Ketchikan’s Finest Fishing Charters
+56Join Ketchikan’s Finest Fishing Charters for an amazing fishing adventure in Alaska! The premiere fishing service in Ketchikan with top rated reviews from anglers. This team of expert fishing captains has experience with fishing in Ketchikan and they’ve taken over 15,000 guests fishing! Fish with the best while you’re in Ketchikan!
This team will guide you, to the best fishing spots quickly. Get ready for an exciting day of fishing and plenty of action to keep you entertained!
CRUISE SHIP RECOMMENDED with customized times to fit each cruise ship port time.
OFFERING A GUARANTEED ON TIME PICK UP AND DROP-OFF FROM DOWNTOWN KETCHIKAN CRUIS SHIP PORTS.
These waters are known for giant Halibut, King Salmon, Coho Salmon, Pink Salmon, Chum Salmon, Cod, Lingcod, Black Rockfish, sharks, and more. On these trips, you can expect to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle. Fish caught during the trip are yours to take home, so long as they’re within the legal limit.
You’ll be fishing aboard our custom Alaskan charter boats with plenty of room for 6 passengers. Sate of the art fishing equipment keeps you on the fish! Rods, reels, and tackle are provided, as well as lures.
Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! This trip is a five star rated trip and one of the top things to do in Ketchikan. We provide a safe and fun fishing environment in calm waters. Drinks and snacks will be available for you.
You’ll need to get a local fishing license before the trip, and if you’re salmon fishing from June 15 through the month of August, you will also need to purchase a King stamp. This information is available online, or you can ask the captain.
The charter operator can help arrange processing for your catch. with a local third-party processor. They will fillet, vacuum seal, and flash freeze the fish, which can then be shipped to your home.
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Ketchikan’s Finest Fishing Charters
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+58Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Appropriate for children
91%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
100%
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Great captain and equipment! Fine fishing day!
SALMON FISHING - 4HR - 7AM on July 14, 2025
Captain Tony took us first to jig for rockfish, and we caught our limit quickly. We trolled for salmon next. The salmon were more elusive, but we caught a silver, pink, coho, and king (which we couldn’t keep as nonresidents), and we landed a lingcod! So we took 10 fish to be processed and shipped home. We chose this over the cruise ship excursions and are so glad we did. Communication has been excellent from the time we chartered some months ago. Could not have been smoother and we were blessed with great weather…saw some bald eagles and a humpback whale pretty close by. Our captain was knowledgeable, personable, and took care of everything. Boat was new and gear and lines were in perfect condition. Couldn’t ask for more.
Captain Tony took us first to jig for rockfish, and we caught our limit quickly. We trolled for salmon next. The salmon were more elusive, but we caught a silver, pink, coho, and king (which we couldn’t keep as nonresidents), and we landed a lingcod! So we took 10 fish to be processed and shipped home. We chose this over the cruise ship excursions and are so glad we did. Communication has been excellent from the time we chartered some months ago. Could not have been smoother and we were blessed...
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Ketchikan's Finest delivered!
FULL DAY SALMON & HALIBUT COMBO on July 13, 2025
Great fishing trip in Ketchikan! We booked through Ketchikans Finest Fishing charters while on our Alaskan cruise and had a great time. Salmon were going strong on July 13th and we put 25 in the boat on our 8 hr trip. If you have the time, would recommend the 8 hr trip to allow you to get further out, if that's where they're going. Their company has great customer motto of doing their best to ensure a successful outing, and Grayson worked his tale off to keep lines in the water while the bite was hot. While spying other boats around us, can testify that we were outfishing them. Cant ask for more then that. Grayson gave my boys and I, lifetime memories. Highly recommend their services.
Great fishing trip in Ketchikan! We booked through Ketchikans Finest Fishing charters while on our Alaskan cruise and had a great time. Salmon were going strong on July 13th and we put 25 in the boat on our 8 hr trip. If you have the time, would recommend the 8 hr trip to allow you to get further out, if that's where they're going. Their company has great customer motto of doing their best to ensure a successful outing, and Grayson worked his tale off to keep lines in the water while the bite...
