KETCHIKAN · FISHING TRIPS
The ones worth booking.
The 15 ketchikan fishing trips worth booking. The charters and guided trips anglers rate the highest, with what you can expect to catch, how long you are out, the price and who runs the boat.
Private fishing charter in Ketchikan: 5 hours, salmon or halibut, all tackle and snacks included, cruise dock pickup, private boat.
Most Popular“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…”
Fish for salmon and halibut off Ketchikan with a local captain, included tackle, and wildlife viewing from the boat in a small group.
“It was not worth the money. Very expensive excursion - $2000 for the experience. In total, 3 people caught 4 fish. The captain could not go to better places to catch fish because the seas were too rough. In that case, the excursion should have been cancelled and a refund made. Further, this is the…”
Small-boat fishing in Ketchikan’s Tongass National Forest, then a wilderness camp lunch made from your catch. Gear, guide, pickup.
“What a great experience! David led a worderful exclusion. He set us up in the right spot to fish. We had 4 or 5 fish at the same time. Then fillet and had our catch cooked - to perfection! Highly recommend”
Private 4-hour Ketchikan salmon fishing with all gear, snacks and drinks. Target King, Coho, Pink, Chum on a safe boat.
“Great trip! Planning the trip was a breeze with great communication from Oasis. Joann drove the shuttle and told us all kinds of info about Ketchikan. Danny was our captain and because we only had 4 hours r/t the Eurodam's schedule, he worked really hard to get us on salmon! We caught King, Pink and…”
Private half-day halibut fishing in Ketchikan with hands-on captains, snacks, and strong odds at flatfish limits.
“Our captain Jacob was awesome! He was very friendly and professional. There was a group of 5 of us and he helped all of us catch a halibut and then went to a different area and we caught Salmon too! It was a very fun day! We will definitely use Jacob again next time we…”
Half-day private salmon fishing in Ketchikan with a local guide, easy pickup, and a real shot at multiple salmon species in calm waters.
“Chris was fantastic! Brought his boat right next to our cruise ship for pick up. He knew where to go to help us catch our limits! Highly recommend him for anyone who wants to catch there limits and have a really great time doing so.”
Private 5-hour Ketchikan fishing combo for salmon and halibut, plus whales and wildlife. Tackle included, guided for all skill levels.
“My husband and friends wanted to fish in Alaska while on a cruise. I found Ketchikan's Finest Fishing Charter on line and called. The Captain/owner was friendly, informative and overall terrific about helping me to set everything up. Captain Tony met us at the dock - no shuttle needed. The guys were on the boat…”
Catch Alaskan halibut in Ketchikan on a 5-hour small-group charter with all gear and rain protection included from Baranof Fishing Excursions.
“Had to deal with a little rain, but the tour operator provides rain gear. We had four fishermen and on our 5 hour trip we caught 10 halibut, 12 pacific cod, and 2 rockfish. Captain Andrew is very personable and takes the fishing seriously. Could not ask for more on a cruise ship fishing trip.”
Enjoy a private Ketchikan salmon fishing charter for 4 hours on a 28-foot boat, with rain gear, an onboard toilet, and great odds.
“My family had a great time catching salmon. Nolan was experienced and down to earth. The trip was a lot of fun!”
Private Ketchikan salmon fishing with wildlife viewing, totem stops, and onboard commentary, plus optional ship-home processing for easy cruising.
“Ketchikan Finest Fishing Charters were amazing to work with. Our son's dream trip was fishing in Alaska. Capt Grayson went above and beyond to ensure that our son not only got to fish but caught fish. He was very invested in making sure our son got to experience it all. Also, they were very good…”
Ketchikan 5-hour combination fishing from cruise docks. Flexible salmon, cod, rockfish, lingcod chase with gear, pickup, and small groups.
“We were picked up right off the ship on time, short drive to get on the boat! We caught fish just shortly after dropping our lines in the water! Brant was an excellent guide! Very nice and knowledgeable. Wish we could have fished a while longer!”
Private Ketchikan halibut fishing with wildlife sightings and totem poles, plus possible whales and eagles. Includes tackle, gear, snacks.
“Captain Grayson was great! We only had 4 of us on the boat. Captain guided us on how to catch Halibut. We caught halibut and several types of Rockfish. Only kept the ones we were allowed to take home. There are some beautiful fish in Alaska”
A 4-hour private halibut fishing charter from Ketchikan with gear, snacks, water, and a calm, skipper-led outing in Southeast Alaska.
“Fantastic time! It was just my husband and I and our charter captain! The captain was great! Caught 2 halibut off the rip and then even some rock fish and salmon but it isn’t in season yet so we couldn’t keep those!”
A 6-hour private Ketchikan salmon fishing charter with tackle, bait, and cruise-dock pickup, led by seasoned captains and built for real results.
“We had Kevin as our captain, who was amazing and fully of local knowledge. When we started out a little slow due to the tidal waters going out, you could see his frustration to the slow start. We soon hauled in 10 Silver Salmon and 2 Rock Fish. We caught 2x that amount, but those…”
Private Ketchikan salmon and halibut charter with pickup, gear provided, and expert captains. Port-to-port 4–6 hours.
“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…”
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