Welcome to
Salmon Falls Resort,
where fishing in Alaska is our specialty.
We are dedicated to offering our guests with guided Alaskan king salmon fishing trips. Alaska halibut fishing trips, and trips
solely devoted to fly fishing in Alaska. Take the Alaska family adventure vacation your family has dreamed about and
experience Ketchikan fishing while staying at our Alaska fishing lodge. Encounter bass fishing, Salmon fishing and
guided trips devoted to fishing Ketchikan AK along with our various Alaska fishing trips and Alaska adventure vacations.
Alaska is known to attract a high volume of Alaska tourism due to the wonderful fishing grounds, bountiful wildlife,
northern lights and many other countless wonders. We are dedicated to offering you and your family one of the finest
Alaska vacations you can possibly dream of, with Alaska fishing on the menu, various different types of Alaska adventure
travel and numerous Alaska trips around the area to complete your vacation.
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Come to where the big ones are! Along the southern tip of Alaska's Inside Passage, salmon schools migrate from the open Pacific Ocean into protected fishing waters. This mass gathering of five species of Pacific Salmon is the reason that the area is recognized as the "Salmon Capital of the World."
SALMON FALLS RESORT is located on Behm Canal, which is particularly noted for its strong runs of:
- Trophy Size King Salmon (Chinook)
- Silver Salmon (Coho)
- Pink Salmon (Humpback)
- Red Salmon (Sockeye)
- Chum Salmon
- Halibut (frequently over 100 lbs. some weigh over 300 lbs.)
- Red Snapper
- Sea Bass
- Cod (numerous varieties)
Fishermen come from all over the world to experience the unbelievable fishing grounds Alaska has to offer at various different Alaska fishing lodges, and we are proud to offer a resort for global fishermen to experience Alaska fishing grounds to the fullest. If you are trying to decide between Alaska fishing trips, take a few minutes to survey what we have to offer at our renowned Alaska fishing lodge. We offer some of the finest guided fly-fishing Alaska trips, red snapper fishing, guided bass fishing, some of the finest Alaskan king salmon fishing trips, Alaska halibut fishing, celebrated Alaska trout fishing, our Alaska silver salmon fishing trips and our professionally guided Alaska salmon fishing trips.
Experience one of the most memorable vacation trips while enjoying Ketchikan fishing grounds, one of the finest places to experience fishing in Alaska. Our lodge, which is centered around fishing Ketchikan AK, is dedicated to providing you with one of the premiere places to fish in Alaska with guided tours, great food, comfortable lodging and more.
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Welcome to Salmon Falls Resort
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Reservations
Many of our guests, some who visit Salmon Falls Resort
more than once a year, arrange for their next visit before leaving for home. To avoid sold-out situations, we suggest early reservations.
Contact us today and start planning your Alaskan Adventure!
For groups larger than 8 people please call
1-800-247-9059
for Group Rates
Get a 5% discount for paying in full and booking online NOW!
Sportfishing Package Rates Effective through December 31st, 2008
** Fully Guided Rates Based on 4 persons per guided cabin cruiser.
* Self-Guided Rates Based on 2 persons per fully equipped 19' skiff.
Rates are based on double occupancy. Extra Charge of $150 per night for single occupancy.
Exclusive Cabin Cruisers
Two guests per Cruiser: Add $200 per person per day.
Three guests per Cruiser: Add $125 per person per day.
Single Supplement:
One guest per Room: Add $150 per night.
Salmon Falls Fishing Special:
Receive a Free Fishing Trip! Book eight (8) people, excluding yourself and your trip is on us.
Local Sales tax of 6.5% not included in above rates
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"Breathtaking, incredible and a must see as part of your lifetime journeys. Unimaginable wildlife—rugged, natural and beyond breathtaking."
–Lynda O'Brien. Seattle, Washington
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There are many other things to do at Salmon Falls Resort.
