Location
Southeast Alaska
Alaska, United States
Fly-in Access
All-Inclusive?
All-inclusive lodges include:
  • accommodation
  • all equipment/gear/tackle
  • boats and fuel
  • guiding
  • all meals
  • fish processing (unless fishing is catch-and-release only)
See below to find out exactly what is included in the price.
Fishing
saltwater,
Guided
8 hours/day
4:1 guest-to-guide ratio
No fly fishing
RATING
Avg.
4.6/5
201 reviews

Overview

The newly-renovated resort features four separate buildings that meet all of your needs and expectations. A short plane flight from Juneau takes you through the inside passage and over Glacier bay National Park and drops you straight into the Tongass National Forest to a quaint baordwalk community that we call home: Elfin Cove. Words cannot describe staying at Elfin Cove Resort with its sweeping Glacier Bay views and some of the best fishing in Alaska! Enjoy great hospitality and food while staying in comfortable lodges and cottages with wraparound decks.

Wildlife is abundant in and around the cove. While strolling along the dock or boardwalk you will be delighted by brightly colored sun stars and octopus in the water. Bald eagles soar over the community as hummingbirds feast on the decks of the lodge. You can watch the sea lions and sea otters playing in the water and be captivated by passing humpback and killer whales.

No other location in Elfin Cove can compete with our views of open water, mountains, glaciers and islands. And the sunsets and sunrises are simply magical!

What makes us unique:

  1. We have been in the business for 27 years providing great service and fishing excursions.
  • YouTube video
  • YouTube video

What We Catch

List
Species Availability Calendar
  • Dolly Varden 1Dolly Varden
  • Crab 2Dungeness Crab
  • Halibut 3Halibut
  • Ling Cod 4Ling Cod
  • Rockfish 5Rockfish
  • Chinook 6Salmon - Chinook (King)
  • Coho 7Salmon - Coho (Silver)
  • Chum 8Salmon - Chum (Dog)
  • Pink 9Salmon - Pink (Humpback)
  • Rainbow 10Salmon - Sockeye (Red)
  • Black sea bass, Irish Lords
SpeciesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Dolly Varden
Dungeness Crab
Halibut
Ling Cod
Rockfish
Salmon - Chinook (King)
Salmon - Coho (Silver)
Salmon - Chum (Dog)
Salmon - Pink (Humpback)
Salmon - Sockeye (Red)

Our season runs from May 11 to Sept 15.

Packages/prices

Estimated PER-DAY fishing vacation rate:

US$1,179.00
CA$1,595.65
£926.21
€1,084.41

PER PERSON

5 nights / 4 days fishing24 Karat

Trip price includes round trip float plane ride from Juneau.

US$5,295.00
CA$7,166.23
£4,159.70
€4,870.18
Inquire BOOK NOW and save $0.00 per person
6 nights / 5 days fishingGold Rush

Trip price includes round trip float plane ride from Juneau.

US$5,895.00
CA$7,978.26
£4,631.05
€5,422.04
Inquire BOOK NOW and save $0.00 per person

NOTES

A convenience fee of 5.5% will be added for all credit card transactions.

Veterans receive an additional US$100 off.

Unless otherwise stated, prices do not include taxes, gratuities, or fishing license/stamp.

This lodge charges in $USD.
Prices that have been converted to your chosen currency are based on today’s exchange rate. This lodge charges in $USD, so the amount billed to you may be different than the converted value shown here. Source: openexchangerates.org

What's Included?

How many hours of guided fishing?

8 hours

Return transportation:

If YES, the lodge covers all transportation costs to and from the Travel Destination. If NO, you are responsible for all costs getting to and from the lodge.

Equipment / gear / tackle / bait:

Fish processing:

Cleaning, filleting, vacuum packing and refrigerated (or frozen) storage.

All meals / snacks / non-alcoholic drinks:

Alcohol:

Other:

Up to 100lbs. of fish processing is included and up to 50lbs. of freight on float plane.

Deposit required: $1000

Balance due: May 1 of the year pertaining to your stay.


Deposit is non-refundable. All monies received regarding your trip are non-refundable. If your travel plans change due to weather, illness or other unforeseen circumstances we will be more than happy to apply a credit for a later date based on availability.


Payment Methods Accepted
Credit cards:
PayPal:
Check/cash:
Wire transfer/bank draft:
Loading map…

Weather

°C / MM
°F / IN.

