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Pelican is a mixture of commercial fishing industry and tourism. As such, you will not be overwhelmed by a large number of high capacity lodges. Pelican's lodges are family owned establishments, some of which are remodels of buildings that were here in the very early days of the town. You will find bed & breakfasts, inns, cabins, and rooms for rent here. Most all of the businesses are located along the boardwalk or on the beach with a view of the mountains and/or Lisianski Inlet. Each of the listed entrepreneurs offers their own unique service in the friendly style of a remote Alaskan fishing community.

Because Pelican, Alaska is such a small community there is not the flavor of industrialized tourism evident in neighboring communities. Pelican still has the atmosphere of a rustic commercial fishing village. While other towns have transitioned into industrialized tourism Pelican has maintained a delicate balance of commercial fishing and responsible tourism that respects the town's blue collar heritage.

Chicobi Charters offers a quality and authentic Alaskan fishing experience. Known as “Closest to the Fish”, Pelican’s fishing grounds offer some of the best fishing in Alaska for King and Coho salmon, Halibut, Lingcod, and Yellow-eye. Fish on the “Destination”, a comfortable 31’ Eastern fiberglass boat. Terry Wirta is owner and captain. He was born and raised in Pelican and has over 40 years of experience in sports and commercial fishing. Terry is also a marine mechanic and operates Terry’s Marine.

Chartering services are available for sport fishing, White Sulphur Hot Springs transportation, kayak rentals or wilderness adventure tours. Lodging is in a completely outfitted private four bedroom townhouse with kitchen and full bathroom. It overlooks Pelican’s boat harbor with a view of historic cannery and Lisianski Inlet. The building is constructed on pilings to raise the house above water during high tide.

Chicobi Charters is a locally owned and operated small business that provides quality, not quantity. For more information and rates visit our website at www.chicobicharters.com

Come and enjoy the delightful boardwalk community of Pelican, Alaska. Our units are clean, pleasant and non-smoking. We are located within walking distance of everything: boat harbor, float plane dock, ferry dock and the town itself in either direction.