Ketchikan Salmon and Halibut Fishing Charters

Ketchikan has a fish with your name on it, so let Ketchikan’s Finest Fishing help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these tides, expect the best from Ketchikan’s most experienced captains! This company was built on offering premium fishing charters in Ketchikan.

We don’t hire inexperienced guides from out of state! We’ve successfully taken out over 15,000 guests fishing in Ketchikan. Experience pays so why take a chance?

The fish in these waters include giant Halibut, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Pink Salmon, Pacific Cod, Lingcod, Black Rockfish, Rockfish, Crab, and more, depending on the time of year. Our trips are fully customizable and match each guest’s needs.

Learn the art of Salmon fishing while trolling for all 5 types of wild Pacific Salmon. Catch giant Halibut using heavy tackles and reel in a catch of a lifetime.

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! All of our fishing trips are family-friendly.

You’ll find yourself aboard a 28’ Raider sportfishing vessel with room for 6 passengers. We have multiple boats in the fleet. Availability for large groups of 7-12 anglers is welcome. Comes with state-of-the-art equipment including down riggers, and all the essentials for an Alaskan fishing machine. There’s a marine porta-potty toilet on board for your convenience.

All equipment is included, including rods and reels for you, along with lures and bait.

You need to purchase and print your Alaskan fishing license for anyone 16 years of age or older, before the trip. This information is available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect. Purchase a King Salmon stamp for those fishing for salmon from June through August.

Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with Ketchikan’s finest fishing! For those that require excellence



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Salmon (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 25
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,400
    Experience the best salmon fishing in Ketchikan, Alaska! This trip is perfect for cruisers visiting Ketchikan ports as we provide a GUARANTEED on-time pickup and drop off from downtown cruise ship ports. Furthermore, the four-hour Salmon fishing excursion offers short boat rides to the richest Salmon-fishing grounds. Fish for all five types of wild Pacific Salmon in the "Salmon Capital of The World! Our five-star rated charters provide the best of the best when it comes to Ketchikan fishing charters.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Salmon
    Salmon
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
    Salmon (Sockeye)
    Sockeye Salmon
    Salmon (Pink)
    Pink Salmon
    Salmon (Chum)
    Chum Salmon
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Salmon (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:15 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 25
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,400
    Experience the best salmon fishing in Ketchikan, Alaska! This trip is perfect for cruisers visiting Ketchikan ports as we provide a GUARANTEED on-time pickup and drop off from downtown cruise ship ports. Furthermore, the four-hour Salmon fishing excursion offers short boat rides to the richest Salmon fishing grounds. Fish for all five types of wild Pacific Salmon in the "Salmon Capital of The World! Our five-star rated charters provide the best of the best when it comes to Ketchikan fishing charters.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Salmon
    Salmon
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
    Salmon (Sockeye)
    Sockeye Salmon
    Salmon (Pink)
    Pink Salmon
    Salmon (Chum)
    Chum Salmon
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Halibut (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Sep 25
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,600
    Fish for Giant halibut in Alaska! Catch Halibut, Cod, Rockfish, and Sharks on this Alaskan deep-sea fishing adventure. Perfect for cruisers visiting Ketchikan on an Alaskan cruise. We provide a GUARANTEED on-time pickup and drop-off from downtown Ketchikan cruise ship ports. Experience the best Halibut fishing on this custom-tailored excursion that provides excitement for all. A family fun adventure will have you reeling in the big ones. Want to ship your catch home? We provide an option for that too!
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Cod
    Cod
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Dogfish
    Dogfish
    Black Rockfish
    Black Rockfish
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Halibut (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:15 PM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Sep 25
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,600
    Fish for Giant halibut in Alaska! Catch Halibut, Cod, Rockfish, and Sharks on this Alaskan deep-sea fishing adventure. Perfect for cruisers visiting Ketchikan on an Alaskan cruise. We provide a GUARANTEED on-time pickup and drop-off from downtown Ketchikan cruise ship ports. Experience the best halibut fishing on this custom-tailored excursion that provides excitement for all. A family fun adventure will have you reeling in the big ones. Want to ship your catch home? We provide an option for that too!
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Cod
    Cod
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Dogfish
    Dogfish
    Black Rockfish
    Black Rockfish
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Salmon & Halibut (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Sep 25
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,800
    Catch Salmon and Halibut on this world-class combination Alaskan fishing charter! Cruise ship recommended with our GUARANTEED on-time pickup and drop off from downtown Ketchikan cruise ship ports. Bottom fish for Halibut, Cod, Rockfish, and Sharks with a deep fishing tackle on state-of-the-art custom Alaskan fishing boats. Then try your hand at the art of Salmon fishing with this top-rated combination charter. Fish for all 5 species of wild Pacific Salmon in the "Salmon Capital of the World."
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Cod
    Cod
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    Salmon
    Salmon
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
    Salmon (Sockeye)
    Sockeye Salmon
    Salmon (Pink)
    Pink Salmon
    Black Rockfish
    Black Rockfish
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Salmon & Halibut (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:15 PM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Sep 25
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,800
    Catch Salmon and Halibut on this world-class combination Alaskan fishing charter! Cruise ship recommended with our GUARANTEED on-time pickup and drop off from downtown Ketchikan cruise ship ports. Bottom fish for Halibut, Cod, Rockfish, and Sharks with the deep fishing tackle on state-of-the-art custom Alaskan fishing boats. Then try your hand at the art of Salmon fishing with this top-rated combination charter. Fish for all 5 species of wild Pacific Salmon in the "Salmon Capital of the World."
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Cod
    Cod
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    Salmon
    Salmon
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
    Salmon (Sockeye)
    Sockeye Salmon
    Salmon (Pink)
    Pink Salmon
    Black Rockfish
    Black Rockfish
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Halibut & Salmon
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Sep 25
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $2,500
    Experience the best fishing in Alaska with the full-day fishing charter catching Halibut, Salmon, Lingcod, and Rockfish. Our goal is to work on limiting out on each species with a boatload full of fish! This trip is for flying clients who want to book a full-day adventure where we travel to the richest grounds to showcase the best fishing in Ketchikan. Bottom fish for Halibut, Cod, Rockfish, and Sharks. Additionally, you'll experience trolling for all 5 types of wild Pacific Salmon!
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Cod
    Cod
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    Salmon
    Salmon
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
    Salmon (Sockeye)
    Sockeye Salmon
    Salmon (Pink)
    Pink Salmon
    Black Rockfish
    Black Rockfish

