Ground Zero Adventures 

5.0/5 (56 reviews)
 East Tagura Road 825, Kodiak, AK 99615, United States

Ground Zero Adventures 

Kodiak, AK, United States
34 ft
6
5.0/5 (56 reviews)

We have fished from Alaska to Florida and back, catching Marlin, Tuna, Sailfish, and tons of big halibut!. For us, there's nothing like fishing Alaska and especially Kodiak! Whether chasing giant Halibut and Lingcod or putting you on world-famous King Salmon, there's something extra special about our home waters.

Come join us on what we feel is the greatest fishing adventure out there. Experience the amazing wildlife and scenery, while enjoying some of the most epic fishing in the world!
Our 34' custom built catamaran The Katilak is the perfect platform for fishing Alaskan waters. The walk around cabin and huge back deck offers ample fishing room and her large, heated cabin easily accommodates 6 passengers and all of your gear. With a cruising speed of 30 knots, you will reach the fishing grounds fast and in comfort.

If you've fished with us in the past or if this will be your first time joining us, you can expect nothing but the best. We look forward to building lasting memories and friendships on your Kodiak adventure!

We have fished from Alaska to Florida and back, catching Marlin, Tuna, Sailfish, and tons of big halibut!. For us, there's nothing like fishing Alaska and especially Kodiak! Whether chasing giant Halibut and Lingcod or putting you on world-famous King Salmon, there's something extra special about our home waters.

Come join us on what we feel is the greatest fishing adventure out there. Experience the amazing wildlife and scenery, while enjoying some of the most epic fishing in the world!
Our 34' custom built catamaran The Katilak is the perfect platform for fishing Alaskan waters. The walk around cabin and huge back deck offers ample fishing room and her large, heated cabin easily accommodates 6 passengers and all of your gear. With a cruising speed of 30 knots, you will reach the fishing grounds fast and in comfort.

If you've fished with us in the past or if this will be your first time joining us, you can expect nothing but the best. We look forward to building lasting memories and friendships on your Kodiak adventure!

Rick Zielinski
Captain
Rick Zielinski
44 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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TUESDAY / WEDNSDAY MULTI-SPECIES PM
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
(Tue, Wed)
Lingcod
Salmon
Rockfish
US $680
Shared tour: 2 people
AM 5 Hour Salmon Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Tue, Wed, Fri)
Salmon
US $690
Shared tour: 2 people
5 Hour Halibut Trip AM
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Fri)
Halibut
Salmon
US $700
Shared tour: 2 people
TUESDAY / WEDNSDAY MULTI-species AM
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Tue, Wed)
Lingcod
Salmon
Rockfish
US $700
Shared tour: 2 people
5 Hour Halibut Trip PM
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 1:05 PM
Seasonal trip
(Fri)
Halibut
Salmon
US $700
Shared tour: 2 people
PM 5 Hour Salmon Trip PM
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 1:05 PM
Seasonal trip
(Tue, Wed, Fri)
Halibut
Salmon
US $700
Shared tour: 2 people
TUESDAY /WEDNSDAY MULTI-SPECIES 8HR
In high demand Last booked: 2 days ago
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Tue, Wed)
Cod
Halibut
Lingcod
Salmon
+1
US $850
Shared tour: 2 people
8hr Multi-Species
Just booked! Last booked: 8 hours ago
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Halibut
Lingcod
Salmon
Rockfish
US $950
Shared tour: 2 people
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Rating

5.0
56 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (54)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
85%
Family friendly
97%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
95%
Recommended
92%
Caught fish

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Jayde Wile
Jayde Wile
us
Wyoming, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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New
Incredible experience!
8hr Multi-Species on June 27, 20262 adults

Capitan Rick brought us straight to the fish! No wasted time! We caught our limit of Halibut, Black Rock Fish, and plenty of Pacific Gray Cod. This trip has more than just fishing, lots of wildlife to view. Puffin, whales, sealions. 10/10 recommend Capitan Rick on KatilaK!

Reported catch:
Halibut
Lingcod
Rockfish
Jeanne Johnson
Jeanne Johnson
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Funny fishing trip!
TUESDAY / WEDNSDAY MULTI-SPECIES PM on June 16, 20262 adults

Capt Rick was easy to work with. The weather in Kodiak wasn’t great on the day we were scheduled to go out. Capt Rick notified us in plenty of time and we were able to reschedule to another day. If back in Kodiak we’d schedule another chapter with capt Rick!

