Private Ketchikan Halibut and Salmon Fishing Charter

Experience top-notch salmon and halibut fishing in Ketchikan, Alaska. Join expert captains for an unforgettable adventure in the Salmon Capital of the World.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pacific Printing - The captain will greet guests at the cruise ship dock. After a brief 5-minute walk, guests will board the boat. Once licenses are logged and USCG safety tips are explained, the journey to the fishing grounds will commence. The tour lasts between 4 to 6 hours from port to port.
What's Included
  • Fishing gears, tackles, poles
What's Not Included
  • Fishing Licenses, King Salmon Stamp.
Additional Information

The surrounding waters of Ketchikan offer the finest salmon and halibut fishing throughout the summer months. Experience nature up close with us, as we take pride in providing the best service in the exclusive fishing destination of Ketchikan, Alaska: “The Salmon Capital of the World.” Our mission is to share our passion for fishing, top-tier charter…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Laura_s
Jul 27, 2025
Very personable and... - Very personable and experienced father and son crew. Caught 3 different kinds of salmon. Great experience for my 12 and 15 year olds.
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Y9635cklanceb
Jul 20, 2025
Highlight of Our Trip! SO MANY FISH!!! - Travis put us right on the fish! He met us at the dock and made everything easy from the start. Couldn’t have asked for a better day on the water—definitely the highlight of our Alaska trip. Highly recommend!
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Jade_s
Jul 4, 2025
Great guide and excursion for our family - 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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Thomas_m
Jun 25, 2025
Trip highlight! - 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!
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Footprints432835
Jun 18, 2025
Captain Justin was amazing! Great day on the water catching halibut - Captain Justin was amazing! So engaging and full of the best stories! We were the only boat that seemed to be able to find the fish and quickly and caught our limit of halibut in record time. The day flew by! Great day on the water!!
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Timothy_b
Aug 19, 2024
Amazing trip! Highly recommend these guys. - 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.
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Rebecca_b
Jul 14, 2024
Amazing. - 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.
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David_p
Jun 23, 2024
Excellent Halibut Fishing Experience - 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!
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Steven
Jun 21, 2024
Great family outing - 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.
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Sandy_m
Jul 17, 2025
Very disappointing and a complete waste of money - 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.
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From $395
up to 12 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).