Best Salmon Fishing near Anchorage
Best Salmon Fishing near Anchorage
Book the Alaska Fishing Trip You’ll Talk About for Years
At Fisherman’s Choice Charters, we know where the fish are — and what they’re biting. With over 35 years of experience, Fisherman’s Choice Charters and our Coast Guard licensed crews know Alaska’s rivers, best fishing hot spots, and the river routes that get you there safely, your adventure starts with unmatched local knowledge.
Whether you’re chasing trophy salmon, trophy trout, or the thrill of your first big catch, we work hard to put you where the action is. We provide quality fishing gear, proven bait, and effective lures so you can focus on the excitement of fishing Alaska’s legendary waters.
From seasoned anglers to families on their first Alaska fishing trip, we make every outing fun, safe, comfortable, and memorable. Our guides offer friendly, one-on-one instructions and create an experience everyone can enjoy.
Your trip is more than fishing. Along Alaska’s scenic backcountry rivers, you may see moose, bald eagles, beavers, otters, and even an occasional brown bear — so don’t forget your camera.
At Fisherman’s Choice Charters, we’re flexible, accommodating, and committed to making your trip special. Because in Alaska, a great fishing trip is more than the fishing trip, it’s the scenery, the stories, and the memories that last a lifetime.
Check out our other listings if the dates on this listing aren't available: Voted Top Salmon Fishing Charter or Salmon Fishing Charter Featured on ESPN.
FYI-Late May–mid July we target king salmon. Mid-July–the end of season we target coho, sockeye, chum and pink (meeting 30-90 min north of Anchorage) After the 3rd week of August, (meeting 30 min- 2 hours north of Anchorage) many salmon are spawning or have spawned; they stop feeding and their bodies break down leaving their meat less than desirable. Guests should expect more catch-and-release at this time. Location shown is also TBD and can change up to the day before your trip. Notification email will be sent.
Book the Alaska Fishing Trip You’ll Talk About for Years
At Fisherman’s Choice Charters, we know where the fish are — and what they’re biting. With over 35 years of experience, Fisherman’s Choice Charters and our Coast Guard licensed crews know Alaska’s rivers, best fishing hot spots, and the river routes that get you there safely, your adventure starts with unmatched local knowledge.
Whether you’re chasing trophy salmon, trophy trout, or the thrill of your first big catch, we work hard to put you where the action is. We provide quality fishing gear, proven bait, and effective lures so you can focus on the excitement of fishing Alaska’s legendary waters.
From seasoned anglers to families on their first Alaska fishing trip, we make every outing fun, safe, comfortable, and memorable. Our guides offer friendly, one-on-one instructions and create an experience everyone can enjoy.
Your trip is more than fishing. Along Alaska’s scenic backcountry rivers, you may see moose, bald eagles, beavers, otters, and even an occasional brown bear — so don’t forget your camera.
At Fisherman’s Choice Charters, we’re flexible, accommodating, and committed to making your trip special. Because in Alaska, a great fishing trip is more than the fishing trip, it’s the scenery, the stories, and the memories that last a lifetime.
Check out our other listings if the dates on this listing aren't available: Voted Top Salmon Fishing Charter or Salmon Fishing Charter Featured on ESPN.
FYI-Late May–mid July we target king salmon. Mid-July–the end of season we target coho, sockeye, chum and pink (meeting 30-90 min north of Anchorage) After the 3rd week of August, (meeting 30 min- 2 hours north of Anchorage) many salmon are spawning or have spawned; they stop feeding and their bodies break down leaving their meat less than desirable. Guests should expect more catch-and-release at this time. Location shown is also TBD and can change up to the day before your trip. Notification email will be sent.
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Captain Ray was fantastic. Even though the fish did not cooperate for us that day, he worked hard from start to finish to give us every opportunity to hook one. You could tell he genuinely wanted everyone on the boat to succeed. What impressed me the most was his patience. We had some very young, pretty restless kids on board, and he never got frustrated or let it affect the trip. He stayed calm, encouraging, and made sure everyone had a good experience. He was also great to talk with and shared a lot of local knowledge. One of the highlights was seeing bald eagles perched up in the cottonwoods along the river. It was an awesome bonus to an already memorable trip. You cannot control whether the fish bite, but you can control the effort and experience, and Captain Ray knocked both out of the park. I would absolutely book with him again.
