General Information
What you need to know before you go
Payment Schedule and Method
Our season is short and space is limited, reservations should be made early to reserve your preferred fishing time. Reservations made before August 1st require an $800 deposit to hold your space and payments will be due September 1st, February 1st and the balance April 1st. If booking after August 1st the first payment of 1/3 will be due September 1st with additional payments due February 1st and the balance April 1st. If you book after January first your first payment will be 1/2 of the balance due and the remainder April 1st or 30 days prior to your arrival at the lodge depending on your original booking date. If you would like to pay with a credit card, there is a 3.5% processing fee. Special payment arrangements can be made.
Guest Information
Please email us the following information for each member of your part:
- Shirt Size (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, etc.)
- Jean Size (ex. 34×34)
- Boot/Shoe Size
- Food Allergies
- Special Dietary Needs
- Physical Limitations
- Age of Youth Anglers
- Early Bird Fisherman Yes/No
Cancellation Policy
Deposits are non-refundable however, they are transferable to another guest or we will gladly switch you to a week that is available or carry it over to the following year. Upon receipt of your deposit a conformation letter will be sent to you with information specific to your trip.
Guest Information
What to Bring
We provide complimentary laundry ~ Less is More ~ 40 lb Baggage Limit
- Personal Medication
- Tooth Brush & Tooth Paste
- Personal Toiletries (Shampoo provided)
- Clothes
T-Shirt
Long sleeve shirt
Sweatshirt
Vest
Light Jacket
Pants
Socks
Underclothes - Camera
- Sunglasses
- Personal First Aid Kit
- Hat or Stocking Cap
- Gloves
- Cell Phone
- Sunscreen
- Lip Balm
- Fly Rod and Flies if desired
Cell Phone Coverage
As is common with most remote locations in the world, cell phone coverage is great, when you have service. You will have scattered cell service in Elfin Cove with better service out fishing. Bring your phone but be aware that depending on your provider and plan, additional charges may apply. Each boat is outfitted with a marine radio for your safety and convenience.
Information Travel
Travel between your home and Juneau, Alaska
Sunday 3:30 PM – Do not schedule your commercial arrival after 3:30 PM on Sunday. AK Air Flight 71 is the latest flight available to make your floatplane connection. Saturday 11:30 AM – Do not schedule your commercial departure before 11:30 AM Saturday. You will be back to the Juneau Airport around 9:30 AM
Travel Between Juneau and Elfin Cove, Alaska
Guests are scheduled to fly with Ward Air to Elfin Cove. Sunday your flight departs around 4 PM. When you arrive at the Juneau airport and after you collect your luggage please contact Ward Air by white courtesy phone located in the baggage claim area or by calling directly at (907) 789-9150. Ward Air is not located in the airport terminal and will transport you to their office in their courtesy shuttle.
Saturday morning Elfin Cove to Juneau transportation will be provided by a high speed catamaran. ETA for arrival at the Juneau Airport will be 11:00 am.
Travel Difficulties
If you have travel delays or have other travel issues please contact us as soon as possible. Often we are able to make adjustments to accommodate the unforeseen circumstances.
Weather can occasionally affect scheduled flights, if due to weather or other uncontrollable reason, you would have to spend an additional night, you would be responsible for your own hotel and meal costs. Neither Waters Edge Lodge nor participating airlines will assume any additional costs.
Fish Processing
Every night your fish is filleted, vacuum sealed and frozen on-site. At the end of your trip it is packed in fish boxes and travels home with you as checked luggage.
Alcohol
We do not have a liquor license but you are welcome to bring or purchase liquor in Elfin Cove. While fishing with Waters Edge Lodge your safety is a our greatest concern. Alcohol and/or drugs impair your mental capacity and are strictly prohibited on our fishing boats, our dock or on the catamaran.
Tipping Procedure
In Alaska, it is the custom to tip the staff for the services they provide. This can sometimes become a confusing proposition, so we would like to suggest the following general guidelines. We recommend tipping at least 10% of your per person rate.
If you do wish to secure your spot today, you can conveniently sign up below (no deposit necessary). By signing up, our reservation specialists can tentatively place you in the front of the line for any available time slots. If we can not reach you within 7 days, the reservation will be automatically removed.