Why Pybus Point Lodge Offers the Best Fishing in Alaska
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Fishing is one of the top reasons that people head to Alaska, and if you are thinking about heading north for an amazing trip, it’s helpful to have an understanding of all the local regulations for anyone heading out on the ocean or planning to catch freshwater fish in the rivers and streams.
Alaska has different laws for fishing if you come from out of state, so you need to make sure you have everything in order before you arrive. Alternately, you could book an all-inclusive vacation with Pybus Point Lodge and we’ll take care of all the details for you.
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG) is the regulating body that oversees all the fishing licenses for the entire state of Alaska and all the surrounding ocean waters that fall under the state’s jurisdiction.
In total the ADF&G manages around:
The mission of the department is:
To protect, maintain and improve the fish, game, and aquatic plant resources of the state, and manage their use and development in the best interest of the economy and the well-being of the people of the state, consistent with the sustained yield principle.
Ultimately the goals of regulating fishing in Alaska are designed to make sure that people can continue to enjoy the vast natural beauty and incredible fishing grounds in the state for many generations to come.
The department publishes a guide with all the statewide and local fishing regulations in the area(s) where you want to catch fish. You must be familiar with these regulations if you’re planning to fish so you can avoid doing something that is against the law and could get you in trouble.
If you’re not interested in reading and remembering multiple rules and requirements, you can rely on Pybus Point Lodge fishing guides to make sure you stay within the bounds of the law.
In order to legally catch fish in Alaska you will need to obtain a sport fishing license. These licenses are sold in stores in and around Alaska, or you can purchase them online at the ADF&G website. You can purchase different length passes:
Additional Requirement for King Salmon
There is also a requirement to get a special “king salmon stamp” if you are planning to fish for the anadromous king salmon. Anadromous is a word that refers to fish that can survive in both freshwater streams and saltwater oceans. The Chinook salmon is often called “king salmon” because they are very large, usually about three feet long and weighing more than 30 pounds.
They hatch in freshwater streams and rivers and (either immediately or up to a year later) make their way to the Pacific Ocean. They spend several years feeding and maturing in the ocean feeding before they return to the streams to reproduce. Chinook salmon can mature anywhere from three to seven years after they are born, so the size of salmon that come back during migration can vary in size from only a few pounds to 50 pounds or more, depending on how long they spend in the ocean.
King salmon stamps from ADF&G are the same price as a nonresident fishing license, and are sold in the same length passes, from one day to annual passes.
How Nonresident and Resident Fishing Differs
In general there are no differences on the restrictions or opportunities for fishing if you are a resident of Alaska or someone who is visiting from out of state. However, the cost to get a fishing license is substantially higher if you don’t live in Alaska. The good news is that it’s still very affordable, even for visitors coming for several days.
The age requirements for fishing licenses are also different if you are a resident versus a visitor. Residents under age 18 do not need a fishing license, but for visitors the age is lower. If you are 16 years or older and visiting from out of state you will need a fishing license.
Once you’re here, our experienced fishing guides will outfit you with all the gear you need to catch big fish, and take you to the best places to hook them.
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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.
