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15 Lake and River Fishing Trips in the USA That Earn Their Price

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The 15 best lake and river fishing trips in the USA you can book today, with the price of a seat, how long you are on the water and what the boat supplies. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Ketchikan salmon and halibut fishing charter - Salmon, halibut, and the reality of catch limits
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Ketchikan salmon and halibut fishing charter

1.Ketchikan salmon and halibut fishing charter

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

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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4 Hours Morning Bass Fishing in Orlando - Choosing between schooling bass and a trophy hunt
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4 Hours Morning Bass Fishing in Orlando

2.4 Hours Morning Bass Fishing in Orlando

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews

Join Captain David’s private four-hour morning fishing charter in the Orlando area. You’ll fish for schooling or trophy largemouth bass, learn new techniques, and use the captain’s equipment. The trip starts at 6:30 am, costs $475 for up to two people, and requires an extra payment for live bait.

“Richard was our fishing guide. He was amazing he was so knowledgeable knew exactly where to fish and so friendly. During our four hours fishing we caught 13 fish. We caught three different types of fish large mouth bass, gar, can’t remeRead more”

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Quick and Easy Ice Fishing at Chena Lake - Arriving at the Chena Lake Park Boat Launch area
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Quick and Easy Ice Fishing at Chena Lake

3.Quick and Easy Ice Fishing at Chena Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $159

Spend about three hours ice fishing at Chena Lake with guides such as Tyson, Michael, or Greg. Your rod, bait, seat, heated shelter, hot drinks, and fishing hole are provided. Underwater cameras and other tools may help locate fish, and your catch can be cleaned and grilled before you return to the meeting point.

“Fun! Fun! Fun! Easy to do and friendly guide that shows you every steps! Thanks Mike! So would do it again!”

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Ketchikan Salmon Fishing Charters - Your private boat and the four-hour schedule
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Ketchikan Salmon Fishing Charters

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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River Fishing and Bear Watching - Waders on, then a short walk to the river
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River Fishing and Bear Watching

5.River Fishing and Bear Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $450

NatVenture Tours takes you from Icy Strait Point into Tongass National Forest for a four-hour salmon or trout fishing trip. Nat or Natalie provides gear, waders, transportation, and local guidance. Expect a small group, river walking, bear watching, and a possible long drive on remote logging roads.

“Nat showed us phenomenal silver fishing! Highly recommended! Great trip all the way around. Super fishing.”

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Half-Day Private Salmon Fishing in Ketchikan - Fishing for silver, pink, and king salmon
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Half-Day Private Salmon Fishing in Ketchikan

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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Guided Fishing Trip on Canyon Lake - Canyon Lake from the boat
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Guided Fishing Trip on Canyon Lake

7.Guided Fishing Trip on Canyon Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend about four hours on a private fishing boat at Canyon Lake near San Antonio. Your English-speaking guide provides rods, reels, water, and hands-on coaching aimed at local fish such as largemouth bass. The trip also includes sightseeing around the lake, with guide Evan noted for his friendly manner. Bring snacks, and keep the weather in mind.

“We had a fun day on the water. Evan was very friendly. The lake was filled with recreational boats until a brief rain shower.”

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Ketchikan Fishing Charter (salmon) - Salmon species you may catch
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Ketchikan Fishing Charter (salmon)

8.Ketchikan Fishing Charter (salmon)

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

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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Alaskan Salmon 8-Hour Fishing Experience - At the river, the lesson starts with the basics
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Alaskan Salmon 8-Hour Fishing Experience

9.Alaskan Salmon 8-Hour Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $379

Spend about eight hours fishing Alaska’s rivers with Alaska Adventure Guides, usually 1.5 to 3 hours north of Anchorage. Ryan Butler and his team provide rods, waders, tackle, water, and hands-on coaching for beginners and experienced anglers. Hotel pickup may be available, and your catch can be cleaned, cooked, or prepared for shipment for an added fee.

“Never have fished for salmon before. Our guide Ryan was knowledgeable in all aspects of this arena. He adjusted and tweaked the tackle all he could to entice the fish to bite. He did not disappoint! Great time! Will do it again when we visit Anchorage!”

