NEWSLETTER

Big Fish. Big Prizes. Even Bigger Legacy.

Find out how you could win $10,000 or 2025 Ford truck—plus read the story behind last year’s big winner and the history of Waterfall’s iconic King of Kings Tournament

Yelloweye Makes a Comeback

Bright, bold, and tasty—Yelloweye aka red snapper fishing is back at Waterfall Resort!

How to Choose the Perfect Fishing Lodge in Alaska

Resort Report February 2025

How to Fish for King Salmon in Alaska

Check out our guide's article on the best fishing technique to catch king salmon at Waterfall Resort.

Resort Report February 2025

How to Fish for King Salmon in Alaska

Check out our guide's article on the best fishing technique to catch king salmon at Waterfall Resort.

Resort Report November 2024

Hooked on Your Photos, It's Time to Vote!

We need your help! Our annual guest photo contest is now live and we need you to vote for your favorite photos. Winners are announced soon!

Resort Report November 2024

Hooked on Your Photos, It's Time to Vote!

We need your help! Our annual guest photo contest is now live and we need you to vote for your favorite photos. Winners are announced soon!

Resort Report October 2024

Ling On! All About Alaska’s Feisty, Fan-Finned Favorite

Discover the thrill of Alaska fishing with lingcod—fierce, deep-dwelling predators known for their epic fights, unique colors, and unforgettable flavor.

Resort Report October 2024

Ling On! All About Alaska’s Feisty, Fan-Finned Favorite

Discover the thrill of Alaska fishing with lingcod—fierce, deep-dwelling predators known for their epic fights, unique colors, and unforgettable flavor.

Resort Report September 2024

The Perfect Multigenerational Trip

Planning a remarkable multigenerational getaway that excites the whole family can be a challenge, but Waterfall Resort consistently tops the wish lists of families year after year. Why? Check out these top 6 reasons.

Resort Report September 2024

The Perfect Multigenerational Trip

Planning a remarkable multigenerational getaway that excites the whole family can be a challenge, but Waterfall Resort consistently tops the wish lists of families year after year. Why? Check out these top 6 reasons.

Resort Report July 2024

Hook, Line, and Snapshot!

2024 Guest?Join our annual photo and video contest for a chance to win exciting prizes. Not a guest? Don't worry, you can still be part of the adventure by checking us out on our socials!

Resort Report July 2024

Hook, Line, and Snapshot!

2024 Guest?Join our annual photo and video contest for a chance to win exciting prizes. Not a guest? Don't worry, you can still be part of the adventure by checking us out on our socials!

Resort Report June 2024

Ready for Action? Last Minute Details!

Season has started, here's what our guests need to know before they arrive.

Resort Report June 2024

Ready for Action? Last Minute Details!

Season has started, here's what our guests need to know before they arrive.

Resort Report May 2024

Chasing Silver

Dive into the heart-pounding world of silver salmon fishing in Alaska's pristine waters—where the thrill of the chase meets the untamed beauty of the Last Frontier.

Resort Report May 2024

Chasing Silver

Dive into the heart-pounding world of silver salmon fishing in Alaska's pristine waters—where the thrill of the chase meets the untamed beauty of the Last Frontier.

Resort Report March 2024

2023 Photo Contest Winners

Our Guest Photo Contest winners have been announced! Check out their amazing shots...

Resort Report March 2024

2023 Photo Contest Winners

Our Guest Photo Contest winners have been announced! Check out their amazing shots...

Resort Report February 2024

Hooked on Halibut

Your shot at bagging an additional behemoth of any size.

Resort Report February 2024

Hooked on Halibut

Your shot at bagging an additional behemoth of any size.

Resort Report December 2023

It's Time to Vote!

We need your help! Our annual guest photo contest is now live and we need you to vote for your favorite photos. Winners are announced soon!

Resort Report December 2023

It's Time to Vote!

We need your help! Our annual guest photo contest is now live and we need you to vote for your favorite photos. Winners are announced soon!

Resort Report November 2023

Boardwalk Cabins Renovations

We are well underway with the renovation of all 28 Boardwalk cabins.

Resort Report November 2023

Boardwalk Cabins Renovations

We are well underway with the renovation of all 28 Boardwalk cabins.

Resort Report September 2023

Your 2024 Alaska Fishing Trip

What to look for when in an Alaska fishing lodge and why you should start planning your 2023 amazing trip now.

Resort Report September 2023

Your 2024 Alaska Fishing Trip

What to look for when in an Alaska fishing lodge and why you should start planning your 2023 amazing trip now.

Resort Report July 2023

Share Memories and Win!

Don't forget to send us your best shot and enter our Annual Guest Photo and Video Contest.

Resort Report July 2023

Share Memories and Win!

Don't forget to send us your best shot and enter our Annual Guest Photo and Video Contest.

Resort Report May 2023

Guest Prep

Now's the time to start prepping for your epic fishing trip this summer. Here's a list of all the last-minute details you need to know.

Resort Report May 2023

Guest Prep

Now's the time to start prepping for your epic fishing trip this summer. Here's a list of all the last-minute details you need to know.

Resort Report April 2023

All Things King of Kings

From how to enter to our huge prizes, learn all about our legendary King of Kings Salmon Tournament.

Resort Report April 2023

All Things King of Kings

From how to enter to our huge prizes, learn all about our legendary King of Kings Salmon Tournament.

