Cod

Anyone who's fished Southeast Alaska knows that the number of fish caught sometimes feels almost unfair. Southeast Alaska's waters are some of the most productive on Earth because of a rare convergence of geology, forest ecology, and ocean physics, all working together to build a food web from the bottom up.

If you've never held a rod in your life and you're staring down your first charter trip, take a breath: you're in good company. Booking your first fishing charter is exciting and if you've never fished before, it's normal to have a few questions. Here's what you need to know to get ready, from the basics every beginner should pack, to the details specific to fishing Southeast Alaska's waters.

This Species Bucket List covers anything and everything you can catch in Southeast Alaskan Waters. We'll explore the trophy catches, the best table fare, the oddballs, and the ones we ask you to say a quick "see you later" to. Consider this your preseason cheat sheet to all Southeast Alaska has to offer.

Alaska's fish and game managers have built a system of seasons, size limits, and release rules designed to keep these fisheries healthy for the next hundred years of anglers and knowing the difference between a keeper and a "photo and release" fish makes the day on the water even better.

At Sportsman's Cove Lodge, we love introducing guests to the variety of fish that call these waters home. Each species has its own personality, its own challenge, and its own reward. Let's take a closer look at what you might catch and what makes each one so memorable.

You fought it, you landed it, you took the photo. Here is exactly what happens to your catch from the moment the boats come in to the moment it lands in your checked bag at Ketchikan International Airport.

Cod or lingcod? Both are exciting Alaska catches, but they have different habits, flavors, and fight styles. Learn how to tell them apart, where to find them, and how to enjoy their meat at home. Whether you’re reeling in cod’s mild, flaky fillets or lingcod’s rich, firm meat, knowing the difference makes your Alaskan fishing trip even better.

We will have a booth at a bunch of expos this year, and we want to see you there!

Bringing your Alaska catch home doesn’t have to be stressful. From flash-frozen filets to airline-ready packaging and simple thawing tips, we make it easy to enjoy your halibut, salmon, cod, or rockfish anywhere. Smoked salmon included if you like.

Find inspiring ways to prep your fresh catches from your fishing trip at Sportsman's Cove lodge in Alaska!

In a world that never slows down, there is something grounding about the pull of Alaska’s waters. Maybe it is the rise and fall of the tide or the salt air that reminds you to take a breath.