The resort Activities Desk offers a variety of options including:
- Flight seeing to the Misty Fjords National Monument
- Excursion to the world's largest collection of totem poles
- Explore Ketchikan's waterfront buildings and picturesque boardwalk
Salmon Falls Resort offers Jet Boat Excursions that take you up close to the
native Alaskan wonders. To learn more about our Jet Boat excursions visit
our Jet Boat informational site. This site has videos on demand and photos
available of the tours so you can find out all you need to know on our
incredible Jet Boat excursions. Click here to visit the site.
Bear Watching Experiences
Fly along the beautiful waterways of the Tongass National Forest to
Anan Creek, and it's world reknowned bear observatory. Both brown and
black bears can be seen as they plunge into the rushing water to retrieve
their meals of wriggling salmon. This is a perfect opportunity to photograph
Alaska's real fisherman in action.
Glacier, Fjords & Wildlife
This tour begins in the Misty Fjords and continues up a lush river valley
to the birth place of glaciers near the Canadian border. Fly over the face
of a glacier and on up the massive river of ice. Along the way, be on the lookout
for seals, bears, eagles, and mountain goats.
Misty Fjords Sightseeing Tour
This popular tour takes you into the best of the Misty Fjord National
Monument, a 2.2 million acre park which was carved by glaciers long ago.
You will see the alpine lakes and saltwater fjords surrounded by sheer granite
walls ribboned with waterfalls tumbling thousands of feet. You will land on
a pristine mountain lake to experience the breathtaking beauty. Take some
photos as you drink in the silence of the vast wilderness forest of spruce,
hemlock, and cedar trees.
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"Breathtaking, incredible and a must see as part of your lifetime journeys. Unimaginable wildlife—rugged, natural and beyond breathtaking."
–Lynda O'Brien. Seattle, Washington
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When it comes to food and personal service there is no equal to
Salmon Falls Resort.
We serve the finest beef and freshest Alaskan seafood all in a secluded pristine setting surrounded by magnificent scenery.
Our restaurant seats 180 and has a panoramic view of Behm Canal, Clover Passage, and the cascading Salmon Falls waterfall. Located
within the restaurant is our comfortable lounge.
You can enjoy conversation with friends and fellow fisherman while sitting at the bar or one of the tables. Television is
provided for your viewing pleasure.
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"After a great day of fishing there is nothing better than a fabulous meal. The food at
Salmon Falls
is fresh and prepared to perfection. Hats off to the chef!"
–Rick Garlock. Boise, Idaho
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Salmon Falls Resort
offers two hotel complexes which can accommodate 104 guests per day.
Our main hotel building is constructed of rustic Montana Pine.
The rooms in our main hotel are large and comfortable. You will
get the feeling of the wilderness, but with all the creature comforts.
Each room has two double beds, a private bath, and a telephone.
We also offer triple rooms. These rooms have three double beds,
a private bath, and a telephone.
Our other hotel building also has large comfortable rooms.
Each room has two queen beds, a private bath and a telephone.
Some adjoining rooms are available.
Daily maid service is provided in our hotels.
Conference room
Combine business with pleasure. Our Discovery Room, which is adjoining the main lodge, can accommodate 80 people.
This room is ideal for private meetings, receptions, banquets, and retreats.
This is a perfect location for business meetings, wedding receptions, etc.
all with a magnificant view of island studded Behm Canal and our cascading
Salmon Falls waterfall.
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"Fresh air, clean sheets and a cozy bed are enough, but the rooms at
Salmon Falls
are so much more! Thank you for making my stay warm and welcoming, I'll be back!"
–J.P. Benley. Sacramento, California
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Transportation
After your brief flight from Seattle we will meet you at the Ketchikan
International Airport. We then transport you on a 17 mile scenic journey
to Alaska's finest sport fishing facility, Salmon Falls Resort
Alaska Airline Flight Information
Alaska Airlines provides daily flights from Seattle/Tacoma International Airport to Ketchikan International Airport. More
information about flight times and current fares can be found on the Web site www.alaskaair.com.
We prefer your arrival from Seattle on Alaska Airlines flight #67 or #69. Suggested departing flights: Alaska Airlines Flight #60 or #178.
