Craig Alaska

Thanks to its proximity to Seattle, smooth inside passages and mild climate, more than five hundred thousand tourist’s voyage to Southeast Alaska and Prince of Wales Island every season. Most visit Ketchikan–Alaska’s First City.

The town of Craig Alaska is located on the west coast of Prince of Wales Island, the nation’s third largest island and within its largest National Forest. Craig Alaska has historic advantage as the island center for commercial and sports fishing activity which has been established for nearly a century. Millions of fish are caught here every year. The archipelago’s lands and waters team with wildlife most of which are dependent upon the huge Alaska salmon runs occurring near Craig Alaska from spring to fall.

Craig Alaska is home to a multitude of charter fishing operations ranging from bare skiff rentals to full service fishing lodges. Shelter Cove Lodge is the premier fishing lodge at Craig Alaska and specializes in all-inclusive fully guided saltwater salmon and halibut fishing. We cater to the most demanding angler, whether novice or professional, and spare no effort when it comes to your comfort and success.

Visit Southeast Alaska and Prince of Wales Island at Craig Alaska – Fishing Paradise!

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Lodge

You will find all the amenities expected to be found at a full service Southeast Alaska fishing lodge at Shelter Cove.

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Fishing

We target all varieties of salmon, ling cod, halibut, black bass, yellow eye and other salt water fish.

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Food and Drinks

You may create your own menu or select any of a dozen full course dinners we serve.

Shelter Cove Team

Shelter Cove Lodge has been owned by Linda since 1999. The enjoyment she found in hosting with a passion for Alaska and fishing were the primary reasons to own a fishing lodge. That reason transitioned into furthering the passion passed to Dave, her son. Dave began his lodge working career in 1996 at another lodge but was invited to help develop Shelter Cove. Dave Guided through his college years at Oregon State University and then took over operations. 25 years later, Dave has now served the Guests and Staff of Shelter Cove Lodge as General Manager and Host since 2006. Commitment to quality equipment, superior fish processing, friendly staff and customer satisfaction has made the lodge the premier destination in Southeast Alaska. Once you fish with us, you will understand there is no better way to spend quality time together with family, friends or business associates using adventure, amazing food and great fishing as the avenue.