Baranof Wilderness Lodge 
Alaska
Located on the eastern side of Baranof Island, overlooking the inside passage and a spectacular panoramic view of the mainland mountains, Baranof Wilderness Lodge offers hardcore anglers and nature lovers alike the ultimate Southeast Alaska experience. Fishing ranges from walk-and-wade fishing on remote streams and rivers for salmon, sea-run cutthroats and Dolly Varden to fly casting for sea-bright silvers in the salt. For those interested in conventional fishing, anglers can ply the seas for giant halibut or five species salmon. Non-anglers can enjoy whale-watching, crabbing, digging for clams, and hiking breathtaking trails to alpine lakes. This intimate, highly service-oriented operation features private cabins with porches, stunning views, private baths, and a remarkable natural hot spring. Meals feature fresh halibut, crab, shrimp, and salmon that are typically harvested mere hours before the feast. Each evening after dinner, guests choose from a vast array of activities for the following day. This is a destination perfectly suited for families, nature lovers, and serious anglers alike.
Baranof Wilderness Lodge is nestled in Warm Springs Bay on the east side of Baranof Island, 20 air miles east of Sitka. A short, spectacular float plane ride from Sitka delivers you directly to the floating lodge side dock. Warm Springs Bay is named for the remarkable natural hot springs, enjoyed today as it was by native Tlingit Indians for centuries. The lodge features private cabins with wonderful views of the surrounding ocean and peaks and diverse fishing program in both fresh and salt water. The unpressured waters around the lodge offer the most abundant and diverse salt and freshwater fishing available in Alaska. There are dozens of spectacular bays, estuaries, fishing streams and lakes within a short boat ride or hike from our lodge offer premier angling. Baranof is among our top picks for serious angling families as well as groups with non-anglers. Some of the highlights include whale watching, crabbing, clam digging, several scenic hikes, tide pooling, archeological sites with pictographs and world class porch lounging with views of waterfalls and snow capped peaks. The operation takes 12 -14 guests and they pride themselves on being very flexible. Every night as dinner winds down, guest choose their activities of choice for the following day from an impressive list of options known as the “Fun Board”.
Baranof Wilderness Travel:
It is best to fly into Sitka the day before you are to arrive at the lodge and overnight at a local hotel. On your day of arrival to the lodge, you will be taken to the lodge by seaplane in the morning.
Baranof Wilderness Fishing:
The salt water fishing ranges from fly casting for salmon in the open ocean and estuaries to fishing conventional tackle for halibut, king salmon and assorted bottom fish. The fresh water fishing is centered around fly-fishing six nearby wilderness streams and rivers for Dolly Varden and assorted salmon depending on the time of year.
Baranof Wilderness Accommodations:
The Lodge has a series of comfortable and spacious guest cabins and a main lodge surrounded by lush green ancient forests. Each cabin features complete private bathroom facilities with hot showers, wash basins with hot and cold running water, and flush toilets. An on-site housekeeping staff provides towel and linen service. All cabins are equipped with 24 hour electricity (60hz AC) from the lodge’s own hydroelectric plant. The turbine is powered by nearby Sadie Creek, one of many nearby crystal clear streams that tumble down the lush green ancient forest surrounding the lodge. Hot tubs are situated in a grove of ancient trees, overlooking a fresh, clear mountain stream that surges past. Or, select the tub on the deck, and view the magnificent panorama around the lodge - Warm Springs Bay, snow covered mountain peaks, soaring Bald Eagles. The Base Camp (a deluxe, intimate tent camp), which is located 15 miles away, is limited to six guests per week and offers virtually all of the same activities as the lodge. The rate for their five and a half day, five-night package is $3850 per person.
Baranof Wilderness Season:
June – September
Baranof Wilderness Fish Species:
Five species of salmon, cutthroat, Dolly Varden and halibut
Baranof Wilderness Lodge Capacity:
14 anglers
Baranof Wilderness Lodge 2008 Rates:
5 1/2 day / 5 night package $4,750 per person, based on double occupancy from Sitka.
7 day / 7 night package $5,150 per person, based on double occupancy from Sitka.
