SE Alaska house and Cabin Rental

greenbuttskunk · 05-09-2007, 10:56 AM

Come stay at our place in SE Alaska at
Salmon Shores Cabin and Guest House. (Ifish sponsor)
Located on Prince of Wales Island on the inside passage.
Awesome fishing, fresh and salt. Great place to just relax and do your own thing. Visit us at: www.salmonshores.com
Book by the end of may and get 10% off a weekly rental
GBS

Chesapeake · 05-09-2007, 03:24 PM

Looks nice. Coffman Cove is a neet little logging camp (or it used to be). Grayling on POW? Intersting, I never knew. Luck lake, Eagle creek ???

I would recomend POW to anybody. Its a sportsmans paradise for sure.

Bill Monroe · 05-09-2007, 07:59 PM

Brad,
I don't see any rental boats for do-it-yourselfers???
Bill

greenbuttskunk · 05-09-2007, 09:48 PM

Bill, There is a link on our site to a recreational rental biz up there that rents skiffs. I also spoke with a few local boat owners who plan to have boats available, and I am trying to line up one to leave for our guests. Just need to work out the liability details.
Thanks,
Brad

greenbuttskunk · 05-11-2007, 02:28 PM

Ttt

Bounty Hunter · 05-23-2007, 11:44 AM

I'm like Bill (do-it-yourselfer) and a 16 foot skiff doesn't seem adequate for a day of fishing on the saltwater (salmon, bottm fish...)? What are your thoughts on the minimum requirements for the salt up there. I've done an 18 footer with 45hp in Sitka and that's about as small as I think I'd want to rent.

Also, any other stories or hot-spot tips to whet our appatites? I'm headed up on the ferry system at the end of August and I'm planning on hitting POW for a couple of days.

greenbuttskunk · 05-29-2007, 07:47 PM

Bounty hunter,
There is alot of good sheltered water in close, and great fishing a short ride off the dock. You should never have to venture more than a few miles.
Most of the locals fish from 16' skiffs. Granted, you'll have to use common sense if the wind kicks up and such, but there are alternatives for fishing if the seas get too rough. There are good charters available, and another lodge that I'm working with which had offered to rent his 19' boats.
Drop me a PM if you'd like and I can share more info.
Also, I plan on providing a big report when I return in mid July. I already can't sleep at night with anticipation.
GBS

greenbuttskunk · 07-17-2007, 05:07 PM

Here's a link to our report after returning last night. I wish we were still up there. We've grown very fond of the place.

http://www.ifish.net/board/showthread.php?t=160190

Chesapeake · 08-03-2007, 11:06 AM

Looks like you had a good time. Sounds like you need a harpoon for the big flat fish.

A 16 foot skiff would be plenty to fish the Inside passage. Of course you would need to watch the weather.

greenbuttskunk · 10-14-2007, 08:38 AM

Check Alaska Air right now for some great fare specials while the last. Book early for next year, save some dough.

greenbuttskunk · 11-25-2007, 01:38 PM

See our holiday special at the top of the main page.

greenbuttskunk · 02-01-2008, 03:19 PM

I need to update this thread for sure! We are currently about 50% booked
for this year (08). We still have dates in august, and possibly one more week in july. We'll have a 16' alum. skiff with 25hot 4-stroke,FF, kicker motor, downriggers, all the goodies.
I'll be at the sportsman show friday and sat. sharing the ifish booth.
so if you are interested in more info or a booking, stop by and say hi!
GBS

elkthumper · 04-07-2008, 04:30 PM

looks like a beautiful place you've got there! How about hunting? Can I guy (non-resident) stay there and bear hunt on the island???

greenbuttskunk · 04-07-2008, 06:02 PM

there are no brown near on POW. The black bear hunting is absolutely outstanding! I believe he island boasts the highest black bear population in alaska. The Sitka blacktail hunting is tops too, as well as good waterfowl.
We had guests last thanksgiving and they bagged three bucks in two days.

greenbuttskunk · 04-29-2008, 07:52 PM

latest salmonshores update.
Snug 2 is transporting out rental boat up for the season,
17'-6" Gregor
almost new 25hp merc. bigfoot 4-stroke.
Downriggers
fishfinder
swivel seats
harpoon, landing net.
safety gear
crabo pots
prawn trap
All the bells and whistles.
We also have enough rental gear for halibut and salmon if needed.

