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Sitka, Alaska
Inshore Fishing Charters in Sitka
12 inshore guides in Sitka that fish the bays, flats and passes, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.
The guides
Sitka inshore fishing guides, A to Z
Every guide here lists inshore, bay, flats or backcountry trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.
Alaska Getaway
1009 Halibut Point Road, Sitka, AK 99835
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Halibut, Trout
Angling Unlimited
Sitka
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Halibut
Big Blue Charters
Sitka
Targets: Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Halibut, Rockfish, Lingcod
Cascade Creek Lodge
Oceanfront on Sitka Channel, Sitka
Targets: Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Halibut, Rockfish, Lingcod, Sablefish
Cast Alaska Charters & Lodge
112 Bahovec Ct, Sitka, AK 99835 (Halibut Point)
Targets: Chinook salmon, Halibut, Rockfish, Lingcod
Dove Island Lodge
PO Box 1512, Sitka, AK 99835
Targets: Chinook salmon, Halibut, Steelhead
IslandView Resort & Charters
PO Box 6243, Sitka, AK 99835
Targets: Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Halibut
Kingfisher Charters & Lodge
104 Berry Knoll, Sitka, AK 99835
Targets: Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Halibut, Yelloweye rockfish, Black rockfish, Lingcod, Sablefish
Sitka Alaska Outfitters
105 B Monastery Street, Suite B, Sitka, AK 99835
Targets: Salmon, Steelhead, Trout, Dolly Varden
Sitka Charter Fishing (sitkafishing.com)
Departs Sitka Harbor; pickup in downtown Sitka
Targets: Chinook salmon, Lingcod, Rockfish, Yelloweye rockfish
Sitka Fishing Excursions
Pickup/drop-off at the Sitka cruise ship dock
Targets: Halibut, Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Lingcod, Rockfish
Sitka Point Lodge & Fishing Charters
About five miles north of downtown Sitka (P.O. Box 2194, Sitka, AK 99835)
Targets: Chinook salmon, Halibut, Lingcod
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. All 12 operators: Sitka fishing charters.
What to expect
Inshore fishing in Sitka at a glance
Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.
- Fish they list most: Chinook salmon, Halibut, Coho salmon, Lingcod, Rockfish, Trout, Sablefish, Steelhead.
- Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 6 guests.
- Coast Guard license: 2 of 12 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.
Inshore fishing follows the tide. The Sitka fishing report shows today’s tide times, wind and the best fishing times, and how to read a tide chart explains what they mean.
Questions
Inshore charters in Sitka: questions
What fish do inshore charters target in Sitka?
The fish these guides list most often are Chinook salmon, Halibut, Coho salmon, Lingcod, Rockfish, Trout. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is inshore or deep sea fishing better in Sitka?
Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. Sitka also runs offshore trips: 11 offshore boats. Inshore vs offshore explained.
Does Gone Fishing HQ take a commission?
No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.
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