In sportfishing location is
half the battle, and that is exactly why we chose Craig as a
location for Prince of Wales Sportfishing. Situated between two
world renowned saltwater destinations, Sitka and Langara Island,
Craig is perched within striking distance of some of the
richest waters in all of Southeast Alaska. Upwelling
currents off the west side of Prince of Wales Island bring a
constant stream of nutrients to the oceans surface, which in
turn means a plentiful supply of baitfish that keeps salmon
here in numbers throughout the summer months.
While the Haida Indians have known
for centuries of the richness of these waters, saltwater angling
enthusiasts are just now discovering this bounty of the sea.
All 5 species of salmon make an appearance here throughout the
summer, but the incredible numbers of king and silver salmon
that feed in our waters from June thru the end of August is the
real draw. Massive schools of king and silver salmon stay here
thru the summer to gorge on baitfish in preparation for their
journey home. Drift mooching over these schools of actively
feeding fish is a thrill that you will never forget.
In addition to great numbers of
salmon, our waters are also teaming with halibut.The average
halibut runs from 40 to 60 pounds, but barn door sized halibut
topping the 200 pound mark certainly aren’t uncommon. On
occasion a behemoth like Don Albright's 407 pound halibut will climb
on for a ride. Anything can happen in these waters!
What set’s Craig apart from other
sportfishing destinations in Southeast Alaska is that anglers
have a choice between the wide open waters of the rugged North
Pacific, or the calm, protected waters provided by a labyrinth
of islands that separate Craig from the ocean. Like we
mentioned earlier, location is half the battle, and we think
Craig is about as good as it get’s in Southeast Alaska.
