Our charter captains share more than 50 years experience fishing and guiding in Sitka, Alaska. So, when we say they know the local waters like the backs of their hands, we mean it. This is your Alaska fishing trip – for many, it's a once in a lifetime experience – and we do our best to make it an experience you’ll be talking about for years to come.

Captain Kevin McNamee

Lodge owner/Captain Kevin has made his living fishing and guiding in the Sitka area since 1991. He uses his intimate knowledge of the area and productive angling methods to provide you with a more than memorable fishing experience. Click here for more on Kevin's background.

Captain Chris Hashiguchi AKA "Guch"

Chris is a native of the Pacific Northwest . He first came to Sitka on a sport charter with his Dad when he was still in high school. From there he was hooked, and he began working as a deckhand for another local lodge back in the mid-1990s.

Chris has been working as a licensed charter captain in Sitka since 1997. Chris is also a certified science teacher so he enjoys instructing anglers of all levels, as well as sharing his knowledge of the abundant wildlife you will see.

Captain Jon Benton

Captain Jon has worked in Sitka's guided sportfish industry since 2000. He loves fishing and it shows! He comes highly recommended with excellent reviews from past charter guests due to his first rate service and skills as a sport fishing guide in Sitka. During the off-season, Jon spends his time with his wife at home in Portland, Oregon.
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Captain Pieter Vanderhoek

Captain Pieter was born and raised in Seattle, WA. He still remembers catching his first salmon in the San Juan Islands. Pieter enjoys working and playing in the great outdoors, most especially in the marine environment. His easygoing nature and solid work ethic adds to the team environment at IslandView Resort. Pieter has worked in Sitka’s charter industry since 1999, with the majority of those years under his belt as a seasoned captain. He believes one of many positive aspects of guiding is sharing adventure on the ocean with others. “As a guide, I strive to put you on the fish while at the same time sharing the unique and rich environment of Southeast Alaska.” When he is not guiding, Pieter teaches history and geography in Girdwood, Alaska.

Lodge Chef, Kate Myers

Kate brings with her many years of cooking experience which includes operating a restaurant, bakery/deli, event catering, as well as three seasons as lodge chef for a well known dude ranch in Montana. She finds the seasonal lodge work energizing and a great way to meet interesting people in a beautiful setting such as Sitka. She looks forward to incorporating new recipes utilizing Alaska’s local seafood for your enjoyment.

Hospitality Coordinator, Amanda McNamee

Keeping in tradition of a family business, we are happy to have our niece Amanda working for IslandView. She is a gem on our staff, and has put in her time with two seasons as a lodge hostess, as well as in fish processing. Amanda wears many hats and is ready to help in any way, which will serve her well as our Hospitality Coordinator.