Why Pybus Point Lodge Offers the Best Fishing in Alaska
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Recently in this space, we discussed some general tips for improving both your catch rate and the overall experience during a halibut fishing trip. Halibut is one of the most common fish found in Alaska, and Pybus Bay is absolutely teeming with them -- how can you be sure you're optimizing your chances at a great catch?
At Pybus Point Lodge, we're here to offer the ultimate halibut fishing experience through our guided fishing tours in Pybus Bay. Our experienced fishers will be guiding you the entire time, offering expert tips on everything from equipment selection to proper bait use, proper reeling and numerous other areas. What are some of the other top recommendations we often make to our halibut fishing clients to improve their experience? Here are several basic themes to keep in mind as you're getting started.
For those who are unfamiliar with them, fishing jigs refer to a type of fishing lure -- similar to how fishing lures are used for trout fishing, jigs are designed to mimic a small fish on the end of your line. Jigs tend to be about an inch and a half long, which is ideal for halibut fishing -- long enough that your bait will be effective at attracting fish, but you'll still have little trouble controlling it.
Attempting to throw out multiple jigs at a time, however, isn't the way to go for those who want to land more halibut. Instead of having your bait in a consistent spot that the halibut can learn to recognize and consistently approach, you'll be moving it around constantly between each cast. By keeping your bait stationary, you can be sure that the fish will continue to approach your area and give themselves plenty of chances at discovery -- it's a simple fact of fishing for halibut (and other large seabed dwelling creatures) that they gravitate towards consistent locations.
In addition, jigs are often a good indicator of the number of halibut in your area. If you're using the jig correctly but still not seeing much action, this is a possible sign you should move to a new area.
One particular halibut fishing tip that places major importance on the quality of your fishing guide is the knowledge of when and where to move while fishing for halibut. During the dead of summer, for instance, halibut might be present in large quantities just 10-20 minutes from the dock; during other parts of the year, on the other hand, you'll have to run out at least 45 minutes to an hour in a boat to be able to find them.
This is where our expert fishing guides come into play. Not only do we know the ideal fishing spots to hit at any point in the year, we also know the signs that indicate a spot is drying up.
The number of fish that will be in a certain location at a particular time is wholly dependent upon the water temperature, which often fluctuates wildly from week to week. If you find yourself fishing in a particularly good spot one day but not having much success on the next, this can be an indication to move somewhere new -- when water temperatures change drastically enough, fish will begin to leave a certain area.
As you might imagine, some areas of the bay can be better suited to catching certain types of halibut than others -- if there aren't many large halibut in an area, for example, it may be more effective for you to switch spots.
If you're having a rough day on the halibut fishing front for some reason, one common tactic here is to increase the size of your bait. Particularly if you're fishing for larger halibut, these bigger fish enjoy bigger bait, including whole salmon heads in many cases. For more on how to maximize your halibut fishing experience, or to learn about any of our all-inclusive Alaskan vacations or lodging accommodations, speak to the staff at Pybus Point Lodge today.
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LEARN MOREDiscover why people like you can’t stop talking about Pybus Point Lodge. More than 30 years ago, the lodge opened as a simple fishing camp, drawing a devoted following in spite of basic accommodations. With new owners and experienced guides and crew, our corner of Alaska has become an unbeatable fishing and eco-tourism resort.
Enjoy unlimited access to our fleet of motorized skiff boats. We’re just minutes away from beautiful freshwater stream fishing, and some of our guests’ biggest halibut catches have been reeled in on a skiff.
Three new 33’ walk-around boats make their debut for our 2019 season. Featured in the Seattle Boat Show and designed stem to stern specifically for ocean conditions in Alaska's Inside Passage, we couldn’t ask for better boats.
Guests love our build-your-own lunches, featuring fresh ingredients and thin-sliced meat we smoke right outside. Meals at the lodge are always made to order – no buffets or cafeteria-style meals at Pybus Point Lodge! Our chef has created menu options that are beautiful and delicious without feeling pretentious or unfamiliar.
If you’re going to come all the way to Alaska, you may as well fish with an experienced guide on hand to keep you on the fish and take care of all the little details. You can enjoy the scenery, your company, and the world-class fishing. You’ll get your guide’s attention as much as eight hours each day – already included in the cost of your trip.
Upgrade your trip to see the Alaskan wilderness from the air. Our experienced pilot will land on a secluded lake and guide you to some of the best salmon and native trout fishing in the state.
While you go out and play, our talented staff will make sure your room stays tidy and clean! We receive even more compliments about our friendly staff than we do about Alaska's stunning beauty!
Pybus Point Lodge is located on the remote and secluded far south edge of Admiralty Island National Monument. Coverage is always tricky in deep valleys and remote natural areas. We found that AT&T has the most reliable cellular service at the lodge while T-mobile, Sprint, and Verizon can be picked up while out on the ocean. We do have a lodge phone you can use if necessary.
If you can't get a signal, we do provide free high-speed WIFI to the lodge and cabins. A popular option is to utilize your phones WIFI calling mode to communicate and take calls while at the cabin, although we prefer to unplug and enjoy all that the island has to offer.
The calm, cool waters of Alaska’s Inside Passage are the perfect habitat for humpback whales. Our guests tell us close encounters with these peaceful giants have changed the way they see the world – and we know just what they mean.
You’ll stay with us on Admiralty Island, called Xootsnoowú by native Tlingit people, which means “Fortress of the Bears.” There are more bears on our island than in all 49 other states combined – and more than 2.5x the number of people here!
A short ride in one of our skiffs will take you to the mouth of a river where, if your timing is right, you can watch salmon make their final run to spawn. When it isn’t overrun by bears dining on the feast, you can walk upstream just a few minutes to a beautiful waterfall in the thick forest.
From tiny phosphorescent algae lighting up our private docks to enormous humpback whales hunting in our deep, calm waters, you won’t find a more beautiful place to experience Alaska. Pybus Bay is a photographer’s paradise – bald eagles and brown bears, orca, otters and sea lions, and more. We can’t wait to help you experience Alaska.
A short ride in one of our skiffs will take you to the mouth of a river where, if your timing is right, you can watch salmon make their final run to spawn. When it isn’t overrun by bears dining on the feast, you can walk upstream just a few minutes to a beautiful waterfall in the thick forest.
Take quick detours or day-long excursions to explore some of our planet's most beautiful, remote waterfalls and glaciers.
Meet us in Juneau and let our experienced staff handle every detail of your all-inclusive Alaskan vacation, starting with a beautiful seaplane flight to our secluded lodge at Pybus Bay.
