The best question asked at our 2013 Sportshows:

"Why should we stay at your lodge and not somewhere else in Alaska?"

1. We only take up to 10 guests at our lodge and everyone stays in the lodge, where you are provided many comforts that other lodges in our area are not able to provide, such as very clean and comfortable pillow top mattresses in your room, private bath accommodations when requested, running water with a great water filtration system, electricity, laundry facility for your use day or night, and heaters in every room for your comfort.  Your rooms are clean and dry and we provide bath towels, hand towels and all other bath amentities daily.
2. Our lodge has two great rooms to meet and mingle with other guests or for your privacy.  We have a large fire place in the main lodge great room and windows that surround you for the most spectacular view of the ocean, mountains and all the wildlife outside our door.  Our lower level great room has a large walk out area to the lower level deck, a fireplace, tv and lounge area for your personal use.
3. When you book a fishing trip, a whale watching or glacier tour, you will be in a new 2013 Seawolf boat.  Our boat is 30' length, 11' beam with twin 250 engines.  We have a spacious heated cabin with a stand up, enclosed head with a deck entrance and sink.  The boat is equipped with shrimp and crab pot pullers, down riggers, and a full electronic and navigational system, including GPS, fish finder and Fusion iPod stereo with external speakers.  We use only the best fishing gear/tackle and rain gear.  Quality and comfort are a top priority for us, and that is what we provide to every guest.  
4. We only fish up to 6 guests on our boat, so everyone is always fishing and keeping their own catch.
5. While fishing you will drop shrimp pots and crab pots.
6. Our lodge is all inclusive, we include meals, lodging, fish processing, very clean and comfortable rain gear, top of the line fishing gear, and use of self guided boats.  We sell your fishing license at the lodge, so the only items you will need to bring are layers of clothes and your camera.  We provide everything else.
7. We are located on the inside passage so while you are enjoying the day on the ocean you can be assured you are in protected waters, you will have very limited ocean swells and very limited bad ocean conditions to contend with. 
8. Alaska Airlines jet services you onto our island to a town, Petersburg, with twice daily service.  We pick you up at the airport and drive you to the door of our lodge, with a stop at the local off sale liquor store if requested.
9. Staying at our lodge does not require the additional use of a float plane, boat service to get to our lodge, or generators or cabins.  Your comfort is always our top priority, and fishing is our captain's top priority!
10. Our boats are inspected by the Coast Guard and we have a license USCG (Coast Guard) Captain at the lodge and guiding your charter fishing boat or available to answer questions regarding the operation of our self guided skiff.
11. For your peace of mind our lodge (and boat) are now equipped with real time security systems so that any movement will be recorded and alerted on our personal system, which is also a great way to capture the wild life right outside - or any where on our property!
12. Our rates are the lowest guided fishing rates in the area, we do not charge additional gas fees, taxes or other hidden costs that you are not aware of.  We offer these great cost saving prices because we want everyone to be able to afford the vacation of their dreams.
13. We offer warm and sincere guest services.  We make sure you know how much we appreciate your stay at Crystal Bay Lodge!
14. And finally, Lynda was able to check "Seeing a Black Bear" off her bucket list when she took this video at the lodge!

Your new ride for the 2013 season!

Our Sea Wolf is almost ready, and we are excited to break it in, and ship it to Alaska!  Many thanks to Armstrong Boats for custom building this great vessel for us.

Our boat is 30' length, 11' beam with twin 250 engines.  We have a spacious heated cabin with a stand up, enclosed head with a deck entrance.  It is equipped with shrimp and crab pot pullers, down riggers, and a full electronic and navigational system, including GPS, fish finder and Fusion iPod stereo with external speakers.

We use only the best fishing gear/tackle and rain gear.

Quality and comfort are a top priority for us, and that is what we provide to every guest.  

We are hoping you will help us name this incredible vessel, please feel free to contact us at crystalbaylodge@gmail.com with any and all suggestions.

Hope to see you at the lodge!
   

Finally, a vacation that has it all!  An adventure to remember, while relaxing and getting pampered!

Where we are

Our lodge is located on the Wrangell Narrows in Southeast Alaska where we take advantage of the incredible fishing that is right out the front door with quick and easy access to prime fishing spots for guided or self-guided fishing.  While self-guided, you will find yourself fishing within sight of the lodge or at most just a few minute boat ride away.

One of the many benefits of our location is the protected waters of the inside passage.  Whether you are guided fishing, whale watching or on a glacier tour, you will not be subjected to large ocean swells and winds.  You will enjoy the sights and sounds that Alaska has to offer while staying at the lodge on the waters’ edge.