Nathan, thank you so much for the wonderful review. I really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Some days the fish make us work harder than others, but my goal is always to give everyone the best opportunity possible and make sure the trip is enjoyable from start to finish. It was a pleasure having you on the boat, and I’m glad the day was still memorable even with the slower bite. I also appreciate you mentioning the patience shown with the young kids from the other group on board. Making sure everyone has a good experience, no matter their age or fishing experience, is always important to me. I’m glad you got to enjoy the bald eagles along the river too — those moments are always something special. Thank you again for booking with me and for the kind words. I’d be happy to fish with you again anytime. — Captain Ray
We had a great day in the Kinik River. Brian was a fantastic guide. My husband caught a tiny fish, but the most important part was being in the river surrounded by mountains and trees. Weather was perfect! Would def do it again.
Maria, Thank you for the outstanding review and for spending a beautiful day on the Knik River with us. We’re glad you enjoyed the scenery and the time on the water — that’s what makes Alaska special. Brian appreciates the kind words and was happy to guide you both, tiny fish and all. Perfect weather and great company make for a memorable trip, and we’re thrilled it hit the mark for you. We’d be glad to have you back anytime.
Brian did a great job! He was very informative for our novice group. He tried hard to help us catch fish. In the end we were only able to land one. We enjoyed our time on the river and would recommend this trip to anyone.
Jeremy, Thank you for the excellent feedback. We’re thrilled to hear your group had a great trip with Brian. He works hard to make sure every guest—novice or experienced—gets the most out of their time on the water. Even on slower days, the goal is always a fun, informative experience, and we’re glad that came through. We appreciate the recommendation and look forward to fishing with you again.
The only reason this wasn’t a great trip was due to the weather. We were out on a cold, rainy day. Our captain was Terry, and he did everything in his power to make our trip a great experience. We were really thankful for the canopy on the boat, especially when no one else fishing had one! With about 20 minutes left in our trip, my son caught a king salmon. Terry was so excited for him and made the experience truly exciting. He was a great captain and a lot of fun.
“Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re sorry the weather didn’t cooperate, but we’re so glad Captain Terry was able to make the most of the day and help create such a memorable experience for you and your son. Catching a king salmon at the end sounds like an incredible moment, and we love hearing that Terry made it even more exciting. We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you back on a sunnier day!”
Captain was very very knowledgeable about all the fish where to go to find the fish answer all our questions . He was very helpful and we had a really good trip.
Thank you so much, Penny! We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation. We’re glad to hear you had a great trip today and that Capt Brian was able to share his knowledge, answer your questions, and help make the experience enjoyable. We hope to welcome you back for another fishing adventure soon!
FAQs about Best Salmon Fishing near Anchorage
- US $135 per person - ½ day trip @ 10 AM (Shared) 5 hrs (5 hours)
- US $135 per person - ½ Day Trip @ 430 AM (Shared) 5 hrs (5 hours)
- US $135 per person - Last Call for Salmon! Shared trip (5 hours)
- US $740 per group - Last Call for Salmon! Private Trip (5 hours)
- US $740 per group - Private ½ Day Trip @ 10 AM 5 hrs (5 hours)
- US $740 per group - Private ½ Day Trip @ 430 AM 5 hrs (5 hours)
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- River fishing
- Light tackle
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Chum)
- Salmon (Coho)
- Salmon (Sockeye)
Your operator
Palmer, Alaska, United States
Started in the fishing business back in 1986, came to Alaska in 2004 and became a co-owner of a fishing business that was established in 1989. In 2014, Captain Ray acquired the business and has been running it successfully since.
Capt Ray B.
Captain
Capt Doug L.
Captain
Terri S.
Business partner
Dee Dee B.
First mate
Roger & Ziggy S.
First mate
Tony B.
First mate
Capt Brian Y.
Captain
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If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
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Pickup not included
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