Baranof Wilderness Lodge @ The Fly Shop®

Baranof Wilderness Lodge
Baranof Island • Southeast Alaska

A c c e s s i b l e o n l y b y f l o a t p l a n e , the flight from Sitka to the lodge is worth the price of admission, by itself. You'll fly by rugged, snow-capped mountain ranges, breathtaking hanging glaciers and lush virgin forests. Keep your eyes open, for along the way you'll have a chance to see the area's numerous mountain goats, clinging precariously to the sheer rock walls!

The lodge itself is right on remote Warm Springs Bay, on the east side of Baranof Island. The natural hot springs the bay is named after are actually at the lodge, and are a wonderful way to relax after a hard day afield, as is the hot tub located at the foot of a crystalline mountain freshet. Here you will also find the superior accommodations of the lodges spacious guest cabins and lodge.

The fishing at Baranof Lodge is tremendously varied, and includes fishing for the regions parade of salmon species both in local rivers and out of boats in the saltwater, searun dollies in the streams, rising cutthroats in local lakes and a collection of bottomfish and halibut out in the bay itself. In addition, Baranof offers a wonderfully varied program for non-anglers, including whale-watching, sea kayaking, beachcombing, crabbing and shrimping, and excellent hiking. The lodge guides are talented, licensed, certified and caring people who want your stay to be memorable. They take great pride in making your vacation the best it can possibly be.

Whatever you choose to do, you won't be disappointed by the food at Baranof Lodge. Their meals are prepared for the heartiest of appetites, and are served family style, with a selection of California wines at every dinner. Served in the dining room overlooking scenic Warm Springs Bay, meals emphasize local seafood from the immediate area - halibut, salmon, succulent mounds of crab, shrimp, and clams, together with fresh herbs and vegetables from their own garden. You won't be losing any weight here, we promise!

Species of Fish: King Salmon, Chum Salmon, Silver Salmon, Pink Salmon, Sea Run Dolly Varden, Cutthroat Trout, Halibut and Rockfish.

Lodging: Spacious guest cabins, elegantly furnished with pine-panelled rooms. Hot showers, baseboard heaters, toilet/shower facilities and 24-hour a day electricity are all standard in the cabins. Enjoy panoramic views of Warm Springs Bay and surrounding mountain ranges from cabin windows.

Travel Arrangements: Fly to Sitka the day before your day of arrival at the lodge; overnight at local hotel. Next morning take a seaplane into the lodge.

Length of Stay: Choose between five or seven day packages - transfer days are Monday and Saturday.

Season: Mid May through September.

Occupancy: 14 guests maximum.

Rates: 2008

Nights/Days	Price	Package
5 nights/5.5 days	$4,750.00	Fishing
7 nights/7 days	$5,150.00	Fishing
King Salmon Special	$3,950.00	Guided Fishing
Silver Salmon Special	$3,950.00	Guided Fishing

Inclusions: The rate includes: All lodging, round trip air or boat transportation between Sitka and Baranof, boats and professional guide service including all top quality saltwater equipment, gourmet meals and an impressive wine list.

Non-Inclusions: This rate does not include: Personal freshwater gear, gratuities, fishing license, liquor other than wine with dinner, and items of a personal nature.

Deposit: A 50 percent deposit is due to secure a reservation.

Booking Your Trip: Reserving your spot at any of our wonderful locations is easily done. You can call us on our dime at: 800-669-3474 or by sending us an email at: info@flyfishingtravel.com.

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