
Waterfall Resort
Southeast Alaska
About This Lodge
Celebrating more than a century of tradition, Waterfall Resort spans 52 acres on Prince of Wales Island near Alaska’s famed Inside Passage. Accessible only by air and sea, our record-setting salmon cannery turned legendary sport-fishing resort draws anglers from around the world (65,000 to date), who come to our remote shores in pursuit of wild king and silver salmon, halibut, lingcod, and more than 20 other fish species. Waterfall Resort Alaska is known the world over for the astounding number of king and silver salmon, halibut, lingcod, and other sport fish reeled in by our guests year after year.
But why is the fishing so good at Waterfall Resort? One reason is that we have an unparalleled one-to-one staff-to-guest ratio, and the sole aim of our crew of 90-plus—which includes our expert U.S. Coast Guard licensed fishing guides—is to see that you have the best ever Alaska sport-fishing adventure, from arrival to departure.
But there’s another huge reason why our fishing is so good. That’s our storied location on Prince of Wales Island’s western shore, an ideal habitat for millions of bait fish that draw the annual returns of Southeast Alaska’s mighty king and silver salmon. These seasonal runs inspired pioneering fishermen who, back in 1912, established our forebearer, the record-setting Waterfall Cannery.
Building on that legacy, the cannery was turned into a remote fishing lodge in 1973.
What Makes It Unique
- Celebrating more than a century of tradition, Waterfall Resort spans 52 acres on Prince of Wales Island near Alaska’s famed Inside Passage.
- Happily, we’re just a short floatplane flight from Ketchikan in Southeast Alaska, 90 minutes from Seattle, Washington. At Waterfall Resort, you can fly in in the morning and be on the water fishing with us in the afternoon.
- While we’ve hosted our share of pro athletes and celebrities over the years, our core clientele includes both newbie and longtime anglers, corporate and nonprofit groups, and vacationing families, who return to the resort year after year.
What We Catch
Packages & Pricing
What's Included
Accommodations
Return from an exciting day of wild Alaska sport fishing, relaxing in comfort in Waterfall Resort’s inviting accommodations: oceanfront Lodge Rooms, our historic Boardwalk Cabins, executive-style Egg House Suites, and family-size Tongass Townhouses.We host guests in true angler style. Most of our guest quarters once housed the intrepid fishermen of Waterfall Cannery, the record-setting salmon cannery founded in 1912. Now carefully renovated, all accommodations have ocean or forest views, private baths, and in-room conveniences such as coffee/tea makers, mini-fridges, and complimentary Wi-Fi.Lodge RoomsConveniently located on the second floor of the General Store (with its supplies and sundries, and snack-stocked lounge) our ten historic Lodge Rooms each feature two double beds, an in-room bathroom with shower, Wi-Fi access, a mini-fridge, and a coffee/tea maker.
These rooms are nearest to the Dining Room and Lagoon Saloon, and all have ocean or forest views.Each sleeps twoBeds: Two doublesBathrooms: oneSquare feet: 190 to 222Boardwalk CabinsBuilt in 1912 to house Waterfall Cannery crew, our 26 carefully renovated Boardwalk Cabins are closest to the docks and fishing boats. Each cabin hosts two anglers, and features one room with two double beds, a bathroom with shower, a mini-fridge, and a coffee/tea maker. Best of all, you can watch the waterfront action and catch Prince of Wales Island’s extreme tides and dazzling sunsets from your porch.Beds: Two doublesBathrooms: oneSquare feet: 258Egg House SuitesConstructed from the building that once stored Waterfall Cannery’s coveted salmon roe, our four premium Egg House Suites are within a short walk of the General Store and on the route to our waterfall.
Private, extraspacious, and right on the water, these well-appointed quarters accommodate two anglers with two queen beds, expansive bathrooms with shower and tub, separate sitting and dressing areas, mini-fridges, coffee/tea makers, wet bars, and wraparound decks with panoramic views of Ulloa Channel.Beds: two queensBathrooms: oneSitting areaWet barSquare feet: 618Tongass TownhousesGreat for families and hikers, our four Tongass Townhouses rest right up against the forest, handy to our creekside trails and namesake waterfall. These two-story accommodations host up to four guests and feature two bedrooms (one with two double beds; the other, two twins) and two bathrooms upstairs. Downstairs there’s a full kitchen, washer/dryer, half-bath, and sitting area with cozy fireplace that opens to an oceanfront balcony.Each sleeps up to fourBeds: Two queens, two twinsBathrooms: Two plusSquare feet: 853Sitting areaFireplaceFull kitchenWasher/dryer
Amenities
- Along with the fully stocked bar, the Lagoon Saloon features big-screen TVs, pool and ping-pong tables, darts, Wi-Fi and landline Internet access, a poker room, cannery memorabilia, plenty of comfortable sitting areas, and views of our saltwater lagoon and the Tongass National Forest.Amenities also include daily housekeeping and ice delivery. And every room and suite is within walking distance (or a courtesy golf-cart ride!) of the docks, Dining Room, and Lagoon Saloon. Nonsmoker? Ask for one of our nonsmoking rooms.
Boats
Each of our 27 custom-designed, 25-foot North River cabin cruisers is built for safety, performance, comfort, and convenience. Features include heated cabins, air-suspension seats, powerful fuel-injected outboards, and a full complement of Furuno marine electronics.
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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