Week 10
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It was the biggest week of the season for fish at Doc’s. The silvers are large and plentiful. We had several people join the Silver Salmon #14 club. The largest for the week topped the scales at #17. The fillet table stayed busy until late at night … it was so much fun.
We also had the largest halibut taken this season. It weighed in at #266. The guest said that they caught a smaller halibut and as they started to reel in, the big one ate the smaller one.
After many years of smaller fish, we are seeing a larger share of the catch in bigger weights.
It was a rainy week, so the salmon were shallow and the silvers were abundant.
Guest comments from this summer:
“Heard about Doc Warner’s from a coworker 20+ years ago. Been wanting to go since. Exceeded my expectations. Ironically, I met that same coworker (we haven’t worked together for over 10 years) at the Salt Lake airport on my way home. He was headed to Doc’s with 3 of his sons. This week is his 6th trip to Doc’s. He said his first trip was 24 years ago!”
“It was a chance to get to know my new in-laws and experience some incredible nature! I loved being able to be away from it all but doing something hard that required effort. It wasn’t the “kick your feet up” kind of vacation, it was a deeply satisfying week of hard work that was rejuvenating in a completely different way.”
“Gave me a chance to share a trip with my brother that we will always remember.”
The fish are jumping and the water is calling so we must go. Come go with us. ~Doc’s Crew.
Week 9
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Summer happened this week! With sunny skies the fish went deeper and the salmon catch slowed a bit. Despite this, you can see the fish box load in the pictures. Guests were sad to leave the dock this morning and are actively planning their return to Doc’s.
Halibut this week started strong. The largest fish of the season was taken on Monday. At over 250#, she was a real beauty.
One of the nice things about this week was the . Normally on sunny days we get an afternoon breeze that can kick up some chop at dinner time. That happened for the first few days but as we got into the latter part of the week, the winds were nonexistent. With warm temps and no winds boats were skipping along the water and fishing everywhere.
We hope you enjoy the pictures from Saturday morning and we also hope to see you at that special place we call “Doc’s” reel soon.
Doc’s Crew
Week 8
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Guess what showed up at Doc’s this week? All the fish! The kings, silvers, and halibut kept everyone busy, and the dock was humming with activity as our guests brought in some great catches.
The king fishing gave us a fun surprise this week with two nice, legal-sized kings making their way onto the dock. They were about 33 inches and provided some exciting moments for our guests. The silver fishing also continues to impress, with one beautiful silver weighing in at about 14 pounds. We can hardly wait to see what the next few weeks bring!
The halibut story continues to show marked improvement in both quantity and quality. We are seeing several fish reaching the 100-pound mark, along with quite a few in the 80-pound range. The freezers are filling up, and there will be plenty of halibut meals and fishing stories to enjoy long after our guests head home.
The wildlife was fantastic this week as well! We had pods of whales putting on a show with full breaches and feeding off Point Adolphus. Orcas also made appearances in the area, giving our guests some incredible wildlife experiences to add to their Alaska memories. There is nothing quite like being out on the water with great fishing and watching Alaska’s wildlife put on a show at the same time.
We were also blessed with some excellent weather this week. Other than a few days of drizzle, the conditions were fantastic for getting out on the water and enjoying everything Alaska has to offer.
Thank you for another wonderful week with our guests, friends, and family. We are grateful for the great fishing, incredible wildlife, beautiful weather, and all the memories being made along the way.
Until next time, we’ll see you at that special place we call Doc’s. ~Doc’s Crew
Week 7
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This week was one of those beautiful weeks. The weather was mild and mostly sunny. The seas were calm. The whales and eagles were out and most importantly, the fish showed up. Each day, we keep track of how many fish of each species were caught. This picture shows the jump in pink salmon . It also shows good halibut numbers. Often times, when the salmon runs come in, the focus changes from halibut to salmon. That is why the halibut numbers are fairly steady last week.
Our guests shared the following:
My son, his friends and I have looked forward with great anticipation to this experience for the last year. We were not disappointed in anyway! All of our interactions with the Staff were wonderful. They were always cheerful and helpful. It was obvious that their goal was to help us have a wonderful time. We also were able to experience numerous wildlife interactions with Orcas, Humpback whales, sea lions, otters, etc. A first, this year for us was that we were able to hear the humpbacks singing. I have been going to Docs for 10 years and had never heard this before.
Creating a lifelong memory for my three boys that they will remember all their lives! The laughter and happiness they experienced was priceless!
See you next time,Doc’s Crew
Week 6
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Mid-season is upon us and the fishing is getting even better. Halibut remain very strong. The forecast this year was for lots of little ones with a few bigger ones. While we are seeing lots of little ones, we are also seeing many mid- and larger-sized halibut than the last few years.
The salmon run is mediocre this year. We are seeing lots of pinks, of course. The silvers are slower and there are still chums coming across the dock. We had a couple of boats get a limit of pinks during the week. It just feels like the runs are slow starting and later this season. As we leave Doc’s this morning, we can see a fair amount of salmon jumping. There was even a small school starting to get ready to come into the stream at the lodge.
