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Welcome to Coffman Cove!
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"Just one more cast!"
There’s more than one way to reach Coffman Cove, Alaska on Prince of Wales (POW) Island. I will outline some of them here and include some phone numbers and websites that might be useful to you. You are encouraged to check out the Coffman Cove website for complete up-to-date information. If you have any further questions, email me with your inquiry and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Ketchikan is the largest city in the vicinity. Many people fly into and out of Ketchikan from airports near their homes. But be sure to check the Inter-Island Ferry Service schedule for service from Ketchikan to Hollis. You can book your flight through Alaska Airlines. The website address is http://www.alaskaair.com/ or you can reach them by phone at 1-800-ALASKAAIR / 1-800-252-7522.
If you prefer a more leisurely mode of travel or you want to bring your own car, truck, camper, and/or boat*, try the Alaska Marine Highway System ferry from Bellingham, Washington or Prince Rupert, BC in the south or from points north to Wrangell or Ketchikan. Call 1-800-642-0066 or visit the AMHS website for schedules, information, or reservations. You may bring your car or truck on the ferry, but you need to make reservations in advance. From Ketchikan, you'll have to take the Inter-Island Ferry to Hollis on Prince of Wales Island. The Inter-Island Ferry Authority can be reached by phone at 1-866-308-4848. Traveling through Canada on land, air, or sea requires a visit with the customs agencies and will necessitate a passport in 2009. The Canada Border Services Agency website offers useful information for visitors to or through Canada. With the new regulations in place, reading the United States Customs and Border Protection website can also be helpful.
* Most of the road to Coffman Cove is now paved, but be aware that there is still some construction taking place on the road into Coffman Cove and know that you may be going over a few rough patches on your way into town.
Ed and Judy Adamson of Coffman Cove provide transportation to and from the ferry terminal in Hollis, as well as to float and wheeled plane hubs in Craig, Klawock, and Thorne Bay for visitors to Coffman Cove. You can contact them by phone 907-329-2208 to check for their availability and price. They also have rental vehicles.
To reach Prince of Wales Island from Ketchikan, there are several options.
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Take the 3 hour Inter-Island Ferry ride from Ketchikan to Hollis. Hollis is about a 2 hour car ride from Coffman Cove, so be sure to make some arrangements if you plan to ride the ferry from Ketchikan. For schedule information and reservations visit their website or phone toll-free at 1-866-308-4848. |
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Take a float plane to Coffman Cove (if available), Thorne Bay, or Craig. Wheeled flights go to Klawock. We can help you make arrangements to get from your flight destination to Coffman Cove and back. Airline names and numbers are listed below. Be sure to ask about the cost of returning with fish boxes and restrictions on overall luggage weight. |
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Flying or ferrying, you can rent a car in Ketchikan (for
information on services available in Ketchikan, contact the
Ketchikan
Chamber of Commerce 907-225-3184. On Prince of Wales
Island contact Ed and Judy Adamson of Coffman
Cove at 907-329-2208,
Wilderness Car Rental in
Craig at 1-800-949-2205, or
Prince of Wales Jeep Rentals at 1-907-401-0997. |
Airlines I’m aware of that fly between Ketchikan and Prince of Wales Island are listed below. Please visit their websites or contact them by phone to get more information or to make reservations.
