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Ketchikan, Alaska

Ketchikan Fishing Charters

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

15 captains and guides6 publish prices$1,300 typical half day
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Ketchikan 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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The Alaska Catch

2417 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan, AK 99901

Up to 6 guests

Nearshore

Targets: Salmon, Halibut

Salmon Fishing Charter (4-6 hr), from $1,100Halibut Fishing Charter (5-6 hr), from $1,400Salmon & Halibut Combo (6-8 hr), from $1,400+1 more on their site
(907) 617-9585Website

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Baranof Fishing Excursions

3 Salmon Landing, Ketchikan, AK 99901

30 ft cabin cruiser; 24 ft cabin cruiser; 23 ft skiffUp to 6 guests

Nearshore

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

Premier Salmon Adventure 5 hr (per person), from $379Ultimate Halibut Adventure 5 hr (per person), from $429Alaska Fishing Combo 5 hr (per person), from $389+1 more on their site
(877) 732-9453Website

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Ketchikan Chrome

407 Knudson Cove Rd, Ketchikan, AK 99901

Capt. TjUp to 6 guests

Nearshore

Targets: Chinook salmon, Salmon, Halibut

Salmon 4-hour (half day), per person (4-person minimum) $350Salmon 8-hour (full day), per person $450Salmon 10-hour (full day), per person $525+4 more on their site
(907) 215-9100Website

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Ketchikan's Finest Fishing Charters

Downtown Ketchikan near the cruise ship docks

Capt. Tony, Capt. Lukas, Capt. Jake, Capt. GraysonFour boats with enclosed heated cabin and toiletUp to 6 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

Nearshore

Targets: Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Pink salmon, Sockeye salmon, Chum salmon, Halibut, Lingcod, Rockfish

Salmon & Halibut Combo Charter 5-8 hr (per person), from $475Halibut Charter 4-5 hr (per person) $425Salmon Charter 3-4 hr (per person) $350
(907) 617-4717Website

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Oasis Alaska Charters

708 North Point Higgins Road, Ketchikan, AK 99901

Capt. Mark, Capt. Danny, Capt. Drew, Capt. JaromPrivate covered-cabin boats with toiletUp to 6 guests

Nearshore

Targets: Coho salmon, Chinook salmon, Pink salmon, Halibut

4 Hr. Salmon (per person, 2 guests) $4304 Hr. Salmon (per person, 4-6 guests) $2704 Hr. Halibut (per person, 2 guests) $500+3 more on their site
(907) 302-4115Website

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Reel Alaska Fishing Charters

Pickup at cruise ship or nearby dock, Ketchikan

Up to 6 guests

Nearshore

Targets: Halibut, Salmon, Rockfish, Lingcod

Half Day Fishing & Wildlife Excursion 2-5 hr (1-4 clients, minimum) $1,800Full Day Combo Fishing Tour 8-9 hr (1-4 clients, minimum) $2,500
(907) 204-0292Website

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Worman Sportfishing

Knudson Cove Marina, Ketchikan (Knudson Cove)

Capt. Kyle WormanIcy QueenUp to 6 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

Nearshore

Targets: Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Pink salmon, Chum salmon, Lingcod, Rockfish

(907) 254-8945Website

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Trip types

Deep sea, inshore or party boat in Ketchikan?

How the 15 operators listed here split by the trips they run. Not sure which fits? Read inshore vs offshore fishing.

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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: Halibut, Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Rockfish.

Typical private half day: $1,300 (3 boats publish one).

Inshore fishing charters in Ketchikan: all 15 guides →

Heading north? Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii, Canada.

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Live from NOAA tide station 9450460, the National Weather Service. Tide times are predictions. Sunrise and moon are calculated for Ketchikan.

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

Prices

What a fishing charter costs in Ketchikan

Calculated from the prices captains publish (private trips for the whole boat, not per person), checked October 2026. Most prices cover up to 4 to 6 anglers; tips, fuel surcharges and fish cleaning can be extra.

TripMedianRangeBoats
Private half day (about 4 hours)$1,300$1,100 – $1,7003

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Seasons

What is biting in Ketchikan, month by month

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

SpeciesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Chinook salmon
Pink salmon
Coho salmon
Chum salmon
Halibut
Rockfish

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: cloverpassresort.com, ketchikanfishingtrips.com.

Know before you go

Fishing in Ketchikan: local notes

Thomas Basin harbor, about a 10-minute walk from the cruise docks, is home to many older wood-hulled fishing boats.

Source: alaska.org

The ADF&G Ketchikan management area covers Revillagigedo, Gravina, Annette and Duke islands and the mainland from mid-Cleveland Peninsula to Portland Canal; the Unuk and Chickamin rivers drain into East Behm Canal.

Source: adfg.alaska.gov

Nonresident anglers 16 and older need an Alaska fishing license; a King Salmon stamp is needed to keep kings. Charter prices usually exclude these.

Source: cloverpassresort.com

Clover Pass, about 15 miles north of downtown, is a second departure hub for lodges and charters besides the downtown cruise-dock area.

Source: cloverpassresort.com

Questions

Ketchikan fishing charter questions

How many fishing charters are in Ketchikan?

We list 15 charter captains and guides fishing from Ketchikan, A to Z – not ranked.

How much is a fishing charter in Ketchikan?

Among 3 boats that publish a private half-day price, the median is $1,300 (from $1,100 to $1,700). Prices are for the whole boat, usually up to 4 to 6 anglers.

What fish can you catch in Ketchikan?

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

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.

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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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