What we do

Your fishing and vacation experience begins the minute you land in Petersburg, Alaska.  We will pick you up at the airport and drive you 10 miles south, to the door of the lodge where you will enjoy all the comforts of home with the Alaska wilderness outside the door.  Shortly after dinner your guide will speak with you about the next day’s outing.  You will work closely with our staff to ensure that you are making the most of fishing opportunities and getting a great Alaska experience.

While at our lodge, we will provide you with exceptional customer service while exploring the wild, rugged, and pristine Alaska waters.  Our job is to ensure that no detail is overlooked and that everything we can control is done to perfection. 

What we provide

Our vacation and fishing packages start at $1500 per person and includes your lodging, meals, transportation from the lodge to and from the airport, fishing gear, rain gear, personal use of skiffs, and fish processing.  Additional package prices can include guided fishing and sight-seeing options. 

Our accommodations include 5 guest rooms with two beds in each room and pillow top mattresses.  Our immaculate bath facilities are shared among the group with three separate facilities to choose from and daily cleaning services are provided.

What we serve

We will provide three delicious meals each day.   Beginning the day with a large continental breakfast which includes fresh muffins and baked goods, then serving a hot soup or providing a bag lunch for a day of fishing or site-seeing, and ending your day with wonderful dinner in the evening.  The dining experience at our lodge equals the delight of the day in Alaska as you enjoy a great meal while watching the eagles fly and dive around the lodge as they devour their meal, the remains of the catch of the day that is being processed by our staff.  Our menu consists of the seafood you can catch while in Alaska, including fresh salmon, halibut, shrimp and crab.  We end your dining experience with a sweet homemade dessert.  Dine with your friends, share stories and enjoy fine cuisine off the beaten path!

Sport Show Special

We have had a great time at the Sport Shows and have a few more to go.  Just in case you need the Sport Show Special again, we are posting  the rates for all of our friends that stopped by the booth to say hello and get information about coming to the lodge.  If you have missed seeing us at a show or would just like to inquire about visiting our lodge at this discounted rate, please feel free to call us, 334-382-1609; or send a message to crystalbaylodge@gmail.com.

Looking forward to talking to you at the next Sport Show in Las Vegas, Nevada!

Our Sport Show schedule remaining is:

International Sportsmen Exposition, Las Vegas, NV:

 February 28 – March 3, 2013 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, in partner with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

  Fred Hall Ultimate Outdoor Experience Show, Long Beach, CA:

 March 6 – 10, 2013 at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center

  Fred Hall Ultimate Outdoor Experience Show, San Diego, CA: 

March 21 – 24, 2013 at the Del Mar Fairground, Del Mar, CA

  Northwest Sportshow:

 March 21 – 24, 2013 at the Minneapolis Convention Center

Looking forward to seeing you!!

Minnesota Sportsmen Boat Camping & Vacation Show

Our first Sport Show of the season!  We are gearing up for our 2013 season and on the agenda are a few sport shows, starting with St. Paul, Minnesota.  It is always fun to travel and see our friends that have been to the lodge and talk about the upcoming season.  And of course, it is fun to make new friends and book trips for the season.  We have always been successful at the shows and can give credit to our Captain, Tyler Blair, for talking with our clients and giving them the details of what they can expect at our lodge, fishing in protected waters, and vacationing and fishing in Southeast Alaska in general.  You can always expect full disclosure of activities, in a very comical interpretation, from our Captain.  We tell our guests what happens at the lodge stays at the lodge, however we may share a few stories - names excluded.  Some things are just too funny not to share!

Here is our Sport Show travel schedule.  Hope to see you there!!!

1. St. Paul Minnesota’s Sportsmen Show:  January 10 – 13, 2013 at the Saint Paul River Centre
2. International Sportsmen Exposition, Denver Colorado:  January 17 - 20, 2013 at the Colorado Convention Center
3. Washington’s Sportsmen Show: January 23 – 27, 2013 at the Puyallup Fair & Events Center
4. Safari Club International Convention in Reno, Nevada: January 23 – 26, 2013 at the Reno/Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada
5. International Sportsmen Exposition, Las Vegas, NV: February 28 – March 3, 2013 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, in partner with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
6. Fred Hall Ultimate Outdoor Experience Show, Long Beach, CA: March 6 – 10, 2013 at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
7. Fred Hall Ultimate Outdoor Experience Show, San Diego, CA: March 21 – 24, 2013 at the Del Mar Fairground, Del Mar, CA
8. Northwest Sportshow: March 21 – 24, 2013 at the Minneapolis Convention Center

Guests fishing 2012

A few pictures from fishing 2012.  Lots of smiles, tons of fun!