My husband and I spent 4 nights at Yes Bay Lodge over Labor Day weekend and it was everything we had hoped it would be and so much more. When we landed in Ketchikan, we were met by the staff of Pirate Airlines, and they got us and our luggage onto the plane and off we went on our first float plane adventure. So cool! The views are outstanding as you come in. We arrived at Yes Bay on the dock and were met by Ryan, the lodge manager, and most of the rest of the staff. Everyone remembered our names on the first time, and couldn't have been friendlier. We were shown to our rooms, but of course, we didn't have to touch our luggage, everything is handled for you. We were provided with a tour of the cozy lodge and facilities and jumped right into cocktail hour, which is at 5:30 each evening. The appetizers provided by the kitchen each night were so amazingly good. The rooms while rustic are cute and cozy and so quiet. Dinner that first night and each night after was incredible. The staff is so attentive and the food is what you would expect at a five star premium resort. The next day, we were paired with our fishing guide and we took off for a full day of fishing. You can either ask for a box lunch to eat on the boat, or you can come in and eat. I recommend eating on the boat to maximize the experience, and then on your last day, be sure to come in and eat, like we did. That was also a real treat. We were also treated to a pod of orca that fished with us several times and one evening they even swam up into Yes Bay to say hello. We saw plenty of bald eagle and caught lots of fish. I had heard that this year was not a stellar year for fishing because of El Nino, but we felt like we did just fine, and even if I hadn't caught a single fish, I would have enjoyed every moment of this trip. Everyone gets paired with a guide and they are extremely knowledgable and will do everything they can to help you maximize your opportunities to catch. We also did the float plane adventure one afternoon, that was spectacular and I highly recommend. I could go on and on about Yes Bay, but the bottom line is you should go. It was relaxing and adventurous at the same time. And the scenery will feed your soul. Lastly, I can't say enough great things about the level of service provided by the staff. Ryan really sets a standard of friendliness and accommodation that is unmatched. We will be back, that's for sure. read more