Lodging and Logistics
2026 Lowell Wakefield Fisheries Symposium
All conference sessions will take place at the Kodiak Marketplace unless otherwise noted.
Lodging
A limited number of discounted rooms can be reserved online at the Best Western Kodiak Inn, conveniently located just across the street from the conference venue. The provided link above will apply the discount, if available.
Rates start at $218 per night, plus taxes and fees. Book early—lodging in Kodiak can fill quickly, especially during the spring travel season. Unreserved rooms in the block will be released after April 17, 2026.
For additional lodging options, visit the Discover Kodiak accommodations page.
Transportation
🚕 Taxi and Local Ground Services
- JL Taxi: (907) 512-6545 / (907) 512-7786
- Z Taxi: (907) 654-7343
- Kodiak City Cab: (907) 486-5555, (907) 942-4444
- Kodiak Area Transit System (KATS): provides public transportation throughout Kodiak.
- Service hours: Monday–Friday, 6:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Fares: $2 per ride (exact cash only).
- How to ride:
- Catch the scheduled route at designated stops, or
- Book a Dial-A-Ride trip (door-to-door service). Reservations must be made by the end of the previous business day.
- Accessibility: Buses are wheelchair accessible.
- Contact: (907) 486-8308 or visit www.katsbus.org
Note: Uber and Lyft are not widely available in Kodiak. Taxis and KATS are the best transportation options.
🚗 Car Rentals
- Kodiak Car Rentals: (907) 206-2295
- Avis Car Rental (Kodiak Airport): (907) 487-2264
- Do North Car Rental and Leasing: (907) 942-5309
- Turo: a peer-to-peer car-sharing option that can be helpful when traditional rentals are limited
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