Knudson
Cove Marina, located
15 miles north of downtown Ketchikan, nestles into
some of the best fishing grounds in Alaska. Folks come
to the Marina for the day to fuel up their boats, rent
skiffs, arrange for guided charter fishing, enjoy a
snack from the tackle shop, or just relax on the deck!
Other visitors stay several days in one of the Marina's
waterfront units where they can sit on their balconies
and watch the sun set after barbecuing some of their
day's catch.
In
a short, 25-minute drive, folks are transported from
the summer busyness of the city to the quiet beauty
of Knudson Cove. And in only 5 to 10 minutes from leaving
the Marina's dock, fisher folk have their lines in the
water. Those seeking other adventures may head out of
the cove on the lookout for nearby eagles' nests and
seal-covered rocks, or in search of whales spouting,
porpoise playing, and eagles swooping down to catch
a seafood meal. Another exploratory option is to beach
comb
any of the many secluded beaches in the area. The Naha
River - only 45 minutes from the Marina and presenting
adventurers great views of significant waterfalls and
beautiful little islands along the way - offers hikers
a fine walk along the river and through a rain forest,
a look at mossy banks and regional wild flowers, and
the opportunity (from late July until fall) to spy black
bear feeding on salmon heading upstream.
All
species of salmon spawn in the Knudson Cove area, so
the fisherperson finds a haven for fishing. King salmon
show up in May, peak in June, and are still caught consistently
through July and into mid-August. A person may limit
on silvers, chums and pinks from July on - and the limit
is 6 of each!
Knudson
Cove Marina began in the 1940's when Odin Jensen built
a float and used his pile driver, and it evolved slowly
through several different owners until 2003, when it
was purchased by Michael
& Linnaea Troina, long-time Ketchikan residents
who know the area and the Marina well. The current Marina
offers visitors 130 moorage slips, gear storage lockers,
25 skiffs, several waterfront units, a large tackle
shop, fuel service, freezer space, and private fishing
charters.
As
testimony to the lure of Knudson Cove Marina, every
year it welcomes back guests who have been staying at
and using its facilities for as many as 25 summers.
It is a friendly place offering all the fish and other
beauties of nature anyone could want.
In
a short, 25-minute drive, folks are transported from
the summer busyness of the city to the quiet beauty
of Knudson Cove. And in only 5 to 10 minutes from leaving
the Marina's dock, fisher folk have their lines in the
water. Those seeking other adventures may head out of
the cove on the lookout for nearby eagles' nests and
seal-covered rocks, or in search of whales spouting,
porpoise playing, and eagles swooping down to catch
a seafood meal. Another exploratory option is to beach
comb
any of the many secluded beaches in the area. The Naha
River - only 45 minutes from the Marina and presenting
adventurers great views of significant waterfalls and
beautiful little islands along the way - offers hikers
a fine walk along the river and through a rain forest,
a look at mossy banks and regional wild flowers, and
the opportunity (from late July until fall) to spy black
bear feeding on salmon heading upstream. 
All
species of salmon spawn in the Knudson Cove area, so
the fisherperson finds a haven for fishing. King salmon
show up in May, peak in June, and are still caught consistently
through July and into mid-August. A person may limit
on silvers, chums and pinks from July on - and the limit
is 6 of each!