The Experiences
Trophy king salmon in calm waters. Whale watching during your fishing trip. Tlingit cultural connections. Gourmet dining. Rainforest kayaking. Your perfect Alaska, however you define it.
Skip the half-day boat ride to open ocean. At Favorite Bay, you're fishing minutes after leaving the dock—more time with lines in the water, less time getting there.
All five Pacific salmon species run these waters: king (chinook), silver (coho), sockeye, pink, and chum. Plus halibut, rockfish, black cod, and Dolly Varden trout in the freshwater streams.
Protected calm waters mean comfortable fishing for all ages and experience levels. First-timers land their first salmon. Serious anglers chase personal bests. Everyone succeeds.
Travel light. We provide everything you need for successful Alaska fishing.
What to Bring: Sunglasses (polarized recommended), sunscreen, camera, fishing license (we can help you purchase online).
You focus on catching. We handle everything else—from the moment your fish hits the deck to when it arrives at your door.
Professional Filleting
Expert processing by staff who do this daily. Maximum yield, pristine fillets.
Vacuum Sealing
Each portion individually sealed for freshness and easy storage.
Flash Freezing
Blast frozen to lock in flavor. Arrives home as fresh as the day you caught it.
Shipping Included
100 lbs per person included. We pack, label, and arrange delivery.
Most guests ship 60-80 lbs—plenty to fill your freezer and share with friends.
There's something deeply satisfying about pulling your own pots. Drop them in the morning, spend the day fishing or exploring, then swing back to check your traps- every pull is a surprise.
Your guides know the sweet spots: rocky ledges and current seams where Dungeness crab and spot prawns stack up. They'll teach you how to bait, set, and retrieve the pots. Kids and adults alike light up when a full pot breaks the surface—it never gets old, even for the guides.
It's hands-on, unhurried, and one of those quintessential Alaska moments that guests talk about long after they get home. The chefs are happy to prepare your haul that evening, or you can take it home with your fish.
Local guides who fish these waters year-round and share cultural knowledge passed through generations.
Tlingit, Family Legacy
Born and raised in Angoon, Jason learned to fish these waters from his grandfather and uncles. Now in his fourth year guiding at Favorite Bay, he brings a lifetime of local knowledge and deep respect for the land and sea. His goal is simple: to give guests an authentic, memorable experience in the place he's proud to call home.
Commercial Fisherman Turned Guide
Grew up in Kake, half Tlingit with Swedish and Norwegian roots. Worked just about every commercial fishery Alaska has to offer before settling in Angoon with his family. Fishing and hunting aren't hobbies—they're part of who he is.
Third Generation Angoon
Born and raised in Angoon. Learned to fish from his parents and grandpa—now he gets to share that knowledge with guests.
Retired Teacher, Rainforest Expert
A retired local teacher with encyclopedic knowledge of the Tongass Rainforest. Kay leads kayaking excursions through Favorite Bay's protected inlets—perfect for non-anglers or afternoon exploration after morning fishing.
FISH CUTTER, SITKA BORN
Born in Sitka and raised on Admiralty Island, Trevor brings nine years of fish processing experience to every fillet. Precision, speed, and a deep respect for your catch- he makes sure everything is handled with care and ready to enjoy when you get back home.
You don't visit Alaska to see wildlife- you experience it as part of daily life at Favorite Bay.
Humpback whales surface while you're fishing. Not on a “special whale-watching tour,” but during your regular morning on the water. Eagles sweep in so close to the lodge windows you see individual feathers. Brown bears wade the shoreline hunting salmon.
This is Admiralty Island- Kootznoowoo, “Fortress of the Bears.” Home to 1,600 brown bears and the highest density of bald eagles in North America.
"Although we enjoy fishing, we are not die-hards. So we were delighted by the diversity of other things to see and do—spotting humpback whales bubble-net hunting, watching sea lions bask in the sun and dozens of bald eagles catch fish, hiking and learning about Tlingit culture from Greg, our fabulous native fishing guide."
― Maria H.
June - September. Feeding, breaching, and tail-slapping. Often visible from lodge deck or while fishing.
Year-round, most active June-September. 1,600 on Admiralty Island. Salmon runs attract them to shorelines.
Year-round residents. Nesting season: April-August. Highest density in North America. Often seen fishing alongside you.
Transient orcas May-September. Dall's porpoises year-round. Seals, sea lions, sea otters common.
