Salmon Falls Lodge

The main lodge building is Octagon shaped, log construction with sweeping views of the waterfront and islands.

The giant doors at the main lodge entrance welcome guests to enter and view the grand structure and atmosphere of this beautiful log lodge as well as the gorgeous water view it offers from fine restaurant and lounge inside. The massive log octagon is held up in the center by a section of the Alaska pipeline.

At the end of each fishing season, special care is taken to assure that every detail of post and pre-season preparation is done - the boats are serviced and put away for the coming winter, and the lodge is immaculate. Everything is ready for the next fishing season.

Our guests deserve the best we can offer. We strive to make their fishing dreams come true and their stay here a most memorable one.

Salmon Falls Lodge has the largest private totem pole collection in the State of Alaska.

Visit the Salmon Falls Lodge Cedar House and see the collection of native artifacts.

One of the views from the main lodge deck boasts a beautiful sunset after a great day of fishing.

Along the southern tip of Alaska's Inside Passage, salmon schools migrate from the open Pacific Ocean into protected fishing waters.

This mass gathering of five species of Pacific Salmon is the reason that the area is recognized as the "Salmon Capital of the World".

This Lodge is located on Behm Canal, which is particularly noted for its strong runs of

Humpback Whales, Orca, Otter, Seals, & Sea Lions, as well as other sea life frequent the waters around the lodge.

Catch of the day - Take your pick - Salmon, Red Snapper, Halibut, Cod...all you have to do is go out and catch them.

Guest lounge next to main lodge - play pool, relax, and watch the big screen upstairs, or use the workout room downstairs.

Left - View of part of the main lodge from the beach. Right - Salmon Falls owners, Al & Shirley White, standing directly to the right of one of Al's big Halibut catches.

From the main lodge deck and restaurant, guests can view the shore, water & nearby islands as well as the waterfall next to the main lodge.

After a great day of fishing, enjoy evenings in the Salmon Falls Lodge restaurant and lounge.

Its a grand place for the finest dinners in town, for celebrations, and of course, sharing stories about those catches of the day's fishing trip.

Two months after getting married, this young couple flew north to Alaska for a grand time at Salmon Falls Resort. Its a short walk down to the dock and the boats. The guides are ready and waiting to take guests to the nearby fishing grounds.

The guided fishing boats are all ready, lunches packed onboard, and guests make last minute predictions about what size fish will be brought back to the dock...

Its a short trip out to nearby fishing grounds of the 'Salmon Capital of the World'.

On this particular trip out for this group, the guest who has never fished here before has the honor of bringing in the first catch of many that morning.

This was a great day fishing. They were 'on the fish'...caught ten in the first hour...and the small group on this boat reeled in 18 salmon by noon.

After the last one caught, it was time to head back in to Salmon Falls Lodge marina with their catch.

Back to the main lodge and a table in the restaurant with a view of the waterfall to relax and enjoy the gorgeous views of the waterfall and waterfront while the Salmon Falls Lodge staff filet, vacuum pack and box the fish for the flight back home.

For this happy couple, its been a grand time at Salmon Falls and they'll remember this trip for years to come. Taking with them their fish for the freezer back home, they say goodbye to Salmon Falls, looking forward to when they can come back and fish the abundant waters of the 'Salmon Capital of the World'.

Big, beautiful, peaceful, comfortable...and with a back yard and front yard like no other.

If fishing is your goal, a stay at this big on-island lodge has several advantages. First, there's the incredible setting, on island-dotted Clover Pass next to a waterfall where 10,000 pink salmon spawn. Next is the cost savings of a road-accessible lodge, since you don't have to fly there. Finally, you're not trapped in the middle of nowhere if one of you doesn't want to fish -- the attractions of Ketchikan are a 17-mile drive down the road.

The resort itself is comfortable and flawlessly managed by Al & Shirley White, Ketchikan residents for over 58 years. Some 40 lodge-operated boats tie at the dock. Rates are inclusive of food at the excellent restaurant.

