I have been to 22 fishing lodges between Central America, all around the USA and Canada and there…read moreare none that compare with EL Cap. Snuggled into an endless remote thick Pine Forest at the water's edge in the aptly named Sea Otter Bay where hundreds of cute little faces faces stop smacking clams with a rock on their chests and smile at you as you power by. Is this place easy to get to? Not exactly. Flying is not high on my list for an enjoyable day and if God wanted men to fly why is parking at the airport such a pain in the ass? No matter, as each flight was smooth as a puppy's tummy. Yes, it's a bit of a schlep but then so was Victoria Falls and Base Camp on Everest and all three had a serious grand pay off. Is it worth the effort? Absolutely. But first you have to secure a reservation long in advance preferrably for a group of four. The Lodge is limited to only 20 lucky peeps. It's like trying to snag two seats at Hayato for Kaiseki Dinner in LA. Start trying three years in advance. So at El Cap regulars book the same week year after year and then eventually bequeath that coveted reservation to their children. Everything you'll need for your fully guided fishing adventure is provided. All you need is your Undies and a tooth brush. Newbies, be determined and persistent and with luck you're booked and for what you are about to receive the price point is more than fair. I flew from John Wayne in Santa Ana, California to Seattle and barely made the connection to Ketchikan where I overnighted at The Landing Hotel which El Cap works with. Not the Ritz Carlton but clean and comfortable. I was too lazy to go downtown for dinner and opted for The Portside in the Hotel. Perhaps I should've gone downtown or wolfed 6 Twix Bars in the room. My cold tortilla with Halibut Fingers stayed down and I was ready at dawn to wedge into the Float Plane for the flight to El Cap. We jiggled and wiggled along to a soft landing at the El Cap dock. Swiss Chalet style structures are connected by gritty no slip ramps, bridges, and stairs which take you to the beautiful full Bar, a breakie sandwich, and your complete Helle Hansen inclement weather bibs, jacket and boots. Equipped, it's time to trot back to the dock and get on your boat and leave by 8:00 AM in time to fish your pants off even though it took a while to yank your pants on. You'll return with the fish Fish Tanks loaded at 5:30 PM The Fishing is superb. Salmon, Halibut, Ling Cod, Vermillion Snapper, Black and Blond Rockfish are all patiently awaiting your hook. The gear, boats and Guides are all top tier pros. The boats are North River, fully enclosed Cabin and head, with twin Merc 250's to get you to the Sweet Spots and Honey Holes before the fish wake up. Be advised if you're prone to motion sickness, take your Bonnies because you ain't comin' back until the Guide has boated the limit on everything the he has it in his mind to go for. Finally, it's all ashore. Time for a quick hot shower in your well appointed comfy Cabin and then back to the Bar to enjoy wonderful Appetizers with the drink of choice and some serious retelling fishin' tales past and present. Or talk about something less animated, like Politics, Religion and your third Wedding Night. Life can be mean, cruel and short but here it's a respite from the storms in your life. Relax and have another plate of Fried Chicken Wings with house made Ranch Dressing, and never mention that to your Vegan Cardiologist. Eventually at 6:00 PM you'll migrate to the Dinning Room where Chef Tony works his magic. Fresh caught Halibut with crisp Haricots Vert and a trace of Beurre Blanc Sauce or perfect Filet Mignon with rich Mashed Potatoes and the last night it was Roasted Salmon settled into a painting of Red Wine Reduction interlaced spikes of White Wine Butter Sauce. Almost too pretty to eat. Almost. Each Breakfast is different everyday and the boat is stocked with an array of sandwiches, cookies, drinks and treats to keep your energy level at peak performance. Sound inviting? It is. El Cap is where it's at if wishin' for great fishin' is your mission.

I just returned after spending three days fishing with my grandson celebrating his 21st birthday at…read morethis spectacular fishing lodge. We were Captained each day by Trevor and he led us to fill our legal limit each day with King Salmon, Halibut, Yellow Eye and Rockfish. The accommodations and cuisine each day were all 5 Star quality without exception. The owner Scott and his wife Nani have Hawaiian roots and this place exudes the Aloha Spirit from each every staff member from the top down. This place is truly amazing, no doubt!

We love this place everyone makes you feel like home this is our 5th year here and meet the same…read moregreat people year after year

We had a blast. Easily one of the top summer trips we have experienced! If you are able to get…read morean opening at Shelter Cove, take it and expect to catch a ton of fish, be treated like royalty and experience a beautiful island.

