FISHING ITINERARY

Welcome to four and half exciting days of world class fishing at the Great Chinook Lodge. Your experience of a lifetime will take place in beautiful Gustavus, Alaska and is surrounded by the magnificent Glacier Bay National Park.

Following is your itinerary and important information that you will need to know before starting your vacation.

Travel

Although you are responsible to make your own flight arrangements, we would like to recommend charter flights for your eventual arrival in Gustavus. Please visit their websites at www.fjordflyingservice.com (907) 697-2377 or www.wingsofalaska.com and www.airexcursions.com.

Starting June 14 through August 22, 2010, Alaska Airlines will also offer one flight per day that will leave Juneau at 4:17 pm and land at 4:44 pm in Gustavus. If you are traveling with a companion, you can receive a free companion ticket by applying for a Visa Signature Card with Bank of America using Alaskan Miles. Call 1-800-552-7302 or visit www.alaskaair.com for your two-for-one flight savings.

Arrival

You will be staying at the picturesque Chinook Lodge. Upon arrival, you will be greeted with old-fashioned hospitality and an impressive spread that will satisfy any appetite. After a tour of the grounds and explanation of safety, you will prepare for four and half days of breathtaking adventure.

Every morning, you will start your day with a “made-to-order” breakfast around 7:00 am. You will join the captain for a day of fishing beginning at 8:00 am. Before leaving, you and your companions will have a few options for fishing.

Depending on the group’s objectives, seasonal fishing, and weather conditions, you can choose from a variety of activities. From fishing salmon to chum or perhaps halibut or rockfish, you will agree together, along with the recommendation from the Captain, what type of fish you will be bringing home at the end of the day. If you prefer fly fishing, our staff will make arrangements for you to spend the day on the river; however, you will need to bring your own gear and equipment.

In case of bad weather or for special requests, we will make the following arrangements for you:

• Remote fishing: We can help you charter a flight to almost any out-of-the-way location.

• Spin cast: We will provide the equipment.

• Whale Show

• Glacier Bay site-seeing cruise or flight

• Hiking

• Local café and bar

• …or just relaxing and enjoying beautiful Alaskan surrounding

With a sack lunch in tow, you will spend the entire day fishing. Early evening (around 5-6pm) will find you back at the lodge to clean up .Once the stories of the day have been exchanged, and the fisherman responsible for the “Catch of the Day” has been seated at the head of the table, you will enjoy a home-cooked meal that will rival any upscale restaurant.

Departure

Your final day of fishing will be a half day. After eating lunch and packing, you will head for the airport in Juneau. Please make arrangements beforehand to spend the night in Juneau, awaiting your departure flight the next day. Once there, you can either take your 50 pounds of frozen fish to the airport to be checked-in and stored in a freezer, or you can take your 50 pounds of fish to the hotel, where you will also be able to store your meat in a freezer. (We are recommending Juneau Best Western Country Lane Inn 2358 Mendenhall Loop Rd, Juneau, AK 99801, (907) 789-5005).

Things to Remember

• Fishing license: You will need to apply for your fishing license on line before arriving in Gustavus at http://www.admin.adfg.state.ak.us/license/. You will need to buy a seven-day license for $55. During the month of June, you will also need to buy a King Salmon license for an extra $10.

• Please refer to the following seasonal fishing chart to determine which type of fish and what kind of license you will be interested in buying

• Warm Clothes: You will need to bring gloves, ponchos (raincoat is required), and hats. We have plenty of rubber boots for your use to keep you warm and dry.

 

 

• Notify our staff before arriving if you have any special needs or diet requirements.

• Medication: Be prepared to treat any long term conditions.

• Tipping: Having proper fishing etiquette is important. If you are happy with the captain, it is recommended that you at least tip him $150 for the entire week; chef $70, lodge manager $50, and any other worker $35.

• In case of a crisis, we have 24-hour emergency assistance.

• You will be able to use your cell phones when using AT&T or Verizon Wireless.

• The lodge will provide a computer and wireless internet for those who need a computer.

• For any questions or requests, please call Luba Vozar 801-836-0397 or email her at lubav@elperform.com or Yoshi Vodila 801-635-8970 email him at yoshi vodila yoshivodila@yahoo.com

 

 

 

"Having worked as a charter boat captain in some of the worlds hottest fishing destinations, I can tell that Gustavus is not to be missed!   The fun and excitement never stop! Something is always happening (or about to) and we like to keep it that way."

Captain John Young