Deandog · 05-02-2008, 02:18 PM

Are you guys close to Totem Bay? I grew up in Wrangell, just asking.

greenbuttskunk · 05-03-2008, 07:39 AM

Coffman Cove. southwest from wrangell. Across the straight.
They put in a ferry terminal two years ago, som now you can take a ferry from wrangell to CC direct. Super convenient!

greenbuttskunk · 05-08-2008, 10:23 PM

I'm off for Coffman Cove and Salmon Shores tomorrow.
Will get the cabins open for the season, get things stocked, and all dialed in.
I'll try and post some pics of the steelhead when I return.
Cheers,
GBS

elkthumper · 05-19-2008, 12:17 PM

How's Your Trip Going Man?

greenbuttskunk · 06-11-2008, 08:41 PM

went well, but worked half the time up there. There is always stuff to fix, build, add. I am going back up this next week for fathers day with my dad, son, and wife. More time to fish and relax this trip. I am really looking forward to it. after next week, the guests start to show up. gonna be a busy season.

elkthumper · 06-11-2008, 08:57 PM

how are the bears up there? worth staying up there next year for the spring season?

greenbuttskunk · 06-12-2008, 09:50 PM

lots of bears taken in the last few weeks. A hard long winter with deep snow, so the bears where late this year. We heard of some taken and met a large group on the ferry back that went 4-5.
Good bear hunting up there, and the fall sitka blacktail hunting is superb!
150 n0n-res tag gets you 4 deer!

I'm off tomorrow for Coffman with my dad and son. A great fathers day will be had. Should be very special!

Will try and post a report and some pics.
GBS

greenbuttskunk · 06-27-2008, 03:35 PM

here's a link to our trip in mid june. Some good pics and description of what is available up there.

http://www.ifish.net/board/showthread.php?t=204095

greenbuttskunk · 07-13-2008, 03:29 PM

also a link to some guest who fished early july.

http://www.ifish.net/board/showthread.php?t=206288

greenbuttskunk · 07-27-2008, 09:01 AM

here's another thread from a few groups who've stayed with us as of late.

http://www.ifish.net/board/showthrea...&highlight=gbs

greenbuttskunk · 06-04-2009, 08:45 PM

it's not too late. We still have a few weeks in august open, and a few in sept. we'll make you a deal!
Come on up!

greenbuttskunk · 10-26-2009, 03:52 PM

Hey Folks! We are starting to already re-book some folks and have had alot of interest in the last week alone. We still have a little left in july, and august is fairly open. If you are interested, reach us for open dates and lock in at the 09 rates.

thanks for looking!
Brad

ALLEIRBAG · 11-24-2009, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenbuttskunk

Come stay at our place in SE Alaska at
Salmon Shores Cabin and Guest House. (Ifish sponsor)
Located on Prince of Wales Island on the inside passage.
Awesome fishing, fresh and salt. Great place to just relax and do your own thing. Visit us at: www.salmonshores.com
Book by the end of may and get 10% off a weekly rental
GBS

I'm very interested in the rental package need to know how do I get there from Anchorage. Do I have to rent a car or a plane. Please give me more info. I need to know if I can get a week in July if there is any discount for a week will be great. Thanks You can Pm me or reply to my email fishon10@comcast.net

greenbuttskunk · 11-24-2009, 09:30 PM

sent you a pm.

oregun8 · 11-24-2009, 09:50 PM

When I get back from Iraq I would love to have the chance to go there. I fished out of Silver king lodge on a small island just North of Ketchican before. We used 14 ft livingston and had no troubles getting around.

