A Timeline of Kodiak Island History: From Alutiiq Roots to Modern Alaska

by kodiak | Oct 3, 2026 | Alaska Fishing Lodge

When you step off the boat in Larsen Bay and look up at the mountains ringing the harbor, you’re looking at a landscape with a human story stretching back roughly 7,500 years. Understanding kodiak island history gives context to the waters you’ll fish and...

Fireweed on Kodiak Island: Alaska’s Signature Wildflower and Where to See It

by kodiak | Oct 2, 2026 | Alaska Fishing Lodge

If you’ve walked a trail near Larsen Bay in July, you’ve probably noticed tall pink spires lining the path, the forest edge, and the gravel bars along the shore. That’s fireweed alaska visitors ask about more than almost any other plant, and for good...

Hiking Trails Near Larsen Bay on Kodiak Island

by kodiak | Oct 1, 2026 | Alaska Fishing Lodge

Guests often arrive at the lodge with their rods packed and their boots as an afterthought, then ask us on the first night where they can stretch their legs before the next charter. Hiking near Larsen Bay Alaska is more accessible than most visitors expect, even...

Sea Otters and Seals of Kodiak Island: Marine Mammals to Watch For

by kodiak | Sep 30, 2026 | Alaska Fishing Lodge

Anglers on our charters out of Larsen Bay often ask about the whiskered faces bobbing near the boat before they even ask about the fish. Sea otters Kodiak Island waters are famous for aren’t just a cute distraction, they’re part of a marine ecosystem that...

What Fish You Can Catch in Kodiak Island’s Rivers Beyond Salmon

by kodiak | Sep 29, 2026 | Kodiak Island Fishing Report

Most anglers planning a Kodiak trip picture one thing: salmon fighting their way upriver. That picture is accurate, but it is incomplete. Kodiak Island’s river systems hold a surprising range of fish species, and knowing what else swims in those waters can...