We offer a complete Alaskan fishing package which includes:
- Transportation to and from the airport as well as transportation around town
- Fishing with an experienced U.S.C.G. licensed Captain and crew
- All quality fishing equipment, tackle and bait
- Full rain gear and boots
- Fishing license
- King salmon stamp
- Hot breakfasts, lunches and hearty evening meals featuring fresh seafood
- Clean and comfortable lodging accommodations with private baths
- Fish cleaning, vacuum packing, freezing and boxing of all your catch
- A seafood and desserts cookbook featuring Lodge favorites
- Wireless Internet
- Guest computers with Internet / Email access
- Free Laundry facilities for your convenience
- Genuine Alaskan Hospitality
- An enjoyable and memorable Alaskan experience!
Yes. Our Wild Strawberry Lodge can accommodate 36-40 people at one time. We also have lodging arrangements with local Hotels and Bed & Breakfasts, should our lodge be filled to capacity.
Sitka is located in Southeast Alaska, and is the hotbed for fantastic ocean-bright salmon and halibut fishing. It is accessible through Alaska Airlines — a 3 hour flight from Seattle, Washington. See
About Sitka for more information.
Yes, we have free laundry facilities on site. The Front House and Cabin each have their own washer and dryer, and the main lodge has a laundry room available for your use.
Our friendly staff will provide you with transportation to and from the airport, as well as to local hiking trails, restaurants, stores and tourist attractions, should you desire to go exploring.
Sitka is a small city of about 8,500 full-time residents, with about 9,000 residents during the summer season. It has grocery stores, restaurants, gas stations, tourist shops and attractions. You can buy just about anything you need right in Sitka.
There are numerous hiking trails, small shops, and tourist attractions such as museums, Sitka Sound Science Center, and the Raptor Center. You can also go kayaking or flightseeing or take a tour on the glass bottom boat. Please see About Sitka for more information.
Average moderate temperatures range from 48°F to 70°F during the summer season. Be prepared both for rain and strong sunshine. Also be aware that weather onshore is not necessarily the same as out on the ocean.
Pack as lightly as possible, so you can minimize the cost of checked luggage, because your processed catch will be coming home with you on the plane. We recommend traveling to Sitka with a carry-on only. Dress casual and be comfortable. Here is a list of items that you may want to consider:
- Comfortable tennis shoes or hiking boots
- Good thick socks, or wool socks
- Warm jacket with hood
- Stocking cap
- Breathable polypropylene undergarments
- Waterproof gloves
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and lip balm
- Warm layered clothing
- Fleece vest
- Long sleeve T-shirt or sweatshirt
- Seasick medication (if needed)
- Camera
- Hearty appetite
- Sunshine
Gratuities are not included in the package price. However, tips are welcome and much appreciated. We have no set program for tipping; do what makes you feel comfortable. Depending on service and your personal experience, you may choose to direct certain percentages of your tip to the boat crew and the lodge staff as a whole. As an average guideline, tips are usually distributed as follows: 1/3 of the dollar amount to the captain, 1/3 to the deckhand, and 1/3 to be distributed among the lodge staff (which includes housekeepers, all cooks, processors, the client coordinator and assistants).
Your arrival night dinner is the only meal not included in your package. This gives you the opportunity to experience restaurant dining in Sitka. We will be happy to make a reservation in advance for you at one of the local restaurants.
Yes, full raingear, which includes bib pants, hooded jackets and rubber boots are included for our guests. Bib pants and rain jackets go from size small to size XXXXL. Rubber boot sizes go from size 3 to size 15.
The boat ride from the dock to the fishing grounds takes 35 minutes to 1.5 hours. This depends on weather conditions, where the fish are biting, and what you're fishing for. Over the course of the day, our experienced captains will bring you to various fishing grounds to vary your catch.
Fishing always depends on open seasons and what fish are biting. But generally we will bring you fishing specifically for Salmon, (both King and Coho) and Halibut. You can also expect to catch Rockfish and Ling Cod and maybe a crazy Ratfish, Skate, Wolf Eel or Shark!
A typical fishing day starts with a 5:00 a.m. hot breakfast, with the boat leaving the dock at 5:30 a.m. Depending on fishing and weather conditions, you will return to the dock between 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
We use the highest quality rods and reels on the market. Our salmon rods include G. Loomis and Lamiglas. We use Custom-wrapped Seeker Blanks for halibut fishing.
Our salmon reels are Daiwa SG 47 LCA-Level wind with Line Counters. For Halibut fishing, we use Avet 30/2-two-speed lever drag halibut reels with 80-100 lb. Spectra Line.
We have a total of six vessels in our fleet. Five can hold six people plus crew, and one can hold four or five people plus crew. This means very personalized service. Your party may be with another group to maximize boat seats, but if you have a specific request for who is on your boat, we will do our best to accommodate you. See our Fleet page for more information.
Four of our boats have modern stand-up heads on-board. The other two have porta-potty's available. See our Fleet page for more information about our boats.
You never need to worry about what you'll eat while out fishing; we pack a fresh cooler and a dry box for each of our boats daily. The cooler contains a variety soft drinks, a number of deli meats, cheeses, dressings and spreads, and sandwich toppings. The dry box contains bread, homemade treats and cookies, three types of crackers, peanut butter and jam, utensils, tea, hot cocoa, cream and sugar. There is also a fresh thermos of coffee and plenty of drinking water on board. The captain and deckhand will prepare fresh deli sandwiches for you, made to order, and will keep you in supply of snacks and refreshments.
Alaska Premier Charters, Inc. is not licensed to provide or serve alcohol. However, you may buy your own alcohol at the nearby liquor store (with complimentary shuttle service). You may store your alcohol in our guest refrigerators, and we will provide beer coolers, should you choose to bring it out with you on the boat. We have bottle openers, corkscrews, and wine glasses for your convenience as well.
If you'd like to fish with us but do not require food or lodging, you might be able to opt for a day charter, on a limited basis availability. Please call 1-800-770-2628 for availability and pricing.
It would be wise to check with your cell phone provider prior to visiting Sitka to find out if you will have service in Sitka. However, there are spots at the far ends of our road system (all 17 miles of it), or out on the ocean, that the terrain will block most reception. This is a only a guide for general reference. Individual results may vary.
- Verizon
- Extended 3G available in Sitka on the following plans: Share Everything, Nationwide calling plans, mobile broadband, prepaid
- AT&T
- Sprint
- Off network roaming in Sitka
- T Mobile
- Boost Mobile
- Cricket
- Cricket nationwide talk and text coverage & Partner Nationwide Talk and Text for some areas
- Virgin Mobile
- US Cellular
- Metro PCS
- Tracfone
- Possible coverage in Sitka depending on phone plans
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