Clothing and Climate
Temperatures range between 50 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit during the season. Because the weather can change rapidly,
casual and lightweight layered clothes are recommended. The resort provides quality rain jackets, and pants.
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Keep in touch with Salmon Falls Resort all year long
with our new electronic publication. You will get great fishing tips, expert
advice from our guides and current catch of the week. Sign up now!
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Salmon Falls Resort in Ketchikan, Alaska was created to provide the ultimate experience to those seeking the best of Alaska's world class sport fishing. |
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Salmon Falls Resort,
is a long strip of land
that runs from the Kenai Peninsula along the edge of British Columbia.
This area is a maze of islands and canals and is one of the least-known
and most beautiful areas of North America.
Huge forests of spruce, nurtured by a heavy rainfall and mild winters,
follow the mountain sites right down to the saltwater. The streams are
crystal clear (with the exception of the larger glacial runoffs) and cold.
In the saltwater of the coastal inlets and channels, trolling for salmon
and halibut provides sport and nourishment for native and tourist alike,
while the freshwater lakes and streams abound in cutthroat and rainbow
trout, with salmon and steelhead as seasonal migrants.
Southeast Alaska is true wilderness. There are no roads and villages
are few and far between. It is the land of the light plane, the backpacker,
and those who wants to get as far away from "civilization" as possible.
Paradoxically, the area is very easily reached by commercial airlines
or by boat.
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"I have fished throughout the world. Salmon Falls produced better fishing than anything I have experienced to date, and our food is beyond all expectations."
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Today's Catch Of The Day
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Compare Salmon Falls to where you've been fishing.
Pricing
Check our prices — what you save will pay your airfare. At Salmon Falls, you pay less but get so much more.
Facility
Everything is First Class. No other fishing resort in SE compares to Salmon Falls Resort. It's truly rustic elegance, with unrivaled hospitality.
Food
The dining at Salmon Falls will exceed your expectations. We serve
only the finest! Every seat in our dining room has a panoramic view
of uninhabited islands, tree studded mountains, lush wilderness, and
sparkling blue waters. You will order from a menu of twenty entrees,
served by a friendly staff. At Salmon Falls, you can hear and tell about
the day's fishing in our full service cocktail lounge.
Lodging
Every room has either two double beds or two queen size beds, cable
TV and phone service. Our goal is to have the best and cleanest rooms
of any Southeast Alaska fishing lodge.
Fishing
Ketchikan is the Salmon Capital of the World. All 5 species of Salmon
are in our area – combine that with the Halibut, Cod, and Red Snapper, and you can "Fish Your Dream".
It's where the world records are caught. Our expert cutters will filet your fish and vac-pack it in meal size
portions. All catches are custom processed to your specifications.
Guides & Equipment
Salmon Falls Guides are carefully chosen for their love of fishing and
expertise. Boats and equipment are chosen for their suitability to our area.
Hunt
Hunt with us 3 times and the 4th hunt is FREE. German Shorthair Pointer puppies, Started and Finished dogs. We also have trained labs and most pointing breeds.
www.littleriverpheasanthunts.com
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Guided Saltwater Fishing Charters
The guided package includes fishing with a licensed guide from a
spacious cabin cruiser. This gives greater speed, range, and access
to a larger section of prime fishing spots.
Fishing Professions
All of our guides are carefully chosen for their love of fishing, knowledge
of the area, and reputation
Top Equipment
Our boats and equipment are selected for their suitability to the
area and only the best saltwater fishing gear is used.
The modern marine complex includes a floating dock for the cabin
cruiser fleet. There is also a floatplane area. Dockside support facilities
include a custom fish processing center, guest gear room, fisherman
and guides lounge, tackle shop, and maintenance facility.
Care of your Catch
Your catch is custom processed to your liking daily at our dockside facility.
Your packages are labeled, vacuum packed, frozen and sealed in special
wetlock boxes to accompany you home as luggage.
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Saltwater Adventure
This is for the independent person who prefers to fish on a
self-guided basis. There are many islands, hidden inlets and
back eddies in the protected waters near the resort. Our roomy
16 and 19 foot outfitted skiffs are ideal.
