 
GETTING HERE!
There are two ways to get to Coffman Cove--ferry or plane.
If driving, take the Alaska Marine Highway Ferry System to Ketchikan. From
Ketchikan, take the Inter~Island Ferry Authority to Hollis. The drive from
Hollis to Coffman Cove is approximately 70 miles on paved road. Or if coming
from Wrangell, the Inter~Island Ferry comes directly to Coffman Cove.
If flying, fly into Ketchikan (it’s about a two hour flight from Seattle) on
Alaska Airlines and then take a floatplane directly to Coffman Cove.
Pacific
Airways and Taquan Air provide scheduled flights to and from Ketchikan and
Coffman Cove.
COFFMAN COVE
This small community of 200 year around residents has a restaurant, library with Internet
access, liquor store, gas station, post office, car rentals, laundromat at the
Oceanview Campground, and The Riggin' Shack -- a small convenience store that
sells fishing and hunting licenses, gifts, fish boxes, fishing gear, limited
food items, and health care products.
Cell phone service is very limited—mostly at high altitudes or out on the water.
There is a public telephone at the marina (a quarter mile from Salmon Shores).
The guest house also has a phone; you will need a calling card for long distance
calls.
There are no ATMs in Coffman Cove, best to bring Travelers' Checks, checkbook,
and/or cash.
FISH CHARTS
Best saltwater fishing times in the Prince of Wales area (ADF&G data)
|
Species |
Availability |
Peak |
|
king
salmon |
year
round |
May
through July |
|
coho
salmon |
June
through October |
July
through September |
|
sockeye salmon |
June
through August |
June
through August |
|
chum
salmon |
June
through September |
July
and August |
|
pink
salmon |
June
through August |
July
and August |
|
Dolly
Varden Char |
year
round |
June
and July |
|
halibut |
year
round |
June
through September |
|
rockfish |
year
round |
June
through September |
|
lingcod |
year
round |
year
round |
Best freshwater
fishing times in the Prince of Wales area (ADF&G data)
|
Species |
Availability |
Peak |
|
king
salmon |
May
through August |
July
|
|
coho
salmon |
June
through November |
August and September |
|
sockeye salmon |
June
through August |
July
through August |
|
chum
salmon |
July
through October |
August |
|
pink
salmon |
July
through October |
July
through September |
|
Dolly
Varden Char |
year
round |
July
through October |
|
steelhead trout |
all
months except July |
April
and May
November and December |
|
rainbow trout |
year
round |
May
through June |
|
cutthroat trout |
year
round |
May
through June |
|
brook
trout |
year
round |
July
through September |
|
grayling |
year
round |
year
round |
|
kokanee |
year
round |
May
and June
September and October |
WEATHER
Coffman Cove is located in the
Tongass National Forest, a high latitude
rainforest. Weather changes quickly, especially during the spring and fall when
temperatures range from the mid 30°s to the mid 60°s. Summer conditions are
generally more stable and clear and the temperatures range from the mid 40°s to the mid
70°s.
Rain is always a possibility and the island receives well over 100 inches per year.
Dress in layers and keep your rain gear handy.
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