Agates and Beach Stones You Can Find on Kodiak Island

by kodiak | Oct 13, 2026 | Alaska Fishing Lodge

A rainy morning on Kodiak Island doesn’t have to mean sitting around the lodge waiting for the weather to break. Some of the best beachcombing in Alaska happens right along the gravel beaches near Larsen Bay, and Kodiak Island agates are one of the main reasons...

Kodiak Island Hiking Trails Ranked by Difficulty Level

by kodiak | Oct 12, 2026 | Alaska Fishing Lodge

Picking the wrong trail on Kodiak Island can turn a planned afternoon stroll into a four-hour slog through alder thickets, or leave an experienced hiker bored on a path that barely gets the heart rate up. Matching Kodiak Island hiking trails to your actual fitness...

Wildflowers and Plants You Will See on Kodiak Island’s Trails

by kodiak | Oct 11, 2026 | Alaska Fishing Lodge

Fishing charters out of Larsen Bay fill most of a guest’s day, but the hours between trips matter too. When the boats are in and the tide is wrong, we send guests up into the hills, and that’s when Kodiak Island wildflowers really earn their reputation....

Alutiiq Culture Today: Traditions That Still Thrive on Kodiak Island

by kodiak | Oct 10, 2026 | Alaska Fishing Lodge

When you book a stay at Kodiak Island Resort, you’re not just arriving at a fishing lodge. You’re stepping into a landscape that Alutiiq families have called home for over 7,000 years. Understanding a bit of Alutiiq culture on Kodiak Island gives your trip...

The 1964 Alaska Earthquake and Tsunami That Reshaped Kodiak Island

by kodiak | Oct 9, 2026 | Alaska Fishing Lodge

When guests stand on the dock in Larsen Bay and look out at the calm, nutrient-rich waters we fish every season, they are looking at a coastline that was violently rearranged in a matter of minutes. The Kodiak Island 1964 earthquake tsunami is one of the most...