How to Prepare for a DIY Blacktail Deer Hunt on Kodiak Island
A DIY Sitka blacktail deer hunt on Kodiak Island gives you the chance to experience remote Alaska without spending every night in a backcountry camp. At Kodiak Sportsman’s Lodge, hunters stay at the lodge in Old Harbor, head out to their hunting location each morning, and return at the end of the day for a […]
Combining Fishing and Wildlife Watching on Kodiak Island: What to Expect
A trip to Kodiak Island is about more than what you catch. While the island is known for world-class salmon and halibut fishing, each day on the water also brings opportunities to see some of Alaska’s most memorable wildlife. Whales may surface near the boat. Bald eagles can circle overhead. Sea otters drift through protected […]
What Fish Are Running in Kodiak? A Month-by-Month Guide for 2026
If you’re planning an Alaska fishing trip, knowing what’s in season and when is the key to maximizing your adventure. Kodiak Island is one of the largest commercial fishing ports in the United States, and for good reason: it offers year-round access to salmon, halibut, bottom fish, and freshwater species like rainbow trout. This month-by-month […]