Whalers Cove Lodge

At Whaler's Cove Lodge you have the option of fishing on your own through our Self Guided Packages. The difference between the Self-Guide and Fully Guided package is that you do not have a captain guiding you from the same vessel you are on. We recommend this package for the experienced boater. All of our Self Guide Packages are all-inclusive as with our Guided Packages

Our Boats

We have two types of boats for the experienced boater/angler. Our 18' Klamath offshore boats with 50 hp Honda outboards are perfect for 1 to 3 anglers. For larger parties of up to 4 to 5 we offer 22' to 24' welded aluminum boats with 130 hp to 225 hp Honda outboards. All boats are completely outfitted with radios, video fish finders and video GPS units (22' and 24' only for GPS units), all gear, equipment, bait, fish cooler loaded with ice and fuel. All you need to do is get on and go! 

Our Salt Water Fishery

Whaler's Cove Lodge offers the widest variety of fishing available in Alaska. You can choose to target a wide array of species on a daily basis. Click here to see a list of species available.

The Area

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Our waters are a hundred miles from any other towns, so we enjoy wilderness fishing without day traffic pressure from commercial and sport fleets. You won't find boats from other lodges anchored where you want to fish. We enjoy productive fishing on 10 to 30 minutes from our private dock. Calm waters, created by the sheltered weather effect of nearby islands adds to the pleasure of fishing at Whaler's Cove Lodge!

Tackle

At Whalers' Cove Lodge, we provide the all the tackle! For our saltwater enthusiasts, we provide a wide array of tackle for the variety of fishing in our area. You can have your choice of levelwind, down rigger, "knuckle buster" mooching, fly or spinning in light, medium or heavy action for salmon. As for halibut, we recommend using our heavier standup rods designed for the monsters that we pull from the depths.

Staff Assistance

Upon arrival at the lodge, key staff members will assist in showing you to your assigned boat, take you through the operation and emergency procedures, talk over the array of tackle and aid in rigging your rods with what the fish are currently hitting on. The "Fish-Master" will also direct you to the current areas where the guides are fishing. As mentioned above, there is a radio onboard your vessel which you can use to contact the "Fish-Master", lodge or guide boats to assist you if you need any help trying to locate and catch or land a monster, which happens a lot at our lodge. Self-guided anglers will receive plenty of assistance from the dock crew and guides to make your fishing safe and productive.

Fish Processing

Combination Packages

If you would like to have a guide on your initial day or throughout the remainder of the week, we can provide one, upon availability, for an additional fee. We will do all we can to aid you in having the fishing vacation of a lifetime!!!

Benefits of Self Guided Fishing

• Fish at your own pace; leave the dock late, return at any time.
• Early morning or late evening fishing.
• Targeting a species or touring the region. You name it! You're the captain of your own vessel.
• Retain 2 Halibut per day of any size! Alaska Halibut Charter regulations do not apply to self guided anglers!

All of our adventure packages, Guided and Self-Guided, are all-inclusive. Whalers Cove Lodge Packages include:  

• Round-Trip Transportation: Between Juneau to Whalers Cove Lodge is Included! 
• Round trip float plane ( www.WardAir.com) or high speed catamaran ferry trip (Whalers Cove Private Ferry), including 50 lbs of inbound and outbound personal luggage per person; Includes 100 lbs to 150 lbs of outbound processed fish per person (depending on length of trip). The three and four day packages include 2 - 50 lb boxes per person, the seven day package includes 3 - 50 lb boxes per person
• Gourmet Food, Snacks and Non-Alcoholic Beverages
• Daily Hot Breakfast and Alaskan Sized Gourmet Family Dinner served buffet style in the main lodge
• A Lunch Buffet is set out every morning for you to choose just the right lunch for your tastes.
• All beverages, mixers and bottled water are provided 
• Lodging
  • Clean, comfortable rooms and cabins with private bathrooms are situated on the lodge property
  • ADA Accessible rooms are available
• Daily Room Service
  • Our professional and friendly housekeeping staff will make up and clean your room daily.
• Laundry Service
  • We provide daily guest laundry services so you don't have to bring your whole wardrobe...all complimentary!
• Guided Packages Include 
  • Daily Guided Fishing with experienced coast guard licensed captains on our fleet of custom built 32' diesel powered aluminum vessels, all safety equipment, fish coolers loaded with ice, all fishing gear and tackle, bait and fuel. 
• Self-Guided Packages Include
  • 18' to 24' fishing boat equipped with video fish finders, radios and power tilt outboard motors, all safety equipment, fish coolers loaded with ice, all fishing gear and tackle, bait and fuel.
  • Self Guide Package Availability is based on a first come first serve basis
• Modern Fish Processing
• Daily fish cleaning and cutting to your specifications, commercial vacuum packaging and flash freezing is all included. 
• Boxes are wet-lock, insulated airline approved for checked in baggage, and hold up to 50 pounds each.
• The three (3) and four (4) day packages include 2 - 50lb boxes per person (100 lbs)
• The six (6) and seven (7) day packages include 3 - 50lb boxes per person (150 lbs)
• The eight (8) day packages include 4 - 50lb boxes per person (200 lbs)
•  Fishing Equipment
• • All Rods, Reels, Downriggers, Tackle and Bait...it's all included!
• Other Gear Provided
  • Rain Gear
  • Rubber Calf Length Boots
  • Hip Waders
  • All boating safety equipment required by USCG regulations
  • Kayaks and related safety equipment are available for guest use at your leisure
  • 18' Klamath Offshore boats with Honda 50hp outboards are available for evening use*
    • ***Based on availability***
• Not Included
  • 3% Local City Sales Tax
  • $5.00 per night Local City Bed Tax
  • Alaska state fishing license and King salmon stamp (Under $100 per person)
  • Excess fish processing and outbound freight ($3.00 per lb over alloted package amount)
  • Gratuities (not required)