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Glacier Bay Alaska Fishing
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All Alaska lodges look good on the Internet, but take a close look at what they offer...what they really offer.
What costs extra or is not offered at other lodges, we include at no charge in our package trips.
The skeptic might ask, if the fishing is so good at Glacier Bay, why isn't Glacier Bay Country Inn showcased in magazines, newspapers and on the internet at the same level as the Bristol Bay Lodges?
The answer is obviously simple:
We prefer to keep what we do and how we do it low key, because it not only keeps out the competition, but also exemplifies our business philosophy.
For the saltwater angler, we offer a fishery that is second to none among Alaska's offshore waters. Forget the big harbors with their massive charter fleets, strong diesel fumes and noisy boats. We focus on remote waters not fished-out like areas near large coastal cities. During salmon season, it's common to have several rods with fish on at once. |
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Glacier Bay saltwater is Alaska's best fishing for another reason. While on the water, you can absorb the many gifts of Nature while waiting for a bite. Expect a sublime experience as we troll under massive island monoliths and watch the salmon and whales chase after baitfish. For here you can sample the richness of the sea, and photograph an abundance of marine life that you have never seen before.
There's no need to worry about casting skills, or drifting your fly or lure properly. You can jig a bit for salmon or halibut, or simply allow the downriggers to do the work as you delight in watching pot-bellied puffins diving for baitfish. They pop to the surface with their stomachs so full that they bounce along the water, unable to get airborne.
Glacier Bay saltwater is Alaska's best fishing for another reason. While on the water, you can absorb the many gifts of Nature while waiting for a bite. Expect a sublime experience as we troll under massive island monoliths and watch the salmon and whales chase after baitfish. For here you can sample the richness of the sea, and photograph an abundance of marine life that you have never seen before.
There's no need to worry about casting skills, or drifting your fly or lure properly. You can jig a bit for salmon or halibut, or simply allow the downriggers to do the work as you delight in watching pot-bellied puffins diving for baitfish. They pop to the surface with their stomachs so full that they bounce along the water, unable to get airborne. |
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Bear, moose, and fox sightings are common along our shorelines, and bald eagles make spectacular aerial dives, snatching up surface-schooling herring without getting their legs wet. You'll forget about fishing-at least temporarily--when you see humpback whales lunge feeding in perfect harmony with each other. It's an experience not to be missed.
Southeast Alaska streams can't compare with Bristol Bay's big water trout systems. But if Alaska fishing means more to you than catching an occasional large trout, Glacier Bay Country Inn promises not to disappoint. Fish for fish, we can match Alaska's best fishing for trout, char and salmon. Ask those who have been here.
The people who love Glacier Bay Country Inn, and who keep coming back year after year, might consider themselves somewhat selfish for not wanting to share "their" lodge. Who can blame them for wanting to keep our service, the fishing, and the adventures as their best-kept secret? But each year, as we guide them to discover new waters and fisheries, they realize there is enough to go around for all our guests.
Another aspect to consider is fishing pressure. In many areas of Alaska, you can expect to fish the same stream with a dozen or more other lodges. On the other hand, Gustavus is a world-class fishery, but a fishery with a difference: Us.
Come be a part of this elite group of anglers and enjoy what Alaska fishing is meant to be: Challenging and Fun. |
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Saltwater Fishing Adventures in Glacier Bay, Alaska
Glacier Bay and Icy Strait possess all the best attributes of saltwater big-game fising, without any of the shortcomings. No matter what your preference, light-tackle mooching, downrigger fishing, fly fishing the salt, or heavy-action jigging for trophies, Gustavus saltwater sportfishing doesn't disapoint.
Veteran saltwater anglers fish with us each year because of the sheer number and variety of sportfish we have.
Fishing her is also ideal for spouses or non-anglers who want to indulge in Alaska sportfishing for the first time. We're also the destination of choice for the angler or non-angler who wants to take home a sampling of fresh Alaska seafood to share with family and friends.
Consider the facts as to why our sport fisheries are second to none.
Because we primarily fish inside waters, travel time to blue-ribbon fishing grounds takes less than 40 minutes. Because there are no ocean swells where we fish, seasickness is rare. In addition, we don't have the severe tides found in marine waters elsewhere. The waters we fish are also protected from severe storms, which allow fishing when other areas are blown out.
Each summer, humpback whales migrate to our waters from as far away as Hawaii to feed and fatten up on an abundance of baitfish and herring. The abundance of feed also attracts bottomfish.
Geography is another reason that makes this area a top choice for salmon. Icy Strait is a funnel through which all halibut and salmon bound for inside waters must pass. Unlike some of the more populare areas of Alaska, Gustavus halibut anglers appreciate our shallow-water fishing of 90 to 120 feet, and very limited competition. We can reach the bottom with either lightweight or heavyweight tackle...and very little lead. Salmon migrate by the tens of thousands through our straits and bays, creating a concentration of fish that must be seen to be believed. Unlike the glacially tinted waters of other areas in Alaska, much of the water we fish is clear. You can see the salmon fight with power, oftentimes surging after the bait.
Our staff is ready to accommodate you in comfort and safety. Contact us toll-free at 800-628-0912 or use our online reservation inquirty form for more information. We have a number of finishing packages available.
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