Private Ketchikan Halibut and Salmon Fishing Charter
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Ketchikan, USA
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Enjoy world-class sport fishing off the coast of Ketchikan during a fishing charter with an experienced captain. Drop your line in the deep waters offshore with the possibility of catching Pacific halibut and four different types of Alaskan salmon. Your captain can suggest stops and assist you with baiting the line or reeling in your catch. Plus, round-trip transport from the cruise ship dock or your hotel is included.
- Go fishing for salmon and halibut off the coast of Ketchikan
- Use the provided fishing gear and get tips from your captain
- Small-group or private charter ensures a personalized experience
- Convenient pickup and drop-off from Ketchikan included
What's Included
- Fishing Gears, tackles, poles.
- Fishing Licenses, King Salmon Stamp.
Meeting and Pickup
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What To Expect
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Ketchikan Salmon Charter
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please purchase fishing licenses from Adfg.alaska.gov kids under 16 don't need one
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Jade_S
Justin was an amazing guide. Learned a lot about Ketchikan and fishing. We caught halibut. Rockfish, cod, and a massive lingcod. Our family of 5 had a great time and would highly recommend!
Reviews
4.8
based on 40 reviews
Laura_S, Jul 2025
Very personable and experienced father and son crew. Caught 3 different kinds of salmon. Great experience for my 12 and 15 year olds.
Sandy_M, Jul 2025
Disappointed with Our Fishing Charter Experience
We arrived in Ketchikan on a beautiful, sunny day—perfect weather for a halibut and salmon fishing excursion we had been eagerly anticipating. Unfortunately, the experience fell far short of expectations.
Although I personally didn’t attend due to not feeling well, my husband, mother, and stepfather joined the charter, which was captained by Travis. From the outset, the experience felt disjointed. Instead of greeting guests alongside the other guides at the top of the dock (as you’d expect with a sign bearing our name), Travis had us walk down to meet him near the boat—not a huge issue, but it came across as disorganized and unwelcoming.
More concerning was that no safety orientation was provided once onboard. At no point did Travis explain emergency procedures or even indicate where the life jackets were stored—an important oversight.
There were three guests on the charter, yet Travis initially rigged up only two rods, and we trolled for an hour without a single bite. Because Travis is not a resident of Alaska, he wasn’t permitted to live bait the hooks—something that might have improved our chances. The atmosphere was unusually quiet, as Travis offered little to no conversation, making the trip feel awkward and disengaged.
After about an hour, he finally added a third rod, this one at a shallower depth.
My stepfather, an avid fisherman from Minnesota, remarked to my husband that Travis never adjusted the depth of the lines, despite going three hours without any bites. Only once did Travis reel in the lines to confirm that the artificial lures and reflectors were still attached.
Eventually, we caught one fish—but upon returning to the dock, we were told it would cost $300 to ship it home. That information would have been helpful at the time of the catch, as we would have opted for catch and release.
For a charter that cost $2,100, we expected a much more engaging and professional experience. Based on the reviews we had read, we believe the owner or his son—who also run charters—would have provided a far better outing. Travis simply didn’t seem invested or enthusiastic about guiding, and unfortunately, that showed throughout the trip—at our expense.
If you're considering this charter, I strongly recommend requesting the owner or a local guide—not a seasonal hire. We were deeply disappointed, and sadly, this experience ended up being a regret rather than a highlight of our Alaska adventure.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Good morning,
We are sorry for your In inconvenience
Please contact us so we can make it right with you
I have spoke to Travis about this issue
Although in Alaska nobody uses live bait
Jade_S, Jul 2025
Justin was an amazing guide. Learned a lot about Ketchikan and fishing. We caught halibut. Rockfish, cod, and a massive lingcod. Our family of 5 had a great time and would highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you !!
Thomas_M, Jun 2025
Excellent excursion steps off our ship. Kevin was wonderful. Not only did we catch a lot of fish, but we saw plenty of wildlife. This was hands down a highlight of our entire trip. Can’t wait to cook up the fish we caught when we make it home!
Timothy_B, Aug 2024
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.
Rebecca_B, Jul 2024
Amazing trip. Our captain Kevin was very good! Caught tons of fish and was super fun! Communication was excellent and Kevin even handled shipping our fish back to NJ for us.
David_P, Jun 2024
Awesome communication from start to finish via email and text with the fishing company. Had a fantastic time with Captain Mike! He was extremely knowledgeable and skilled in the art of fishing. We caught our maximum in halibut in less than 90 minutes. Everyone enjoyed!! Absolutely would do it again!
Steven, Jun 2024
Capt Jeremiah provided a fun and action filled outing for a bunch of first time anglers including a couple of kids. He put us on Salmon right away and everyone brought fish to the net. The Capt is a real professional and a very likeable person. We hope to be back for more fishing with Jeremiah. It was a memorable experience for all.
Dawn_H, Aug 2023
Jeremiah and Rebecca were great! Learned much about the area, fishing in Alaska and Ketchikan. Plus we caught some really nice Salmon that we are shipping home!
Tabitha_C, Jul 2023
Captain Jeramiah was amazing! Knowledgeable, helpful and friendly.
We caught our limit of Halibut and a couple Cod. Caught & released some Rock Fish.
Saw jellyfish, whales and porpoise.
Great day, full of adventure.
Highly recommend!
Sarah_S, Jul 2023
We were not experienced fishermen, but Kevin was patient and knowledgeable. We caught almost 20 salmon! It was an amazing afternoon. Thank you.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
thank you for your review come again
John_C, Jul 2023
Captain Jeremiah was excellent. He was on time, pleasant to be with, patient and the four of us caught our limits of salmon! I have been with many guides and i highly recommend him.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
thank you for your review glad you had a great time
Kim_L, Jun 2023
We had the best time!! Caught lots of fish!! Saw amazing Bald Head Eagles come close to the boat. Great, fun experience!
Response from Host, Jun 2023
thank you for your review come again
Jenel_T, Jun 2023
Jeremiah was an amazing guide, very knowledgeable and passionate. We caught a lot of fish we had to throw back because they weren't big enough (even though they were pretty big to me) but then caught an epic 3 foot King Salmon that put up a good fight! We had a great day and that catch was the highlight of my trip. Thank you Jeremiah!! We will definitely see you again if we make it up to Alaska again.
Seattlesarahcooper, Sep 2018
The guide was 45 minutes late to pick us up. He was supposed to arrive at 6am and didn’t show up until 6:45 and the phone number didn’t work. Then, it was supposed to be a 4 hour fishing trip. It was more like a 2.5 hour fishing trip and he said “there’s no fish, let’s go back”- he had returned us to the ship after 4 hours. Waste of time and money.
Scott O, Aug 2017
Had a great time with Captain William and his son. His boat was docked right across from our cruise ship, and his son was waiting near the disembarkation point with a sign with our name on it. There were four total passengers the day we were in Ketchikan. There were four lines out, with downriggers, to quickly get our bait in front of salmon. We were there in late July 2017, and we landed 5 Coho Silver and 3 Pink plus a King that was too small to keep, but their run was primarily over by this time. Captain William was determined to ensure we had a successful trip, and did what was necessary to find the salmon. He is obviously very experienced in these waters and knew what areas to check. We completed processing paperwork on the way back, dropped off our catch, then returned to the cruise ship in our allotted time. We still had time to explore Ketchikan for about 90 minutes before leaving port. Highly recommend using this smaller operation, for a more personalized experience! Much better than booking through Cruise line
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