The restaurant and bar are in a massive log octagon held up in the center by a section of the Alaska pipeline, with great views. Dinner here is well worth the drive out the road, even if you aren't staying at the resort (but make reservations). Meals from the menu of steak and seafood, ranging in price from $18 to $40, are generous and deftly prepared, service is excellent, and children are well treated. The kitchen gladly cooks guests' own catch.

TRIP ADVISOR MEMBERS:

"Take me back to Salmon Falls Resort! Salmon Falls Resort is an amazing place. The rooms were very nice and comfortable. The meals served in the scenic restaurant were absolutely delicious and afterward we strolled out to the beautiful waterfall just outside the restaurant to watch seals trying to catch fish near the shore. We enjoyed the beautiful scenery and wildlife. We saw eagles, deer, bear, orca and humpback whales, sea otters, seals, porpoise, and lots of salmon jumping. When we fished there, salmon hit all three lines on our boat at the same time and many more of them were jumping out of the water all around our boat! We had an incredible adventure in an amazing place. We took home with us the salmon and halibut caught, lots of great photos and plans to make a return trip."

"Had a fantastic time. All the staff were great! Went fishin and slammed the salmon. Ask for Mike Kalenas for your guide if you want a great fishing experience, he'll put you on the fish. Top notch all the way. I would highly recommend a stay to anyone. This is a truly awesome destination."

"The Resort, services, location, boats, and guides couldn't be better. Fishing for halibut and coho was balanced so we could choose which one to pursue. The weather was sunny and clear the first day and the coho weren't biting (I only landed one but something big slammed my rod and broke the 50 lb leader. No idea what it was.) We opted to go for halibut and weren't disappointed. Largest was 43 lbs. Second day dawned rainy and windy so we ran for about an hour south to what I call Coho beach. We trolled close in to shore in about 60 feet of water and ran into a school of coho. At one point we had four fish on. Everyone got their limit and then we tried halibut but only landed one. Third day was clear, sunny, and calm again. We returned to coho beach and had our limits by 10am. Halibut fishing was not good again. When I left for the airport at 630am my two boxes of fish were packed and ready. They were still frozen solid when I got home. The food at the resort is wonderful and the portions huge. I fished all three days with the same guide and he was great. I highly recommend Salmon Falls Resort and plan to return next year."

"Annual family pilgrimage. Lodge and Restaurant sit on one of the most impressive and scenic locations I have visited. Eagles soar at eye level as you dine. Your view overlooks an ocean inlet and a magnificent waterfall. We have been a dozen times and the fishing has been excellent. Last year my family (4 of us) brought 420 lbs of salmon and halibut filets back to AZ. The lodge prepares your catch to your order for travel. You wake up, eat breakfast, jump on the boat with expert guide to fish, lunch on boat, return, guide offloads fish, dock hands clean and freeze fish while you shower up before cocktails and dinner at the lodge. Absolutely amazing place at the end of the road 15 miles outside Ketchikan. Thanks Al and Shirley!

"Spectacular natural setting, wonderful staff. My wife and I, along with a group of friends, had the pleasure of staying at the Salmon Falls Resort for 4 nights in August, 2009. First, the setting is beautiful. Salmon Falls is located about 15 miles north of Ketchikan on Revillagigedo Island, Alaska. It overlooks Betton Island (named by Capt. George Vancouver in 1793) and the Clover Passage. The Salmon Falls waterfall is located immediately next to the Lodge. At the time of our stay there were many, many Salmon making their "run." The Lodge staff were extremely helpful in every respect. They picked us up at Ketchikan airport, made all of the arrangements for fishing, gave us ideas for hikes and day adventures, arranged a float plane ride and took us back and forth to Ketchikan. The meals at the resort were large and delicious. We had to leave very early the last day and the resort prepared a small breakfast for our departure. They also prepared and provided picnic lunches for fishing. I would definitely return."

