We have been offering self-guided fishing packages for anglers of all experience levels for more than 25 years. During those years, the team at Silverking Lodge has been helping people realize their dream of visiting the Last Frontier, resting and relaxing with family and friends, and searching out some of the most magnificent fish Alaska has to offer King Salmon, Silver Salmon, Chum Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, Pink Salmon, Halibut, and Rock Fish.

Alaska Fishing Trip

Silverking Lodge’s proximity to Ketchikan makes it one of the easiest all-inclusive remote fishing lodges in Alaska to get to. Following the short 90-minute Alaska Airlines flight from Seattle to Ketchikan, you’ll board an Alaskan bush plane for a 15-minute flight to Grant Island home of Silverking Lodge, the longest operating self-guided Alaskan fishing lodge in all of Southeast Alaska. We provide our guests a short orientation that details the area, salmon and bottom fishing techniques and equipment, boat operation, and safety before pointing you out on your adventure. Although hard to believe, you can find yourself fishing just hours after leaving your driveway!

The cool blue waters surrounding Grant Island provide a natural corridor for salmon returning to local rivers to spawn. Silver salmon, particularly, move in large numbers through the area every summer as they return to several natural spawning grounds and a local hatchery. Silvers (or Coho Salmon) can weigh up to 20 lbs. They are known for putting up a ferocious fight that includes spectacular acrobatic displays on the surface. When the Coho are not at their peak, you can vie for the prized Chinook Salmon, the Pink Salmon, Chum Salmon, or Sockeye Salmon. Halibut and rockfish species are also available June through September around the lodge. Check out our fish availability chart to help plan your next fishing expedition.

What To Expect On Your Alaska Fishing Vacation

We’re certain that your first trip won’t be your last. In fact, we consider many of our guests some of our closest friends and have been coming every year since 1985 when Silverking Lodge first opened its doors. Not only do we consider this an honor and a privilege, but also look at it as a responsibility. Not only do we continue to improve our lodge and our dedication, we continue to improve the service we provide to our guests and even put more into the Alaska fishing lodge experience so that even our return guests will have the excitement and adventure they anticipated their first trip. If you are a first time guest, you may find What To Pack for Alaska useful.

We are excited to host you on your next self-guided Alaska fishing vacation. We look forward to having the chance to show you all of the reasons Silverking Lodge is the perfect place to spend your Alaska fishing vacation!