Baranof Wilderness Lodge

Baranof Wilderness Lodge, run by Mike and Sally Trotter, sits in Warm Springs Bay on the east side of Baranof Island, a short floatplane flight from Sitka. Guests stay in spacious pine-paneled cabins with private baths. The lodge has its own hot tub fed by a mountain stream, and the natural Baranof Warm Springs are a short walk away.

The program combines guided saltwater fishing from the lodge's ocean-going boats with fly fishing in streams and lakes reached by smaller boats or on foot. Targets include king salmon in May and June, then chum, pink and silver salmon, plus painted Dolly Varden in September. Guests often see brown bears and humpback whales.

It includes round-trip air between Sitka and the lodge, boats, guides, saltwater gear, gourmet meals, beer and wine, and local taxes. Transfer days are Monday and Saturday.