Embarking on a self-guided hunting adventure in the Alaskan wilderness is an experience like no other. With breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and seemingly endless opportunities for adventure, you’ll be making memories that last a lifetime. To ensure your hunting trip goes smoothly, there are some essential gear and tips to remember. In this blog, we’ll… Read more »
Welcome to Green Rocks Lodge, the gateway to your dream Alaskan adventure! Nestled in the picturesque wilderness of Southeast Alaska, our lodge offers an array of thrilling activities that cater to outdoor enthusiasts of all skill levels. From self-guided fishing and hunting trips to experiencing breathtaking landscapes, the possibilities are endless. When you’re not hunting… Read more »
Father’s Day is coming up, and no matter who you’re getting the gift for, it’s always nice to make it extra special. Rather than buy a sports jersey or a watch, consider gifting him an experience that he wouldn’t think to get for himself: a self-guided Alaskan hunting or fishing trip! Prepare in Advance Preparing… Read more »
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 »
Petersburg, Alaska