First Cast Fishing 

4.9/5 (208 reviews)
 1300 4th Avenue, Seward, AK 99664, United States

First Cast Fishing 

Seward, AK, United States
30
4.9/5 (208 reviews)

Planning your fishing trip in Seward just got easier, thanks to First Cast Fishing!

You'll be fishing from the shore, including some spots only locals know about. Gabriel specializes in light tackle fishing, and that's what you can expect on the day of your trip. You will also wade for your catch. Gabriel will provide rods and reels. Depending on the time of year, Chinook Salmon, Pink Salmon, Coho Salmon, and more could be biting.

You're welcome to have any fish that meet regulations. Gabriel even offers to clean your catch, so it's ready to fry up at home. Have a cooler ready in the car! Gabriel welcomes groups as large as 20 on this guided experience. You'll make your way to the fishing grounds on foot, so dress for current weather conditions and bring only as much as you can carry.

With liberal limits of Salmon, you can have fun and put fish in the freezer. You'll enjoy the stunning wildlife and Alaskan views. Depending on the time of year, our species of Salmon change. In May, June, and July, there are King Salmon and Sockeye. In July and August, there are Pink Salmon and Chum Salmon. The Silver Salmon start coming mid-August and run through September.

Layered clothing and appropriate footwear are always encouraged (if you aren't sure what that means, ask). It's always a good idea to bring sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen, rain or shine. Gabriel welcomes anglers of all ages on these trips, including kids. Your fishing license for the day is not included, so members of your group may need to buy one.

The Seward wilderness is calling. Now let First Cast Fishing take you there!

Planning your fishing trip in Seward just got easier, thanks to First Cast Fishing!

You'll be fishing from the shore, including some spots only locals know about. Gabriel specializes in light tackle fishing, and that's what you can expect on the day of your trip. You will also wade for your catch. Gabriel will provide rods and reels. Depending on the time of year, Chinook Salmon, Pink Salmon, Coho Salmon, and more could be biting.

You're welcome to have any fish that meet regulations. Gabriel even offers to clean your catch, so it's ready to fry up at home. Have a cooler ready in the car! Gabriel welcomes groups as large as 20 on this guided experience. You'll make your way to the fishing grounds on foot, so dress for current weather conditions and bring only as much as you can carry.

With liberal limits of Salmon, you can have fun and put fish in the freezer. You'll enjoy the stunning wildlife and Alaskan views. Depending on the time of year, our species of Salmon change. In May, June, and July, there are King Salmon and Sockeye. In July and August, there are Pink Salmon and Chum Salmon. The Silver Salmon start coming mid-August and run through September.

Layered clothing and appropriate footwear are always encouraged (if you aren't sure what that means, ask). It's always a good idea to bring sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen, rain or shine. Gabriel welcomes anglers of all ages on these trips, including kids. Your fishing license for the day is not included, so members of your group may need to buy one.

The Seward wilderness is calling. Now let First Cast Fishing take you there!

Gabriel Kintzley
Captain
Gabriel Kintzley
12 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 2:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
May 19 - Sep 7
Cod
Pollock
Salmon
Flounder
+7
US $380
Shared tour: 2 people
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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (217)

What anglers say

95%
Great experience
94%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
94%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
76%
Caught fish

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Nicole Fredrick
Nicole Fredrick
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Ohio, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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Gabe was wonderful!
Half Day Trip - 2:00 PM on August 10, 20262 adults

My daughter and I did a last minute decision to have a quintessential experience of trying to catch an Alaskan salmon. This did not disappoint! Though there are never any guarantees to catch fish, luck was on our side and we reeled them in! Gabe made the experience relaxing and exciting at the same time! So glad we did this!

Reported catch:
Chum Salmon
Pink Salmon
Kim Reed
Kim Reed
us
Idaho, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great experience, above and beyond service
Half Day Trip on August 5, 20263 adults1 child

Gabe was super kind and helpful, he even picked us up from our Airbnb and let us store our luggage in his truck while we fished. He rotated through the group, making conversation and offering tips. We didn’t have a ton of luck but he kept trying new things to bring us a catch. I learned a lot to take to my next fishing trip!

