6 Fishing Charters in Ketchikan Worth Booking

1.Private Fishing Charter in Ketchikan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 367 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $900Our pick

Spend about five hours on a private Ketchikan boat with guides such as Joey or Alex, targeting salmon and halibut in protected waters. Gear, snacks, water, and soda are included. You meet near your cruise ship, but fishing licenses, king stamps, and gratuity cost extra.

“We felt good about our trip because Captain Mike had 5 Stars, but when we got to the dock it wasn’t Captain Mike it was someone else. Our Captain that day was very kind with great manners but he did not know where the fish was located that day. We did try three different places he thought maybe they were located. For the money we paid this wasn’t good. I’m thinking, maybe Captain Mike didn’t care enough about us catching to share this information with the captain who took us out that day. Just not sure to be honest. But for sure, their excuse of TIDE issues just wasn’t the…”

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2.Ketchikan salmon and halibut fishing charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 363 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $700

Meet your Alaska King Charter captain at the Ketchikan cruise dock, then fish for salmon and halibut from a private boat for four to six hours. Gear, bait, drinks, and dock pickup are included. Your captain may also point out eagles, whales, and other wildlife.

“We had a great time fishing with Reggie! It was late in the season, so we were warned well in advance of our trip we might not catch much of anything. We decided to go out anyway, and we are glad we did! We hooked a few halibut, dog sharks, and rockfish in 4 hours. Reggie was a great guide for our trip and helped us learn about the area he calls home. We definitely recommend this experience!”

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3.Ketchikan Salmon Fishing Charters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $615

Spend four hours on a private Ketchikan boat targeting King, Coho, Pink, and Chum salmon. Captains such as Schuyler, Danny, TJ, and Joshua handle the fishing, while gear, snacks, and drinks are provided. Shuttle service from select locations can simplify a cruise-day schedule.

“Best guided fishing excursion. The staff was attentive from booking through drop off back at the ship. The guide, Schuyler, was very knowledgeable and friendly. He made our fishing experience that much better. Highly recommend.”

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4.Ketchikan Fishing Charter (salmon)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $395Best value

Spend about four hours salmon fishing from a 28-foot boat with Captain Nolan, a roomy cabin, a comfortable fishing platform, and an enclosed marine toilet. Fish for king, coho, chum, pink, and occasional sockeye salmon, with rain gear supplied and private transport from the cruise docks.

“Nolan was awesome and super funny! He was very knowledgeable about salmon fishing and the area in general. He made our experience one of a kind! We caught around 20 salmon and had a great time reeling them in.”

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5.Ketchikan Halibut Fishing Charters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $715

Spend about four hours on a private Ketchikan fishing boat with your own captain and group. Gear, water, snacks, and soda are included. Fish for halibut, salmon, and rockfish while enjoying Southeast Alaska scenery. A shuttle may be available from select locations, but licenses and fish processing cost extra.

“Fantastic time! It was just my husband and I and our charter captain! The captain was great! Caught 2 halibut off the rip and then even some rock fish and salmon but it isn’t in season yet so we couldn’t keep those!”

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6.Private Ketchikan Halibut and Salmon Fishing Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $685

Meet your captain near the Ketchikan cruise dock, walk about five minutes to the boat, and fish Alaska waters for salmon and halibut. Captains including Mike, Kevin, Jeremiah, Justin, and William have led successful trips, with gear supplied. Licenses and a King Salmon Stamp cost extra.

“Our fishing trip was worth every penny. The booking was really simple and their communication throughout the process was outstanding. Captin Mike was amazing - very knowledgable, funny and just an overall great guy. We caught our limit in about 2 hours and had an absolute blast.”

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