ACTIVITIES
AN INTIMATE STAY ON YOUR FISHING GETAWAY
Sitka ’ s All-Inclusive Lodges
True to its name , Alaska ’ s Big Salmon Lodge is where visitors can catch a bounty of trophy-sized salmon while enjoying the rustic comforts of a cozy , oceanfront lodge .
Wood finishes , private balconies with incredible views of Sitka ’ s waters , and bear skin rugs all give the traditional Alaska feel visitors seek . The lodge accommodates 8-10 guests at a time , giving them a more intimate experience as they enjoy home-cooked meals and trade fishing tales around the table . After dessert , guests can sit back in Adirondack chairs on the beachfront deck and watch the sun dip behind the mountains just past the horizon .
QUITE THE CATCH Alaska ’ s Big Salmon Lodge offers a truly all-inclusive experience : your stay includes transportation to and from the airport , lodging and meals , fishing excursions and processing , and fishing gear . The only thing you ’ ll need to do is purchase your fishing license . Fishing packages include self-guided tours , where you ’ ll be fishing in Sitka Sound , and guided options , where the captain will take you to some of their favorite fishing holes . Either way , you ’ ll be able to reel in your share of salmon , rockfish , and halibut .
Although the lodge has only been open since 2019 , the experience the Coady family provides to their guests will make you feel as if they ’ ve been doing this for decades . After her husband Mike ’ s passing in 2020 , Roxanne Coady and their daughter Paige took on a bigger role in the business , ensuring Mike ’ s vision for the lodge carried on . Today , they continue to provide the personable , knowledgeable , and epic fishing experiences guests had come to expect with Mike , and this experience is what keeps guests coming back season after season . When you add up all the details , you ’ ll understand why they say you ’ re not just another face in the crowd when you stay here .
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