Temperature, °C

Avg HIGH

Avg LOW

Avg. Accumulated Precipitation

mm

Weather data based on closest weather station which is 65 miles from the lodge, so the actual climate at the lodge can vary a bit. Based on weather reports collected during 1985–2015.
Jan
1
-4
109.5
Feb
2
-4
77.5
Mar
4
-2
71.4
Apr
9
1
54
May
14
5
57.2
Jun
17
8
60.1
Jul
17
10
92.6
Aug
17
10
115.3
Sep
13
7
190.7
Oct
8
3
182.3
Nov
4
-1
127.4
Dec
2
-3
119.7

Temperature, °F

Avg HIGH

Avg LOW

Avg. Accumulated Precipitation

inches

Weather data based on closest weather station which is 65 miles from the lodge, so the actual climate at the lodge can vary a bit. Based on weather reports collected during 1985–2015.
Jan
33
25
4.31
Feb
36
25
3.05
Mar
39
28
2.81
Apr
48
33
2.13
May
57
41
2.25
Jun
62
47
2.36
Jul
63
50
3.65
Aug
63
49
4.54
Sep
55
45
7.51
Oct
47
38
7.18
Nov
38
30
5.02
Dec
35
27
4.71

ACCOMMODATIONS

Description

Our fishing lodge is an excellent place to enjoy a remote southeast Alaska sport fishing vacation. The Resort consists of four unique buildings.

Our main building features our main dining area and common area. In this luxurious space you can sit back and relax, play some pool, watch a movie, or just enjoy the view. This building also has 5 guest rooms.

Guests who to stay in our chalet can choose from 2 guest rooms. There’s also a comfortable living room and a private deck that’s the perfect place to enjoy a morning cup of coffee.

The beach house is a popular spot many of our returning guests choose. It has 3 guests room and a family room that leads to the hot tub.

Finally, there’s the formerly known Fishmasters Inn. This rustic four-story building is made of rich cedar wood and features wraparound decks that give you all the space you desire. The building has 6 guest rooms and no shortage of amenities including its own kitchen and dining area, plus a family room with an inviting loft to watch TV, play some games or curl up with a good book by the fire.

All of guest rooms at the Elfin Cove Resort have their own private bathroom.

Our resorts many exterior balconies are a great place for guests to relax and enjoy heavy ocean fragrances intermixed with spicy scents from the surrounding spruce and hemlock trees. Our Resort has the most spectacular views peering into the Cross sound and Glacier Bay National Park. No other location in Elfin Cove can compete with our views of open water, mountains, glaciers and islands. And the sunsets and sunrises are simply magical!

Details

Corporate buyout:

A corporate buyout is a single group booking the entire lodge. Often done for executive retreats.

WiFi available:

Maximum capacity:

28

Average travel time to fishing grounds:

15 mins

Meals

    Other Activities

    There are some wonderful Elfin Cove attractions that you can enjoy. Guests spend their days hiking the trails, sightseeing, and immersing themselves in various wilderness adventures. A short boat ride could have you bathing at White Sulfur Springs, flying through the treetops on a zip line course or hiking on an island in search of an old military outpost.

    You could also explore beaches within kayaking distance. Imagine getting an up close look at the awe inspiring Brady Glacier.

    Wildlife is abundant in and around the cove. While strolling along the dock or boardwalk you will be delighted by brightly colored sun stars and octopus in the water. Bald eagles soar over the community as hummingbirds feast on the decks of the lodge. You can watch the sea lions and sea otters playing in the water and be captivated by passing humpback and killer whales. The Brown Bear enjoys our home as much as we do and can be seen on local beaches.

    BOATS

    Description

    Fish aboard one of our 6 boats, ranging from 30 feet to 36 feet. We normally fish no more than four anglers on our smaller vessels and six anglers on our larger vessels. These boats are fast and have plenty of room which makes for a fun and productive fishing experience. Our fishing gear is generally 8-1/2′ Shimano and Lamiglas rods with Shimano reels, for salmon sport fishing and flexible 7′ Penn rods with Penn reels for halibut. This equipment assures an exciting and productive sport fishing experience. The terminal gear is all top quality and each night all the lines and leaders are checked to make sure they are in good shape for fishing the next day. Nothing is more disappointing and avoidable then losing a fish due to poorly maintained equipment. We like to stack the cards in our guests favor when it comes to quality gear!

    Details

    Bathroom:

    Heated cabins:

    Ratings and Reviews

    Travel Planner

    Travel destination:

    The last significant city or town before the final leg of the journey to the lodge. If you are flying, this is where you'll fly to.

    Juneau, Alaska

    Transportation to/from the lodge and here is included in all packages.
    Juneau-Airport-JNU
    Loading map…

    How to get there?

    Enter your starting location and get customized travel details. This will give you a good idea of the cost and logistics of getting to the lodge. It will show you:

    • travel duration
    • routes
    • airfare
    • flight details

    Route planner will open in a new browser tab. Data courtesy of rome2rio.com.

    Select a Package

    Lodge phone number:

    Inquire/Check Availability

    Inquiry/Check Availability Form
    Deals Alerts