Local Fishing
There are creeks and shores within walking/driving distance of the hotel.
Sport Fishing Equipment:
Halibut Fishing:
All equipment, tackle, bait, and fighting belts are provided in the price of the charter. However, should you require the use of a "special" or have a "favorite" fishing rod... by all means bring your own.
Salmon Fishing:
There are creeks and shores within walking/driving distance of the hotel. Bring your own spin-casting or fly equipment; heavier weight rods, sink-tip lines, lead-core leaders, and waders. The hotel gift shop has a selection of flies that work locally.
- spin casting:
- medium to heavy casting pole
- 15 to 20lb. monofilament
- lures such as blue fox pixies (all varieties, Vibrax spinners (silver, red, blue, green), Mepps spinners (silver, red, blue, green), Corkies, red & black hooks (4-6's)
- fly fishing:
- 6 to 8 weight fly rod such as Loomis, Sage, Winston, and Lamiglass
- 25lb. backing
- medium sink tip
- 10 to 12lb. tippet material
- flies such as bucktailed streamers, orange comets, flash flies (red-silver, green-silver, all silver), skunk butts, polar shrimp, leach patterns (black, purple, tan), woolly buggers
Sport Fishing Licensing, Limits, Seasons
| Licensing |
| State of Alaska fishing licenses are MANDATORY FOR ALL FISHING and may be purchased in the hotel's gift shop. The following are non-resident license fees:
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| 1-day |
@ $10.00 |
14-day |
@ $50.00 |
| 3-day |
@ $20.00 |
annual |
@ $100.00 |
| 7-day |
@ $30.00 |
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| Limits (Effective April 2001-April 2002): |
| Dolly Varden |
10 per day/person (10 in possession) |
| Halibut |
2 per day/person (4 in possession) |
Pink, Silver
& Sockeye Salmon |
5 per day/person (5 in possession) |
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| Seasons: |
| Dolly Varden |
mid-May to mid-September |
| Halibut |
mid-May to mid-September |
| Sockeye Salmon |
early June to mid-July |
| Pink Salmon |
early July to mid-August |
| Silver Salmon |
mid-August to mid-September |
Unalaska World Record Halibut Derby:
Halibut Derby tickets are available through The Grand Aleutian Hotel's front desk. For additional information, visit the Halibut Derby Web site at www.arctic.net/~prtdutch/derby2.html.
Fish Processing:
Fish processing is available at an additional cost for all sport fish packages. A local company will meet your charter dockside to process your catch including cleaning, filleting, vacuum packaging, freezing, and boxing at approximately $1.40-$1.50 per pound. Arrangements can be made to have the boxed product delivered to the airport/hotel on the day of your departure.
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