I have been to Talon Lodge 4 times and it has always been great. great fishing, great lodge, great food, and great staff. The boats are well equipted and the captains know where the fish are. It is on a small island in Sitka Bay and both the main lodge and the cabins are excellent. We went there a couple... more

Our first experience at Talon Lodge was also our first experience in Alaska. I cannot think of a better way to be introduced to Alaska. The experience at Talon Lodge was better than I ever expected. I was bringing my wife and my Mother for their once-in-a-lifetime Alaska adventure and wanted to make sure that we were not staying at... more

Every year my two daughters and I take an all girls vacation. This year we were looking for something very economical due to the economy, and where we could go fishing. Being from South Texas we do a lot of "flats" fishing and deep sea. However, we had never been fly, salmon, or halibut fishing. We wanted to stay at... more

We were there for 5 nights and had a wonderful time. Talon Lodge is located on Apple Island located within minutes of Sitka's Thompson Harbor. From our trip start of traveling to the island by boat with Captain Cole to the return trip to the harbor was excellent. We were shown to our cozy room with comfortable queen size beds... more

My extended family has had a vacation at Talon Lodge every summer for the past 5 years. We have an an exceptional time. The food was amazing, massages heavenly and we always catch plenty of king salmon and halibut. My sister even caught a 135 pound halibut last year. All generations go including my 87 year old father and my... more

I made my first trip to Talon Lodge with my 14 year old son. The fishing experience was fantastic (two days on the ocean fishing for salmon, halibut and rockfish and one day fly fishing in glacial lakes and streams accessed only by float plane). Although my son was the only kid at the lodge that week, Phil and Gwen... more

This coming summer will be our fifth year back to Talon Lodge. It is located on a small island just minutes from the charming town of Sitka. It is a family owned operation and Phil and Gwen Younger are the perfect hosts. The fishing has always been excellent when we go the first week in August. The food is outstanding,... more

Talon is an upscale fishing lodge located on a small island outside the harbor in Sitka. The lodge itself is beautifully done and meals are prepared by an on-site chef who serves excellent food. Beds are twins but rooms are reasonably spacious and clean. Cocktails and hors d oeuvres are served at an outside bar before dinner each evening in... more