Our lodge is located on the west coast of Prince of Whales island. The map below shows southeast Alaska and Ketchikan which is approximately 30 air miles away.

Prince of Whales Island is the third largest island in the United States. It has an extensive road system most of which is finally paved. There is more wildlife here than people: home to the black bear, sitka blacktail deer, wolf, mink, martin and other land mammals as well as eagles and a host of migratory birds.

The east side of the island is bordered by the inside passage. Our lodge, located on the west coast is bordered by the open ocean. Not only is the fishing excellent, but the amount of whales, seals, sea lions, sea otters and birds is phenomenal. Soaring eagles and diving puffins join us in fishing our local waters.

Prince of Whales Island is covered mostly in timber, part of the nearly 17 million acres that make up the Tongass National Forest, (a rain forest). We get over 150 inches of rain per year which provides a lush, green canopy to explore.

We are located about 5 miles outside of Klawock on the edge of Big Salt Lake and the bay. Ten miles down the road is Craig, the largest town on Prince of Wales Island, where you can stop in for a restaurant meal or go for a day of shopping.

Both Craig and Klawock have grocery stores, a post office, liquor store, gas station and a variety of churches to choose from. If you drive to the north end of the island and visit El Capitan, you can tour the El Capitan Caves which are some of the deepest in the United States.

To book flights to Ketchikan, contact Alaska Air at 1-800-426-0333. To find out more about Prince of Whales Island, check out the links below.

Tongass National Forest

Alaska's Marine Highway

Alaska Airways

Alaska Department of Fish and Game: Sport Fishing Regulations

Klawock, AK Local Weather Conditions

Interisland Ferry - Service from Ketchikan to Prince of Wales Island

Promech Air - Floatplane Service to Prince of Wales Island

Pacific Airways - Floatplane Service to Prince of Wales Island

Lab Flying - Wheelplane Service to Prince of Wales Island

Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce -www.princeofwalescoc.org

Ketchikan Area Visitors Bureau