"Trip of a lifetime. Salmon Falls Resort...the title does not do this place justice! It should be called the Salmon Falls experience. There is lodging that is of the log cabin style (very comfortable nothing fancy), a restaurant where we ate some of the freshest fish, crab, oysters, and muscles, and had amazing steak and the best chowder I have ever had. Then there is the fishing which is world class. We were going for Salmon and Halibut (came home with over 100lbs of halibut fillets!!!). There are also jet boat tours and a gift shop which mainly are for the visitors from the cruise ships. We were there for the fishing, which was great, but ended up having some of the best times at the restaurant. The dinning was out of this world!!! And to top everything off the staff is fantastic! They went out of their way to get to know us, and make us feel comfortable and to accommodate all of our needs. For the Alaskan experience, with amazing fishing and great dinning I highly recommend this place."

YAHOO! USER REVIEWS:

"Fishing was the best I had all my life I cannot wait until next year. The food was to die for - their prime rib I could not finish. If you going fishing ask for the guide Craig."

"I have visited other fish camps/resorts and this place is the best! Friendly and helpful management, great staff, excellent restaurant and fishing as good as it gets. I would highly recommend Salmon Falls to anyone. You will not be disappointed."

YELP.COM:

"I recently spend a few days here as part of a management retreat with my employer. I was thoroughly impressed. In fact I plan on returning on my own in the future in order to spend more time at this lodge. The lodge is primarily an all inclusive fishing resort where you can go on guided saltwater, freshwater or fly fishing trips. They also cater to people who want to go hiking, whale watching, kayaking, sightseeing, or just relaxing. They have a large informal meeting room that is perfect for business meetings. On site is a very nice restaurant that serves steak, pasta and local seafood. They also have a full bar where the fishing guide that took you fishing during the day might show up for a beer in the evening. The rooms are clean and cozy. Outside each room is a small porch where you can watch the sunset, drink a beer and relax. Bald Eagles and other birds frequent the shoreline providing breathtaking photo opportunities. The best thing about this lodge is the people. The staff is very friendly and helpful. If you need something just ask, if they don't have it they will get it. In the four days I stayed at this lodge I caught Halibut, Rockfish, Salmon and Trout. I got to see Orca whales, Humpback whales, Black bears, Bald Eagles and quite a bit of other wildlife. I would highly recommend this lodge to anyone that wants an Alaskan fishing get away."

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Salmon Falls Resort offers many amenities you would expect from a first class resort and the city of Ketchikan offers something for everyone with their 50 plus day excursions and diverse shopping. At Salmon Falls Resort the whole family can be entertained in our outdoor wonderland. Whether you come to Salmon Falls Resort to fish, do one of the many day excursions, or to just take in the majestic beauty of remote Alaska, you will go away with memories that will last a lifetime. Salmon Falls Resort offers two hotel complexes which can accommodate 104 guests per day. Our main hotel building is constructed of rustic Montana Pine. The rooms in our main hotel are large and comfortable. You will get the feeling of the wilderness, but with all the creature comforts. Each room has two double beds, cable TV, WIFI, a private bath and a telephone. Our other hotel building also has large comfortable rooms. Each room has two queen beds, a private bath, WIFI, cable TV and a telephone. Some adjoining rooms are available. Our conference facility allows you to combine business with pleasure. The facility is adjoining the main lodge which can accommodate 80 people. This room is ideal for private meetings, receptions, banquets and retreats. Check-in time is after 3pm on the day of arrival. Please check-in at the office front desk. Please note that rooms are not guaranteed to be available right after 3pm. A credit card imprint is required at check-in for incidentals and security deposit. After hours check-out is available between 8pm to 830pm. Early departure check-outs will be available at 5am the morning of departure. Salmon Falls Resort in located in the far South East portion of Alaska on the inside passage by the town of Ketchikan. This area is a maze of islands and canals and is one of the least-known and most beautiful areas of North America. Ketchikan Alaska is called- The Salmon Capital of the World.

For more information or to book reservations:

Salmon Falls Lodge, P. O. Box 5700, Ketchikan, Alaska 99901

Ph. 907-225-2752 Main

Ph. 800-247-9059 Toll Free

Ph. 907-225-2710 Fax