Prince of Wales Island Saltwater Fishing

Noyes Island

Outside (west) of Noyes Island is popular location with many productive locations for bottom fish, Chinook and coho salmon. Locations include: Cape Ulitka, Roller Bay, Rockpile and Pineapple.

For reaching it the layer says: Approximately 30 miles by boat from Craig. Gear text, quoted: For Chinook salmon the most effective techniques are mooching, jigging and trolling.

Noyes Island, East Addington

Southern Noyes Island east of Cape Addington is a popular locaton for Chinook and coho salmon.

Directions text, quoted: Approximately 25 miles by boat from Craig. Tackle text as printed: For Chinook salmon the most effective techniques are mooching, jigging and trolling.

Port Saint Nicholas

Chinook salmon are stocked in the estuary and return to the creek from May through July. A weir is in place to prevent Chinook salmon from spawning in the creek.

The route note says: Approximately 7 miles from Craig by boat or vehicle on Port Saint Nicholas Rd. The layer's tackle text: Chinook salmon may be caught casting/trolling spinners or by snagging.

Thorne Bay

At the town of Thorne Bay and a staging area for salmon entering the Thorne River. Good numbers of Dungeness crab and provides access to Clarence Strait.

The route note says: Boat ramp and harbor at Thorne Bay. The layer's tackle text: For salmon the most effective techniques are casting lures, jigging and trolling.

Kegan Bay/Creek

Kegan Creek is a short stream at the outlet of Kegan Lake. The creek is located on the south end of Prince of Walesin Moira Sound and offers a remote get away with 2 USFS cabins nearby and lots of angler opportunities.

The route note says: Accessible by air or boat, ~30 air miles from Ketchikan or 51 air miles east of Craig. The layer's tackle text: Bait prohibited, only unbaited, artifical lures or flies may be used year-round.

San Alberto Bay

A popular and close location to Craig/Klawock for bottomfish, including halibut and Chinook, coho and pink salmon. A productive area for returning Klawock River hatchery coho salmon.

Access text as printed: San Alberto Bay is directly west of Craig (< 5 miles) and Klawock Inlet accessible by boat if leaving out of Klawock and Craig. Tackle note, as published: For king salmon the most effective techniques are mooching, jigging and trolling.

The Prince of Wales Island entries between them name coho salmon, king salmon, pink salmon, halibut, rockfish, lingcod, dungeness crab, chum salmon, shrimp and dolly varden.

Many 2026 king salmon rows say the fishery was closed in 2026 by emergency order; the text is as printed, so check the current emergency orders.

Description, access and tackle text as published in the ADF&G goFishAK Sport Fishing Opportunities and Access layer (ADF&G titles it a draft), read November 14, 2026.

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