The group did very well this week. There will be many full freezers when they get home.
Week 5
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Big fish and lots of them. After a slow start, the salmon showed up in force. We caught all 5 species with regularity this week.
Arriving with the salmon was an unprecedented number of large halibut. We had multiple large fish each day and many people joined the 100, 150, 200, and Bigger Than Me clubs.
Our guests had big smiles and sore muscles on the ride back to Juneau. The fish tales have just begun as guests recount their memories. They will be eating fish all winter long.
Here are a couple of memories guests shared with us.
Heard on Monday, “This place sucks. I’m going to have to come back next year, just to be sure!”
“I set my halibut rig up and then put my rod in the pole holder to go put my rain jacket on. Then Doug yelled, hey, there goes your pole. I turned in time to see the rod and reel disappear into the ocean. A few minutes later, Doug felt like he had something on his hook. He reeled in and we discovered that he had caught my rod/reel! Kevin handed the rod to me and, to my surprise, I still had a fish on. I was able to land the 40# halibut and continue fishing with that rod & reel. What a day!”
~Doc’s Crew
Week 4
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Halibut, cod, and finally a few salmon. It is proving to be a slow start for salmon but we are starting to see a few in the catch.
This last week some guests went fishing and had a good halibut day. At the end of the day, they commented that “the only problem with a good day fishing/catching, is one can fill the freezer in one trip.” It is a nice problem to have.
As a reminder. When packing for your trip, try to pack your personal items in a carryon. On Alaska Airlines this year the first checked bag is $45 and the second bag is $55. Spend those baggage fees on getting your fish home. The third bag is $200. At the lodge we are helping by providing free laundry and laundry supplies.
Thanks again for a great week at the special place we call Doc’s. ~Doc’s Crew
Week 3
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Halibut, rockfish, and cod continue to be the bulk of the catch. As the week progressed, we found larger fish and good quantity. We are hearing that the salmon situation is slow statewide. While not good news, we aren’t the only ones experiencing a slower catch. We are hopeful that it improves as the season continues.
While we hear many of our guests are burning up in the lower 48, here at Doc’s we are having a cooler than normal year. Anyway, we hope you are enjoying your summer festivities and have a happy 4th of July. The story of the week goes to one of our regular guests. He and his daughter landed a #141 halibut while hunting for new fishing grounds. Hint: they were between Mary’s flats and No Man’s.
See you “reel” soon,
~Doc’s Crew
Week 2
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This week we enjoyed the longest days of the year.
Halibut started slow and picked up by end of the week. Friday was one for the books. It seemed like everyone had nice keepers. The biggest one weighed over 200 pounds.
We are seeing more salmon jumping but the catch is still slow. We expect that to change shortly.
We are proud to announce that the last of the new, covered boats is available for rent. Yellow Eye is rigged and ready to fish. Ask Lynda if you are interested in an upgrade to any of our cabin cruisers.
Come join our happy fishermen and fill your own fish box.
See you reel soon,
~ Doc’s Crew
Week 1
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We are off to a great start to the 2026 season. Guests this week were blessed with a lot of white fish. We had stronger tides which meant for stronger currents in some areas but that did not deter the fishing. In fact, we are using better methods that require current to find the bigger fish.
Salmon was a little slower as guests were heavily focused on halibut, cod and rock fish. We had a nice King on Monday and a Silver. Salmon are jumping regularly which is a good sign of things to come. Guests were heavily
The summer weather pattern has started finally. Our spring was unseasonably cold. As we leave the lodge this morning, the sun is out, the mountains are crowned with snow, and the winds are fair. In a word, BEAUTIFUL.
We can hardly wait to see you. Come join us, the boats, rooms, and fish are waiting.
Doc’s Crew
Preseason
Ready or not! Let the fishing begin! After a great preseason preparation, we are more than ready. Staff have done an excellent job getting equipment ready and the facility is shining.
We brought in some fishing experts this week to provide training to our staff. They have been on the water teaching different techniques and methods. Our staff are better prepared to help you be more successful. As part of their training, the staff have been catching plenty of halibut, cod, and rockfish.
We have seen salmon jumping. Reports indicate that we should be catching by the time our guests arrive in a few short days.
The newest additions to Doc’s fleet are also being readied. We expect them to be ready in a couple of weeks. Talk to Lynda if you have been on a waitlist for a cabin cruiser, she might surprise you.
We look forward to seeing you all “reel” soon. Let’s go FISHING!
Doc’s Crew
The state of Alaska has issued the fishing regulations for King Salmon in our area. This is the summary:
Nonresident
- The nonresident bag and possession limit is one king salmon, 28 inches or greater in length;
- From April 1 through June 30, the nonresident annual harvest limit is three king salmon, 28 inches or greater in length;
- From July 1 through December 31, the nonresident annual harvest limit is one king salmon, 28 inches or greater in length; any king salmon harvested from January 1 through June 30 will apply towards the one fish annual harvest limit.
- Immediately upon landing and retaining a king salmon, a nonresident must enter the species, date, and location on their sport fishing license or on a nontransferable harvest record.
Click to read the entire announcement. We are part of the Juneau area.
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