Salmon Fishing Charter

*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.
• 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
• Helly Hanson rain gear in adult sizes.

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)

Additional Notes

Where to Meet

• Cruise clients docking downtown at Berths 1-4 will be met at the end of your ships ramp. Your guide will be holding a blue "The Alaska Catch" sign. Our boat will be less than a five minute walk from your ship.

• Cruise clients docking at Ward Cove will be met at the end of your ship's ramp at Ward Cove. Your guide will be holding a blue "The Alaska Catch" sign. Our boat will also be docked at Ward Cove, less than a five minute walk away.

• Our clients staying in town will be met at a predetermined location to provide the most convenience. Generally we meet in Thomas Basin Harbor at the float below the red Stedman Street bridge, across from the New York Cafe (207 Stedman Street)

What to bring:

• Fishing License and King Stamp

We require you to purchase your license (and King stamp, if applicable) in advance at adfg.alaska.gov

Print out, sign, and have license on your person the day of the trip.

If Salmon fishing June - July, a King Stamp is required.

• Warm layered clothing/Rain Gear
• Warm socks
• Camera
• Sunglasses

What's Included

• Fully licensed and insured charter boat
• USCG and ADF&G licensed captain/guide
• All fishing gear, tackle, and bait
• Bottled water and snacks
• Delivery of your catch to the Fish Processor
• All required USCG approved safety gear
• Proper instruction and tips on techniques
• Enclosed cabin and porta potty with privacy curtain if needed.

Please let us know if you have any special requests