Availability for 2024:

August 8th to 15th, 2024;
September 3rd to 8th, 2024
September 8th to 15th, 2024
September 16th to 21st, 2024
October 4th to 11th, 2024
October 11th to 16th 2024


Captain your adventure in Alaska!

Live your Alaskan dream: a waterfront island home and a boat waiting at the dock for the best of self guided fishing.

Two rental boats are available: SEAKER, a 23’ custom built aluminum Svendson, powered with twin 115hp Yamahas. She’s fully rigged to fish with Canon downriggers, pole holders, gaff and net. $490/day.

A larger 35’ boat is also available as an upgrade or as a second boat. SEAHORSE is 35’ powered with twin Mercury 250hp V8s and a 15hp kicker. $950/day.

Both boats offer unlimited distance from dock and no curfew.

The lodge is located in a calm cove on Pennock Island with a private fishing pier just a few minutes run from the prime salmon fishing grounds at Mountain Point. Crab pots come with the house to catch Dungeness. Twenty miles to the south Halibut hunters can target numerous pinnacles and rock piles. With Seattle a direct flight from Ketchikan you can fly in and be fishing the same day.

For guests more interested in exploring Ketchikan you can boat across the bay in minutes and enjoy numerous tours, restaurants, sights and shopping.

The per night rate is for six adults;
Additional charge for rental boat;
Private dock;
Fishing poles and reels for salmon and halibut;
Crab pots and cooker;
Ice and extra large freezer on site;
Tackle and bait for sale on site;
Dedicated fish processing area;
Hot tub and outdoor kitchen;
Airport pick up at Ketchikan airport.

The daily rate is for up to six adults. Additional guests are $90/night.

Why Ketchikan for self guided fishing?
Great variety of both saltwater and freshwater fishing.
Large runs of all five species of salmon; nearby halibut holes; Ling Cod; Red Snapper; excellent Dungeness crab grounds 20 minutes from house.
All weather fishing; the ability to fish open ocean water nearby and protected inside waters.
Be on the water the same day you leave home; Ketchikan is a direct 1.5 hour flight from Seattle.

Why Pennock Island for self guided fishing?
A boat pick up from the airport, you will be fishing the day you land.
Great mid way location between south and north fishing grounds.
15 minute run to Dungeness crab fishing grounds.
24 hour use of boat with no curfew or distance restrictions.
Fish processing room and extra large freezer.
No car rental necessary, paid downtown moorage in all Ketchikan harbors.
Five minute run to town for shopping and restaurants.
Authentic Alaskan home milled from lumber on the land.
High end kitchen appliances, knives and pans.
Optional maid service: $80/day.
And the other great reason to come:
A stunning sunset location with a hot tub!


Peak seasons for fish species in our area:
King Salmon: May, June and July.
Silver Salmon: July, August, September.
Halibut: June, July, August, September.

My home is set on Pennock Island, a three minute boat ride from Ketchikan. There are no noisy roads here, just trails leading along the beach and through the forest. Pennock Island has all the advantages of being minutes away by boat from shopping, restaurants and attractions but a world away from the hustle and bustle.

Relax after a day on the water on the expansive decks overlooking the water, perfect for cooking your catch on the BBQ. A hydrotherapy spa faces west for relaxing soaks as the sun sets.

Perfect for your fishing experience the custom built Svendson boats offer a deeper hull for a smoother ride, a wider beam and more deck space with built in insulated fish box, wash down, hydraulic steering and electric trim tabs. Powered by fuel efficient twin outboards the boats come with 3D GPS, depth finder and downriggers. Salmon and halibut poles come the boat. Please bring your tackle box with pliers etc. There’s always tackle here from the last group and you’re welcome to that but it’s not provided. Boats are ready to fish and provide the ultimate comfort for up to groups of four. Groups sizes over five will have the option to rent a second boat.

There is not an official water taxi service, however I will be available to run guests to town who are not fishing.

Salmon and Halibut poles and reels are included. I have a limited supply of tackle on site. New tackle with appropriate colors can be purchased locally. Fishing licenses can be purchased in advance on the State of Alaska website or at many stores in town.

There is no time curfew on self guided fishing boats and no distance limit which means you can get the 4am bite anyplace you choose.

Fish processing vacuum packing supplies are included in our onsite fish processing room or you can drop your catch at a local processing area if you do not wish to take care of your catch yourself. Rates are $2/pound finished weight and fish will be held and packed for your return trip.

I provide a courtesy pick up upon your arrival in Ketchikan at the airport baggage claim for Alaska Airlines flights 67 and 69 which arrive here respectively at 3.54pm and 7.41pm.

You will receive a complete boat orientation upon arrival and will be asked to sign a release from for liability. I will also go over the fishing in our local area and how to run any of the fishing gear you maybe unfamiliar with.

If this is the first time fishing our waters I recommend taking a guided fishing charter with to show you the area and how to fish here. I can recommend several here.

On your departure day, check out is at 10am, I can either drop you at the airport or in town. Alaska Airlines will allow bags to be checked in four hours prior to departure and there is a small ferry you can then take to the town side if you want to spend your last hours visiting town. Alaska Airlines flight 60 leaves at 9.02am.

My home was built by hand from yellow cedar trees cut from the surrounding forest and milled locally and offers:

Upper floor:
Large king bedroom with one king bed and two twin beds. Exceptional water and forest views.
Lower floor:
1 bedroom with queen and 2 singles. Water and forest views.
1 bedroom with queen bed with garden and forest views.
1 bedroom with one queen bed. Garden and forest views.
Two twin fold away beds are available for extra sleeping options.
Bedrooms are provided with high thread count cotton linens.

My home offers a wonderful beach for exploring right outside the front door with excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. Trails lead to remote beaches on the backside of the island. Here you can wander the beach in solitude beach combing or relaxing in peace with a book.

Kim, your host lives in cabin nearby and is available to help with any concerns during your stay. I enjoy sharing the island lifestyle and you are welcome to join in island adventures; beach combing the back side of the island, hiking in the forest and muskeg; towing home a beach log for firewood, splitting and stacking wood for winter or going crabbing for Dungeness Crab.

Concierge services are also available: housekeeping services; daily guiding for fishing.

I look forward to seeing you here!

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