Imaginge a vacation destination where you spend quiet mornings
stalking wild steelhead then, after lunch, you hunt fat feeder kings
or jig for big halibut. All this on small, secluded streams and
scenic bays.
At day's end you feast on such delights as Alaskan halibut,
grilled salmon, our mouth watering beef steaks. Later on, the
next day's anticipation is stoked with talk of flights into nearby
mountain lakes, where the cutthroat trout and Dolly Varden run
thick and hungry, furious to the fly.
Such a place does exist. Salmon Falls Resort is along the
magnificent coastline, islands and sheltered passages of Southeast
Alaska. This area contains some of the most fabulous country
anywhere for sport anglers. Nowhere else can you find such a variety
and abundance of world-class opportunities for steelhead and cutthroat
trout, saltwater salmon, halibut, Dolly Varden, and others all within
easy reach by boat or plane.
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The freshwater program is available for the avid fisherman or for those who
wish to add it to their saltwater adventure. The countless lakes, streams, and
rivers provide an unsurpassed challenge for the freshwater enthusiast. Our
freshwater program at Salmon Falls Resort include a daily floatplane
fly out to selected locations and the services of carefully selected profressional
guides. You will find yourself fighting Sockeye, Pink, and Coho salmon as well as
Steelhead, Rainbow, and Cutthroat trout, plus Dolly Varden and Grayling.
A list of gear and suggested lures and flies is provided upon request.
Fly-in fishing trips
Experience some of the world's best fishing in Alaska's back country,
only minutes away by seaplane. Try your luck with:
- Artic Grayling
- Cutthroat trout
- Rainbow trout
If salmon is your pleasure, all species of pacific salmon may be targeted depending on time-of-season.
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To apply for a job, download this form and send it in: (PDF) (DOC)
Please send applications & resume to amy@salmonfallsresort.com or you may fax them to 1-866-522-4470
Prep cooks & Line Cooks
Must have line cook & or Prep cook experience in restaurant or hospitality environment. Obtain and maintain current food handler's card, have the ability to accurately work with numbers, orders and food specs, provide excellent food products in a high volume environment, complete dishwashing duties as needed. Have the ability to remain calm & focused in a high volume, deadline oriented work environment. Each prep / line cooks are responsible for the organization and cleaning of their work area.
Masseuse
Looking for an Independent Masseuse to work at our fishing resort, reservations would be taken by the resort by appointment only.
Dishwasher
FT & PT positions available must be a responsible hard working individual that doesn.t mind getting their hands dirty. Duties would include working with kitchen equipment, cleaning dishes, putting away dishes, bussing tables & helping kitchen staff with job related duties. Must be at least 18 years of age with valid food handler's permit.
Wait staff
AM & PM shifts available for our fine dining restaurant, experience preferred by not necessary, must have TAM card & Alaska's food handlers permit. We are looking for individuals with positive customer service and ability to work as a team player, must be well groomed and maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times.
AM Head Server/Supervisor
This is a FT position that would entail overseeing the am wait staff for breakfast and jet boat excursion service we provide. Must have strong leadership qualities and be able to multi-task, experience preferred in the restaurant industry with a background in supervisor/managerial role.
Expeditor/Busser
Primary responsibilities include clean & resetting of tables, filling water & serving coffee, assist wait staff; perform other job related duties as assigned. Must have a valid food handler.s permit.
Bartender
We are looking for a friendly, professional, self-motivated bartender that is able to multitask & create an enjoyable environment for our guests. Must know and follow Alaska.s liquor laws, have TAM card & Alaska.s food handler.s permit and 1 year experience as a bartender.
Hostess
The Host or Hostess will be responsible for assisting the Dining Room Manager with the coordination, seating, appearance and maintenance of the dining area and server stations, as well as ensuring that courteous and efficient services are delivered.
Gift Shop Attendant
F/T & P/T positions available must have excellent customer service skills. Duties will include checking guests into and out of the hotel, post charges and handle cash and credit card transactions. Must be organized and conscientious at handling inventory and retail sales.