Are there options for bringing my truck and boat up on the ferry system? I have a chevy sliverado and a 22 ft Rogue Jet.

greenbuttskunk · 11-25-2009, 03:08 PM

you bet, we have folks bring a rig and boat up and just say in the cabin.
That works well too, just takes a few extra days to get up and back, and I am not sure it it saves money or not, but having a nice bigger boat to go anywhere you want is nice. There is so much water to fish nearby, it boggles the mind.

Sandbum · 02-01-2010, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bounty Hunter

I'm like Bill (do-it-yourselfer) and a 16 foot skiff doesn't seem adequate for a day of fishing on the saltwater (salmon, bottm fish...)? What are your thoughts on the minimum requirements for the salt up there. I've done an 18 footer with 45hp in Sitka and that's about as small as I think I'd want to rent.

Also, any other stories or hot-spot tips to whet our appatites? I'm headed up on the ferry system at the end of August and I'm planning on hitting POW for a couple of days.

If you look at a map, you will see that Sitka is ocean water, and POW is inside water - BIG DIFFERENCE.

Used to fish POW quite nicely in a 12' boat, as do many others up there.

greenbuttskunk · 02-03-2010, 08:49 PM

very true. There are days when it blows hard and there is some big swell, but that's far from the norm. Most of the fishing fleet are 16' skiffs. plus we fish about a mile from the dock, and around islands. So getting back is a breeze.

SalmonJeff · 02-03-2010, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandbum

If you look at a map, you will see that Sitka is ocean water, and POW is inside water - BIG DIFFERENCE.

Used to fish POW quite nicely in a 12' boat, as do many others up there.

this is very true I have fished up at Brad's and I can tell you the boat is absolutely safe for those conditions. I have had the luxury of fishing allot of S.E and Sitka is a totaly different beast then coffman. Send me a P/M and I can fill you in on some areas to look at up at Brads and giveeyou some tips for planning a trip up!. But if your concerened about the boat dont be it is a great, stable, absolutely safe vessle for that area.

greenbuttskunk · 02-04-2010, 10:35 PM

thanks jeff.

greenbuttskunk · 02-09-2010, 10:13 AM

please stop by and see our booth at the NW sportsman show this week.
Feb 10-14th. We are booth 1011 in E hall. We'll have some specials to
consider.
Thanks,
Brad

greenbuttskunk · 07-14-2010, 09:32 PM

good reports from our group the last few days. They found a learning curve but are in the zone now! The anchored up and landed halibut from 100-70lbs, some nice silvers and a few big nooks.
the bagged some huge crab today, and were nibbling on oysters on the deck when I called. All having a great time.

mattyb45 · 12-05-2010, 07:54 AM

Great looking place!

greenbuttskunk · 12-29-2010, 05:48 PM

As of dec 30 2010 we still have april/early may steelhead dates open, late june, July 2011 is totally booked, but we still have some prime august dates open, as well as sept dates, oct for deer. Come on up!

greenbuttskunk · 12-29-2010, 06:00 PM

here's some other Ifish threads with reports and experiences.
Enjoy!

http://www.ifish.net/board/showthrea...t=coffman+cove

http://www.ifish.net/board/showthrea...t=coffman+cove

http://www.ifish.net/board/showthrea...t=coffman+cove

http://www.ifish.net/board/showthrea...t=coffman+cove

xxjeeptraxx · 07-27-2012, 08:44 PM

It looks as there is not much food availble, do most just pack it all in? Ive never been to alaska and this looks like an awesome place to go.

greenbuttskunk · 07-30-2012, 04:46 PM

most buy groceries in ketchikan, then take over with the car on the ferry, or fly over to the island, with a car waiting and swing by a grocery store.
there is a good big grocery store en route to the cabins. also a general store right in coffman cove a 5 minute walk from the cabin with all the basics you might need, including food items and tackle, gas, etc. also a bar and liquor store in in coffman cove.

