Ketchikan Sport Fishing Charters

Come experience the best in Ketchikan Fishing Charters! Ketchikan Sport Fishing LLC is here to make it happen! Your guide for the day is Captain Trent, bringing aboard over 18 years of guiding experience.  Know your guide! Trent will be your contact, captain and guide. No guessing who you will fish with!  Captain Trent has over 15 years of Charter fishing and guiding experience in Alaska and is always one of the top-producing boats in town! 

Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Pink Salmon, Lingcod, Halibut, Rockfish, Black Rockfish, and more could be biting, depending on the season and length of trip booked.

If you’re traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Snacks are never a bad idea – luckily, Capt. Trent will have some on board!

Your boat for the day is a 32’ Parker extended cabin with a capacity for 6 passengers. It has downriggers, top-of-the-line tackle, a comfortable cabin, a smooth ride and everything else you need for a productive day on the water. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. What’s more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible.

You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures and all bait.

You might need to get a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

Don’t leave home without sunglasses and sunblock (non-spray). Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be some light snacks included on board.

And that’s it! Your fishing trip with Ketchikan Sport Fishing is just a click away.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Salmon (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 1
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,250
    This trip is perfect for trolling for salmon in Ketchikan Alaska, the Salmon capital of the world! We target King, Silver, Pink and Chum Salmon on this trip. Depending on the season and what's running, we can catch any of Ketchikan's 5 species of Salmon. **OUR CHARTERS ARE TAILORED TO YOUR CRUISHIPS ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIME. OVER 15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE TAKING CRUISE SHIP GUESTS!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
    Salmon (Pink)
    Pink Salmon
    Salmon (Chum)
    Chum Salmon
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Halibut (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 10 - Aug 25
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,750
    Our 5-Hour Halibut Charter is designed to fish for and catch Alaskan Halibut. We typically do not fish for other species on this charter. If you have Halibut on your bucket list, this trip is perfect for you! We do catch many other bottom fish species while Halibut fishing. Some may be kept, others must be released. This is the perfect trip for guests on cruise ships as most can accommodate a 5-hour charter. **OUR CHARTERS DEPART BASED ON YOUR CRUISE SHIP'S ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIME.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Cod
    Cod
    Halibut
    Halibut
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Combo (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $2,000
    This trip is perfect for guests wanting to experience a multi-species fishing trip while in Ketchikan! We typically fish for Halibut and Salmon, but you may speak with us and we can custom tailor your charter to exactly what your group wants to fish for! This is a perfect trip for cruise ship guests wanting to target and catch all of their Alaska bucket list fish! **OUR CHARTERS DEPART BASED ON YOUR CRUISE SHIP'S ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIME. WE HAVE OVER 15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE TAKING CRUISE SHIP GUESTS.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
    Salmon (Pink)
    Pink Salmon
    Black Rockfish
    Black Rockfish
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Excellent experience

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Combo (AM) on July 9, 2024
Came in on a Princess charter to find our captain waiting on the dock. He had his boat parked just 200 feet from the cruise...
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Fantastic Day with Captain Trent

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Combo (AM) on July 26, 2024
We had an amazingly fun day fishing with Captain Trent!  We caught an abundant amount and a variety of species.  Trent was...
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FAQs about Ketchikan Sport Fishing Charters

Ketchikan Sport Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,250 per group, additional US $250 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Salmon (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,750 per group, additional US $250 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Halibut (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Combo (AM) (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Ketchikan Sport Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Kitchen
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Ketchikan Sport Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Snacks
  • Drinks

Ketchikan Sport Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Ketchikan Sport Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

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

Meet the Captain

Trent Updegraff
Ketchikan, Alaska, United States
2 Customer reviews
Response time 3 hours
Member since April 2024
Capt. Trent is experienced in navigating the waters of Ketchikan, Alaska and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. This area is known for Halibut, Rockfish and Chinook Salmon and you'll get to catch them using spinning, trolling, jigging, or other techniques. The only way to learn is to join him on the water.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Rockfish Black Rockfish
Halibut Halibut
Lingcod Lingcod
Rockfish Rockfish

Boat specs

Boat Image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
32 ft
Year built
1999
Boat manufacturer
Parker Boats
Boat type
Pilothouse

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Kitchen
Ice Box
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Snacks
Drinks

Cancellation policy

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.

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
No Smoking
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

Payment

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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.

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