Amazing food and service . Rooms are great . Passed…read morethrough on a JetSki voyage from Ketchikan . They spoiled us here .. I already alert my die-hard fishing buddies about this place !

Fireweed exceeded every expectation I had for my FIRST Alaska Fishing Trip!!…read more Once on-site we were told to make ourselves at home, that we could borrow a vehicle anytime we wanted and that if we had any questions or wanted any info to just holler and they would help us. What I loved most about this is I got to watch them LIVE this over the next week. They do no just say this for marketing purposes. Ownership and Staff were genuine and kind and accommodating in every way. I highly recommend Fireweed Lodge for anyone headed to Alaska for an Adventure! Thank you Chase & Josh for making this trip one for the memory books

I cannot say enough about how great this experience was. Chase and Josh have this program…read morecompletely dialed every step of the way. It was my first time at Fireweed Lodge, but immediately felt like I was staying with long-time family friends. It's abundantly clear that they, and the entire staff, are genuine, good-hearted, salt-of-the-earth folks who want you to have a great time (and get on a lot of fish). I was on Adam's boat all 3 days I was there and couldn't have been happier. Adam knows his stuff and continually made game-time decisions that paid off (also, as an added bonus, he's hilarious which comes in handy when the bite slows down from time to time). Summed up, everything you could possibly ask for in a Captain. Limits of Coho and Halibut every day with some healthy Kings on a couple of days (which is not guaranteed in late August, when we went). Came home with about 75 lbs of meat for each person! I'll be booking a trip at Fireweed again, no question about that. The only thing I'll do differently is buy a bigger freezer before I go. Highly recommend.

Hollis Adventure Rentals is now DJs Alaska Adventure Rentals…read more I rented a vehicle, a boat, shrimp pots and chairs from DJ and Anne and it was great ! They made our trip to AK awesome ! I think they may be the best outfitters in all of Alaska. The whole reason we chose Craig was because of them and they did not disappoint ! They have great gear and are wonderful to work with !

What great experience renting through them. From them answering all my questions to a great clean…read moreand well supplied vehicle.

An incredible experience! Nick (the owner) was so kind and friendly. He was so easy to work with…read moreand went out of his way to do everything he could to make our trip perfect. We saw sooooooo many whales. He knew when to wait and when to speed up to find more. A couple popped up right by us! He also provided waters and snacks - such a thoughtful touch. HIGHLY recommend booking with him. 100/10 truly exceptional.

This is a fantastic hidden gem on Prince of Wales Island. I enjoyed two nights in this beautiful,…read morewell crafted home. The views and amenities were first class. I look forward to my next opportunity to visit Craig.

After many flight delays, I was tired and frustrated by the time I arrived at the airport. I didnt…read morehave a hotel planned or a place to stay already set up. A kind local lady recommended me this place and called the owner directly to make sure that I had a room available to stay for the night. Ken, the owner was extremely hospitable! The house was super easy to find, follow all the signs at the Klawock airport to Craig and make a left on East Hamilton Rd when you get into Craig. Go for 2 minutes and you will see it on your left. When you walk in, the staircase to the rooms are directly on the right. My room had its own private bathroom and the bathtub was a jacuzzi jet tub. Everything was very clean and the bed was super comfortable. I had an excellent 2 nights of sleep. My room also had its own private patio with a small table and 2 chairs. Outside of the rooms there is a little snack area with coffee, tea, fridge, microwave, and chips. Downstairs there is a common living room area with comfy couches, big screen tv, movies, and board games. In the morning, Ken provides breakfast items such as oatmeal, fruit, bread varieties, cereal, milk, hot chocolate, etc. You can make coffee with the keurig and there are hot tea choices as well. My ultimate favorite part of the entire place is the back patio. The view is breathtakingly amazing. Its right on the water and watching the sunrise with my cup of coffee and oatmeal was the best way to start my day. I plan on coming back during the summer for more Alaska fun, and this would definitely be the place I would stay!

This place is amazing! If you want to see bears, bald eagles, killer whales, go deep sea salmon…read morefishing, and get a homely feel of bed and breakfast, then this place is perfect! The rooms have their own bathroom/ shower, and the locating is right on the bay. You couldn't miss the wildlife if you tried and the hosts are friendly and helpful, not to mention knowledgeable about fishing and hunting in the area.