Prince Of Wales Fishing
We offer fishing packages for groups of two to five fisherman for fully guided salmon halibut and bottom fishing.
Prince of wales fishing. Rivers and streams are divided into 2 different types native runs and hatchery runs. Fresh water special regulations prince of wales island area if you have any questions contact the c raig a rea offic e a t. They provide the bulk of the nutrients that replenish the rainforest and all the fish animals that depend on them. Catch and release fishing only all steelhead caught must be released immediately.
The mix of species in salt water and fresh water makes this place the serious angler s gotta go destination. Prince of wales has some incredible water to fish and a diversity of fish. Prince of wales sport fishing the sport fishing opportunities are numerous on prince of wales pow during late summer with productive marine waters surrounding the island and a vast road system to access a large number of rivers creeks and lakes which provide opportunities for 4 species of salmon dolly varden cutthroat and rainbow trout. Regulations may be changed by the alaska board of fisheries during its regular meetings by emergency regulation or by emergency order at any time.
Prince of wales has both spring and fall runs of steelhead. Prince of wales island has a lot to offer the entire family enjoy the wilderness wildlife fishing and culture. As kings migrate down the coast of se alaska they stop and feed at the many capes rock piles and kelp lines that trap forage fish in the current. Some of alaska s best fishing is on and around prince of wales island.
The largest runs and biomass of fish by far are pink salmon. They are not intended to be a complete digest of all fishing regulations. Fishing prince of wales island the primary fishing option here is saltwater fishing for halibut salmon rockfish lingcod although there is some fantastic freshwater fishing to be had here as well. Prince of wales sportfishing is located on the west coast of prince of wales island in the small town of craig alaska.
Noyes island is located on the west coast of prince of wales island and it attracts king salmon coho salmon halibut ling cod yellow eye and rock fish. Steelhead dolly varden and cutthroats there are numerous options for quality fishing for dolly varden cutthroat trout and yes even steelhead in the many streams and lakes within easy driving distance of the lodge. Any changes to the regulations are made available through the emergency order link below.