Where Each Day Begins with Anticipation and Ends with a Story
Mornings at Steamboat Bay begin with breakfast around the table before you make your way to the dock. Minutes later, you are underway with your guide, reaching renowned waters known for king salmon, silver salmon, halibut, and lingcod. Lines go out, reels tighten, and your Alaska fishing story begins.
Start Planning Your Steamboat Bay Story
Explore the Bay
Your Fishing Tale
The Start of the Day
Where the Story Begins.
Mornings at Steamboat Bay start around the table, sharing breakfast and building anticipation for the day ahead. As you make your way to the dock, the bay is calm, the boats are ready, and the excitement is impossible to miss
On the Water
The Moment Everything Opens Up.
Minutes from the lodge, the world becomes water, sky, and possibility. As you head toward legendary spots like Pineapple and Cathedral Rock, the lines go out and the action begins
The Hook and the Fight
Where Adrenaline Takes Over.
The strike always comes with a rush. A king running deep. A reel singing. That shared moment between guests and guides when everyone knows this one will be remembered
The Ride Back
Where Pride Turns Into Story.
The return to the dock is filled with smiles, pats on the back, and replayed moments from the day. Whales may surface on the ride in, eagles glide overhead, and the whole boat feels part of something rare
The Tale You Take Home
Where the Memory Becomes Yours.
Even after you’ve returned home, the story stays with you. It becomes the moment you share long after the season ends. The memory that brings you back to Steamboat Bay again
Your Guides
Steamboat Bay’s guides are among the best in the world. They know these waters by heart and tailor each day to your experience, whether you are new to fishing or a seasoned angler. With expert skill and a warm, personal approach, they make every moment on the water safe, exciting, and unforgettable. All guides are U.S. Coast Guard licensed and bring years of experience on these waters.
Mark Lemons
Head Guide (HOD)
His focus is simple, put guests in the best position to succeed every day.
Donald Fuqua
Guide
For him, a successful day is measured not just by the catch, but by the experience.
Everett Athorp
Guide
He also carries a strong connection to Alaska Native art and culture, bringing an added sense of place to every trip.
Wayne Wu
Guide
It is the shared energy on the boat that keeps him coming back season after season.
Ryan Stack
Guide
Steamboat Bay is the place that keeps pulling him back, a remote fishery he knows and respects.
Russell Sparkman
Guide
Guests value his steady presence and the confidence he brings to every trip.
Robwil Valderrery
Guide
His approach is straightforward, work hard and enjoy the day.
Riley Nayor
Guide
He brings a calm, grounded presence, helping guests settle in, take it all in, and enjoy every moment on the water.
Stories from the Bay
A day at Steamboat Bay Fishing Club begins with a quiet morning and breakfast, followed by time on the water with our expert guides.
By the afternoon, guests return to the dock with their catch, and the evening slows down with exceptional dining and time to unwind overlooking the bay.
It’s a rhythm that feels both effortless and unforgettable.
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A day at Steamboat Bay Fishing Club begins with a quiet morning and breakfast, followed by time on the water with our expert guides.
By the afternoon, guests return to the dock with their catch, and the evening slows down with exceptional dining and time to unwind overlooking the bay.
Come visit us to see what luxury in Alaska can look like.
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