There's fishing charters and there's Angling Unlimited. After spending 20 + years fishing in…read moreAlaska, I discovered Angling Unlimited (AU) about 7 years ago. This charter company isn't the run of the mill type of business. It's a boutique charter company that prides itself in customer service. From the moment you step off the plane in Sitka until the day you leave, you are treated with the best customer service imaginable. The Captains at AU are all seasoned Captains. Each fishing group is assigned a hostess to make sure your needs are met. You have a car to use to sightsee, shop or go to dinner after a full day of fishing. The rooms have kitchens and porches have BBQ'S. There's not much, if anything, that they don't provide for you. I can't guarantee that you will catch your limit of fish each day but I can guarantee a great experience...

I am very disappointed in their response to why I missed my fishing trip. I was at the airport on…read moremy way to Sitka when I had a medical emergency. I was transported to the hospital emergency room. I passed out at the airport, therefore I did not make the trip. I was diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation. This would have been my 9th trip with Angling Unlimited. I have been a loyal returning customer. When I called to see if I could get a credit towards next year I was told that "it is not,our policy". There are exceptions to every policy made. I feel like I've been loyal to them for eight plus years and they would not bend their policy to help me out! If they would have offered a 50% credit, I would have been happy with that. I am so disappointed in their response. I was told that because there was only 3 fishermen on our boat that they couldn't do anything for me, but I know within our group, which had a total of three boats that one of the boats had only 3 fishermen on it. A small company should be able to "bend" their policy for a returning loyal customer. Rick Granzella

Went out with Captain Justin, who ran the boat which is of its own beautiful. We were out in Sitka…read more Alaska. Weather was beautiful. Justin knows the boat inside and out had all the gear ready, knew where to fish spent a good 10 hours out there. Will be back And his boss Niki was also very nice never met her, but I chatted with her many times via email.

Spent 4 nights at Kingfisher in August and the experience could not have been better. From the time…read morewe were met at the airport until the time they dropped us off and helped check in our catch for the trip home. Food was amazing, accommodations were very comfortable. The entire staff was warm and helpful every step of the way. The fishing was incredible and Captain Dave on Pockets knew his stuff and put us on fish immediately. Can't say enough good things about the entire trip. Can't wait to return.

Great time for the whole family! We were able to gather up enough relatives for a party of six,…read moreenabling us to have a whole boat to ourselves. Our captain Nate must be related to Aquaman - he has an uncanny ability to know how long to fish one spot before trying another. First mate Malachi kept all lines untangled, all hooks baited, and made sure our fish were cleaned/filleted beyond restaurant quality. Back ashore, Kristi and her staff kept our bellies full with just-right family comfort food, and clean, quiet 4-start equiv hotel level accommodations for rest. Would def go again! Pro tip: Bring a seasick patch (Scopolamine). I'm normally sea-sensitive, but between the patch and Nate's boatmanship, I had no problems whatsoever.

Five solid stars! This trip to Sitka and the Cascade Creek Inn exceeded all my expectations. We…read morehad a group of six friends, four from Hawaii and two from Sacramento, and we met in Sitka for what turned out to be an epic fishing adventure. The staff at the inn was friendly and accommodating from the very start it seemed that there was nothing they wouldn't do to make our stay enjoyable. Our lodging was more than comfortable with the added bonus of a fantastic view that gets even better when the sun sets. Our hosts, Rich and Karen Kraft, are the nicest couple that take the time to get to know you and make sure there isn't more they can do for you. Courtney and Cameron assists you in the day to day things like shuttling you to the boat and the market if needed. Christie is the awesome chef that provides you with delicious breakfasts and gourmet dinners. Her desserts are to die for, the cheesecake with raspberry sauce being my favorite. She even bakes cookies and crumbles for you to eat on the boat. The fishing turned out to be catching on our trip. Captain Tyler, who is the Kraft's son, is second to none in Sitka. I truly believe we boated more fish in the four days of fishing than any other charter. He expertly put us on the fish every day even when the conditions were rough, and the conditions were pretty rough the last two days. We even limited out on silvers (36) and halibut (6) on the second day by 1:00. We all went home with 92 pounds of salmon and halibut filets. Then there is Caleb our deckhand. Caleb does everything from baiting lines to netting fish to cleaning the catch and making awesome sandwiches made to order. We are very grateful to meet such a fine hardworking young man. I highly recommend this family run Inn/charter to everyone. You absolutely cannot go wrong and you will have an enjoyable experience.

I've been fishing with Wild Strawberry Lodge/Alaska Premier Charters, Inc. for 19 years. It's…read moreamazing to see that they get better and better every year! I don't know what they do better, fishing or amazing customer service.

I have fished many times in Alaska....WSL is right at the top, great fishing, wonderful customer…read moreservice from the time you arrive until they drop you off at the airport, every detail is taken care of and you lack for nothing..Capt Mike and fist mate Kat were over the top getting us on the fish everyday including one day where the seas looked like an adventure movie! Thank you WSL for a memorable experience!

