Halibut is available all year, but the fishing is best from the June through mid-September. Kodiak Island is the best place in the world to reel in your first one, so if you’re considering an Alaskan fishing trip in 2021, here’s everything you’ll need to know. Ready to fulfill all of your Alaskan fishing dreams? …
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There’s nothing quite like fishing in Alaska. The scenery is incredible, the fish are abundant, the light is endless, and nothing beats returning to a cozy lodge at the end of a full day on the water. It’s something everyone should experience in their lifetime. Here at Kodiak Sportsman’s Lodge, we enjoy a prime position …
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If someone were to ask you what’s the best thing about October, what would you say? Fall leaves are pretty great. So is Halloween. But for the team here at Kodiak Sportsman’s Lodge, located in the remote native village of Old Harbor, it’s the promise of another perfect Alaska deer hunting season. From our lodge …
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Alaska is home to the best salmon fishing in the world, and there’s no better place to catch them than Kodiak Island. Kodiak Sportsman’s Lodge is located in Old Harbor, Alaska, nestled behind Sitkalidak Island. We own four of the six sports fishing boats that operate in this 30-mile stretch of protected waters, making it …
Few places in the world offer a better escape than Kodiak, Alaska. It’s located on Kodiak Island, 410 miles southwest of Anchorage, which is home to some of the most pristine wilderness on the planet. It’s best known for the mighty Kodiak Brown Bear, with about 3,000 of the giant animals estimated to live in …
Coronavirus has significantly disrupted the Alaskan tourism industry for the 2020 season, there’s no doubt about it, but sport fishing is still possible. According to Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy, fishing is part of the state’s “critical infrastructure.” People are permitted to travel to fishing destinations, but they’re required to take precautions like maintaining social distancing …
Timing is everything when it comes to Alaskan fishing vacations. Here on Kodiak Island, all you really need to do is decide what type of fish you like best, and we’ll tell you when to catch them. If your answer is lingcod, well, keep on reading. We’ll run you through some of the frequently asked …
We know how amazing fishing can be. Whether you’re the type who loves pitting yourself against nature, relaxing with a pole by your side, hunting that trophy king, or taking in the scenery, in Alaska you’ll find the opportunity to indulge! Here’s what makes Alaskan fishing unique and truly one-of-a-kind. Catch record-breaking Alaskan fish… Alaska …
We’ve already covered halibut fishing in Alaska, including what you should wear, the best places to go, and the best times to go. But here at Kodiak Sportsman’s Lodge, we also pride ourselves on our Chinook Salmon. Also called King Salmon, we know May and June as the “Trophy King” season. What are Trophy Kings? …
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The answer to that question is simple, Alaska! Don’t just believe us though, just ask the International Game Fish Association! Alaska holds the record in every IGFA category for Pacific Halibut, except one! So the real question is, Where’s the best place in Alaska to fish halibut? Well, Kodiak holds records in more categories than …
