Fish in the Salmon Capital of the World!

Duration

4 or 5 Hours

Please note:

• All of our trips are private and we can accommodate up to 6 passengers per vessel. Rates are based on number of guests.
• Guide gratuity, fishing licenses, and fish processing are not included in price. Guest must purchase fishing licenses in advance online here: store.adfg.alaska.gov
• If your choice of day or time is unavailable online, please fill out a form on our Contact page as we may still be able to accommodate your request.

About this Charter

• During the peak of the fishing season, large schools of salmon migrate through the waters surrounding Ketchikan. This provides exceptional fishing in calm waters close to town with little travel time to the fishing grounds.
• An experienced guide will maximize your efforts and you’ll have wildlife viewing opportunities along the way.
• We target salmon while trolling using downriggers. Generally, we run no more than four rods. When the bite is hot it's hard to keep two lines in the water! This method allows us to cover the fishing grounds efficiently and locate salmon at various depths using different presentations.

What's Included

• Bottled water and various snacks.
• Delivery of your catch to the Fish Processor
• All required USCG approved safety gear
• Helly Hanson rain gear in adult sizes.

What to Bring

• Warm jacket and extra layers
• Phone/Camera
• Sunglasses/Sunblock
• Cash/Credit Card

Fishing License

• Anyone 16 and older is required to purchase a one-day sport fishing license online and in advance at $15 each. (store.adfg.alaska.gov)
• If you're salmon fishing June through the month of August you will also need to purchase a King stamp at $15 each.
• We require purchasing online to save time the day of your arrival. Make sure you have your printed copy of the license on you.

Shipping your Catch

• All of our processing and shipping is done through our 3rd party vendor, Gateway Seafood and Smokehouse. Processing cost include the filleting, vac sealing, and freezing of your catch. Cost vary depending on the filleted weight. Overnight Shipping is available via Fed Ex. Our guide will facilitate delivery of your catch to the processor and help you fill out the shipping form on board.

Meeting Location

• For cruise guest docking downtown at Berths 1-4 our guide will meet you at the end of your ships ramp holding a The Alaska Catch sign. Our boats will be a two minute walk from your ship.
• Cruise clients docking at Ward Cove (Norwegian Cruise Lines, Regatta, Seven Seas Mariner, and Ocean Victory) will be met downtown at Berth 4. Please take the shuttle from Ward Cove to the downtown drop off at Berth 4, unless otherwise notified.
• Our clients staying in town will be met at the float below the red steel Stedman Street bridge near Creek Street on Thomas Basin Harbor. (207 Stedman Street, Ketchikan AK 99901)