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
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!
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Such a fun day. Justin was a great host, fisherman and all around great guy. He made a great day greater!
We had a gorgeous day on the water and we caught 9 salmon, which they are shipping home. The boat was very nice and our guide, Kevin, was very experienced. I would highly recommend!
Justin was a great fishing guide! The fishing was slower but he traveled all over to help us catch fish. Loved the stories, he needs to write a book!
We had 6 people but only 2 active rods in the water at any one time . We took turns and had an amazing day but this fell short
Of my expectations .
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hello,
Thanks for the review we had a killer day on the water. It was a little windy out there and yall insisted we just ran 2 as you guys noticed the fish were tangling the lines. We started off with 3 rods in the water, fell back to 2 and ending the day with 3 rods in the water when the bite died. Regardless we landed 10-12 fish and missed a good amount as well.
Justin was awesome! Boat was great. Salmon fishing was great! We steadily caught fish ending up with 12 catches in 4 hour tour. Each of the 4 kids caught several. Captain was personable and funny and professional. Better than fishing booked directly through cruise line. Communication was great. Met right off ship and taken directly to boat. Afterwards he offered to dropped us off right next to restaurant he recommended for lunch- which was delicious and short walk back to boat. Highlight experience!
This was the best fishing charter I have ever been on. So convenient, professional and fun. We caught a lot of fish and had a great time.
Our guide Kevin was great.
In the six hours, we were taken out to a popular spot with 24 other boats to fish for salmon for three hours, only reeling in one pink salmon. As we only had a captain, my husband had to be first mate quite frequently. Without a first mate our lines were often occupied with smaller fish being pulled behind or our bait was gone totally. The second half of our tour was in a different spot where there were only four other boats fishing for halibut, but all we caught were dogfish and one very small halibut we had to throw back. The upside of this was that we did see one pod of Dall’s porpoises. My husband and I were quite disappointed by our lack of catch, given the price of renting an entire boat to ourselves. If given the chance we’d wait and go out with a boat in Seward, Alaska rather than in Ketchikan.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Definitely a slow day on the water !
Great experience. We caught lots of fish including king salmon. Captain found all the greatest spots to fish. Highly recommend this experience to everyone.
Captain Justin took great care of us. We were a party of 5, including our 6 year old son. I was a little concerned it works be too long for him, but he had a great time. We stayed warm in spite of the rain. The captain taught us a lot about the fishing industry and kept us engaged for the whole 6 hours. It was a great shared experience for our family!
Awesome trip with a great family! Very family oriented, kid friendly and had a great time fishing! Took us to the perfect spot to catch some big salmon!
Our crew was great- very professional but also fun and engaging. Our only complaint was that we didn't catch anything so it was pretty disappointing, but obviously that is not the crew's fault. No one was catching anything out there that day.
Moses was an amazing Captain and guide. He was personable and knowledgeable and incredibly friendly. I can’t say enough positive things about him. I’m guessing you’re going to ask. Did we catch any fish? The answer is no, but no other charters that we spoke with that day (at least six of them) had any luck either. That’s fishing though, no guarantees, even with the best efforts. We did however see plenty of whales and porpoises while we tried.
If you do book with this company, request Moses, you’ll be happy you did - even if the fish are elusive.
William was excellent. Wonderful business to deal with. Loved the boat as there was an area to go inside and stay warm or dry. Highly recommend.
We had an awesome time! Justin our guide was the best and we will definitely be back!! We caught 5 Cod and 2 Halibut!!
Amazing tour, Reggie and Josh are very nice and very experienced, They knew exactly where to go, helped us the entire time, and made sure everyone had a great experience.
Very personable and experienced father and son crew. Caught 3 different kinds of salmon. Great experience for my 12 and 15 year olds.
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
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 !!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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
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
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
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.
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.
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