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Trip for Kurt on September 6, 2024
We had a great time and captain Jake (even though we were told it would be Captain Lucas) was extremely knowledgeable about the local waters. The boat was nice but a little small for 6 people. Jake got us on the fish right away. The only thing we didn’t like is that when booking the trip, we asked for Salmon and Halibu. When we got to the boat, our captain told us halibut was off limits for Fridays. We were shocked and disappointed considering tIn June we received a text confirming salmon and “halibut”. However, the Captain made up for the mistake by getting us on other fish. Great time. We would recommend this chart for others. Just ensure, double ensure you can be flexible in the type of fish. Alaska has some strange rules about fishing.
We had a great time and captain Jake (even though we were told it would be Captain Lucas) was extremely knowledgeable about the local waters. The boat was nice but a little small for 6 people. Jake got us on the fish right away. The only thing we didn’t like is that when booking the trip, we asked for Salmon and Halibu. When we got to the boat, our captain told us halibut was off limits for Fridays. We were shocked and disappointed considering tIn June we received a text confirming salmon and...
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SALMON & HALIBUT COMBO - 5HR - @9AM on July 23, 2025
Xclnt! Tony took us on a really nice fishing trip. Caught some halibut. Caught salmon also. Had a great time. Would highly recommend Tony .
Xclnt! Tony took us on a really nice fishing trip. Caught some halibut. Caught salmon also. Had a great time. Would highly recommend Tony .
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Awesome trip!!
SALMON FISHING - 4HR - 12:15PM on July 11, 2025
Tony our captain did an amazing job. The boat was very nice and we caught some salmon!! Had a wonderful time. Great experience. Would highly recommend.
Tony our captain did an amazing job. The boat was very nice and we caught some salmon!! Had a wonderful time. Great experience. Would highly recommend.
FAQs about Ketchikan’s Finest Fishing Charters
What are the trip rates for Ketchikan’s Finest Fishing Charters?
Ketchikan’s Finest Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- US $1,400 per group, additional US $275 per person after 4 guests - SALMON FISHING - 4HR - 12:15PM (4 hours)
- US $1,400 per group, additional US $275 per person after 4 guests - SALMON FISHING - 4HR - 1PM (4 hours)
- US $1,400 per group, additional US $275 per person after 4 guests - SALMON FISHING - 4HR - 2PM (4 hours)
- US $1,400 per group, additional US $275 per person after 4 guests - SALMON FISHING - 4HR - 3PM (4 hours)
- US $1,400 per group, additional US $275 per person after 4 guests - SALMON FISHING - 4HR - 4PM (4 hours)
- US $1,400 per group, additional US $275 per person after 4 guests - SALMON FISHING - 4HR - 7AM (4 hours)
- US $1,400 per group, additional US $275 per person after 4 guests - SALMON FISHING - 4HR - 8AM (4 hours)
- US $1,600 per group, additional US $275 per person after 4 guests - HALIBUT FISHING 4HR - 12:15PM (4 hours)
- US $1,600 per group, additional US $275 per person after 4 guests - HALIBUT FISHING 4HR - 2PM (4 hours)
- US $1,600 per group, additional US $275 per person after 4 guests - HALIBUT FISHING 4HR - 3PM (4 hours)
- US $1,600 per group, additional US $275 per person after 4 guests - HALIBUT FISHING 4HR - 4PM (4 hours)
- US $1,600 per group, additional US $275 per person after 4 guests - HALIBUT FISHING 4HR - 7AM (4 hours)
- US $1,600 per group, additional US $275 per person after 4 guests - HALIBUT FISHING 4HR - 8AM (4 hours)
- US $1,600 per group, additional US $275 per person after 4 guests - KETCHIKAN HALIBUT FISHING 4HR @ 1PM (4 hours)
- US $1,800 per group, additional US $299 per person after 4 guests - SALMON & HALIBUT COMBO - 5HR - @9AM (5 hours)
- US $1,800 per group, additional US $325 per person after 4 guests - SALMON & HALIBUT COMBO - 5HR - 7AM (5 hours)
- US $1,800 per group, additional US $325 per person after 4 guests - SALMON & HALIBUT COMBO - 5HR @8am (5 hours)
- US $1,800 per group, additional US $325 per person after 4 guests - SALMON & HALIBUT COMBO 5HR - 2PM (5 hours)
- US $1,800 per group, additional US $325 per person after 4 guests - SALMON & HALIBUT COMBO 5HR - 3PM (5 hours)
- US $1,800 per group, additional US $325 per person after 4 guests - SALMON & HALIBUT COMBO- 5HR - 12PM (5 hours)
- US $1,800 per group, additional US $325 per person after 4 guests - SALMON & HALIBUT COMBO-5HR- 1:15PM (5 hours)
- US $2,500 per group, additional US $375 per person after 4 guests - FULL DAY SALMON & HALIBUT COMBO (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Ketchikan’s Finest Fishing Charters?