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Kenai River Fishing Charter - What the boat setup means in practice
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Kenai River Fishing Charter

10.Kenai River Fishing Charter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $375

Spend about five hours fishing the Kenai or Kasilof River with Kenai Drift Anglers. Your guide adjusts the outing to your goals, using fly-fishing or conventional gear for seasonal salmon, rainbow trout, or Dolly Varden. Heated boat seats, rods, tackle, coffee, and tea are included. Meet in Soldotna and return to the same point.

“Catching Sockeye Salmon and being on the Kenai River!!!! A dream come true!!!! The people of Alaska are very nice and welcoming!!!! The weather here was exceptional during our visit.”

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Full Day Fishing Package Kenai River or Kasilof River Salmon and Trout - What your eight hours look like
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Full Day Fishing Package Kenai River or Kasilof River Salmon and Trout

11.Full Day Fishing Package Kenai River or Kasilof River Salmon and Trout

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $482

Spend a full day fishing the Kenai or Kasilof River near Cooper Landing, targeting Pacific salmon or trout. Your guide supplies equipment, instruction, snacks, and live commentary. Guides such as Aaron and JD have helped anglers of different ages and skill levels, including a 90-year-old who landed a sockeye.

“I will start with the positive. Our guide, Aaron was awesome. Aaron gave great advice and put us on fish. The bite was a little off that day but not from a lack of Aaron’s abilities. We didn’t see anyone catching that many. Dissatisfaction came from Dave (owner) and coopers laRead more”

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Ketchikan salmon fishing adventure - Meeting the charter at 207 Stedman Street
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Ketchikan salmon fishing adventure

12.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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Full-Day Upper Kenai River Guided Fishing Trip - Three fishing styles, one small boat
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Full-Day Upper Kenai River Guided Fishing Trip

13.Full-Day Upper Kenai River Guided Fishing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $565

Start at 6:00 am in Cooper Landing for an eight-hour guided drift on the Upper Kenai River. Your guide supplies fly, spin, and bait-casting gear, teaches beginners, and fishes permitted waters in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge and Chugach National Forest. Salmon may be kept within seasonal limits, while trout and Dolly Varden are catch and release.

“We had a fantastic time fishing the Upper Kenai River. Our guide worked very hard to keep us in the fish and to put us where we wanted to be to catch fish. He gave us good instructions on how to cast and use the open face reels, that hate me. I actually broke my empty handed streak and caught some very nice fish as did my husband who is an accomplished fisherman. We saw some beautiful scenery that one would never see any other way. It was well worth it. If you can make the time, take this fishing trip.”

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Juneau Shore Fishing for Alaskan Salmon - The hatchery visit adds more than a photo stop
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Juneau Shore Fishing for Alaskan Salmon

14.Juneau Shore Fishing for Alaskan Salmon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Meet near Juneau’s Goldbelt Tram and ride 10 to 15 minutes to the Gearshack for a small-group salmon fishing session. Guides such as Paul, Josh, Chance, and Derek help with rods, bait, and landing fish. You’ll also visit a hatchery, fish from solid ground, and may arrange local processing and shipping for your catch.

“Awesome job by the guide and crew.highly recommend would do again . Jay and Paul were awaking and very happy to assist”

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Private Lake Tohopekaliga Fishing Charter near Orlando - Fishing Lake Tohopekaliga for big largemouth bass
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Private Lake Tohopekaliga Fishing Charter near Orlando

15.Private Lake Tohopekaliga Fishing Charter near Orlando

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend about four hours on Lake Tohopekaliga with a licensed captain such as Steve, Devin, John, or Mike. Your private trip leaves from Big Toho Marina in a 21-foot boat with rods, reels, tackle, water, and safety gear provided. Choose morning or afternoon fishing, and ask about the no fish, no pay policy and live bait.

“Enjoyed Capt John and his company. Easy to talk to and a pleasure to be with. Very patient and knowledgeable about the area and fishing techniques. Fish weren't biting at the beginning, but he found a spot late that morning. WE got a hit almost every cast after that. I even caught one when I laid my pole down with the bait on the side of the boat to take a picture of my wife with her bass. Will definitely be back to go fishing with Captain John.”

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