Steamboat Bay Fishing Club

Steamboat Bay Fishing Club, a fishing lodge in the Tongass National Forest

Steamboat Bay Fishing Club is an exclusive island retreat located in the Tongass National Forest in Southeast Alaska. The accommodation presents itself as a luxury waterfront lodge with personalized service and direct access to the fishing grounds: according to the company's own description, the fishing areas are just minutes from the dock. The operation is based on Noyes Island, within Alaska's famous Inside Passage.

The site describes the experience as more than just a fishing trip: it combines the catch with comfortable stays, cuisine, and wildlife viewing, including sightings of whales feeding in the bay.

Guided fishing and target species

Fishing is the club's central activity. Among the species cited as common in these waters are king salmon and silver salmon, halibut, lingcod, and rockfish. The website structures this area into several sections: boats and gear, fish species chart, fishing calendar, and fish processing and shipping.

The service includes captains who accompany guests on fishing trips, as reflected in the testimonials collected on the page itself. The club also offers the possibility of organizing groups and events.

Accommodations, dining, and wellness

The stay offering is organized around several spaces: the lodge, the rooms, the residence, the table, and a wellness and relaxation area. Guest services and the natural surroundings complete the offering. Dining is mentioned repeatedly in customer testimonials, which describe it as one of the highlights of the experience.

Wildlife and scenery

In addition to fishing, the club offers wildlife and scenery viewing as part of the program. The location in the Inside Passage and the Tongass National Forest is the setting for these activities.

History and management

The lodge's site has an origin predating its tourism activity: it was the site of an old salmon cannery, and the company presents its current project as a continuation of that connection to Alaska's waters, now focused on the guest experience. The website includes sections dedicated to heritage and history, partnerships, sustainability, and careers.

Trip planning

The site offers tools to organize your stay: online booking, guest registration, FAQ, a what to pack guide, and a journal with content. The company also offers interested parties the possibility of talking to an advisor and requesting dates.

The fishing season is presented as seasonal: the content published on the website refers to the close of the 2026 season and the expectation of resuming activity the following summer.

Location and contact

1249 Tongass Ave, Suite A, Ketchikan, AK 99901