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ACTIVITIES World Class Fishing WHETHER IT’S SALTWATER OR FRESHWATER , to-dock sportfishing. The spacious boats are outfitted to Sitka has everything you need to experience the fishing adventure of a lifetime. Sitka offers a variety of fishing options from a few hours on the water to multi-day packages. If you prefer saltwater fishing, you can book an all-inclusive sportfishing package with Alaska Premier Charters and Wild Strawberry Lodge. create the best experience possible for guests. With Sitka’s “We offer genuine Alaska hospitality from the minute our activities/fishing. waters teeming with fresh salmon and halibut, you won’t be disappointed by what’s on the end of your line. Lodge staff will process and package your fish for you, so you’ll be able to fly home with your quality marine catch. In addition, each guest receives a complimentary seafood and dessert cookbook from Wild Strawberry Lodge, so you’ll always be able to enjoy a taste of Sitka. To see when the fish are biting check out visitsitka.org/things-to-do/ guests get off the plane to the minute they leave,” says owner Theresa Weiser. Theresa grew up in Oregon, working as a deckhand when she was a teenager, before moving to Alaska. After a handful of years in the commercial fishing industry, she jumped back into charter fishing. Now with 30 plus years of operational experience, Theresa commends her staff for the exceptional service guests receive. “Our staff excels in helping guests make memories with their families, friends, and fishing buddies. We have clients coming back year after year, and now some are starting to bring their grandkids along for the experience,” adds Theresa. Wild Strawberry Lodge, adjacent to Eliason Harbor, offers stunning waterfront accommodations and all-inclusive meals featuring fresh, wild-caught seafood. The lodge also offers many types of accommodation for your Alaska fishing adventure. Alaska Premier Charters will equip you with everything you need for an exciting day on the water, including rain gear, a sportfishing license with a king salmon stamp, and high- quality fishing gear. Each morning, you will go out with a knowledgeable captain and deckhand for 10 hours of dock- World-class Fishing » Big Blue Charters bigbluecharters.com / Classic Casting Adventures flyfishsitka.com / Dove Island Lodge doveislandlodge.com / Island View Resort & Charters islandviewcharters.com / Sitka Alaska Outfitters sitkaalaskaoutfitters.com / Sitka Fishing Excursions sitkafishingexcursions.com / Talon Lodge talonlodge.com Vonnie’s Charters vonniescharters.com V I S I T S I T K A M AG A Z I N E 1 0 V I S I T S I T K A .O R G V I S I T S I T KA M AG A Z I N E 1 1 V I S I T S I T KA .O R G