Private Fishing Charter in Ketchikan

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Ketchikan, USA

5 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Get out on the water in Ketchikan for a sportfishing charter, which is private for you and your party alone. The water is calm and protected, so you’ll feel safe and secure on the water. This is a great activity for the whole family. All of the fishing equipment is provided for you, so you just need to show up at the boat and be ready for some adventure on the water.

Enjoy a private boat ride and fishing experience for you and your party
All the fishing equipment is included
Relax on the calm waters as your guide takes you to the best fishing spots
Take the entire family and enjoy the beauty of this area

What's Included

We provide all the fishing tackle to pursue our targeted specie.
Snacks

We provide a variety of snacks.
Bottled water

Bottled water and a variety of sodas are complimentary.

Fishing License, King Salmon stamp, and gratuity.

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup point

Ketchikan Cruise Ship Docks
Ketchikan, AK 99901, USA

Pickup details

We pick our cruise ship clients docking downtown at Berths 1-4 at the end of their ships ramp. For cruise clients docking at Ward Cove we will pick you up at Berth 4, please take the shuttle from Ward Cove to Berth 4. Our in town guest will be picked up at the red steel bridge at 209 Stedman Street on Thomas Basin Harbor. Our guide will be holding a blue The Alaska Catch sign.

Meeting point

209 Stedman St, Ketchikan, AK 99901, USA
We meet our cruise clients docking downtown at Berth 1-4 near the end of your ships ramp. Our cruise clients docking at Ward Cove, please take the shuttle to the downtown Berth 4 drop-off. Our in town clients will be met at 209 Stedman Street near the red steel bridge on Thomas Basin Harbor.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible

Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
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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Reviews

4.9

based on 367 reviews

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Great fishing adventure

Disa_M, Jul 2024

Our family of 6 (all 18 yrs or older) had a successful day of fishing with Captains Joey and Alex. It was fun! Some of us were experienced and others were newbies. They were great guides, taught us a lot, and offered to adapt our outing as needed since the weather was slightly rainy all day. We appreciated that and choose to keep fishing, but could have gone whale watching instead. It was easy to find them as we exited our cruise ship and they gave good advice about the town.

Great trip

Larry_B, Jul 2024

Great trip. Captain Joey did a great job with my family making sure that everyone was comfortable on the boat and super guy with a great personality.

NOT WORTH THE MONEY

Nathan_S, Jul 2023

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 truth because lots of Halibut and King Salmon was caught that day. As a matter of a fact the two couples we spoke with limited out on fish and one was an excursion with the cruise line and the other charter a private boat like we did except it was much cheaper. If you use this company make sure you understand their clients catching isn’t always a priority. A positive, I alway felt safe. However, I was told a restroom was available but there wasn’t a restroom, it was a bucket placed in the middle of the boat with no privacy and the waste was thrown overboard. Very embarrassing. When you spend $1800 for two people, that’s $900 per person for 5 hours, you expect the charter company and the Captain of the boat to have fish located. This was not the case at all… the excuse was the tide, but it didn’t keep other companies from putting their clients on fish. We have always caught fish when using a guide, I realize fishing is fishing and not necessarily catching but I’m telling you, something was not right with our trip. I would research other companies or have a better understanding with Captain Mike before I used this company. My bad for not asking the right questions upfront. Right question example: 1. Do you have fish located everyday before taking your clients out? 2. If you the owner will not be guiding, then do you share the location of fish with the other guides so they know where to fish? 3. Is the restroom a bucket in the middle of the boat or a private restroom?

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Of course, we enjoy reading our hard earned 5-star reviews, but our potential clients can learn a lot from reviews like this one. So let me take the time to go over your trip and let's use this as a coachable moment. Let me start by saying that fishing in Alaska is as unscripted of an excursion as you can take, no matter the cost. It’s not a trolly ride, totem park, or lighthouse tour. There are no guarantees. However, you do get to spend the day on the ocean in real time, with real weather, real tide conditions, and real fish and wildlife migrations happening all around you. And every single day is different. To say that our company doesn’t care enough about catching fish or that catching fish is not a priority is quite honestly out of line. I understand that you were disappointed by not catching halibut. As you mentioned, Cpt Joey took you to multiple locations targeting halibut. The tide brought in the spiny dogfish sharks, and they can simply beat the halibut to the baits when they show up in large schools. After pulling anchor by hand at three different locations, Cpt Joey then offered to take you salmon fishing, at no extra charge, and you were able to catch and retain keeper salmon. That’s called caring that our clients DID catch fish. That’s showing you that catching fish IS a priority. You arrived via cruise and booked the 2-person, 6-hour private halibut fishing excursion through a 3rd party booking platform. You generally always pay more when using a 3rd party to book any excursion. We always recommend booking directly with us for the best price, flexibility, and potential to customize your trip. Our company operates a fleet of 6 boats in the 24’ and 32’ size platforms. The 24’ platform offers a covered cabin and a porta potty with privacy curtain. The 32’ platform offers a private bathroom with a flushable toilet and diesel heater for maximum comfort. (We only offer our 24’ platforms to our 3rd party OTA’s, you must book the 32’ boats directly.) Captain Joey mentioned that while on the trip a guest may not have made it to the bathroom in time. Sensing the urgency, he removed the potty from its location behind the curtain and moved it in the center of the cabin for easier access. I agree that this scenario can be embarrassing. Thankfully you had booked a private boat with no other guest onboard and had the entire cabin to take care of business. We do our best to accommodate our guest requests. You did not request a specific guide on your reservation. Often our repeat clients form a relationship with our guides and share unforgettable moments on the water. We cannot always guarantee a certain guide but booking directly in advance is recommended if you have a preference. I read in your text messages and again in your review, that you had a good time with Cpt Joey and that he was very professional, knowledgeable, and polite while with your group. This is great to hear. At The Alaska Catch we aim to give our guest the best chance to succeed, work hard when the fishing is tough, and treat our guest like extended family visiting town. Captain Joey did all of these things. Respectfully, Mike Fleece The Alaska Catch

Best experience!!!

Angela_W, Jul 2023

We did this as part of an Alaskan Cruise…and let me tell you, it was THE HIGHLIGHT of our trip! We caught so many salmon and were able to be completely hands on with the fishing (I’ve done trips where they don’t let you even reel in the fish all the way yourself). It was my boyfriend’s second time fishing ever, and he is now hooked! Memory of a lifetime with the perfect guide, perfect scenery, and perfect fishing!!!