Office Assistant
F/T position, Required Skills: money handling, proficiency in MS Office, multi-tasking, excellent customer service skills, organization, customer relations. Responsibilities include answering multiple phone lines; processing payments, bank Deposits, filing, data Entry, and faxing/copying/scanning, coordinating excursions for our guests. Work in a fast.paced environment with a great deal of guest contact and service. Customer service experience and the ability to work within a team structure. Applicants with flexibility and a positive attitude are preferred.
Dock Representative
Direct & assist guests while dispatching tour buses from Ketchikan cruise ship piers. Company liaison to ship staff and assist with sales & logistics. Collect tickets and conduct end-of-day settlements. Assist with periodic reports & distribution of marketing materials. Present a professional and friendly attitude at all times (no matter how cold, wet and tired you get) and be able to answer an infinite variety of questions. Must be able to stand for long periods of time; walk up to 3 miles per day; be able to complete tasks with minimal supervision and have excellent math skills. Must be able to work as a team member and be comfortable interacting with strangers. Current, valid Alaska driver's license is required.
Shuttle Bus Driver
Routinely, drives a 20-25 passenger buses. Provides customer boarding and disembarking assistance; handles luggage. Assists in performing basic motor coach maintenance and cleaning. High school diploma or equivalent, 1 year experience involving customer service. Current, valid CDL with a clean driving record is required. Will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and participate in a random drug and alcohol screening program as required by the DOT. Have the ability to lift heavy loads (up to 50 pounds). Responsibilities include guest pick-up and drop-offs at area airports, shuttles to town for guest.
Fishing Program Assistant
Supports General Manager with all aspects of operation and coordination of the fishing program. Must have some knowledge of fishing as a business, customer service experience, strong administrative skills, and the ability to work within a team structure. Applicants with Alaska fishing lodge experience, flexibility, strong verbal communication skills, and a positive attitude are preferred.
Jet Boat Narrators
Requires public speaking ability and experience using PA systems. Recite a tour narrative and conduct presentations for groups of up to 47 passengers. Assist passengers boarding & disembarking; provide safety and emergency orientation; and work as a team member to maintain an impeccably clean vessel at all times. Be able to assist captain with securing vessel to the dock.
Jet Boat Captains
Requires a USCG master's license (25 ton minimum) Prior experience in the marine tourism industry and particularly on passenger vessels is desirable. Interact with passengers and perform customer service duties. Provide for passenger safety while underway and maintain impeccably clean vessel at all times. Must be able to work in a team environment and provide a quality experience for our guests. You are required to pass a pre-employment drug test, acquire a valid CPR/First Aid Certification.
Fishing Guides
Looking for positive minded fishing guides. Must have some knowledge of fishing as a business, customer service experience, and have the ability to work within a team structure. Applicants with fishing lodge experience, flexibility, and a positive attitude are preferred. You are required to pass a pre-employment drug test, acquire a valid CPR/First Aid Certification, have a USCG Master Captain.s License or 6-Pak license, and you must obtain an Alaska Sport Fish Guide License.
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Local Fish Species
The most significant fish in Southeast Alaska is the Pacific salmon. Each year during summer and fall five species return to spawn in the region's rivers and streams. Halibut and sablefish along with Pacific perch and rockfish are also commercially important fish. Dolly Varden, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, grayling and steelhead trout are found in large numbers for sport fishing.
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(Chinook) Salmon
Avg. 15-50 Trophy 50 Lbs.
Alaska's state fish and one of the most important sport fish native to the Pacific coast of North America. In the ocean, the King salmon is a robust, deep-bodied fish with a bluish-green coloration on the back, which fades, to a silvery color on both sides and white on the belly. The king salmon is perhaps the most highly prized sport fish in Alaska. Trolling with rigged herring is the favored method of angling in saltwater.
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Chinook Salmon
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Silver (Coho) Salmon
Avg. 12-15 Trophy 20 Lbs.
