We strive to ensure that our guests have the best possible fishing experience

Duration

24 hours

About

At Big Alaska Fishing Charters we strive to not only ensure that our guests have the best possible fishing experience but also the best possible Alaskan adventure. On all of our fishing excursions our experienced captains are dedicated to making every effort that everyone onboard our two vessels catch their limit on all of the many abundant species of fish that we are targeting. These species range from trophy size halibut and lingcod to over 30 different species of colorful and tasty rockfish.

If you are booked on the “F/V Christie Lynnie” you will be departing from slip I-01 in the small boat harbor. If you are booked on the “F/V Hooked Up” you will be departing from slip E-2 in the small boat harbor.

Our combination trips will depart the Valdez small boat harbor each morning at 6:00 a.m. Please arrive at 5:45 a.m. so we can check you in and depart on time. If you are running late please contact us ASAP. Whether you are chartering individually or chartering the entire vessel, we have a 6-person maximum on our halibut/combination charters.

Upon arriving to our vessel we will check you in and verify that you have a current fishing license. After everyone has arrived and is checked in we will have a brief meeting to ensure that everyone onboard knows where all of our safety equipment is located as well as what the plan is for the day.

Travel time to and from the fishing grounds is generally 2 to 2 ½ hours each way depending on weather. We start our day halibut fishing. Once everyone has caught their limit of halibut we do not head back to the dock. We move to a different area where our guests have an opportunity to limit out on the 30 plus different species of rockfish that are available as well as trophy lingcod when they are in season (usually after July 1st).

While it is rare, but not uncommon, if there is still time after we catch our halibut, rockfish, and lingcod, we may take our time getting back to the dock to take in the sights and discover the marine life. However, if our guests prefer, we can just head back to the dock a little early. We like to defer to our guests’ preferences when this happens.

At any time during our charters we are more than happy to stop for pictures and to view the local marine life and scenery, so don’t hesitate to ask!

We supply everything you will need to fish, but we also know that some people are attached to their own “lucky” fishing poles or gear. If you are that person you are more than welcome to bring your own gear.

Prior to returning to the dock we will contact our fish cutters and let them know when we will arrive. When we get to the dock we will cart your fish up to the fish cleaning stations at the top of the dock where the fish cutters will fillet your fish for a nominal fee.

Additional Information

If you book a Halibut charter for month of August and September -if we are unable to fish for halibut due to weather, then you are consenting to a salmon charter instead. You will be refunded for the price difference if this happens.