
Sportsman’s Cove Lodge
Southeast Alaska
About This Lodge
Welcome to ~ Sportsman’s Cove Lodge, “Alaska’s Best Lodge”. Every lodge in Alaska has great fishing and awesome natural beauty. So what makes Sportsman’s Cove Lodge stand out from the rest?
Several things, all revolving around our experience and our service-based business philosophies. Join us for your opportunity to meet some great new friends. Experience the beauty of Alaska and catch some fish in a very comfortable surrounding.
We take great pride in our handpicked Lodge team. Our very rigorous recruiting, hiring and training process takes longer to complete than the seasonal work period itself. It stresses our philosophy of Service, Service, Service, and instills a sense of ownership and pride in all who work here.
Every team member in our organization “gets” that message. At Sportsman’s Cove Lodge, we take great pride in our handpicked Lodge team. Our very rigorous recruiting, hiring and training process takes longer to complete than the seasonal work period itself.
It stresses our philosophy of Service, Service, Service, and instills a sense of ownership and pride in all who work here. Every team member in our organization “gets” that message. You will arrive as a guest, but leave as our friend…
What We Catch
Packages & Pricing
June 23 - July 14
What's Included
Accommodations
All of our reservations at Sportsman’s Cove Lodge are booked on a double occupancy basis. The views are breathtaking. You’re perched among the towering evergreens, eye-level with the eagles, looking down on the tranquil waters of the Cove.
All rooms are spotless, and offer private baths and daily housekeeping service. All but a few rooms have water views. The Lodge can easily accommodate 30 guests.
Special requests for rooms are based on a first booked, first served basis.The Main Lodge Our Main Lodge accommodations are the most centrally located, just above the dining room and lounge. All rooms feature private baths and stunning views, most overlooking Saltery Cove, and two with a beautiful wilderness vista. The Main Lodge is a favorite choice for our guests that enjoy a quick trip to the dock, meals, and our infamous warm cookies and milk served every evening in our lounge.The Eagle’s Nest The Eagles Nest is located precisely where the name suggests, high up in the trees.
It is situated at the very top of our lodge. There are 2 levels that have 4 rooms each with sliding glass doors out to shared balconies overlooking the cove.Saltery Cottage The newest addition to our Sportsman’s Cove Lodge family is a completely remodeled neighboring cabin that accommodates groups of 6 featuring 3 full bedrooms and 3 baths. This cottage also includes a kitchenette and living room for your group’s enjoyment as well as a private deck overlooking the water.
Please call for pricing and availability, as this has become a popular upgrade.
Amenities
- Hot tub, gift shop.
Boats
Our boats are the safest and most spacious available. You’ll spend the majority of your fishing vacation aboard your boat, so it makes sense to maximize your comfort and safety. Our claim to fame is bigger, more comfortable, and safer boats.
Owner Larry McQuarrie spent years designing our 37′ spacious walk-around sport fishing boats and has them custom-built just for Sportsman’s Cove Lodge. Each boat has a warm comfortable cabin, a clean sanitary head, and the latest in navigational electronics. A party of six can enjoy a boat all to themselves.Our Custom Fishing Boats 37 feet long 11 feet wide Cruise speed: 20 – 25 mph 15 feet per guest 140 square feet Warm cabin with oil burning furnace/stove, private restroom, dinette with cushy seating, Yacht-like experience Safe, dependable diesel engines designed for heavy use Master Mariner Captains & Deckhand The Ordinary Boat 18 – 26 feet long 8 feet wide 25 – 35 mph 5 feet per guest 32 – 48 square feet No stove, port-a-potty (or bleach bottle) Unreliable gas outboard motors not intended for commercial use No deckhand.
Guide is often merely a OUPV (Operator of Un-inspected Passenger Vehicle)
Weather
Average Monthly Weather
Based on nearest weather station data
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| High °C | 4 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 5 |
| Low °C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Precip mm | 257.7 | 187.4 | 196.3 | 161.6 | 124.9 | 101.4 | 104.5 | 134.4 | 226.8 | 332.3 | 306.4 | 270.2 |
Travel Planner
Nearest gateway city / airport
Ketchikan, Alaska
✓ Return transportation included in all packages
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