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DOVE ISLAND LODGE GENERAL INFO
Leaving early each day on
one of our fully outfitted sportfishing boats, we whisk you to the
hotspots returning each evening to the comfort of Dove Island Lodge.
Sitka is home to some of the best fishing in the world. And Dove Island
Lodged is the best in town! Sitka has one of the best catch rates in
the world for King Salmon, the largest of the Pacific salmon. May and
June are the best times to catch Kings, but they and other salmon
species are plentiful all year round. Typical King Salmon, or
"Chinooks," weigh between 15 and 40 pounds, but can reach up to
70 pounds. If you are flying to Sitka, you can see some of these huge
fish mounted in the airport terminal. Silver Salmon, also called Cohos,
are at their peak between July and September. The daily bag limit for
Silvers is 6 per person.
Our DeHaviland Beaver is a very important part of the offering at Dove
Island. This aircraft was built in Canada and was designed to do one
thing: fly heavy loads out of short airstrips or short water takeoffs.
It is often referred to by Alaskan and Canadian bush pilots as "the
best bush plane ever built."
This aircraft gives the flexibility to haul up to eight people to
remote lakes that are not accessible by boat. Most likely, the only
company you will have on these trips will be bears, bald eagles and
other wildlife. Guests will have the opportunity to fish with either
fly or conventional tackle, as well as hunt for black or brown bear,
moose, Sitka blacktail deer, and sheep.
You are going
to catch a lot of fish at Dove Island Lodge. What do you do now that
you have a 200-pound halibut and several nice Kings? Dove Island
Lodge offers quality custom processing with state-of-the-art vacuum
sealing, which allows you to get the most out of your catch. Options
include fresh, frozen, and smoked preparation that is included in our
fishing package.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES AT DOVE ISLAND LODGE
With the float plane and yacht
at the ready, Dove Island Lodge is the one option in Sitka that gives
the non-angler some choices. Fly-Out packages offer wildlife and scenic
viewing that are second to none. The town of Sitka offers about a day
of browsing, then it's time to fish. If you like solitude and a good
book, the lodge can be a fine place to lounge around. Hiking can be
done once you've decided to fly out, but the island is pretty small.
You can see it all in less than an hour. The lodge also offers
satellite TV and wireless internet connection at no additional charge.
DOVE ISLAND LODGE SEASON
The fishing
season runs from May to September and starts and ends based on weather
conditions. The Chinook (King) Salmon is the early target and the Coho
(Silver) Salmon is the August and September target. Halibut are present
all season with the peak for the big "barn-door" sized being Mid-July.
The steelhead season is short -- April 15 - May 30.
HOW TO GET TO DOVE ISLAND LODGE
Fly from
your nearest airport to Sitka, Alaska on Alaska Airlines. You will be
greeted by our staff who will transport you and your luggage to the
Lodge by private shuttle van, then by boat.
DOVE ISLAND LODGE 2010 RATES
Saltwater Fishing Packages
Three nights, two fishing days $2495 pp (non angler $1995 pp)
Four nights, three fishing days $2995 pp (non angler $2245 pp)
Five nights, four fishing days $3795 pp (non angler $2795 pp)
Six nights, five fishing days $4595 pp (non angler $3345 pp)
Seven nights, six fishing days $5395 pp (non angler $3895 pp)
Combo
Fishing Packages (all combo packages have one flyout in the package.
additional flyouts can be arranged for additional cost)
Three nights, two fishing day, one day saltwater fishing $2995 pp
Four nights, three fishing days, two days saltwater fishing $3495 pp
Five nights, four fishing days, three days saltwater fishing $4295 pp
Six nights, five fishing days, four days saltwater fishing $5095 pp
Seven nights, six fishing days, five days saltwater fishing $5895 pp
Freshwater FLY OUT Packages at Dove Island Lodge
Three nights, two days fly out $3495 pp
Four nights, three days fly out $4495 pp
Five nights, four days fly out $5795 pp
Six nights, five days fly out $7095 pp
Seven nights, six days fly out $8395 pp
WHAT'S INCLUDED AT DOVE ISLAND LODGE
- Arrival/Departure transfers from Sitka airport to Dove Island lodge and back to airport
- All meals and accommodations at the Lodge
- Guided fishing
- Saltwater spinfishing tackle and gear
- Flyfishing Tackle, flies, waders and boots too!
- Care, cleaning, and packing of your fish for shipment home
- All the fun and adventure you can stand!
NOT INCLUDED AT DOVE ISLAND LODGE
- Alcoholic beverages
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Tips for fishing guide and lodge staff ($40 - $50 per person per day is
typical but as always -- tip based on service. Guidelines for lodge
staff tipping will be given at the lodge)
-
Fishing License and King Salmon Stamp ($60 - $85 depending on length of
stay - purchased on the way to the lodge)
- Sitka City Tax and bed tax (average is $60-$80 pp)
- Commercial flights into and out of Sitka, Alaska (Alaska Airlines has a direct flight out of Seattle)
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS NEEDED AT DOVE ISLAND LODGE
Photo Identification is needed for check-in at all US Airports.
For more information or to make reservations: info@rodreeladventures.com
1-800-356-6982
FAX (541) 338-0367
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