What to expect from your luxury Alaska fishing trip

Alaska has become a popular destination for those that seek adventure and want a unique vacation. In fact, adventure tourism has continued to increase according to a recent report, the Global Report on Adventure Tourism, published by the Adventure Travel Trade Association. You love exhilarating experiences and the outdoors, you have opted for an Alaska fishing trip for your next getaway but you have no idea what to expect.

All Inclusive Fishing Vacations

There are many fishing lodges in Alaska that you could choose from but why not stay at a standout among the best Alaska fishing lodges? Talon Lodge offers all-inclusive packages that include 4 or 5 night’s accommodations, guided sport fishing, all-weather gear and fishing equipment, beverages as well as meals prepared by gourmet chefs. You can also amplify your retreat by participating in the visiting Chef or Wine Maker series. Guests are treated to dishes created by world renowned chefs and paired with some of the finest wine in the country. A distinct option is to create your own custom Alaska adventure by choosing from hiking, kayaking, touring Sitka or freshwater fishing as well as many other activities.

Travel to the Island

Alaska Airlines has flights to Sitka; flights take between 2 ½ and 6 hours based on your itinerary and originating city. Talon Lodge will pick you and your party up from the airport; a short 5 minute van ride and 15 minute boat trip will lead you to the private island that is home to our Alaska luxury lodge. All transportation is included in your vacation package.

Talon Lodge and Amenities

Many people might imagine that the accommodations for an Alaskan fishing trip would be primitive at best but there is no reason to rough it simply because you are in the middle of the wilderness. The main lodge offers multiple lounging and seating areas for guests to enjoy each other’s company. The main lodge also has a full gourmet kitchen and serves as the main dining room. Expansive windows frame views of the Pacific Ocean and Inside Passage. Visit the only open-air bar in Alaska, named one of the Best Beach Bars in America by Yahoo News, Vinepair.com and Men’s Journal.

The guest accommodations at Talon Lodge are designed in rustic luxury; the 1, 2 and 3-bedroom accommodations include a variety of bedding arrangements such as king, queen, full and twin beds. Elegant bedding and impressive views elevate the lodging from comfortable to remarkable. Another one of a kind at Talon Lodge is the only open air spa pavilion in Alaska; two licensed massage therapists provide body treatments that include hot stone, Thai and sport and deep tissue massage.

Sport and Fly Fishing in Alaska

Lest we forget the reason for the Alaska Fishing Trip in the first place…the fishing. The waters off the southeast coast of Alaska yield some of the best salmon fishing in the world. Talon Lodge’s captains and fishing guides have vast experience navigating both the saltwater of the ocean and the freshwater of the rivers and streams surrounding Sitka. In addition to king, silver, chum, sockeye and pink salmon, halibut, rock fish and ling cod are plentiful based on the time of year.