Alaska's Boardwalk Lodge

What Alaska's Boardwalk Lodge does

Alaska's Boardwalk Lodge operates a single-property, all-inclusive luxury fishing resort on Prince of Wales Island in Thorne Bay, Alaska. Founded in 1990 and completed in 1997 after seven years of hand-built construction, the three-story lodge is built over a 300-yard boardwalk spanning the tidal inlet and can accommodate 30+ guests at a time. The property sits within the Tongass National Forest under a U.S. Forest Service special use permit and provides access to 23 fishable lakes, rivers, and streams on the island.

The lodge's core offerings are two all-inclusive guided fishing packages — a saltwater package on 28-foot V-hull ocean cabin cruisers (U.S. Coast Guard licensed captains, GPS, heated cabins) targeting salmon, halibut, rockfish, and lingcod, and a freshwater/fly fishing package staffed by Orvis-endorsed guides using top-of-the-line Orvis gear targeting steelhead, trout, Dolly Varden, and salmon. Supporting infrastructure includes an on-site professional fish processing facility (clean, fillet, vacuum seal, label, freeze, and pack airline-ready) and satellite internet up to 25 Mbps. Adjacent lines of business include the Slacktide Grill restaurant (4-course gourmet dinners also available to outside diners at $25/$25/$98 breakfast/lunch/dinner), the Boardwalk Fishing Academy (4-week online course plus 5-night field training program), and eco-adventure activities such as whale watching and glacier tours.

The lodge's commercial model is direct-to-consumer with packages starting at $1,448 per guest per night all-inclusive (lodging, all meals with house wine/beer, guided fishing, gear, floatplane transfers from Ketchikan, fish processing, and taxes). Revenue streams include lodging packages, external restaurant service, fishing school tuition, and loyalty-driven repeat bookings via the Boardwalk Rewards program (8% credit back on qualifying stays). Distribution is layered: a phone reservation line and the company website handle direct bookings, while an 8%-commission travel/booking agent program and the Orvis endorsement extend reach through third-party networks. Customer segments span individual luxury fishing enthusiasts, multi-generational families, and corporate retreats, with group, child, non-fishing, military, first-responder, and teacher discount programs targeting additional segments.

Name

Alaska's Boardwalk Lodge

Legal name

Alaska's Boardwalk Lodge

Website

https://boardwalklodge.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alaska's Boardwalk Lodge is a privately held, all-inclusive luxury fishing resort on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska, offering guided saltwater and Orvis-endorsed freshwater fly fishing, lodging, dining, fish processing, and eco-adventures to individual anglers, families, and corporate groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Fishing Lodge and Resort Hospitality

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721), Marinas (71393)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Hunting & Fishing Lodges (Sporting Lodges) (THAGAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts (THAGACAA), Fishing & Angling Charters / Guides (THAAALAD), Sightseeing & Scenic Boat Tours (Harbor, Sunset, Dolphin/Whale Watching) (THAJAJAA)

Keywords

• Luxury fishing lodge
• Guided fishing trips
• Fly fishing resort
• Alaska wilderness lodge
• Saltwater fishing packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Thorne Bay

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. All-Inclusive Fishing Packages: The primary revenue stream is all-inclusive per-person-per-night packages covering lodging, all meals (breakfast, lunch, 4-course gourmet dinner with house wine, beer, drinks, snacks, and appetizers), guided fishing (saltwater or freshwater/fly fishing), all equipment and gear (rain gear, rods, reels, bait, tackle), floatplane transportation from Ketchikan, fish processing (filleting, vacuum packaging, and boxing), and local/state taxes. Packages are sold at published nightly rates starting at $1,448 per guest for saltwater fishing.
2. Slacktide Grill Restaurant (External Diners): The on-site Slacktide Grill restaurant serves breakfast ($25), lunch ($25), and dinner ($98) to guests not staying at the lodge as well as local residents and travelers. This is a plated meal service requiring 48-hour advance reservation notice.
3. Boardwalk Rewards Loyalty Credits: Loyalty program credits are accrued at 8% of booking value (excluding taxes, gift cards, merchandise, and apparel). These credits are redeemable toward future bookings. Booking referrals through the program also earn the referring member 8% credit.
4. Boardwalk Fishing Academy: The lodge operates a fishing school consisting of a 4-week online course (approximately 10 hours/week), a Casting & Skills Course with a certified guide, and a 5-night all-inclusive field training program at the lodge with 4 days on freshwater rivers. The school trains aspiring anglers and guides.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Alaska's Boardwalk Lodge operates an all-inclusive luxury fishing resort on Prince of Wales Island in Thorne Bay, Alaska, offering guided saltwater and freshwater/fly fishing trips, lodging, gourmet dining at the on-site Slacktide Grill, eco adventures, on-site fish processing, and a fishing academy training program. The primary commercial offering is a per-person-per-night all-inclusive package that bundles accommodations, meals, guided fishing, equipment, floatplane transfers from Ketchikan, and fish processing into a single bundled price.

