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.
“Best captain, made the fishing easy and they were biting! We caught the limit of salmon, a couple halibut (had to release those cause it was Friday), even a shark!”
Small-boat fishing in Ketchikan’s Tongass National Forest, then a wilderness camp lunch made from your catch. Gear, guide, pickup.
“Don’t think about it and don’t shop around!! AMAZING EXPERIENCE!! Caught a lot of fish, spent time watching a whale, shore lunch was UNBELIEVABLE, timing was perfect as we also had time for the obligatory post-fishing beers! Well done!!!!”
Private 4-hour Ketchikan salmon fishing with all gear, snacks and drinks. Target King, Coho, Pink, Chum on a safe boat.
“Best guided fishing excursion. The staff was attentive from booking through drop off back at the ship. The guide, Schuyler, was very knowledgeable and friendly. He made our fishing experience that much better. Highly recommend.”
Private half-day halibut fishing in Ketchikan with hands-on captains, snacks, and strong odds at flatfish limits.
“Captain Dylan Hodge worked hard to make sure we caught fish! Our group was on an excursion from the Norwegian Bliss. Weather was AWFUL! Rainy, windy and choppy seas. Captain Dylan navigated with skill keeping us as comfortable as we could be in the conditions. Limit on the boat caught. We had a lot of…”
Half-day private salmon fishing in Ketchikan with a local guide, easy pickup, and a real shot at multiple salmon species in calm waters.
“Great Captain, Great fishing for salmon! Caught some Silver Salmon, Pink Salmon, King Salmon (had to release) and other fish. Great fun, beautiful area! Even saw some whales!”
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.
“Very flexible-slow unloading our ship, boat captain waited, boat was very nice, well equipped and fishing was fun.”
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.
“The guide was 45 minutes late to pick us up. He was supposed to arrive at 6am and didn’t show up until 6:45 and the phone number didn’t work. Then, it was supposed to be a 4 hour fishing trip. It was more like a 2.5 hour fishing trip and he said “there’s no fish,…”
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