Found Southeast Alaska coastal waters and extremely adaptable. They also occur in nearly all-accessible bodies of freshwater. Adult in salt water or newly arrived in fresh water are bright silver with small black spots on the back and on the upper lobe of the caudal fin. The silver salmon is a premier sport fish and is taken in fresh and salt water.
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Silver (Coho) Salmon
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Pink (Humpback) Salmon
Avg. 4-5 Trophy 9 Lbs.
An adult fish returning to coastal waters is bright steely blue on top and silvery on the sides with many large black spots on the back and entire tail fin. Its scales are very small and the flesh is pink. Most pink salmon spawn within a few miles of the coast and spawning within the intertidal zone at the mouth of streams are very common. This species is plentiful in the region.
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Sockeye (Red) Salmon
Avg. 5-7 Trophy 12 Lbs.
Can be distinguished from other Pacific salmon by the long, slender gill rakers on the first gill arch as well as the lack of large spots on the back and tail. Sockeye salmon are anadromous; they spend much of their life in the ocean but enter fresh water to spawn. The popularity of sport fishing for sockeye salmon is rapidly growing.
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Chum Salmon
Avg. 12 Trophy 15 Lbs.
Ocean fresh chum salmon are metallic greenish-blue on the dorsal surface (top) with fine blue speckles. Chum have fewer but larger gill rakers than other salmon. Sport fishermen generally catch chum salmon incidental to fishing for other Pacific salmon in either salt or fresh water.
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Rockfish
Avg. 4-6 Lbs.
More than 30 species occur in Alaska's coastal waters. Adult rockfish range in size from 5 to 41 inches, with most species attaining sizes between 20 to 24 inches. These fish are characterized by a large mouth, and pelvic fins attached forward near the pectoral fins. Rock fish appear somewhat perch-like or bass-like, and are often called sea bass. All species have flesh that is delicious to eat.
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Pacific Halibut
Avg. 25-100 Trophy 100 Lbs.
Are more elongated than most flatfish, the width being about one-third the length. Halibut have both eyes on their dark upper side; the color on the dark side varies but tends to assume the coloration of the ocean bottom. The underside is lighter, appearing more like the sky from below. Halibut are regarded as a highly desirable sport fish.
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Dolly Varden
Avg. 1-3 Trophy 8 Lbs.
Belong to a group of fish called char. The light spots on their sides distinguish them from most trout and salmon, which are usually black spotted or speckled. Anadromous and freshwater resident varieties are found throughout the southern part of Southeast Alaska. Dolly Varden is one of Alaska's most important and sought after sport fish.
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Cutthroat Trout
Avg. 1-3 Trophy 6
Cutthroat occur as both sea-run and resident. The resident form lives in a wide variety of habitat, from small headwater tributaries, to large lakes and rivers. Sea-run cutthroat are usually found in river or stream systems with accessible lakes. Cutthroat are aggressive feeders and will hit almost any bait, lure or fly.
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Grayling
Avg. 1-2 Trophy 3 Lbs.
The grayling is an elegantly formed cousin of the trout. They are one of the most unusual and beautiful fish of Alaska. Grayling are generally dark on the back and have iridescent gray sided. They have varying numbers of black spots scattered along the anterior portion of both sides. Grayling are especially popular because of their willingness to rise to a dry fly.
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Rainbow Trout
Avg. 2 Trophy 10 Lbs.
Often one of the most respected and sought after of Alaska's native game fish. Rainbow trout occur as both freshwater resident and sea-run races. They possess the well-known streamlined salmon form. Rainbow trout are voracious feeders and strong swimmers, willing to hit a wide variety of lures, baits, and flies.
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Steelhead Trout
Avg. 8-10 Trophy 12
The steelhead is a rainbow trout that has spent a part of its life in the sea. The nature of their differing lifestyles as resulted in subtle differences in color, shape, and general appearance. Adult steelhead like fast, deep, running water. Fish the deep holes in the streams. Fish the fast, white water areas, and behind flocks and log jams. A catch and release policy is encouraged at Salmon Falls.
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