At 73yo, I just returned from my 2nd annual stay at this lodge, and I will return every year until…read moreI am no longer physically able. It was a life dream to fish out of a great lodge in Alaska, which is now fulfilled. Scott, (part owner), Robbie(captain and chef extraordinaire), and Dayton(my captain) and Giuseppe(my mate) were on site and were completely competent and professional, and enabled me to have a fantastic and memorable experience once again. The lodge is rustic and beautiful, and is situated in a pristine setting on an island just across the bay from Sitka, accessible only by boat. We had great fishing every day, and I returned with a box of delectable fillets of a variety of fish that will last me until next year's trip. The meals were delicious, capped off by our last dinner of panko-crusted halibut tacos that were next-level. I traveled alone, and fished and enjoyed the company of great new friends from Washington and Hawaii. My trip and stay could not have been more enjoyable and satisfying. Great friends and camaraderie, spectacular scenery, wonderfully productive fishing....just a top-of-the-line experience. Just exactly what I was hoping for.

horrible experience! the d bag fishing captain robby was happy to take our money but we were not…read moreallowed to fish. my father and I flew across the country for a bucket list fishing trip but instead we were stuck like prisoners in a lodge cabin because we were not allowed to fish. over six grand spent for what?? Even purchased a freezer before the trip to hold all of the supposed fish we were told we were gonna catch. The lodge staff were very nice it was just the fishing part of the fishing trip that was the most disappointing trip of a lifetime!! stay away for sure. other lodges in area looked better so will be going back to try one of those. STAY AWAY FROM THIS DBAG FISHING CAPTAIN ROBY

We enjoyed three days of fishing in August. Our group of 16 was well taken care of. Everyone was…read morefriendly and went out of their way to make us comfortable on the water and in the lodge. We have already booked next year's visit.

My mom had many issues with her trip. Hidden fees - 3% cc…read morefees not on contract or in any communication but charged to her credit card without authorization. Continental breakfast is advertised and all that was offered is bagels and toast, no protein which was expected with the continental breakfast expected. License not included in package price and limits on fishing not discussed prior to boarding the boat. Also, package states unlimited packaging of fish caught, but we were charged $10 per box of fish. Again, charged without any communication of these fees. Group of 2 treated considerably different than group of 12 on the trip. If you do not go fishing and stay at the lodge you will not be provided with lunch (and have no way to get food otherwise). The large group (a few people that stayed also) was provided lunch after group of 2 was told they would not get lunch because they stayed at the lodge instead of fishing that day. Also told new group was coming in early and we would have to be relocated to a hotel before our trip was over. This was very upsetting. As we paid for the entire stay prior to arrival. Paid over 3k per person, airfare and tip to boat captain, will not support this business again.

i recently went to Islandview with a group of friends for a fishing trip. I was very impressed…read morewith the operation and how well they take care of their guests. Our group of six was on one of their boats for three days of fishing. Our boat captain and mate were professional, courteous, and very knowledgeable about the waters we were fishing. Best of all, the fish (salmon, halibut, and long cod) were cooperative! At shore, the lodge was a fully equipped three bedroom apartment with outsta views of the wate and mountains. The housekeeping staff delivered a great breakfast every morning and we were well fed on the boat at lunch. A final shout out to their office manager, Mara, who ensured we were well taken care of. I strongly recommend them to anyone considering fishing trip to SE Alaska. Mitchell J.

Tyler was incredible. Whole experience was amazing. Can't speak highly enough about our experience.read more

What a wonderful time! My husband connected with Mike Boles for a one day private charter…read moreexperience while in Port in Sitka Alaska. He wasn't available so he set us up with Captain Aedon and deckhand brother Zander. Aedon picked us up on time with a smile and wonderful spirit. Aedon put us on the fishing spots to catch four King Salmon, one we were able to keep and ship home, one that was too small to keep, and two that I was unable to land :-(. We also caught a large Lingcod and a couple others smaller ones. Captain Aedon and Zander were both open to share so much information about their fishing techniques and the Sitka culture. Amanda from Sitka Point Lodge was excellent as well. She contacted us the day of the charter to get copies of our fishing licenses so she could print them and give them to Captain Aedon with our delicious Sandwiches. Chips, and cookies. We were also provided sodas and waters. She also asked us if we needed rain gear and deck boots. After our trip, Amanda communicated with me to organize the least expensive way to deliver our catch and a couple extras. She went above and beyond to get our fish to us in one day on Alaskan Air Cargo for a reasonable price. What a wonderful experience! Thanks for all the care from the first call to eating our catch im our home kitchen in Southern California.

Went out the other day with friends and it was epic. Mike and Bryce were fun, friendly, and…read moreprofessional. We had different levels of experience in our group and they were great about giving the right amount of help and guidance to each person. The boat was clean and comfortable. They provided drinks, snacks, and lunch. They pointed out whales and sharks, just an all around great experience.

Great experience did an awesome job accompanying my 80 year old father in law. Plus we caught lots…read moreof fish!!!

Everything went very smoothly from booking to cleaning and packaging the fish…read more Very polite and helpful. Can't wait to go back !