The Best Alaska Fishing Trip Packages

The beauty and quiet splendor of Alaska are great reasons to schedule a fishing vacation. Alaska's wide open spaces will give you plenty of room to move about and explore. Many outfitters partner with hotels and lodges to offer anglers exciting fishing trip packages. No two are alike, and it may be hard to choose between them. Be sure to thoroughly read what is included in each package, and if necessary, call a representative for clarification.

Alaskan Reel Affair Charters

This outfitter offers a choice of all-inclusives. Choose between salmon or halibut fishing packages that include comfortable accommodations, boat, licensed captain, required fishing license and salmon stamp, fishing gear and tackle featuring Shimano, Penn, Seeker and Lamiglas, rain gear (if needed), ground transportation to and from the airport, daily trips to and from the harbor and all meals. Lunches and soft drinks are provided on board on fishing days. Also included is unlimited processing of your catch, but there is an additional cost for smoking fish. Not included in the cost are airfare, taxes and gratuities and alcohol.

Alaskan Reel Affair Charters
P.O. Box 1825
Sitka, Alaska 99835
(888) 966-2322
http://www.reelaffair.com/

Alaskan Fishing Adventures

Alaskan Fishing Adventures offers the angler a variety of king salmon fishing packages to choose from. Guided package deals include the selected number of fishing days, a fully equipped boat, licensed captain, lodging for the chosen number of days, a rental car for exploring the island, tackle and bait, reels, rain gear, use of the freezer and vacuum packer, and unlimited coffee, soft drinks and water. Travel to and from Ketchikan is not included, nor are fishing licenses and king stamps.

Alaskan Fishing Adventures-Ketchikan
512 Knudson Cove Road
Ketchikan, Alaska 99901
(907) 225-4043
http://www.alaskanfishingadventures.com/

Kodiak Lodge

Kodiak Lodge offers the advantages of peace and quiet in a fishing package. Anglers can fish freshwater rivers and lakes, or they may choose saltwater bays. Fish for all five salmon species, steelhead, Dolly Varden, halibut and a number of rock fish. Fishing packages include guided fishing, equipment, rain gear, accommodations with maid service, Kodiak Island Adventures excursions and wildlife viewing, and processing of 50 pounds of your catch. The lodge is cozy and relaxing with great waterfront views. Meals are included in the package price (shore lunches have been introduced in recent years), but alcohol is not. Also not included are fishing licenses, gratuities, river flyouts and permits, and excess baggage fees.

Kodiak Lodge
7 Happy Lane
Seal Bay
Kodiak, Alaska 99697
(888) 5-KODIAK
http://www.kodiaklodge.com/

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