Plan Your Adventure
Alaska's seasons offer distinct experiences for fishing and wildlife viewing. Use our seasonal guide to plan your perfect adventure at Treehouse Cove.
What we chase
Fish runs are seasonal. Lingcod does not open until July 1, and success depends on the weather and the size of the seas. Halibut fishing during extreme high tides is much more challenging, so give Scott a call to talk through what the tides are doing on your dates.
Best Good Best fishing windows. Runs shift year to year, so call Scott before you pick dates.
World class Kodiak silver salmon trips are available August 15 to September 15. They are not included in the package price, so call to discuss before booking.
| Wildlife | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humpback Whales | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good |
| Orca Whales | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Good |
| Sea Otters | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak |
| Bald Eagles | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak |
| Coastal Black Bears | Good | Good | Good | Peak | Peak |
| Puffins | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Available |
| Seals & Sea Lions | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak |
Prime halibut and rockfish fishing, and king salmon run from about May 8 to mid June. Longest daylight hours with nearly 20 hours of light. Spring wildflowers bloom across the landscape.
Best all-around fishing and wildlife viewing. Lingcod opens July 1, red salmon arrive in mid July, and pinks and chums run into August. Peak whale and bear activity throughout Kachemak Bay. Halibut continues to August 15.
Kodiak silver salmon trips run through September 15, and rockfish and lingcod are still good. Fall colors emerge across the hillsides. Fewer crowds, and northern lights are possible on clear nights.
See rates and packages, what each stay includes on the water on our all-inclusive lodge page, or ask Scott about your dates.
Keep reading
