When you head off on your Alaska salmon fishing trip, you need to make sure you have the right tools at your disposal. Your fishing rod will be your first concern, but your next concern should be your lures. Not all lures are created equal, and salmon will only be receptive to particular kinds. Read… Read more »
What Does “Self-Guided Fishing” Mean At Green Rocks Lodge?
Green Rocks Lodge in Petersburg, AK offers premiere self-guided fishing trips (and hunting as well). “What is self-guided fishing and why should I go that route?” is the most common question I hear from guests at outdoor shows. This blog will spell out the basics to answer the first question. A future blog will cover… Read more »
How to Catch and Release Alaska Salmon
If you’re heading out to catch some Alaska Salmon, you may not want to keep all of the salmon you reel in. You also may not be allowed to. Southeast Alaska fishing regulations dictate where you can catch salmon and how many you can take home. These regulations are put in place for a purpose—to… Read more »
How to Choose the Right Fishing Rod
A good angler needs the right tools for the job, and your fishing rod is easily one of the most important tools you’ll use. However, finding the perfect fishing rod can be easier said than done. With so many factors to consider, the processing of choosing a fishing rod can get confusing. Here we break… Read more »
Salmon vs. Halibut: Which Should You Fish?
If you’re heading up to Alaska for your annual fishing trip, you will have one of two species to fish: salmon and halibut. While both species offer a challenging and rewarding experience, some people prefer fishing one over the other. It will all depend on what your goals are for your Alaska fishing trip. You’re… Read more »
How to Plan an Alaska Fishing Trip
Alaska’s waters are teeming with fish just waiting to be caught. It’s why so many people flock to our shores each year for their once-a-year fishing trip. However, planning your Alaska fishing trip can be easier said than done. Not only do you need to decide when to go, but also where and what to… Read more »
The Different Types of Alaska Salmon
No place in the country has salmon fishing quite like Alaska. With pristine waters and plenty of coastlines, it’s the perfect place for anglers to try their luck with salmon fishing. So prolific are salmon around these parts that there are actually several different varieties available. Here we go through each type of Alaska Salmon… Read more »
Petersburg 2018 Fishing Season Overview
The Petersburg 2018 Fishing Season at Green Rocks Lodge is now over but the memories are still as fresh as if it was just yesterday. Our guests had some amazing adventures and the fishing was good as always. We also had a handful of hunters who showed up in the late spring that had success… Read more »
Things To Do In Alaska
Alaska is a magical place where memories are made. Whether it is the amazing scenery, the inviting people, the wildlife or the fishing there is something in Alaska for everyone. If your an outdoors person then fishing has got to be on the top of your list for things to do in Alaska. Alaska has… Read more »
Record Halibut and Rock Fish Caught At Green Rocks Lodge
2018 has become a year of records at Green Rocks Lodge in Petersburg Alaska. The waters surrounding Green Rocks Lodge have always produced trophy halibut and big rock fish but this year has been exceptional. During their trip in early July Ron & Buck were looking forward to a fun get-a-way in SE Alaska never… Read more »