When you book a trip with Ketchikan’s Finest Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet Enclosed cabin w/ porta-potty and privacy curtain
- GPS Garmin
- Fishfinder Garmin
- Outriggers
- Ice Box
- Radar Garmin
What's included in the trip price with Ketchikan’s Finest Fishing Charters?
Trips booked with Ketchikan’s Finest Fishing Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait (All bait is caught prior to your trip. We provide all the bait for your fishing charter in Ketchikan, Alaska. There’s no extra charge for bait or time wasted on your trip attempting to catch bait. We take care of all that prior to your trip. )
- Lures
- Snacks (Snacks are included in the price of your trip, as well as bottled water. )
- Drinks (Bottled water is provided on the boat. This is included in the price of the trip. )
What types of fishing does Ketchikan’s Finest Fishing Charters offer?
Ketchikan’s Finest Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- Nearshore Fishing (Salmon and Halibut fishing excursions In Ketchikan)
- Offshore Fishing (Halibut and Salmon fishing charters In Ketchikan)
What fishing techniques does Ketchikan’s Finest Fishing Charters offer?
Ketchikan’s Finest Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle (Salmon fishing in Ketchikan)
- Heavy Tackle (Halibut fishing in Alaska)
- Bottom Fishing (Catching Giant Halibut in Alaska )
- Trolling (Catching Salmon in Ketchikan, Alaska)
- Jigging (Jigging for Rockfish with light tackle)
- Deep Sea Fishing (Catching Big Halibut and Salmon in Alaska)
Which fish species can I catch with Ketchikan’s Finest Fishing Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Ketchikan’s Finest Fishing Charters include:
- Black Rockfish
- Cod
- Halibut
- Lingcod
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Chum)
- Salmon (Coho)
- Salmon (Pink)
Your operator
Ketchikan, Alaska, United States
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Lukas is a fishing expert with a deep knowledge of Ketchikan, Alaska's fisheries. With decades of experience as a professional guide in Ketchikan, Alaska, he's travelled far and wide, fishing in places like Alaska, Florida, Hawaii, and the Bahamas, always pursuing his passion for world-class fishing adventures and having run more than 4,000 trips. They are branded as a top-tier premiere charter business in Ketchikan. Captain Lukas is a dedicated captain who goes above and beyond to exceed his client's expectations, no matter what they may be. Spending the summer months exclusively in Ketchikan, Alaska, he's been charter fishing for over 10 years, putting his clients on trophy catches like Halibut, Salmon, Rockfish, and Lingcod. Sharing the joy of expertly guided Alaskan fishing charters with families year after year is what truly fuels his passion!
CAPTAIN JAKE S.
Captain
Captain Lukas B.
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The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Nearshore Fishing
Salmon and Halibut fishing excursions In Ketchikan
Offshore Fishing
Halibut and Salmon fishing charters In Ketchikan
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Salmon fishing in Ketchikan
Heavy Tackle
Halibut fishing in Alaska
Bottom Fishing
Catching Giant Halibut in Alaska
Trolling
Catching Salmon in Ketchikan, Alaska
Jigging
Jigging for Rockfish with light tackle
Deep Sea Fishing
Catching Big Halibut and Salmon in Alaska
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
Enclosed cabin w/ porta-potty and privacy curtain
GPS
Garmin
Fishfinder
Garmin
Outriggers
Ice Box
Radar
Garmin
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
All bait is caught prior to your trip. We provide all the bait for your fishing charter in Ketchikan, Alaska. There’s no extra charge for bait or time wasted on your trip attempting to catch bait. We take care of all that prior to your trip.
Lures
Snacks
Snacks are included in the price of your trip, as well as bottled water.
Drinks
Bottled water is provided on the boat. This is included in the price of the trip.
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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 included in price
Child Friendly
Ketchikan fishing charters are family friendly and great for kids. We welcome all ages and skill levels. We provide all the gear and expertise to have your family reeling in the big ones. Experience the best Ketchikan fishing charter in calm waters.
You Keep Catch
Your fresh catch processed and shipped home
Disabled Accessible
How you can pay
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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Ketchikan right now
Halibut
Lingcod
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Chum)
Salmon (Coho)
Salmon (Pink)