Southeast Alaska's best kept secret
Thorne Bay Lodge is Located on Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska. We offer Guided fishing trips for halibut and salmon on the calm waters of the inside passage. We fish the protected waters on the east side of Prince of Wales Island which are sheltered from the oceans swells which come from the west. We also offer Self-Guided fishing on the rivers of the island and Self-Guided hunting in the vast forests of the island. Being centrally located on Prince of Wales Island gives you access to 2,600 square miles of public land. A large portion of which is within Tongass National Forest. With over 990 miles of coastline and over 1,500 miles of road maintained by the Forest Service you have access to nearly the entire island to hunt and fish. Prince of Wales Island is the third largest island in the US territory. Flights go through Seattle, Washington and arrive in Ketchikan, Alaska.
The island is accessible by a 30 minute float plane ride from Ketchikan airport or a 3 hour ferry ride. We will pick you up at the dock.
We have 3 private suites, each suite sleeps 4 adults. A private kitchen and bathroom in each suite. Each suite comes with a Crewcab Pickup to explore the island.
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UPDATE:
*Drawing permit hunts will begin for all of Southeast UNGUIDED non-residents beginning in the FALL of 2012. Application period will fall in the December 2011 drawing cycle.
What that means is that this year and next spring (2012) are the last seasons non-residents will be able to hunt for Black Bear with over the counter tags.
*POW specific change, the motorized vehicle ban will now extend into October starting in 2011.
What that means is if you are hunting Black Bears in the fall you cannot use a vehicle as transportation. This is effectively a ban on fall hunting for Black Bear on Prince of Wales Island.
Information:
Alaska's Inter Island Ferry (southern route). website >>>
If you have a large group you may want to look at chartering a float plane rather than booking on several commuter flights.
Pacific Airways float plane service from Ketchikan to Thorne Bay. Scheduled flights and Chartered flights available. information>>>
Promech Air float plane service from Ketchikan to Thorne Bay. Scheduled flights and Chartered flights available. information >>>
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