Product overview

Alaska's Boardwalk Lodge is a single, unified all-inclusive fishing resort product offering luxury accommodations, dining, and guided fishing experiences on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska. The core product includes lodging in standard rooms and suites with private bathrooms, all meals at Slacktide Grill, and access to fishing activities. Additional modules include guided Boat Fishing (saltwater) and Fly Fishing packages (Orvis-endorsed), Eco Adventures such as whale watching and glacier tours, the Fishing Academy educational program, Boardwalk Rewards loyalty program, and Fish Processing services for caught fish. The lodge positions itself as a premium, all-inclusive '5-Star Adventure' destination with over 40 years of experience.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Alaska's Boardwalk Lodge (All-Inclusive Fishing Resort) All-inclusive luxury fishing lodge experience offering accommodations with private bathrooms, gourmet dining at Slacktide Grill, and access to guided fishing activities on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska. Packages start at $1,448 per guest per night.
• Saltwater Fishing Packages All-inclusive guided saltwater fishing packages on 28-foot V-hull ocean cabin cruiser boats targeting salmon, halibut, rockfish, lingcod, and other Pacific species, with U.S. Coast Guard licensed captains certified in First Aid and CPR. Each boat holds up to 4 guests.
• Freshwater/Fly Fishing Packages Orvis-endorsed fly fishing packages offering guided freshwater fishing at 23 lakes, rivers, and streams on Prince of Wales Island, targeting steelhead, salmon, trout, cutthroat trout, and Dolly Varden. Complete top-of-the-line Orvis equipment (rods, reels, flies, waders, boots) provided.
• Slacktide Grill Restaurant On-site restaurant serving chef-crafted plated breakfast ($25), lunch ($25), and 4-course gourmet dinner ($98) featuring Alaskan seafood and locally sourced ingredients, open to external diners and local residents with 48-hour advance reservation.
• Eco Adventures Non-fishing outdoor activities including whale watching, glacier tours, Misty Fjords flightseeing, totem village tours, nature walks, and beach activities for guests and family members.
• Boardwalk Fishing Academy Structured fishing school consisting of a 4-week online course (approximately 10 hours/week), a Casting & Skills Course with a certified guide, and a 5-night all-inclusive field training program at the lodge with 4 days on freshwater rivers. Trains aspiring fly fishing guides and anglers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30+ guests accommodated comfortably at one time
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OrviscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoardwalk Lodge is an exclusive Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Lodge, one of a select group of lodges meeting Orvis's rigorous standards for fly fishing experiences. This endorsement provides access to Orvis's customer base of fly fishing enthusiasts, uses the Orvis brand as a quality validator, and obligates the lodge to maintain Orvis-specified standards for guides, equipment, and guest experience. The lodge is outfitted with complete top-of-the-line Orvis fly fishing gear for guest use.
• Trout UnlimitedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrout Unlimited, a nonprofit dedicated to coldwater conservation, is listed as a supporting partner of the lodge. The partnership reflects the lodge's commitment to sustainable fishing practices and conservation of trout and salmon habitat in Southeast Alaska.
• Yellow Dog FlyfishingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYellow Dog Flyfishing is listed as a partner, providing a distribution channel through which the lodge is recommended to Yellow Dog's customer base of fly fishing travel clients.
• FlyFishersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlyFishers is listed as a partner organization, likely serving as a referral or distribution partner connecting the lodge with fly fishing travel customers.
• U.S. Forest Service (Tongass National Forest)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlaska's Boardwalk Lodge operates as an equal opportunity provider under a special use permit from the U.S. Forest Service, Tongass National Forest. This regulatory partnership grants the lodge the right to operate within the national forest boundary and underpins its legal authority to conduct guided fishing activities on public lands.
• Island Air ExpressminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIsland Air Express provides scheduled commercial small-plane service from Ketchikan to Klawock, serving as a recommended transportation partner for lodge guests. From Klawock, guests complete a 1-hour drive to the lodge ($400 lodge pick-up/drop-off fee applies).

Scale indicators6 records

Market position

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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