Julie Arnould
Julie Arnould
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Wonderful Day
8hr Multi-Species on June 25, 20262 adults

Great catch! Rick and George were fantastic. They knew all the right places and were incredibly helpful during our visit. Everything was well-organized and punctual, and they made sure to use every minute of our day effectively. Thank you both so much!

Reported catch:
Halibut
Lingcod
Rockfish
Todd Sherrell
Todd Sherrell
us
Omaha, NE, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip
8hr Multi-Species on June 27, 20262 adults

Caught cod, rockfish and halibut. Salmon was not in season but it’s not their fault. Saw whale , seals ,sea lions and eagles. Captain delivered our fish directly to airport .

Anastasia Lucignani
Anastasia Lucignani
us
Florida, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great Fishing Trip!
8hr Multi-Species on August 17, 20251 adult

Great Kodiak deep water fishing experience! Nice boat, nice ride despite the very windy conditions, ginger chews saved me from sea sickness!, successful spots where we caught LOTS of halibut & rock fish, salmon trolling on the way back was fun, and we even saw whales coming in. Capn & crew were very nice and welcoming especially after being the only solo guest. They pack your catch and prepare it for however you need. Would go again!

Reported catch:
Halibut
Rockfish
Salmon

FAQs about Ground Zero Adventures

Ground Zero Adventures offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $340 per person - TUESDAY / WEDNSDAY MULTI-SPECIES PM (5 hours)
  • US $345 per person - AM 5 Hour Salmon Trip (5 hours)
  • US $350 per person - 5 Hour Halibut Trip AM (5 hours)
  • US $350 per person - 5 Hour Halibut Trip PM (5 hours)
  • US $350 per person - PM 5 Hour Salmon Trip PM (5 hours)
  • US $350 per person - TUESDAY / WEDNSDAY MULTI-species AM (5 hours)
  • US $425 per person - TUESDAY /WEDNSDAY MULTI-SPECIES 8HR (8 hours)
  • US $475 per person - 8hr Multi-Species (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Ground Zero Adventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Enclosed toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia system Starlink Internet
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Ground Zero Adventures include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Included)
  • Snacks (We provide various snacks for your trip. We recommend bringing lunch for the longer trips. We can keep everything cold in the full-size refrigerator.)
  • Drinks (We supply water, coffee, and Gatorade)
  • First mate (We always take a friendly, knowledgeable deckhand, who specializes in customer satisfaction.)
Ground Zero Adventures offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (We travel between 10 and 70 miles, depending on the type of trip.)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Ground Zero Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Ground Zero Adventures include:
  • Cod
  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Rockfish
  • Salmon

Your captain

Rick Zielinski
Rick Zielinski
Rick Zielinski

Kodiak, Alaska, United States

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
56 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2021
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Captain Rick is a second-generation angler, fishing from Florida to Alaska and back! Join him and have a memorable trip on the waters around Kodiak Island.

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
56 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2021
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Captain Rick is a second-generation angler, fishing from Florida to Alaska and back! Join him and have a memorable trip on the waters around Kodiak Island.

The fish you can target

Cod
Cod
Halibut
Halibut
Lingcod
Lingcod
Rockfish
Rockfish
Salmon
Salmon
Cod
Cod
Halibut
Halibut
Lingcod
Lingcod
Rockfish
Rockfish
Salmon
Salmon

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
34 ft
Year built
2003
Restored in
2011
Boat manufacturer
Sloth Boats
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Volvo
Powered by
2 x 435HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
We travel between 10 and 70 miles, depending on the type of trip.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Enclosed toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Refrigerator
Multimedia system
Starlink Internet
Ice box
Radar

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Included
Snacks
We provide various snacks for your trip. We recommend bringing lunch for the longer trips. We can keep everything cold in the full-size refrigerator.
Drinks
We supply water, coffee, and Gatorade
First mate
We always take a friendly, knowledgeable deckhand, who specializes in customer satisfaction.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

More details

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
We absolutely love having kids. There's nothing better than the excitement of kids catching fish!
You keep catch
You keep what you catch
Catch and release allowed
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 50% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 50% 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

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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