Reported catch:
Salmon
Dolly Varden
Curt Yoder
Curt Yoder
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
excellent experience, would do it again!
Half Day Trip on July 17, 20262 adults

Gab and Louis were terrific! Helpful and personal, these guys know the outdoors. We we there July 17th and fished the shoreline of Resurrection Bay, opposite side from Seward. Fish weren't biting great but we had a wonderful time. Sounds like fishing the rivers comes later in the year. it's worththe mony and time.

John Salisbury
John Salisbury
us
Atlantic City, NJ, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Alaska Fishing Trip!
Half Day Trip - 2:00 PM on June 21, 20262 adults

My wife and I had a great time! Gabe was a great guide and overall host. He sent us out with Luis, his top guide, while he stayed behind to meet a few guests who were late. This maximized our fishing time and everyone got personal attention. Luis was amazing. Knowledgeable, personable, and a pleasure to fish with. We caught fish (2 for me), and seeing eagles and seals all afternoon was spectacular. Definitely recommend Gabe and Luis! Thanks for a memorable day. John and Barb, Salem, NY

Reported catch:
Sockeye Salmon
Staci Bouskill
Staci Bouskill
us
Kansas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Trip we won’t forget!
Half Day Trip on June 1, 20262 adults

My daughter &I are not very experienced in the fishing dept lol. Gabe &Domingues made us feel comfortable from the start and we were catching fish not long after getting to the water. Beautiful scenery, lots of wildlife &lots of fish to catch! It was also great that the waders and everything we needed was provided. They filleted and packaged our fish right there and we were able to fly home with almost 15lbs of sockeye salmon. Thanks Gabe for such a fun Alaskan experience..we’ll be back!

Reported catch:
Dolly Varden
Sockeye Salmon

FAQs about First Cast Fishing

First Cast Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $190 per person - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $190 per person - Half Day Trip - 2:00 PM (4 hours)
Trips booked with First Cast Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (No we do not charge to clean the fish!)
  • Fly fishing equipment
First Cast Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (There are several fresh water rivers and creeks that we fish! All around seward. I won't tell anyone the names though! Secrets are secret! )
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
First Cast Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle (Snagging hooks.)
  • Heavy tackle (Snagging hooks.)
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with First Cast Fishing include:
  • Cod
  • Dogfish
  • Flounder
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Chum)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Salmon (Pink)
  • Salmon (Sockeye)

Your captain

Gabriel Kintzley
Gabriel Kintzley
Gabriel Kintzley

Seward, Alaska, United States

13 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
208 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2023
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 Gabriel Kintzley fishes from the shore in Seaward, AK. Join him and try sight fishing for Salmon. These fishing trips are great for people who might be seasick while on a boat. First Cast Fishing has a team of professionals that can't wait to show you what these waters have to offer.

Our Team
Luis D.

Luis D.

First mate

13 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
208 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2023
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 Gabriel Kintzley fishes from the shore in Seaward, AK. Join him and try sight fishing for Salmon. These fishing trips are great for people who might be seasick while on a boat. First Cast Fishing has a team of professionals that can't wait to show you what these waters have to offer.

Our Team
Luis D.

Luis D.

First mate

The fish you can target

Cod
Cod
Dogfish
Dogfish
Flounder
Flounder
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Chum Salmon
Chum Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Pink Salmon
Pink Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Cod
Cod
Dogfish
Dogfish
Flounder
Flounder
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Chum Salmon
Chum Salmon

Real catches by this captain

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What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
There are several fresh water rivers and creeks that we fish! All around seward. I won't tell anyone the names though! Secrets are secret!
Nearshore Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Snagging hooks.
Heavy Tackle
Snagging hooks.
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
No we do not charge to clean the fish!
Fly fishing equipment

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
We have had kids from less than one year old out with us. We don't recommend it, but if you have no baby sitter, we will still go with you!
You keep catch

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

What’s biting in Seward right now

Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Chum)Salmon (Chum)
Salmon (Pink)Salmon (Pink)
Salmon (Sockeye)Salmon (Sockeye)

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