Tour Planning
Packing List:
Camera… A MUST!
Clothes… typical summer temperatures in the Aleutians range from 45° - 75°F.
Therefore, we suggest you bring warm clothing and dress in layers.
Be sure to bring rain gear and rubber boots and/or comfortable, sturdy, water-resistant hiking
shoes/boots. Dress at the hotel is casual and functional.
Medications… due to weight and balance restrictions and/or the weather, sometimes checked luggage
may be delayed or "bumped" when traveling to and from the "bush". Should you require medication
on a regular basis, it is best to have the prescription(bring an extra supply) available to you
in your carry-on. You are always welcome to notify the hotel staff is you have special needs or
considerations during your stay with us. Anyone who suspects they might have a problem with
motion sickness should come prepared with a remedy.
Packing… pack as compactly as possible to avoid excess baggage charges
for fish boxes on your return flight.
Travel Insurance Advisory
We strongly encourage you to purchase cancellation insurance, available through your travel agent.
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 int he 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 |
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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