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Sitka, Alaska

Sitka Fishing Charters

12 charter captains and guides fishing from Sitka, listed A to Z with their boats, trip types and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.

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Sitka fishing charters and guides, A to Z

Trip types, species and prices are shown as each operator publishes them. Ask the captain what fits your group, and confirm prices before you book.

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Alaska Getaway

1009 Halibut Point Road, Sitka, AK 99835

Capt. Paul Fitzgibbon27 ft Sea Sport (Volvo Penta diesel)Up to 4 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

NearshoreOffshoreFly fishingRiver

Targets: Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Halibut, Trout

(907) 966-3474Website

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Sitka Charter Fishing (sitkafishing.com)

Departs Sitka Harbor; pickup in downtown Sitka

NearshoreOffshore

Targets: Chinook salmon, Lingcod, Rockfish, Yelloweye rockfish

8-Hour Fishing (per person) $5256-Hour Fishing, cruise passengers (per person) $425
(907) 738-0289Website

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Sitka Fishing Excursions

Pickup/drop-off at the Sitka cruise ship dock

31 ft North River ("Dealer", "DoubleDown"); 29 ft North River ("BlackJack")Up to 6 guests

NearshoreOffshore

Targets: Halibut, Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Lingcod, Rockfish

(907) 738-3018Website

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Trip types

Deep sea, inshore or party boat in Sitka?

How the 12 operators listed here split by the trips they run. Not sure which fits? Read inshore vs offshore fishing.

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Deep sea and offshore boats

Offshore and deep sea trips run past the beaches to reefs, wrecks, ledges and open water for bigger fish. Expect longer runs, more swell and longer trips – full days are common.

Usually after: Chinook salmon, Halibut, Coho salmon, Lingcod.

Deep sea fishing in Sitka: all 11 boats →

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Inshore and bay guides

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.

Usually after: Chinook salmon, Halibut, Coho salmon, Lingcod.

Inshore fishing charters in Sitka: all 12 guides →

Today on the water

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Live from NOAA tide station 9451600, the National Weather Service. Tide times are predictions. Sunrise and moon are calculated for Sitka.

Full tide table and what is biting: Sitka fishing report.

Seasons

What is biting in Sitka, month by month

The main months for each fish, so you can match your dates to what you want to catch.

SpeciesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Chinook salmon
Coho salmon
Halibut
Lingcod
Rockfish
Steelhead

Shaded months are the main season or open season for each fish, from the state wildlife agency or local captains’ own published calendars. Seasons and limits change – check current rules before you go. Sources: kingfishercharters.co, alaskagetaway.net, fishsitka.com, flyfishsitka.com.

Know before you go

Fishing in Sitka: local notes

Sitka reports the highest saltwater sport king salmon catch rate in Alaska; its outer coast sits on the main king salmon migration route.

Source: alaska.org

Sitka holds a Memorial Day weekend King Salmon Fishing Derby.

Source: alaska.org

Marine fishing areas are reached by boat from community ports; the road system gives only limited stream access and remote rivers need a boat or floatplane.

Source: adfg.alaska.gov

Several charters pick up cruise passengers at the Sitka cruise ship dock and run 6-hour (port-time) trips.

Source: sitkafishingexcursions.com

Questions

Sitka fishing charter questions

How many fishing charters are in Sitka?

We list 12 charter captains and guides fishing from Sitka, A to Z – not ranked.

How much is a fishing charter in Sitka?

1 of the 12 operators listed here publish prices – you will see them on each listing. Prices depend on trip length, the boat and how far offshore you go, so confirm with the captain.

What fish can you catch in Sitka?

The species Sitka captains list most often are Chinook salmon, Halibut, Coho salmon, Lingcod, Rockfish and Trout.

Do I need a fishing license on a charter in Alaska?

Ask the captain when you book: in many coastal states a licensed charter boat covers its paying passengers, but not in every state or on every trip. A Alaska resident annual license is $20 and a nonresident annual license $100. Alaska fishing license prices and rules.

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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