Yes Bay Lodge

Fishing's the focus at Yes Bay Lodge, which is located in southeast Alaska very near Ketchikan.

Yes Bay is only fifty miles north of Ketchikan, an easily accessible city by ferry or airline. Overlooking the spectacular view of the bay and pristine Wolverine Creek, the Ketchikan, Alaska Lodge is located in the Tongass National Forest, which is the largest temperate rain forest on earth. The Hack family has operated Yes Bay Lodge since 1977. We offer a world-class destination for salt and freshwater fishing, wilderness adventure, and create a personalized connection to the people with whom you're traveling. It's all waiting for you here at our lodge.

More than fishing...Fishing may be the core of life at Yes Bay Lodge, but your wilderness adventure is not limited to salmon and halibut fishing. We offer other activities which afford the opportunity to explore Alaska's natural beauty on your Alaska fishing trip.

Salmon fishing at its best! Five species of Pacific Salmon run into the river systems around Yes Bay. Whether searching for the knee-trembling freight train runs of King Salmon or the daring aerobatics of the Coho, you'll find it all at Yes Bay. Coupled with the sheer power of Alaska halibut fishing and the colorful variety of rockfish, such as snapper and lingcod, the Lodge has everything you can imagine.

Hike to some of the Alaska's best freshwater fishing! A short, guided hike up the trail behind the lodge takes you to the banks of Wolverine Creek. The creek, which runs from picturesque Lake McDonald, is home to monsterous rainbow trout, cutthroat, Dolly Varden, and steelhead. Consider a floatplane trip to a remote mountain lake to fish for Arctic Grayling.

Hiking - The silence of the mysterious, green rainforest will dazzle you as you hike toward the waterfalls cascading out of Lake Shelokum. After you have stood in the middle of the falls and breathed the pure mountain air you may decide to continue up the trail to soak in the Bailey Bay Hot Springs or head to Lake Shelokum for fly fishing.

Shellfish are abundant and tasty. Alaska dungeness crab and spotted prawns are widely available in Yes Bay. Your guides will help you set out a pot and haul in crab and shrimp. Our Chef will be happy to prepare your catch for dinner.

Wildlife Tours - Wildlife abounds at Yes Bay and in the surrounding Tongass National Forest. Keep your eyes open and your camera ready for humpback whales, orcas, porpoise, seals, sea lions, black bears, brown bears, mink, marten, eagles and otters.

Book a float plane tour through the exquisite sheer cliffs of the Misty Fjords National Monument. Our reservations department can assist you with coordinating and confirming your flightseeing tour.

Yes Bay Lodge Accommodations

Guest Rooms - Our accommodations feature natural wood walls, roomy private baths with tub/shower combinations, and traditional lodge decor. Our rooms are designed for double occupancy with two beds, or upon request we can convert your bed into a California King. There is plenty of closet space for all your fishing gear.

The Yes Bay Lodge dining room is top notch. Watch evening fall over resplendent Yes Bay as you enjoy your professionally prepared three course dinner. Our dining room comfortably accommodates our guests at private tables, or you may invite new found friends to join you.

Yes Bay Lodge offers complimentary wireless internet access. If you prefer to leave your laptop at home, we offer email access at no charge. Our support office located in Ketchikan will send and receive faxes for our guests but delivery depends upon the floatplane schedule.

Telephone service is limited to a satellite phone. There is a fee-for-phone minutes used, both for incoming and outgoing phone calls.

The gift shop carries quality outdoor clothing along with a variety of last minute necessities.