Welcome to Yes Bay Lodge

Yes Bay Lodge lies fifty miles north of Ketchikan in southern Southeast Alaska. Overlooking the spectacular view of the Bay and pristine Wolverine Creek, the Lodge is nestled in the heart of The Tongass National Forest, the largest temperate rain forest on Earth. For over 20 years, the Hack family has been welcoming guests to Yes Bay Lodge. Unlike most fishing resorts in the state, Yes Bay Lodge is able to offer guests a wide range of freshwater and saltwater fishing, due to its’ unique location. The myriad of lakes, streams and rivers located within a short distance of the lodge, offer some of the finest trout and Dolly Varden fishing available in Southeast Alaska, while the steelhead fishing is world-class. For the salt water angler, there are five species of salmon that spawn in the areas, including king, silver, sockeye, pink and chum. In addition to the plentiful salmon, you may opt to bottom fish for Halibut, Rockfish, and Lingcod.

Activities - There are hiking trails throughout the rainforest surrounding the lodge, from moderate to strenuous. Guided sightseeing tours lead to McDonald Lake, Wolverine Creek, the old cannery, and soothing hot springs. There are boat rides available to Bailey Bay, Shrimp Bay, Orchard Lake and Lake Shelokum as well as the Neets Bay Hatchery where you can get up close and personal with both brown and black bears. Yes Bay Lodge can also arrange flight tours where you may also visit the bear observatory at Anan Creek, take a floatplane tour of the Misty Fjords National Monument, or fly out to one of the many fresh water lakes or rivers for some awesome freshwater fishing.

The Early Years - The first explorers of Yes Bay were the Tlingit Tribe, who named Yes Bay, from the native word "yaas", meaning blue mussel. Guest will see the vast number of mussels attached to the rocks lining the bay.

The Hatchery Years - Most of the Yes Bay history is chronicled after the Boston Fishing & Trading Company cannery was constructed in the area in 1887. In 1890 it employed a diverse group of Chinese, Native Americans and white men and women, totaling 85 permanent residents and 14 houses, averaging 25,000 cases per season. This company cannery was in operation until 1900. After several years idle, the cannery was purchased and renamed the Pacific Fisheries Cannery, and it stayed active until closing in 1936. Alaska was still only a US Territory; statehood would come much later. The US Bureau of Commercial Fisheries had a hatchery near here until closing it in the 30s, when President Roosevelt instituted his economy program and transferred all hatchery personnel back to the United States (the lower 48).

THE LODGE

Construction of the lodge building began in the mid-1950’s, originally to be used as a casino and cat house. However, it never opened for business, due to the fact that the Alaskan Territory became a state, and the government was required to outlaw gambling and prostitution. The building was purchased in 1977 by Art and Marlys Hack, who transformed it into one of Southeast Alaska’s first successful sport fishing lodges. Now their son, Kevin, runs the lodge, in the Hack Family tradition.

Guest Rooms – Warm and inviting, our accommodations within Yes Bay Lodge feature natural wood walls, roomy private baths with tub/shower combinations, and traditional lodge décor. Rooms within Yes Bay Lodge are designed for double occupancy with two beds, or upon request we can convert your bed into a California King. There is plenty of closet space for all your gear.

Dining Room - Watch evening fall over resplendent Yes Bay as you enjoy your professionally prepared three course dinner. Our dining room within the Ketchikan Alaska Halibut Fishing Lodge comfortably accommodates our guests at private tables, or you may invite new found friends to join you.

Internet/Faxes - Yes Bay Lodge offers complimentary wireless internet access for the convenience of our guests. If you prefer to leave your laptop at home, we offer email access at no charge. We are not able to receive or send Faxes at Yes Bay Lodge. Our support office located in Ketchikan will send and receive Faxes for our guests but delivery depends upon the floatplane schedule. The FAX number is 907-225-3816.

Telephones - Telephone service at Yes Bay Lodge is limited to a satellite phone. There is a fee for phone minutes used, both for incoming and out going calls.

Game Room - Enjoy a game of pool or ping-pong before you retire for the evening.

Gift Shop – The gift shop carries quality outdoor clothing along with a variety of last minute necessities.