Customer reviews

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Wow!! What an amazing trip.

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Salmon & Halibut (AM) on July 11, 2024
We booked this charter through fishing booker as an excursion on a cruise ship. Due to our port times, we were only able to...
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Sarah L.
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My family had a blast!

VERIFIED   Ketchikan Salmon Fishing Excursion on July 25, 2024
This was my family’s favorite excursion. Captain Lukas was great at helping me organize the outing. We caught many fish,...
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FAQs about Ketchikan Salmon and Halibut Fishing Charters

Ketchikan Salmon and Halibut Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,400 per group, additional US $275 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Salmon (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group, additional US $275 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Salmon (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group, additional US $300 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Halibut (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group, additional US $300 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Halibut (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group, additional US $325 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Salmon & Halibut (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group, additional US $325 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Salmon & Halibut (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $2,500 per group, additional US $375 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Halibut & Salmon (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Ketchikan Salmon and Halibut Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Marine Porta Potty
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Ketchikan Salmon and Halibut Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Snacks
  • Drinks

Ketchikan Salmon and Halibut Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Fishing For Salmon and Halibut )
  • Nearshore Fishing (Fishing For Salmon and Halibut )
  • Offshore Fishing (Fishing For Salmon and Halibut )

Ketchikan Salmon and Halibut Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (Fishing for Salmon, Halibut and Rockfish)
  • Heavy Tackle (Halibut fishing)
  • Bottom Fishing (Halibut fishing, Cod fishing and Shark fishing )
  • Trolling (Trolling for Salmon)
  • Jigging (Jigging for Salmon, Halibut and Rockfish)
  • Deep Sea Fishing (Fishing for Salmon, Halibut and Rockfish)

Top targeted fish species with Ketchikan Salmon and Halibut Fishing Charters include:
  • Black Rockfish
  • Cod
  • Crab
  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Rockfish
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Salmon (Pink)
  • Salmon (Sockeye)

Meet the Captain

Lukas Brickweg
Ketchikan, Alaska, United States
2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
27 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since January 2023
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!
Our Team
CAPTAIN JAKE S.
Captain
Captain Lukas B.
Captain

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Rockfish Black Rockfish
Cod Cod
Crab Crab
Halibut Halibut

Boat specs

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2024
Boat manufacturer
Raider Boats
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Fishing For Salmon and Halibut
Nearshore Fishing
Fishing For Salmon and Halibut
Offshore Fishing
Fishing For Salmon and Halibut

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Fishing for Salmon, Halibut and Rockfish
Heavy Tackle
Halibut fishing
Bottom Fishing
Halibut fishing, Cod fishing and Shark fishing
Trolling
Trolling for Salmon
Jigging
Jigging for Salmon, Halibut and Rockfish
Deep Sea Fishing
Fishing for Salmon, Halibut and Rockfish

Amenities

Toilet
Marine Porta Potty
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Snacks
Drinks

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Ketchikan to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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:

Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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