times will be posted by the cook. If you have a special dietary need, please speak to the cook! We will do our best to
help you with your request. The Lodge will provide the following beverages: coffee, tea, Tang, and lemonade. We do not provide canned soft
drinks or alcoholic beverages.
Breakfast and Dinner times will be posted by the cook. If you have a special dietary need, please speak to the cook! We will do our best to
help you with your request. The Lodge will provide the following beverages: coffee, tea, Tang, and lemonade. We do not provide canned soft
drinks or alcoholic beverages.
As you eat you gaze once more upon the photo of that glorious
Halibut. "There are more out there" you tell your friend. "Bigger
ones, huge Halibut just waiting for us to find them" he shakes his head
and agrees. After resting you seek out the host to ask a few more
questions. This fish will take some more knowledge and
understanding. This fish, if handled incorrectly can ruin a boat and
everything in it in no time at all. You listen intently to the direction
given by the lodge guide. Soon you are back in the boat, fresh bait
and a new set of gear at the ready. This time you seek the Grand
Daddy of the Alaskan fish, you are after the Barn Door Halibut, so
called because of it's massive size. The conditions are just right and
you catch fish quickly. The fish are not small and all top forty pounds.
Your friend hooks into one very large fish and fights it for half an
hour before he can bring it to the boat.
Halibut. "There are more out there" you tell your friend. "Bigger
ones, huge Halibut just waiting for us to find them" he shakes his head
and agrees. After resting you seek out the host to ask a few more
questions. This fish will take some more knowledge and
understanding. This fish, if handled incorrectly can ruin a boat and
everything in it in no time at all. You listen intently to the direction
given by the lodge guide. Soon you are back in the boat, fresh bait
and a new set of gear at the ready. This time you seek the Grand
Daddy of the Alaskan fish, you are after the Barn Door Halibut, so
called because of it's massive size. The conditions are just right and
you catch fish quickly. The fish are not small and all top forty pounds.
Your friend hooks into one very large fish and fights it for half an
hour before he can bring it to the boat.
It is a beauty and will surely tip the scales at over a hundred pounds. You are happy for him but you want your fish as well.
Late into the day ittfinally happens. Your rod bends double and stays there. You haul back to set the hook and your first reaction
is that you have become hung up on a rock. Very quickly you realise that it is not a rock after all, but a very large fish. With a
few bursts from it's massive tail the fish begins to move, probably unaware that he's even hooked. But you're not that lucky! In
no time at all he begins to fight for his life. He is determined to survive at all costs.
As the battle between you and this incredible beast goes on your body begins to feel the pain. Your arms ache and you tell
yourself just a few more moments. Your friend encourages you, telling you not to give up. He does not offer his help for he
knows that this is something you must do on your own. Another half hour goes by and still the fish remains unseen. But he is
tiring, his runs are not as long or strong. It is still twenty minutes longer until you can finally see this magnificent beast. He is
coming up and you can see the large silhouette about thirty feet below the boat. Your strength is renewed as the excitement builds
and you momentarily forget your pain. But now the fish sees you as well and he fights again, for survival.
He tries hard to dive but you hold him tight, muscles strain for you and the fish. You have listened well though, you have
payed attention to the details and you have vowed to win this fight. Slowly the fish succumbs and is brought boat side. You look
at this might giant and feel sadness that he has lost, yet you relish the victory. He is not as big as the fish in the photo but he is a
giant. Back at the lodge when all gather around to hear the tale of the battle the true size is determined. Your fish tips the scale at
just under 200 pounds. That night as you lay in your bunk you relive the day. You feel the ache in your arms as you close your
eyes for a well deserved rest. You see the fish and you know he will fight again, many times, each and every time you relive the
story in your mind or share it with friends or family the fish will fight.
Late into the day ittfinally happens. Your rod bends double and stays there. You haul back to set the hook and your first reaction
is that you have become hung up on a rock. Very quickly you realise that it is not a rock after all, but a very large fish. With a
few bursts from it's massive tail the fish begins to move, probably unaware that he's even hooked. But you're not that lucky! In
no time at all he begins to fight for his life. He is determined to survive at all costs.
As the battle between you and this incredible beast goes on your body begins to feel the pain. Your arms ache and you tell
yourself just a few more moments. Your friend encourages you, telling you not to give up. He does not offer his help for he
knows that this is something you must do on your own. Another half hour goes by and still the fish remains unseen. But he is
tiring, his runs are not as long or strong. It is still twenty minutes longer until you can finally see this magnificent beast. He is
coming up and you can see the large silhouette about thirty feet below the boat. Your strength is renewed as the excitement builds
and you momentarily forget your pain. But now the fish sees you as well and he fights again, for survival.
He tries hard to dive but you hold him tight, muscles strain for you and the fish. You have listened well though, you have
payed attention to the details and you have vowed to win this fight. Slowly the fish succumbs and is brought boat side. You look
at this might giant and feel sadness that he has lost, yet you relish the victory. He is not as big as the fish in the photo but he is a
giant. Back at the lodge when all gather around to hear the tale of the battle the true size is determined. Your fish tips the scale at
just under 200 pounds. That night as you lay in your bunk you relive the day. You feel the ache in your arms as you close your
eyes for a well deserved rest. You see the fish and you know he will fight again, many times, each and every time you relive the
story in your mind or share it with friends or family the fish will fight.
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