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Taquan Air 1-800-770-8800 Taquan Air has scheduled flights between Coffman Cove and Ketchikan in 2009 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. There are also daily flights to Thorne Bay and Craig/Klawock Monday through Saturday. |
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Promech Air 1-800-860-3845, (907) 225-3845 Promech Air provides several scheduled flights daily between Ketchikan and Thorne Bay or Craig/Klawock. |
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Pacific Airways Toll-free 1-877-360-3500 or Alaska local 907-225-3500 Pacific Airways flies daily to Craig and Thorne Bay on Prince of Wales Island. |
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Misty Fjords Air 1-877-228-4656 Misty Fjords Air is supplying charter floatplane service directly to Coffman Cove in summer 2009. One-way rates between Coffman Cove & Ketchikan are $420 for a 3 person flight aboard a Cessna-185, $600 for the 6 person Beaver, and $1200 for the 10 person Otter. |
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Island Air Express 1-888-387-8989 Island Air Express provides daily flights between Ketchikan and Klawock. Call or visit their website to make your reservations today. |
To reach Coffman Cove from Wrangell:
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Visit the Wrangell Chamber of Commerce website for current transportation services. |
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Breakaway Adventures offers a Water Taxi service. 1-888-385-2488 or 907-874-2488. Service between Wrangell and Coffman Cove costs $240 per person and includes transportation to and from the airport. There is an additional fee for extra gear and fish boxes. Call or visit their website for more information. |
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At this time, I don't know of anyone who provides scheduled flight service between Wrangell and Coffman Cove, but you may charter a plane through one of the airlines listed below: |
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Sunrise Aviation, 1-800-874-2311 Service between Wrangell and Coffman Cove is on a charter basis. The 2009 rate is $350.00 for a Cessna 206, in which you can plan 4 passengers or 800 pounds, whichever comes first. It usually works nicely with 2-3 passengers and their gear. |
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Misty Fjords Air, 1-877-228-4656. Misty Fjords Air fares are $714 for a 3 person flight on a Cessna-185, $1,020 for a Beaver plane built for 6 passengers, and $2,040 for the 10 seat Otter. |
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The Inter-Island Ferry Authority no longer provides service between Coffman Cove and Wrangell. Please plan or change your trip accordingly. |
This is the Harpers' house in Coffman Cove.
Come here if you'd like to make walk-on reservations and you aren't able to catch Captain Lee at the dock. Just look up the road past the Coffman Cove Bunkhouse near the docks and see us at the end of the road.
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Lodging in Coffman Cove |
It's a good idea to plan ahead for a vacation in Coffman Cove. There is no motel in town that you can walk into and rent a room, but there are several excellent choices for lodging. Some offer prepared food, many do not. You can see what’s currently available on the Coffman Cove website, but here are the ones I’m familiar with as of this writing. You will need to contact them directly for prices and availability. Once you've made your arrangements to stay, contact Capt. Lee to reserve your spot on the boat.
Lodging with food included:
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Coffman Cove Bunkhouse: Call Jerry Hedges at 907-329-2219. | ||
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Wetherbee’s Lodge: Call Frank Wetherbee at 907-329-2266. Frank is also a guide, but said he would house people who are fishing with Lee if he has room available. | ||
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The Fishing Bear Bed & Breakfast/Lodge: Offers a choice of kitchen facilities or meals provided. Phone 907-329-2924 for more information. | ||
| Rock Haven: Dan & Ellen 907-329-2003 | ||
Cabins only:
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Coffman Cove Cabins: Call Gary Wilburn at 907-329-2251 | ||
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Cove Connect Cottage: Call Julie Hull at 907-329-2295 | ||
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Andersonville: Dale and Genny Sue at 907-329-2267 | ||
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King Fisher Rentals: Ken and Michelle Page at 907-329-2235 | ||
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Salmon Shores Cabin & Guest House: Phone Meredith at 503-788-3762 | ||
| J&J Lodging: John Rodriguez at 907-329-2009. John is also a fishing guide. |
Campgrounds:
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Oceanview RV, Campgrounds & Lodging: Phone 907-329-2226 and speak to Chuck or Deedee. The campground also provides the only public laundromat in town. |
Other Amenities in Coffman Cove
Gas Station Post Office
Cyber Cafe (not yet open) Library with FREE Internet access
There is a liquor store in town, a library with Internet access (hours vary), Internet service, a gas station, a laundromat at the Oceanview Campground, and The Riggin' Shack; a small convenience store that rents movies along with selling wonderful gifts, fish boxes, fishing gear, limited food items, and health care products. The coffee is always on and the conversation lively. It would be wise to bring your basic groceries with you if you plan to camp or stay in a cabin.
At this time, there is no cell phone service in Coffman Cove, so leave your phone behind (or simply turn it off) and enjoy the peace and quiet you so rarely encounter in the world today. Most cell phones do work from some places on the island and out on the water, but reception can be spotty. There is a public telephone available near the dock, so be sure to bring a phone card with you for any long distance calls you'd like to make.
New in 2009: there is now an ATM at the liquor store in Coffman Cove. Some businesses in town take credit cards, but most do not, so come prepared with Travelers' Checks, your checkbook, and/or cash.
Friendly garbage service!
For information on charters or to make reservations, email lee@coffmancovecharters.com
Contact the webmaster if you have problems, suggestions, or praise about the website.
Coffman Cove Charters LLC members are Lee, Frank, and Ann Harper.
All photographs on this page are the property of Ann Harper.
Copyright 2010.
This site was last updated 01/14/10