Resort Report March 2023

Father's Day at Waterfall Resort

Why Father's Day is the perfect day to spend with your family at Waterfall Resort

Resort Report March 2023

Father's Day at Waterfall Resort

Why Father's Day is the perfect day to spend with your family at Waterfall Resort

Resort Report February 2023

Winner Winner

Our Guest Photo Contest winners have been announced! Check out their amazing shots...

Resort Report February 2023

Winner Winner

Our Guest Photo Contest winners have been announced! Check out their amazing shots...

Resort Report January 2023

Just for the Halibut

How to go home with even more Halibut during your fishing trip at Waterfall Resort.

Resort Report January 2023

Just for the Halibut

How to go home with even more Halibut during your fishing trip at Waterfall Resort.

Resort Report December 2022

Cast Your Vote

We need your help! Our annual guest photo contest is now live and we need you to vote for your favorite photos. Winners are announced soon!

Resort Report December 2022

Cast Your Vote

We need your help! Our annual guest photo contest is now live and we need you to vote for your favorite photos. Winners are announced soon!

Resort Report October 2022

Extending our 2023 Season

Travel is back and many people are gearing up to finally check fishing in Alaska off their bucket-list. We've extended our season so more people can experience Alaska and our legendary resort. 

Resort Report October 2022

Extending our 2023 Season

Travel is back and many people are gearing up to finally check fishing in Alaska off their bucket-list. We've extended our season so more people can experience Alaska and our legendary resort. 

Resort Report September 2022

Send Us Your Best Shot

What a year! Another fun season with guests who shared some incredible moments of fishing and fun with us!

Resort Report September 2022

Send Us Your Best Shot

What a year! Another fun season with guests who shared some incredible moments of fishing and fun with us!

Resort Report August 2022

Your 2023 Alaska Fishing Trip

What to look for when in an Alaska fishing lodge and why you should start planning your 2023 amazing trip now.

Resort Report August 2022

Your 2023 Alaska Fishing Trip

What to look for when in an Alaska fishing lodge and why you should start planning your 2023 amazing trip now.

Resort Report May 2022

Ready for Action? Last Minute Details!

Season starts in just a few weeks, here's all you need to know before you arrive.

Resort Report May 2022

Ready for Action? Last Minute Details!

Season starts in just a few weeks, here's all you need to know before you arrive.

Resort Report April 2022

Cheers to 40 Years

Here's to 40 wonderful years hosting anglers from all over the world and 111 years of fishing at Waterfall Resort.

Resort Report April 2022

Cheers to 40 Years

Here's to 40 wonderful years hosting anglers from all over the world and 111 years of fishing at Waterfall Resort.

Resort Report March 2022

Catch Us on TV

Big News! Waterfall Resort and our sister property Steamboat Bay Fishing Club will be featured on two amazing shows in April.

Resort Report March 2022

Catch Us on TV

Big News! Waterfall Resort and our sister property Steamboat Bay Fishing Club will be featured on two amazing shows in April.

Resort Report February 2022

Lingcod Lowdown

Everything to know about reeling in this ambush predator.

Resort Report February 2022

Lingcod Lowdown

Everything to know about reeling in this ambush predator.

Resort Report January 2022

And The Winner is...

Your votes are in and we’re pleased to announce the entrants taking top honors in our 2021 Waterfall Resort Photo Contest.

Resort Report January 2022

And The Winner is...

Your votes are in and we’re pleased to announce the entrants taking top honors in our 2021 Waterfall Resort Photo Contest.

Resort Report December 2021

Land a Monster Halibut

We're pleased to announce that we're offering our popular Bonus Halibut Tag program early for the 2022 summer season.

Resort Report December 2021

Land a Monster Halibut

We're pleased to announce that we're offering our popular Bonus Halibut Tag program early for the 2022 summer season.

Resort Report November 2021

Ready, Set, Vote!

Our guest photo contest winners will be awarded $150 gift certificates from our General Store, plus recognition in our newsletter and on social media.

Resort Report November 2021

Ready, Set, Vote!

Our guest photo contest winners will be awarded $150 gift certificates from our General Store, plus recognition in our newsletter and on social media.

Resort Report September 2021

International Photographer Visits Waterfall Resort

This season we welcomed Artem Shestakov to Waterfall Resort to capture the beauty of fishing in Alaska.

Resort Report September 2021

International Photographer Visits Waterfall Resort

This season we welcomed Artem Shestakov to Waterfall Resort to capture the beauty of fishing in Alaska.

Resort Report August 2021

Now's Your Time to Enter

Our annual Waterfall Resort Photo Contest is open for submissions.

Resort Report August 2021

Now's Your Time to Enter

Our annual Waterfall Resort Photo Contest is open for submissions.

Resort Report September 2020

Our Big Summer in the Media

Read articles published about Waterfall Resort, Ketchikan, and Alaska.

Resort Report September 2020

Our Big Summer in the Media

Read articles published about Waterfall Resort, Ketchikan, and Alaska.

Resort Report August 2020

Call for Entries

Our annual Waterfall Resort Photo Contest is open for submissions.

Resort Report August 2020

Call for Entries

Our annual Waterfall Resort Photo Contest is open for submissions.

Resort Report August 2019

Call for Entries

Our annual Waterfall Resort Photo Contest is open for submissions.

Resort Report August 2019

Call for Entries

Our annual Waterfall Resort Photo Contest is open for submissions.