Sportfishing
in Uyak Bay is some of the finest in the world.
Whether you want to land
that "barn door halibut" or seek the thrill of
the fighting Coho or the mighty King, you're sure to leave
with a smile on your face.
If you've fished Alaska,
you know the rivers often have shoulder to shoulder crowds.
Fly-out lodges drop people off in the same location fished
by several other lodges. This isn't our idea of Alaska fishing
fun. Many magazines and writers highlight the fishing of
Bristol Bay, Cordova, Kenai Peninsula and other crowded
hotspots because this is where the big-name lodges and advertising
dollars are spent. It doesn't necessarily mean it's the
best fishing. A visit to our area will prove this point.
Fishing here is having the entire bay filled with salmon,
halibut and rockfish to enjoy in solitude, as it was meant
to be enjoyed, away from the crowds. You won't need to share
a boat with other anglers and when weather and tides permit,
fishing is always good somewhere in the bay - usually right
in our "front yard". Getting skunked here doesn't
happen very often. Premier fisheries like ours are the best
- kept secret of those who use them.
Saltwater fish aboard the Shelbee-D, our landing craft with
a spacious deck. Several species of fish are found in the
immediate area. These include king, silver, pink & chum
salmon, halibut and many species of rock fish, such as sea
bass & yellow eye. Catching 9-12 different species of
fish in a single outing is common.
Fishing is guided and we provide all the quality gear and
bait needed for deep water fishing: down riggers, rods &
reels for trolling, and ultra light tackle for rock fish
and creek fishing. Of course, you are welcome to bring your
favorite gear. We recommend groups of 4 to get the most
out of your fishing experience.
We offer fishing in a
variety of ways:
· Saltwater trolling
for salmon & halibut
· Casting from beaches for dolly vardon & salmon
· Jigging for salmon, halibut & rockfish.
We offer limited fresh water
creek/river fishing. We aren't into combat fishing. We target
saltwater fish, because they are the very best of quality,
not soft or dark, but bright chrome. We do visit a few creeks
in our area for fly and spin fishing.
Processing and freezing
your fish: We all dive in and get our hands dirty while
processing fish, it's much faster and more fun. We have
plenty of freezer space for your catch. You furnish freezer
bags or bags for a vacuum sealer.
· Plan to book early
for prime salmon , halibut & creek fishing as these
times fill quickly.
State of Alaska fishing
license, king stamp, rules & regulations:
You can purchase your fishing or hunting licenses online
at www.admin.adfg.state.ak.us/license
You'll need to allow time for processing and mailing prior
to departing. You can also purchase your licenses while
in the town of Kodiak from the sporting good stores.
