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You will be fishing within the protected waters of the Inside Passage, but one never knows how they will react on the water. Talk to your pharmacist about the remedies available. We have some motion sickness products available for purchase in “The Otter Shoppe”. Read the directions as many of them may require you take something the night before to help “condition” your body.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas only!

For your convenience any charges made while at the Lodge may be charged to your room. Because of our remote location, credit cards are preferable when settling your tab. We accept Master Card, Visa, American Express and Discover. We also accept cash and personal checks.

An Alaska Sport Fishing License is required for all nonresidents 16 and over. Anyone under the age of 16 is not required to have a sport fishing license. If you pre-register with our fishing license form, we will have your license and King Salmon stamp ready and waiting upon check-in.

We request all forms be submitted 30 days before your arrival.

Note: Currently the listed rates are below, the State usually publishes the new rates around February of each year. These current rates are for non-resident anglers:

• Day Sport Fishing License $15
• 3 Day Sport Fishing License $30
• 7 Day Sport Fishing License $45

King Salmon Stamp:

• 1 Day Stamp $15
• 3 Day Stamp $30
• 7 Day Stamp $45

Apply here

All guests are welcome to use our phone system in the office to make outgoing emergency calls. In case of an emergency, your family can call the lodge at 1-800-962-7889. Cell phones may or may not work on the lodge property or on the dock, as the signal is weak. However, a strong signal is available from the fishing grounds. AT&T Cell phones or many “Pay as You Go” Cell services will work from the Lodge.

Ahhhh… weather in Alaska! Be prepared for rain or misty mornings at least one day while fishing. Don't worry, we provide rain gear. Because the weather is so unpredictable, feel free to reach out to guestservices@alaskasbestlodge.com, and we will be happy to let you know what is currently forecast.

We provide your rain gear. We have coats and bibs in all sizes. The lodge also provides rubber boots ranging from 3 to 17 (M).

If you have any food allergies or special diet requirements, please provide this information to us as soon as possible. With prior notice, we will be able to serve you better.

Please submit the food form more than 30 days prior to your arrival date which will allow us time to order any special requests.

If you have a layover that is in excess of 3 hours or you are spending the night, we recommend checking your fish only as far as Seattle. Upon arriving in Seattle, claim your fish boxes from baggage claim and store them at “Baggage Storage by Smarte Carte”. They are located just a few steps from Alaska Airlines Baggage Claim – between carousel 12 & 13. Baggage Storage by Smarte Carte; Pricing: Dry storage and frozen/refrigerated storage fees are based on size and are charged for every 24-hour period the item is stored. Typically, storage costs $8 – $22. To contact them call 206- 433-5333.

We recognize that tipping is personal and is viewed differently by each individual. To help our guests feel more comfortable and to answer the frequently asked questions we have received in the past, we provide the following information for your consideration. Presently, the national guideline for tipping in the service industry is 15% – 20%. Base your calculation on the Lodge package price. You decide on the portion that goes to your boat crew (captain and deckhand) and what portion goes into our Shore side “tip pool”.

If you do not specify how your tip should be divided we will automatically split it 50/50 between the Shore side staff and the boat crew. The Shore side staff includes all employees who provide services at the Lodge (hospitality, culinary, dock area, and maintenance areas). For privacy purposes, a gratuity envelope* will be provided in your “check out packet” which you can fill out ahead of time and turn in at the time of checkout.

We accept Master Card, Visa, American Express and Discover. We also accept cash and personal checks.