Why Pybus Point Lodge Offers the Best Fishing in Alaska
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Safety is a top theme when aboard any marine vessel, including those where fishing is the primary pursuit. There are a variety of resources you may consider for understanding basic boat safety for any such trip, and one of these is taking an actual boating safety course.
At Pybus Point Lodge, we should make it clear that no such course is required for participation in any of our guided Alaskan fishing trips -- all such excursions are captained by our experienced crews and guides, and you'll never be asked to steer the boat or perform any specific driving tasks. In addition, our team will go over a full suite of safety considerations and tips before heading off on any boating trip. That said, many of our clients find great value from taking a boating safety course before they visit us, just to learn more about this important subject. Here are some of the top benefits of doing so.
For many people, especially those who will be taking one of their first major fishing trips, the experience can be a bit overwhelming. There are a lot of new terms and concepts to learn, including all of the different aspects of boating safety.
While our guides will be more than happy to help you understand everything you need to know while you're with us, it can be helpful to have some prior knowledge so that you feel more comfortable and confident when you're out on the boat. A boating safety course can introduce you to key concepts and vocabulary, so that you feel more prepared for your trip.
Even if you're not planning on driving the boat yourself, such as if you're going on one of our guided tours, it can be helpful to understand the basics of how boats operate. This is especially true if you've never been on a boat before, or if it's been many years since your last experience.
A boating safety course will introduce you to the basic principles of how boats work, what controls do what, and how to drive in different situations. This can give you a much better understanding of what's going on around you while you're on the boat, and can also help you be more prepared in the event of an emergency.
Of course, one of the most important aspects of boating safety is knowing what to do in the event of an emergency. This is something that our guides will go over with you before each trip, but it can be helpful to have some prior experience with these procedures.
In a boating safety course, you'll have the opportunity to practice things like putting on a life jacket, using a fire extinguisher, and other essential skills. This can help you feel more confident and prepared in the event that something does happen while you're out on the water.
For more on the value found in taking a boat safety course ahead of a boat-powered fishing trip, even if you won't be driving, or to learn about any of our all-inclusive Alaska fishing packages or wildlife adventures, speak to the team 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.
