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| Salt & Fresh Water Fishing ~ Boating ~ Local Hunting Information |
| Salt Water Fishing Salt-water fishing around Thorne Bay can be exciting. A variety of bottom fish and four species of Salmon are caught within easy boating distance from the comforts of your log cabin. Bottom fish are available throughout our season and it is not uncommon to find Halibut, Red snapper, and Lingcod in the two bays nearby. In mid-May feeder King Salmon show up and are followed by early Silver Salmon and Pink Salmon in late June. The Salmon fishing for both Silvers and Pinks just keeps getting better right though September. We are a great do-it-yourself fishing place. We have rental saltwater rods & reels, bait, lures, and fishing licenses available at the FLOATEL for your convenience. |
| Fresh Water Fishing Although we are a saltwater oriented lodge, Prince of Wales Island has numerous streams and rivers for self-guided fresh water fishing trips. Over 1,000 miles of improved gravel roads connect Thorne Bay with many of the rivers. Salmon (4 varieties), Steelhead, Trout and Dolly Varden are prevalent in most of the streams. You will need to bring all your own fresh water gear, as we do not have any for rent at the FLOATEL. We do carry some gear, rods & reels, and lures for purchase in our store Baskets & Bullets. We also have a 6 passenger Suburban for rent. It is located in the town of Thorne Bay. |
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| Hunting on Prince of Wales Island can be a very memorable and rewarding experience. The Island abounds with Sitka Black Tail Deer and Black Bear. Many trophy size animals have been taken over the years. Most hunters do their own hunting on the Island, as guides are not required for Deer and Black Bear. Deer season opens on August 1st and goes through December. Black Bear season is open all year except the months of July and August. For hunters, the FLOATEL operates as a lodge, skiff and car rental and licensing agent. We do NOT provide any guiding or game handling because of very specific State regulations for guiding. |
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| We have two different styles of boat transportation at the FLOATEL, you can take yourself or have a guided trip for sightseeing and marine exploring. For the self-guided trips we have 15 foot welded aluminum skiffs powered by dealer maintained 15 Hp, 4 stoke, Johnson outboards. They are equipped with some fishing gear (net, gaff, filet knife, etc.) and all the necessary equipment for safe boating. |
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| Charter Fishing trips for salt and fresh water are available with local operators that will offer the opportunity to fish beyond the range of the skiffs. We will be happy to provide you with the information to make a reservation with one of these local guides. |
| Hunting on Prince of Wales Island |