Waterfall Resort

Since 1982, Waterfall Resort, on the west coast of Prince of Wales Island, continues to provide Guests with the ultimate Alaskan Sportfishing experience. Each season, Waterfall Resort hosts over 2300 avid and novice anglers who come to fish for various species including the Trophy-size King Salmon, Silver Salmon, Pacific Halibut, Lingcod, Red Snapper, and other bottom fish.

 

Historic Location

The nutrient rich West Coast of Prince of Wales Island has been fished commercially for over a Century. From 1912 through the late 1960s, Waterfall Cannery, once one of the most productive Salmon Fishing Canneries in Alaska, played a historic role in modern canning and processing of the seined caught or fish trapped salmon.

Accommodations

After an exciting day of action-packed Alaskan Sportfishing, Guests relax in one of the 26 Waterfront Cabins, 10 Lodge Rooms, 4 Waterfront Townhouse Suites, or 4 Egg House Suites.

Cruisers, Gear & Guides

Waterfall’s North River custom-designed fleet includes 27 Almar aluminum 25 ft. Cabin Cruisers built for Alaskan waters and designed for comfort and safety. Each 4-person Cruiser, staffed with a professional guide, features special Shock-absorbing double seats, heated Cabins, Furuno Marine Electronics: GPS, Radar, Color Fish & Depth Meter and Communications. 

This most historic of Alaska lodges features Shimano line counter reels and G. Loomis 8 ft. one-piece rods for Salmon fishing. Stout Seeker rods with Shimano LDT reels for easier bottom fishing in depths of 150 ft. plus water are provided.

Custom Fish Processing

Each day’s catch is filleted, cleaned and cut in BBQ cooking size portions, vacuum packed, labeled, then flash frozen to seal in the freshness and unique flavor. All Fish are boxed, checked in as luggage, and travel home with each guest on Departure Day.

Waterfall retains an Alaska Airlines representative at the Resort. These services include reconfirming all flights and seat assignments; plus tagging luggage and fish boxes for the trip home from this most memorable Alaska fishing vacation.

Special Guest Features:

$100,000 Fishing Tournament: Guests may participate in the season-long fishing tournament.  Approximately 40 different prizes for travel and merchandise are awarded.

King Salmon Jackpot Challenge: Guests may compete in this 4-day special event in late May to kick-off the season. Over $5,000 in Sponsor Merchandise and optional Cash Jackpots. No entry fee and lots of fun!

Nature & Wildlife

Experience a 1.5 mile hike to the waterfall. It is an easy-to-medium hike along the sandy beach. black bear sightings are normal). Guests will pass along dense rainforest and then along a boardwalk over a small spawning stream (August) to the waterfall.

Dining at Waterfall Resort

Waterfall Resort is known for its excellent dining experience. Meals are served in the Guest Dining Room overlooking picturesque Ulloa Channel.  These gourmet delights are prepared fresh daily by Chef Stuart Campbell and his staff.

One of the World’s Top Resorts

With a limit of 92 Guests per day and a 1 to 1 Guest-to-Staff Ratio, Waterfall ensures the same attention to detail that guests experience at the world’s top Resorts.

Waterfall Resort ~ Where All the Fish Stories are True!