I have been asked this questions so many times. I am planning a trip to Alaska why should I go to Sitka fishing? First I don’t claim to have the biggest King salmon around (our lodge record is 72 pounds) I don’t claim to have…

This week we had 32 guests in the lodge. They experienced great fishing great weather and lots of fun. There was sixteen the first of the week and eighteen the second half of the week every group was a returning guest. For some it was…

This week has been incredible fishing outstanding weather and great ocean conditions. The Silver salmon bite was as good as it gets easy limits in a couple of hours. There are literally schools and schools of Silvers swarming the outer coast fishing grounds. You can…

We just finished up another week here in Sitka. The fishing has been excellent again this week. Catches of King Salmon Silver Salmon Halibut and Rockfish were great for all of our boats. Biggest King Salmon was 42 pounds caught by Craig Johnston. Several other…

Simple Baked King Salmon Filet Ingredients: 8 oz filet(s) of Salmon Johnie’s seasoning salt Liquid hickory smoke Mayonnaise Olive oil Directions: Use needle nose pliers remove all pin bones from filet(s) and remove skin and grey fat layer off of filet(s). Rinse filet(s) and pat…

The months of May and June just flew bye couldn’t have hurt that it was some of the best King salmon fishing we have seen in awhile. Not to mention picture perfect weather and water conditions. It is July and as the King salmon begin…

Marinated Miso Blackcod Ingredients: Black cod fillet(s) 3 cups Nobu-style Miso Directions: Rinse and pat the fillets thoroughly dry with paper towels. Place in a non-reactive dish 3 or 4 inches deep. Slather the fish with Nobu-style miso and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Leave…

Halibut Alyeska Ingredients: Halibut filets 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup Mayonnaise 6-7 drops liquid smoke flavoring 2 tsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp chopped fresh cilantro 1 tsp chopped parsley Dash salt & pepper Ritz crackers Mix all ingredients in bowl except crackers. Smash…

This week was the best of both types of Salmon fishing that Sitka offers. “Inside” side fishing which is fishing the many bays and inlets that are protected from the winds. Depending on tides on daily fishing experiences we know which areas are better choices…

We had a large group in the lodge this week. The group leader/organizer put the trip together with some friends co-workers and business clients. Some people really get it they come to fish we get that but they also really enjoy the other things a…

It is starting to sound like a broken record May/June weather has been excellent and fishing would be hard to beat from “Red Hot” to “Lights Out” action has been the norm. We are having a heat wave throughout Alaska right now. With temps well…

There are several choices of places to go fishing in Alaska. Each one unique in its own way. There are very few places that offer as much when it comes to fishing like Sitka Alaska offers. This jewel of a fishing town hosts some of…

We just finished up the month of June 2013 and we are moving into the half way point of our Alaska fishing season. First Michelle and I would like to thank everyone of our guests. We appreciate your business thank you for choosing us for…

May fishing is still going well. Big winds on the ocean and protected fishing on the southern side of Kruzof Island. Sitka provides many options for fishing when we see windy ocean weather and this week the best bite happening is in flat water. Great…

Fishing this week for Halibut has been excellent. With the winds and seas laying down offshore Halibut fishing has been a daily routine. We anchor fish for Halibut and use chunk baits to attract the fish to the boat. This technique can take a little…

This week started off with a slower King Salmon bite then we have been experiencing on previous days. A hand full of early Silvers and Chum Salmon were mixed in the catch. Halibut fishing remained excellent with quick limits for all the boats. By mid…

We began our Sitka Alaska fishing this year on May 15 2013.  Never knowing what to expected on that first outing of the season we were optimistic that the King Salmon fishing would be good.  Sitka fishing statics show abundant numbers of King Salmon caught…

Last week the International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) held their annual meeting to assess what the Halibut stocks in Southeast Alaska are projected for the year 2013. The outcome was the stocks are about the same as 2012. Recommendations were made as status quo for…

By John L. Beath NW Fishing Holes Magazine. Far too often west coast fishing destinations require lots of luck and expertise. Hopeful anglers travel hundreds even thousands of miles in hopes of maybe catching salmon or halibut. But now luck doesn’t have to be the…