For sports anglers around the world Alaska enjoys the reputation as the paradise
on earth. This is the place where fish can weigh even more than the angler. Its
no coincidence that fisherman from each corner of the world are inspired by
every river and delta that Alaska provides. Most Alaskans own boats in order to
fish on the rivers and deltas.
The two Lodges are equipped with a complete fleet of boats. Every guest has the
choice to fish at will or to have one of our experienced guides accompany them.
Any guest who likes to try their own luck, can take a boat and search for their
trophy fish in the most productive fishing grounds the Yentna River and its
tributaries have to offer. However, if anglers want to try back trolling or bank
fishing, then one of our experienced guides is necessary. The best area for
fishing is upriver at the banks of the Lake Creek. You will only get there with
the help of the jet-propelled boats and Guides. Our experienced guides will show
our guests the most productive areas and instruct the experienced or untrained
anglers alike. The guides possess all the tricks necessary to fish for salmon
and they also take pleasure in sharing their many years of experience with the
guests so that the anglers have the most chances to land a tremendous amount of
Salmon.
Fishing
Information: River Inn Bed & Breakfast In forks, Washington
Forks
is the Olympic Peninsula Headquarters for Salmon,
Steelhead, and Trout fishing. Several great
rivers are available for boat fishing and bank
fishing, including the Quillayutte, Sol Duc,
Bogachiel, Calawah, Hoh and Salmon Rivers. The
Olympic Peninsula's river offer something for every
angler. Enjoy tidewater spinner fishing for fall
Chinook and Silver Salmon, or try drift fishing and
some of the best flyfishing for all Salmon and
Steelhead. King, Chinook and Coho Silvers are at
their peak during September, October and November.
It is not uncommon to catch King's in the 50+ pound
range.
Fishing
Information: Alaska Cottonwood Lodge & Lake Creek Lodge
King Salmon
The King Salmon also known as the Chinook, begins it's run
by the end of May or early June. The largest of the salmon
species, it reaches sexual maturity after 5 to 7 years of
traveling the oceans, then returns to the Alaskan river of
it's birth to spawn and eventually die. The largest King
Salmon caught on record, weighed in at 124 lb.. The Males
compete for spawning cavities that they create in the gravel
with their mighty tails. They then swim around the female
that had laid her eggs into the cavity and fertilizes them.
The eggs, living in water rich nutrients and oxygen, develop
into smolts within 3 months.
Red Salmon
The Red Salmon or Sockeye arrives after the King Salmon in
late June. They reach up to 30 inches long and weigh up to
12 albs. During their first days in fresh water they are a
beautiful silvery color, then shortly before spawning they
change color in a spectacular way. The body becomes shiny
red and the head turns brilliant green, the mail develops a
large hooked spawning nose and giant teeth.
Silver Salmon
The silver salmon, also called Coho, arrives mid July. He
can weigh as much as 16 lb. and is a tenacious fighter. This
species of salmon ascends to the Alaskan river to spawn in
their forth year after being out to sea. Experts extract the
coveted "Coho-Oil" which is the lightest unsaturated oil and
believer to heal vascular diseases. Native Alaskans that
have enjoyed the Coho as a primary source of nourishment
statistically have reduced heart and vascular problems.
Looking forward
to meeting you and making you our next satisfied
guest!
Your Host ---
Jeff Woodward
Call Now For Reservations & Information
Phone: 360-374-6526 ---
Fax: 360-374-6590
