ChasingTales Alaska
+14Spend an amazing day on the river with ChasingTales Alaska! Join Captain Alex, who’s been fishing in the area his whole life. He goes above and beyond for his guests and tries his best to adjust each trip to meet their needs. Based on your skill level and personal preferences, he’ll suggest an option where you’ll get the most out of your trip.
You’ll be fishing on one of the two 21’ custom built aluminum boats that can accommodate up to 4 guests each. The boats are powered by single 50 HP Yamaha engines and reach a maximum speed of 30 knots. The vessels are also wheelchair accessible.
All trips are available from mid May until the end of October and you can choose from half-day and full-day trip options. These trips are shared, which means you’ll be charged by person, not for the whole boat. Options to book private boats can be discussed, but come wth an upgrade fee.
You’ll primarily drift fish and back troll for a variety of fish species, such as Steelhead, Dolly Varden, Arctic Char, and different types of Salmon. Captain Alex covers all fishing equipment and even caters to fly fishermen. Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, and Steelhead have to be released, but you get to keep other species.
Feel free to bring any food and drinks you prefer and don’t forget to purchase a fishing license.
ChasingTales Alaska does their best to make your trip an unforgettable experience. Choose a date and join for some freshwater action!
Captain
Alex Carey
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
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+36Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Appropriate for children
88%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Caught fish
86%
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First fishing trip in Alaska!
Half Day Trip (PM) on May 10, 2025
It was our 1st Alaska fishing trip and it was everything we hoped for. The captain was super knowledgeable and experienced. The boat and equipment was immaculate. The captain did all the work and we enjoyed the fishing. Highly recommended to anyone wanting a trusted fishing guide.
It was our 1st Alaska fishing trip and it was everything we hoped for. The captain was super knowledgeable and experienced. The boat and equipment was immaculate. The captain did all the work and we enjoyed the fishing. Highly recommended to anyone wanting a trusted fishing guide.
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Early season trout.
Half Day Trip (PM) on May 17, 2025
Shawn was great. Very knowledgeable and had to work to find the fish. Very early season, but wouldn’t give up until we landed a few.
Shawn was great. Very knowledgeable and had to work to find the fish. Very early season, but wouldn’t give up until we landed a few.
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Great trip, awesome guide
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 25, 2024
I booked a half day trip for me, my wife, and our two boys, aged 9 and 11. Our guide William was great with the boys, making sure they were safe in the river and giving them age-appropriate instructions. Our trip was July 25th and we caught our limit in under two hours. We ended up with ~65lbs of salmon fillet to take home. The Chasing Tales team is awesome, I highly recommend them and hope to book another trip someday.
I booked a half day trip for me, my wife, and our two boys, aged 9 and 11. Our guide William was great with the boys, making sure they were safe in the river and giving them age-appropriate instructions. Our trip was July 25th and we caught our limit in under two hours. We ended up with ~65lbs of salmon fillet to take home. The Chasing Tales team is awesome, I highly recommend them and hope to book another trip someday.
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Nate was awesome!!
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 9, 2024
Went out with Nate. Never fished this way before. Nate was patient and very knowledgeable and kind. I would definitely recommend this and plan to fish with him in the future.
Went out with Nate. Never fished this way before. Nate was patient and very knowledgeable and kind. I would definitely recommend this and plan to fish with him in the future.
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Great captain, boat and equipment
Half Day Trip (PM) on May 31, 2024
Very friendly and knowledgeable guide. We caught one big King Salmon that was enough to feed a family of 10 with some leftover.
Very friendly and knowledgeable guide. We caught one big King Salmon that was enough to feed a family of 10 with some leftover.
FAQs about ChasingTales Alaska
What are the trip rates for ChasingTales Alaska?
ChasingTales Alaska offers the following trips to customers:
- US $200 per person - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $200 per person - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $300 per person - Full Day Trip (AM) (8 hours)
- US $300 per person - Full Day Trip (PM) (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with ChasingTales Alaska?
When you book a trip with ChasingTales Alaska, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
What's included in the trip price with ChasingTales Alaska?
Trips booked with ChasingTales Alaska include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Snacks (Light trail mix etc)
- Drinks (Water Cofee )
- Fly Fishing Equipment
What types of fishing does ChasingTales Alaska offer?
ChasingTales Alaska offers the following types of fishing:
- River Fishing
- Lake Fishing
What fishing techniques does ChasingTales Alaska offer?
ChasingTales Alaska offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Fly Fishing
- Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with ChasingTales Alaska?
Top targeted fish species with ChasingTales Alaska include:
- Arctic Char
- Dolly Varden
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Coho)
- Salmon (Pink)
Your captain
Sterling, Alaska, United States
What sets me apart is my selflessness and generosity on the river. Most guides start guiding so they can fish more, only to realize guiding is not fishing. I will present you with an honest opinion on what trip is best for you personally. From there, I will go above and beyond to put in the extra time and effort needed to make the trip unique and exceptional for you. I understand this trip is about you not me and I will cater the trip to your liking based upon the conditions at hand. My passion for the fish and the region are apparent from the beginning and you will no doubt have an enjoyable day on the water.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Light trail mix etc
Drinks
Water Cofee
Fly Fishing Equipment
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 60 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 60 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
What the listing policies are
Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Catch and Release Mandatory
Rainbow Trout
Disabled Accessible
How you can pay
Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Checks
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.