FAQ–Custom Fish Processing Services

Custom Fish Processing with the Cedars Lodge

After we get done with our day of fishing, we will drop your catch off to be processed the way you would like. The fish are cut, cleaned, vacuum sealed, flash frozen, boxed and cold stored until shipping date of your choosing. Salmon may be fresh or smoked. Fresh options include whole fish, whole fillet, or 1 pound portions. Smoked options are whole fillet, or 1 pound portions.

Cruise Ship Guests

For clients arriving on a cruise ship, optional fish processing services allow your catch to be processed to your order and then shipped to your home Fed-Ex Overnight. You select the shipping date. The minimum order with our processor is 15 pounds of fillet weight. Fed-Ex overnight charges for your total poundage.

Fly-In Guests

For our guests flying into Ketchikan, your fish can be shipped home or boxed to be carried on board as luggage on your return flight. (This is substantially cheaper than using Fed-Ex)

Fish Processing Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do we recieve our own fish? Answer: Yes

Q: What is the price based on? Answer: Fillet weight only not whole carcass.

Q. Will we have time to process fish when we do a charter off a cruise ship? Answer: YES! The fish processor is conveniantly located close to the cruise ship docks so it generally takes about 10 minutes to drop your fish off at the end of your trip. If return time is tight, we take you back at the ship and then drop your fish.

Testimonials
Jim- Halibut fishing with you last August was the best thing we did in Alaska! Thanks againSteve and Wendy
Hi Jim: The Salmon you helped us bring in last June in Ketchikan is history…but we have never had better and you provided a great experience. thanks!Barbara
We had the time of our lives and want to thank you. You are by far one of the best guides we have used. You put us on fish, coached us and provided top notch equipment – how could we not be successful. It was a pleasant surprise to see our photos in your gallery.Bob, Daleand John W.
Hi Clayton, how are you ? Quick note to thank you for a wonderful time fishing with the boys. Now that we are home and kinda settling back into our routine we’ve asked them a few times, what their favorite part of the trip was and Jensen is the first one to say : FISHING !!Ingrid C.
Hey Captain-Thanks again for an amazing charter! Just wanted to include these pictures and let you know that we received our fish and they are delicious. And if you or your wife get a spare minute, Bob reminded me to ask you for your salmon dip recipe………Happy Fishing to you!!Sandy P.
Our photos have been shown to anyone willing to give us the time. We were all so very impressed with with every aspect of the afternoon. Your professionalism has been applauded repeatedly.
Dear Clayton, Thank you so much for your email. Your trip was truly the highlight of our trip. The boys have not stopped talking about it – your name has been mentioned again & again.Karen & Tim
Ryan, Best Captain and best boat of our entire trip, please use us as a reference for any of your future clients.Chris, Lisa, CarleyKyle and Christopher
Clayton, Just wanted to say thanks again for the fishing trip.We had a great time and the fish are delicious.Just wundering if you would share your salmon spred recipe it was great. Well thanks again.Vernon
Ryan, Your fishing area was by far the best in SE Alaska, as the farther we went north the more congested the best areas became with lackluster results. Take care and God Bless.