Alaskan Salmon Fishing

Silverking Lodge near Ketchikan makes an ideal base camp for an Alaskan salmon fishing adventure

The unspoiled landscape and natural beauty of Alaska’s panhandle region attracts visitors from around the world every year. One of the main attractions is fishing. Ketchikan, located on the southern end of the panhandle is a popular place from which to base an Alaskan salmon fishing adventure. An excellent place to choose for both your accommodations and fishing headquarters is Silverking Lodge, located 20 miles from Ketchikan on Grant Island. At Silverking, you will enjoy rustic accommodations and view stunning scenery while being pampered with warm Alaskan hospitality.

The Silverking staff will provide you with just the right amount of guidance, a boat, a rod, a reel and bait before taking off on your self-guided Alaskan salmon fishing adventure. While cruising through the water, not only will you get the chance to land a trophy salmon, you will also enjoy viewing picturesque scenery and other marine life. When you return from your fishing excursion, our staff members will fillet, vacuum pack and freeze your catch for your trip home. In addition to our standard fishing excursions, Silverking can also arrange for chartered and fly-in fishing trips to surrounding fresh water rivers and lakes.

While staying at Silverking during your Alaskan salmon fishing trip, do not miss the chance to also explore nearby Ketchikan. This picturesque community was constructed along a steep hillside – some sections of the town were built over the water on pilings. Hiking trails surround the town, which has a treasure trove of historical attractions, including Dolly’s House Museum and numerous displays of totem poles, including those at Totem Bight State Historic Park, which contains a historic collection of totem poles and a native clan house, a reproduction of those built in the early 19th century. Located 10 miles north of Ketchikan in a beautiful cove, the park is home to a model native village.