Our guides are trained in wildlife ethics and maintain safe, respectful distances from all animals. We never approach bears on foot. We never chase whales with boats. We observe from distances that keep wildlife behaving naturally and guests safe.
Wild animals on their own schedule. No fences, no guarantees—just Alaska being Alaska.
Step off the boat and into the Tongass—17 million acres of old-growth forest, the largest temperate rainforest on Earth. Every trail is a living classroom.
Towering Sitka spruce. Carpets of moss so thick you bounce with each step. Streams running crystal clear over ancient stone. This isn't a manicured nature walk—it's wilderness the way it's been for thousands of years.
Your guide shares what locals know: which plants are edible, which are used for traditional Tlingit medicine, where to spot wildlife, and how this ecosystem connects to the salmon, the bears, and the waters you fish.
Guide Kay—retired local teacher with deep Tongass Rainforest knowledge—leads kayaking excursions through Favorite Bay's calm, protected inlets.
Paddle beneath old-growth Sitka spruce and western hemlock. Glide past shorelines where brown bears forage. Listen to the rhythmic slap of beaver tails. Watch eagles dive for fish from your kayak seat.
Protected waters mean comfortable, safe paddling for beginners. Half-day or full-day trips. All equipment provided. Perfect for non-anglers while family fishes, or afternoon relaxation after morning on the water.
Natural hot springs on the edge of Baranof Island. A boat ride through spectacular scenery to a place that feels like the end of the world.
Soak in open-air rock pools or rustic bathhouses while a waterfall cascades nearby. Towering trees, mountain views, and the sound of the rushing river. The perfect place to relax tired muscles after days of fishing.
This is untouched Alaska—no crowds, no development, just steaming natural pools surrounded by wilderness.
Shotgun sports with snow-capped mountains, crystal blue water, and towering Sitka spruce as your backdrop. It's hard to find a more stunning place to shoot clays anywhere in the world.
Whether you're an experienced shooter or picking up a shotgun for the first time, our instructors will have you breaking clays and grinning in no time. They'll cover technique, etiquette, and safety- then dial up the challenge as you improve. It's one of those activities guests don't expect to love as much as they do.
All clay discs are biodegradable and every casing is recycled- we take the "leave no trace" philosophy seriously, even when we're having fun.
Our on-site massage therapist works out the knots from reeling in kings all morning. Available by appointment at the lodge. The perfect way to end a day on the water.
Admiralty Island's protected shores reveal treasures at low tide. Starfish, anemones, crabs, shells. Educational and meditative. Great for kids and photographers.
Sometimes the best activity is none. Curl up with a book in front of the fireplace. Play pool. Watch whales from the glass walls. Nap in a window seat. You're on vacation.
No rigid schedules. Maximum flexibility. Fish all day, relax all day, or mix it up- your call.
6:30 AM
No alarm clocks. Wake to eagles calling and sunrise over the bay.
7:00 AM
Fresh-baked pastries, hot entrées, made-to-order eggs, strong coffee in the Great Room.
7:45 AM
Guides check in. Who's fishing? Who's kayaking? Who's staying at the lodge? Completely flexible.
8:00 AM
Anglers head to boats. Kayakers launch. Relaxers claim window seats with books.
12:00 PM
Packed lunch enjoyed on the boat or a remote beach.
1:30 PM
Stay on the water and keep on catching, Angoon village visit, massage, or nap on the deck.
4:30 PM
Back to lodge. Fish get processed. Hot shower. Evening gathering begins.
6:00 PM
Great Room fireplace. Smoked salmon dip, crab cakes, charcuterie. Share the day's highlights.
7:00 PM
Three-course chef-prepared meal featuring your catch or chef's selection.
8:30 PM
Kimberly will come and schedule your next day's adventure while taking your customized lunch request for the following day.
All entrées preceded by appetizer course, soup or salad, and followed by housemade dessert. Dietary restrictions accommodated with advance notice.
Not everyone comes to Alaska to fish—and that's perfectly fine. In fact, some of our most enthusiastic return guests have never held a rod.
Wildlife viewing. Tlingit cultural connections. Gourmet dining. Photography. Relaxation. Alaska is vast enough to hold everyone's perfect adventure.
Whether you chase trophy kings or prefer calm kayaking, Favorite Bay makes room for every adventure.
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