The 14 Best Fishing Charters in Ketchikan

1.Private Fishing Charter in Ketchikan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 367 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $900Our pick

Spend about five hours on a private Ketchikan boat with guides such as Joey or Alex, fishing for salmon and halibut among protected islands. Gear, snacks, bottled water, and soda are included. Meet at your cruise berth, bring a fishing license and king salmon stamp, and expect real weather, changing tides, and no guaranteed catch.

“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 my boyfriend’s second time fishing ever, and he is now hooked! Memory of a lifetime with the perfect guide, perfect scenery, and perfect fishing!!!”

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2.Ketchikan salmon and halibut fishing charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 363 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $700

Fish Ketchikan waters for salmon and halibut aboard a private boat with an Alaska King Charter captain. Your captain supplies rods, reels, tackle, bait, drinks, and fishing instruction. The trip lasts about four to six hours, begins near the cruise docks, and may include eagle, whale, shark, and rockfish sightings.

“We had a great time fishing with Reggie! It was late in the season, so we were warned well in advance of our trip we might not catch much of anything. We decided to go out anyway, and we are glad we did! We hooked a few halibut, dog sharks, and rockfish in 4 hours. Reggie was a great guide for our trip and helped us learn about the area he calls home. We definitely recommend this experience!”

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3.Ketchikan Alaska Fishing and Wilderness Dining

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $435

Spend about five hours fishing the Tongass National Forest from a 24-foot skiff limited to six people. Baranof Fishing Excursions supplies rain gear, boots, tackle, and a licensed guide, then cooks your catch over a campfire in a saffron fish stew. Guides may include James, Kate, David, or Tim.

“James was a great captain. I knew nothing about fishing but following his instructions I caught many fish! We really enjoyed our day and can’t raving enough about how good the food was! Absolutely amazing!”

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4.Ketchikan Salmon Fishing Charters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $615

Fish from a private boat with Oasis Alaska Charters for King, Coho, Pink, or Chum salmon near Ketchikan. Captains such as Schuyler, Josh, TJ, and Danny provide instruction and local help. The four-hour trip includes gear, snacks, drinks, and a marine toilet. Shuttle service is available from select locations, while licenses, processing, and taxes cost extra.

“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.”

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5.Half-Day Private Halibut Fishing in Ketchikan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $900

Set out from Ketchikan’s cruise ship docks for about five hours of private halibut fishing with The Alaska Catch. Captains such as Jacob, Jimmy, Dylan Hodge, and Alex provide instruction, bait, snacks, and bottled water. Good days can bring halibut, cod, salmon, flatfish, whales, or even a released shark.

“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 are in Alaska!”

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6.Half-Day Private Salmon Fishing in Ketchikan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $750

Spend about four hours fishing Southeast Alaska’s salmon waters with The Alaska Catch. Your private group gets a guide, boat, snacks, and water, with pickup at your cruise ship ramp or Thomas Basin Harbor. You may catch silver, pink, or king salmon, though king salmon must be released when required.

“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.”

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7.Private Ketchikan Fishing Combo & Whale Watching/ Wildlife 5 HR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $700

Spend five private hours fishing Ketchikan’s calm waters with captains such as Tony, Lukas, or Grayson. Your group can target salmon, halibut, cod, rockfish, and snapper, while keeping an eye out for whales, sea lions, eagles, and other wildlife. Gear, bait, snacks, and bottled water are included. A fishing license costs extra.

“Capt. Luke took my family out for a fantastic day of fishing..we tagged out in less than 2 hours…Great boat and equipment …I would highly recommend this charter!”

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8.Alaskan Halibut Fishing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $476

Join Baranof Fishing Excursions in Ketchikan for about five hours of deep-water halibut fishing. Captain Andrew and a licensed guide provide rods, bait, rain gear, boots, snacks, and water for a small group of up to six. You will fish 200 to 400 feet down for halibut, cod, rockfish, and other bottom species.

“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.”

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9.Ketchikan Fishing Charter (salmon)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $395Best value

Spend four hours salmon fishing from a private 28-foot boat with guide Nolan or another Alaska Strike Zone captain. Fish for King, Coho, Chum, Pink, and sometimes Sockeye salmon, while using a roomy fishing platform, enclosed marine toilet, onboard rain gear, and private transport from Ketchikan’s cruise docks.

“Nolan was awesome and super funny! He was very knowledgeable about salmon fishing and the area in general. He made our experience one of a kind! We caught around 20 salmon and had a great time reeling them in.”

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10.Ketchikan Authentic Alaska Fishing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $453

Spend five hours fishing from downtown Ketchikan with a licensed English-speaking guide. The plan shifts with the day’s best action, from trolling for salmon to light-tackle rockfish or bottom fishing for cod and lingcod. Brant and Andrew are among the guides associated with this outing. Gear, rainwear, boots, snacks, and ship pickup are included.

“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!”

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11.Ketchikan Halibut Hunt Fishing Adventure & Wildlife – Top Rated

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $700

You’ll fish calm Ketchikan waters with a private group and a professional captain, using supplied tackle and bait to pursue halibut, cod, rockfish, and sharks. Captain Grayson has guided guests to halibut and several rockfish species. Watch for whales, eagles, seals, and totem poles along the way.

“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”

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12.Ketchikan Halibut Fishing Charters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $715

Fish Southeast Alaska’s famous halibut grounds on a private four-hour charter from Ketchikan. Your captain provides rods, tackle, bait, snacks, bottled water, and soda, while you enjoy a roomy boat, marine toilet, and rugged coastal views. The trip meets at North Point Higgins Road and may include hassle-free pickup from select locations.

“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!”

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13.Ketchikan salmon fishing adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $750

Fish Ketchikan’s waters on a private six-hour Alaska King Charter with cruise dock pickup, rods, reels, bait, and soft drinks included. Captain Kevin is one named skipper, and a successful outing can bring silver salmon, rockfish, and close bald eagle sightings. Bring money for licenses, tags, and the $200 fish-processing fee.

“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 Silver's are slippery! We also had a Bald Eagle flying no more than 10 feet off the deck of the boat. Incredible day on the water! Highly Recommend this outfit and ask for Kevin!! Stay away from the Cruise Line tours - book on your own for a personalized and more exciting experience!”

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14.Private Ketchikan Halibut and Salmon Fishing Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $685

Fish Ketchikan’s coastal waters for salmon, halibut, cod, rockfish, and lingcod on a private charter lasting about four to six hours port to port. Your captain supplies rods, tackle, and gear, while you arrange fishing licenses and a King Salmon stamp. Captains have included Mike, Kevin, Jeremiah, Justin, and William.

“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, let’s go back”- he had returned us to the ship after 4 hours. Waste of time and money.”

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