Whether you’re going on your self-guided tour for salmon, bear, or of our other options, you will have quite a haul! Since we’re self-guided, the cleaning and butchering are on you and your group. However, we will vacuum seal and freeze whatever you give us- meaning you don’t need to eat what you hunt immediately! As you… Read more »
Whether you’re thinking of booking a self-guided trip or are part of a group going on one, you may wonder: what can I expect? Self-guided tours are different because they are just that: self-guided. Now, don’t panic! This doesn’t mean we just throw you into the wild or that you need to travel with all… Read more »
There are many different species of salmon, each with a unique taste, size, and temperament. At Green Rocks Lodge, our waters are home to five distinct salmon species. They all peak at different times, so below is each of the species that you may catch on your trip, their peak times, and their flavor profiles!… Read more »
Introduction Guests at Green Rocks Lodge (southeast Alaska near Petersburg) typically target halibut by setting their boat at anchor an hour or two before slack tide. They then lower their baited circle hooks down to wait for a bite. Often the boat is ideally situated near the edge of a dropoff into deep water where… Read more »
Upon returning home from your Green Rocks Lodge stay you are bound to be blessed with some fish fillets from your catch. The lodge staff will have professionally cleaned the fish. The fillets will be packaged in high strength, commercial quality vacuum sealed plastic. The lodge will provide and pack your fish in airline approved… Read more »
As you visit and fish from Green Rocks Lodge (self-guided facility) near Petersburg in southeast Alaska you will be supplied with fishing gear. Most guests seek to target the mighty halibut that swim in the nearby waters. Standard issue with the boat rods are some hefty 12/0 to 16/0 circle hooks. These are attached to… Read more »
Introduction Many guests come to Green Rocks Lodge in southeast Alaska specifically to target the beautiful Pacific Halibut. These fish thrive in the local waters. Basically a bait-driven manner is used to get the fish to bite. Weighted rigs or jigs are baited up and sent down near the bottom in 30 to +100 foot… Read more »
Lots of people venture to Green Rocks Lodge near Petersburg, AK for some fishing/hunting fun in the Last Frontier. The lodge offers guests boats for their use in plying the waters in search of fish and game. The surrounding waters are not without potential hazards/concerns. These could cause damage to the boats and possible injury… Read more »
Lots of people venture to Green Rocks Lodge near Petersburg, AK for some fishing fun in the Last Frontier. Getting you, your family and/or friends there with your luggage and then returning home with that wonderful catch can be challenging. I’ve done this successfully over the past 10 years and have settled into some strategies… Read more »
As you’re preparing for your Alaska fishing trip, one of the first things on your mind will be what you need to wear. The weather during the Alaska fishing season can vary. Not only that, but you’ll need clothes that are comfortable and durable for a day out on the waters. Here are some things… Read more »
Petersburg, Alaska