Yes Bay Lodge
Southeast Alaska
About This Lodge
Overlooking the spectacular view of the Bay and pristine Wolverine Creek, Yes Bay Lodge is nestled in the heart of The Tongass National Forest, the largest temperate rain forest on Earth. For over 40 years, the Hack family has been welcoming guests to Yes Bay Lodge. Setting us apart from most fishing resorts in the state, Yes Bay Lodge is able to offer guests a wide range of saltwater and freshwater fishing, due to its unique location.
The myriad of lakes, streams and rivers located within a short distance of the lodge offer some of the finest freshwater fishing available in Southeast Alaska, while the saltwater fishing is world-class. The fishing around Yes Bay Lodge has been defined as an almost religious experience! Yes Bay sits in a very unique location with boat rides to prime fishing spots around 20-25 minutes at the most.
Sometimes the best spot is right at the mouth of the Bay, less than a 10-minute ride away. Your professional guide will know what species are running and where to give you the most opportunity to get your limit. We are also the only Alaska lodge that features two to four anglers per private boat, assuring you the personal attention that Yes Bay Lodge is famous for!
Rates are per person, double occupancy; based on 2-4 guests per private boat. Guest bookings in groups with an uneven number of anglers are subject to an additional per day fee for the remaining empty space: $600/per day.
What Makes It Unique
- A true "Family" atmosphere at the lodge - Yes Bay is a friendly, family-style lodge, where you are more like guests in a private home rather than a guest in a large, cold hotel. Kids are welcome at Yes Bay and will surely enjoy the Yes Bay experience.
- Yes Bay is the only lodge in the SE that fishes 2-4 anglers per private boat with the personal attention that Yes Bay sets the standard for.
- Location - Yes Bay is located in one of the most abundant fishing grounds in Alaska. Waters protected by barrier islands offer the protection from rough seas, so the fishing is comfortable in even the worst weather that Alaska can provide. It is a rare day when it is too rough to go fishing!
- The Yes Bay Dining Experience must be enjoyed to understand how wonderful it really is.
- The View - If you had all of Alaska to choose from, you would have a hard time finding a more ideal location for a fishing lodge.
What We Catch
Chinook
Sockeye
Pink Salmon
Chum
Coho
Halibut
Rockfish
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What's Included
Accommodations
Warm and inviting, our accommodations within Yes Bay Lodge feature natural wood walls, roomy private baths with tub/shower combinations, and traditional lodge décor. Rooms within Yes Bay Lodge are designed for double occupancy with two twin beds or a single queen bed. There is plenty of closet space for all your gear.
Amenities
- Raingear – Yes Bay Lodge provides guests with all-weather gear (high-performance bib overalls and hooded jackets, and waterproof XtraTuf neoprene boots) to keep warm and dry in all conditions — allowing you to pack light!Internet – Yes Bay Lodge offers complementary Wi-Fi for the convenience of our guests, however, it is extremely limited and delicate. It does not support uploading, downloading, video streaming or video calling/conferencing of any kind.Telephones – Most cell phones now support Wi-Fi voice calling. If this does not work for you, we do have a satellite phone in the office. For the convenience of our guests, we provide this service free of charge.Game Room – Enjoy a game of pool or ping-pong before you retire for the evening. We also have a variety of board games and playing cards.Gift Shop – The gift shop carries quality outdoor clothing along with a variety of last-minute necessities.Exercise Room – The exercise room is located in the outbuilding in front of the lodge and is open 24/7 for your enjoyment.Easy Payment – We will run a tab for all store and bar purchases while you’re here, and we’ll settle up either the night before or the morning of your departure. We accept Mastercard, Visa, Cash or Check. We cannot accept AMEX/Discover.
Boats
For decades, Yes Bay Lodge has used custom-built, canopy-covered Olympic boats. At twenty feet in length and powered by 90 HP Yamaha four strokes, they were designed for two-angler comfort and fishing efficiency. In 2014 we started replacing our fleet of Olympics with custom-built Silver Streaks, which are aluminum, hardtop boats for your fishing comfort.
They are the ultimate 2-3 person fishing machine.By popular demand, Yes Bay Lodge also has three four-angler vessels in the fleet. In 2008, the lodge added a beautiful 27-foot Boston Whaler. Powered by twin 250 HP Yamaha outboards, it can get you to the fishing grounds in a hurry and in comfort.
In 2021, a 26-foot Hewescraft joined the fleet, and it was such a hit with guests that we added another in 2022. These boats are designed to fish up to four anglers and can carry up to six people for sightseeing trips. They are great for families with children, as well.Your guide will be featuring Lamiglas rods and smooth, dependable Penn reels for trolling.
Stout Ugly Stick halibut rods and Penn reels are the tools you’ll use for large bottom fish. You also have the option of setting traps for Dungeness Crab and Alaskan Spot Prawns, which you may either pack home or have prepared as an extra course with dinner (we recommend both!). With only 2-4 anglers per private boat, your captain will tailor your trip to assure your ideal fishing adventure.
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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