Island Point Lodge is THE choice fishing lodge near Petersburg AK. It is easy to forget how remote you are because everything you could possibly want or need is already at the lodge. Rooms/cabins have mini fridges, heaters for cool nights and great views of the channel. Days are typically spent on the water and evenings in the main lodge dining chatting with fellow fishers about the day. Being a self guided trip lends to a unique and personal experience that could not be found on a charter or cruise ship. I would suggest good, if not strong boating skills and always safety first...the markers are for a reason, don't take shortcuts, shallow shoals are there even if you can't see them. Island Point Lodge is a cozy, family retreat where you are treated like an old friend. The fishing is great and early birds get the fish so thank goodness breakfast starts at 5am! They serve a different breakfast and dinner/dessert every day and lunch options are self serve sandwich items to take on the boat, also usually a stew and a few hearty lunch items (stuffed peppers, kielbasa dishes, etc) going on at the lodge. You will definitely be well taken care of by all of the staff, they are all genuinely caring people and bend over backwards to help you out weather it is gear, fishing advice, gas in the boat to handling your catch. Great stay, would highly recommend. read more