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Check-In & License: As soon as your plane glides to the dock, the resort
staff welcomes you and takes your luggage to your private accommodations. You then check
in at the general store where you will receive your room key and be assigned your guide
and boat. At check-in you can purchase your Alaska State Fishing License and King Salmon
Stamp, and your tournament ticket.  Dining: At Waterfall Resort we take great
pride in making each meal an enjoyable dining experience. Our chef selects and prepares a
fresh Alaskan catch every day. All of our breads, pastries and soups are
homemade with a gourmet touch. If any guest is medically required to have a special menu,
please advise us 30 days prior to arrival.
Breakfast: Served from 6:00-7:00 a.m. You'll start the day right with a choice
of fresh juices, hot/cold cereals, yogurt, assorted bakery goods, eggs prepared to your
liking, breakfast meats, as well as, hot beverages.
Lunch on the Boat: Why interrupt the action when we supply hot/cold beverages,
an assortment of sandwiches or fried chicken, chips, fresh fruit and vegetables plus
homemade cookies right on the boat.
Lunch at the Resort: Served 11:00-12:30. All departing guests will enjoy one
more hearty meal and spin some fishing tales before boarding their float plane to
Ketchikan, homeward bound.
Dinner: Served from 6:00-8:00 p.m. After a busy day, you'll be ready for our
hearty dinner which includes: hot entrees with all the accoutrements, complete fruit and
salad bar, soup, baked goods, homemade dessert and beverage, plus complimentary wine.
Fishing/Rain Gear: Stop by our rain gear supply room and we will fit you with
boots, bib overalls and jacket with hat. Your guide has all your fishing tackle, rods,
reels and bait on the cabin cruiser.
What to Bring to the Resort: Dress is casual. Warm, layered clothing including
sweaters, hooded sweat-shirt, water repellent windbreaker, tennis/walking
shoes and sunglasses. The temperatures at the resort range from 55' F to 75' F
during our season. In addition to clothing, you may want to bring binoculars and camera or
video equipment to capture your stay on film.
Boat/Guide: Boats depart at 7:00 a.m. and return at 5:00 p.m. Each Waterfall
guest is assigned a guide and a boat for the duration of the stay. Waterfall has a fleet
of 25' cabin cruisers with four guests assigned to each boat. Your guide is an
experienced, patient instructor who works well with all levels of guests' fishing ability.
He will inform you of the current salmon runs and halibut catches. Together you will plan
your daily fishing activities. You don't have to be an experienced fisherman to enjoy
fishing at Waterfall.
 Fish Cleaning/Packaging: just let your guide know how you want your fish
processed and our cleaning experts will prepare, vacuum seal and freeze your fish for
transportation. Your fish will be shipped in special wetlock boxes and will travel with you as
luggage on your trip home.
 Tournament: The $100,000 King of Kings Salmon Tournament
is available to registered guests only. Tournament tickets should be purchased at the
general store prior to your fishing activities and prizes are awarded to guests catching
the biggest king salmon of the week, month, and season and the biggest silver of the
month. Information on sponsors and prizes is available at the general store.
General Store/Hospitality Staff: Open 6:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Our general store
provides guests with a resort information center as well as sundry items: snacks,
Waterfall clothing and souvenirs, jewelry, toiletries, film and other essentials. Our
liquor store stocks your favorite spirits, beer and soft drinks.
 Lounge/Recreation:
Open from 5:00 p.m. to closing. You will find a full bar, pool table, ping pong, dart
board, television and card room. Refreshments can be billed to your room.
Lobby Area: The resort manager's office, departure information, long distance
phone and reading materials are all found in this comfortable room adjacent to the general
store. It is also a spot to have a cup of coffee in front of our wood stove.
Wake-Up Calls: If you need a wake-up call please notify the General Store staff
before 9 p.m. or the bartender in the lounge area before closing. Our night watchmen will
knock on your door at your requested time.
Telephones: Part of the beauty of Waterfall is that it is miles away from the
constant ringing of telephones. However, should you need a phone, you will find one
located in the lobby area of the lodge and 2 located near cabin #26. Calls can be made at any time using either a
credit card or dialing collect.
Airline Baggage Rules: Most Airlines generally allow for two check-in luggage
items at no charge as well as one or two carry-on items. You may be charged up to $50.00 a
piece for any excess luggage. This rate will vary by airline, number of excess items and
weight. Group members may "pool" their baggage to determine the number of
pieces. You may want to check the specific baggage regulations and charges of your
particular airline.
Tipping: Gratuities are not included in your package price. It is customary to
tip your guide and service staff at the end of your stay. Any questions regarding
gratuities can be directed to Willi Herff or our reservations department.
Check Out: For those guests who have charged purchases to their room from the
bar or general store, please allow ample time before departure to settle your account at
the General Store. We accept major credit cards for your convenience.
Reservations: Demand for the resort is extremely high. Please contact Adventure Sportsfishing at 800-356-2533 or Outside the US: 760-722-7160.
Overnight In Ketchikan or Seattle: If you will be staying overnight in either of
these cities, please note each airport has freezer storage available for your fish boxes.
In Seattle we can recommend a fish storage facility convenient within the airport.
Alaska Airlines Agent at Waterfall: Upon arrival, please give your airline
tickets to the Alaska Airlines service agent at Waterfall. The agent will take care of
reconfirming your flight home, seat assignment, and tagging your luggage and fish boxes.
This service helps you avoid possible airport problems later on and eliminates the
check-in procedure in Ketchikan if you are making a direct connection the same
day on
Alaska Airlines. Planes leave the resort for Ketchikan
at approximately 1:00 p.m. every day. |