OldSchmitty · 07-30-2012, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxjeeptraxx

It looks as there is not much food availble, do most just pack it all in? Ive never been to alaska and this looks like an awesome place to go.

This is an awesome place to go! My wife and I just got back from a week there, and we did the rental car/ferry option. Like mentioned - there is a large Safeway just down from the ferry terminal in Ketchikan. Just figure on items being about 30 - 50% higher than down here.

xxjeeptraxx · 07-31-2012, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldSchmitty

This is an awesome place to go! My wife and I just got back from a week there, and we did the rental car/ferry option. Like mentioned - there is a large Safeway just down from the ferry terminal in Ketchikan. Just figure on items being about 30 - 50% higher than down here.

NIce, Thank you for the info, Were planning a honeymoon, so this may be an option, Well Hopefully lol.

Thanks again for the info

Ramstrong · 08-02-2012, 07:20 AM

Here's a link to my report for this year's trip.

http://www.ifish.net/board/showthread.php?t=418071

Brad's place is highly recommended!

xxjeeptraxx · 08-06-2012, 06:52 PM

Nice pix Thanks! That would look excellent in the freezer.

timruger1 · 12-22-2012, 07:39 PM

Would it make any sense to tow my own boat from Vancouver WA and get on the ferry, or would it all be time and cost prohibitive?

greenbuttskunk · 12-23-2012, 07:47 AM

well you are looking at two days travel each way, and about 1500 in total ferry charges. You could drive through canada and ferry from Prince rupert to ketchikan, then ketchikan to prince of wales island. We've had a few customers do it. If you have the time, it's probably not much more to bring your boat than daily rentals. you have the flexibility to fish more water with a bigger boat. The amoutn of protected water to fish out of coffman is staggering if you can travel. we have good fishing close within a mile. but if you are willing to go 5-10 to explore, it's crazy good.

GregE · 01-06-2013, 06:55 PM

I didn't see if there is a dock, fuel?

greenbuttskunk · 01-09-2013, 07:22 PM

yes there is a really cool marina with fish cleaning station, covered, water hoses and cutting boards. Boats are kept on a skid dock at the marina.
The small town of coffman has two gas pumps, general store, liquor store and bar (it's alaska) library with free internet access. there are also a few small lodges in town, and 3-4 charters. Everything you'd need.

GregE · 01-30-2013, 10:40 AM

thanks for the info. One of these days.....

Fish-On2 · 02-01-2013, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregE

thanks for the info. One of these days.....

I had always said the same thing...."one of these days", until late last summer. I booked a week at Salmon Shores for the first part of August this year. It's a chore trying to schedule cabin rentals, car rentals, charter services, motel reservations in Ketchikan, ferry reservations and airline reservations so that they are all synchronized. I'm glad I started early as everything has finally fallen into place....can't wait.
I researched a lot of lodges and cabin rentals and by far you get the most 'bang for your buck' at Salmon Shores. Excellent accommodations, sheltered water and super fishing. Brad and Meridith have been very helpful with information other than their cabin and boat rentals... they do go the extra mile.

greenbuttskunk · 02-01-2013, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fish-On2

I had always said the same thing...."one of these days", until late last summer. I booked a week at Salmon Shores for the first part of August this year. It's a chore trying to schedule cabin rentals, car rentals, charter services, motel reservations in Ketchikan, ferry reservations and airline reservations so that they are all synchronized. I'm glad I started early as everything has finally fallen into place....can't wait.
I researched a lot of lodges and cabin rentals and by far you get the most 'bang for your buck' at Salmon Shores. Excellent accommodations, sheltered water and super fishing. Brad and Meridith have been very helpful with information other than their cabin and boat rentals... they do go the extra mile.

Thanks fishon,
We appreciate the kind words
We really wants folks to not only have a great time, but make is as easy as possible to get dialed in for the trip. lots of options and choices, some better than others depending on budget, party size, length of stay, etc.
Glad we could answer questions and please don't hesitate to contact us if you
have more. We are always trying to improve the experience for guests.