Valdez Saltwater Adventures 

4.8
(16 reviews)
 300 North Harbor Drive, Valdez, AK 99686, United States–

Valdez Saltwater Adventures 

Valdez, AK, United States
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32 ft
6
4.8
(16 reviews)

Book your next trip with Valdez Saltwater Adventures and find out what you're missing in Valdez.

You're likely to go after Halibut, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Black Rockfish, Rockfish, Lingcod, Cod, and more with any luck.

During the trip you might be light tackle fishing, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

You'll be casting lines from a 32' North River pilothouse with room for 6 passengers. It comes with downriggers, and everything you need for a productive day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures. Live bait is available, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. Mates work hard to make your trip count, so a 10–20% tip is customary.

You will need to buy a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually 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.

A few items to bring include bottled water, sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now, time to hit the water with Valdez Saltwater Adventures!

Book your next trip with Valdez Saltwater Adventures and find out what you're missing in Valdez.

You're likely to go after Halibut, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Black Rockfish, Rockfish, Lingcod, Cod, and more with any luck.

During the trip you might be light tackle fishing, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

You'll be casting lines from a 32' North River pilothouse with room for 6 passengers. It comes with downriggers, and everything you need for a productive day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures. Live bait is available, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. Mates work hard to make your trip count, so a 10–20% tip is customary.

You will need to buy a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually 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.

A few items to bring include bottled water, sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now, time to hit the water with Valdez Saltwater Adventures!

Valdez Saltwater Adventures
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8 Hour Trip – Salmon Fishing
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 15 - Jul 23
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
US $700
Shared tour: 2 people
8 Hour Trip – Rockfish/Cod Trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jun 12
Cod
Rockfish
Black Rockfish
US $750
Shared tour: 2 people
12 Hour Halibut (May 1 - June 12)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 12 - Jun 13 (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Cod
Halibut
Rockfish
Black Rockfish
US $970
Shared tour: 2 people
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Rating

4.8
16 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (16)

Reviews (16)

  • Megan Walker
    Megan Walker
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Great captains , comfortable boat, lots of fish!

    8 Hour Trip – Salmon Fishing on August 5, 2026 • 6 adults

    We had an amazing and memorable time, that's for sure! I only wish I had known more about the filleting, processing, shipping and physical distance to get back to our cruise boat beforehand. That all takes between 1-1.5 hours and is extremely expensive (you need both cat and credit card). I was literally the last person back on our cruise with 3 minutes to spare! the most expensive fish we'll ever eat, but worth it in the end for a once in a lifetime experience.

  • Richard White
    Richard White
    us
    South Dakota, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip in Valdez as always!

    8 Hour Trip – Salmon Fishing on July 30, 2026 • 3 adults

    Cory was excellent and got us right into the middle of a good group of silvers, kings, and occasional pinks. All on board were able to limit on silvers and kings. We would recommend to a friend and we would gladly come back.

  • B Fmsmith
    B Fmsmith
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Try it

    8 Hour Trip – Rockfish/Cod Trip on May 24, 2026 • 2 adults

    3 hrs to get where we need to go. caught small halibut, however, we didnt get another halibut🙄. we ran out of time.We had lots of rock fish tho. Capt and his deck hand was awesome smd very helpful. Thank you huys😎

  • Steve Rasmussen
    Steve Rasmussen
    us
    Montana, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Will

    12 Hour Halibut (May 1 - June 12) on June 12, 2026 • 1 adult

    Great fishing and the crew was great couldn’t ask for more 10 out of 10 👍

  • Amy Edwards
    Amy Edwards
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic Day of Fishing

    8 Hour Trip – Salmon Fishing on July 17, 2025 • 5 adults • 1 child

    Great day, great boat, great fishing. They were super accommodating and we had the best time.

  • Michael Annunziato
    Michael Annunziato
    Repeat angler
    us
    Alaska, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    awesome captain

    8 Hour Trip – Salmon Fishing on July 18, 2026 • 6 adults

    Captain Tom is the captain we all hope we get when we book a charter. He was very knowledgeable, great sense of humor, and was willing to do whatever he could to ensure the fishing was good and everyone aboard was having a good time.

  • Troy Dubay
    Troy Dubay
    Repeat angler
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome salmon fishing trip

    8 Hour Trip – Salmon Fishing on July 30, 2026 • 3 adults

    Corey was a great captain! Very thoughtful, attentive and fun. Woukd definitely do again

  • Rickie Rodgers
    Rickie Rodgers
    Repeat angler
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2024
    4 trips
    4.0
    Verified

    salmon on a rainy day

    8 Hour Trip – Salmon Fishing on July 17, 2026 • 2 adults

    Fish weren’t biting well today, but we only tried two spots, I felt like we should have try a couple different spots to see if we could catch a few, but we didn’t, only caught one rock bass between the two of us, there were six of us on the baoar and we only fishe four reels at a time. Boat is not really big enough to fish with six people for salmon without getting tangled up

  • Jeff Perry
    Jeff Perry
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    fantastic trip and captain Corey was great

    8 Hour Trip – Salmon Fishing on August 18, 2026 • 5 adults

    we limited out and the captain did a fantastic job putting us on fish

  • Johnathan Hilliker
    Johnathan Hilliker
    us
    New Mexico, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Will

    8 Hour Trip – Salmon Fishing on July 25, 2026 • 2 adults

Rating

4.8
16 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (16)

All reviews (16)

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Megan Walker
Megan Walker
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
4.7
Verified
Great captains , comfortable boat, lots of fish!
8 Hour Trip – Salmon Fishing on August 5, 2026 • 6 adults

We had an amazing and memorable time, that's for sure! I only wish I had known more about the filleting, processing, shipping and physical distance to get back to our cruise boat beforehand. That all takes between 1-1.5 hours and is extremely expensive (you need both cat and credit card). I was literally the last person back on our cruise with 3 minutes to spare! the most expensive fish we'll ever eat, but worth it in the end for a once in a lifetime experience.

Richard White
Richard White
us
South Dakota, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great trip in Valdez as always!
8 Hour Trip – Salmon Fishing on July 30, 2026 • 3 adults

Cory was excellent and got us right into the middle of a good group of silvers, kings, and occasional pinks. All on board were able to limit on silvers and kings. We would recommend to a friend and we would gladly come back.

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Michael Annunziato
Michael Annunziato
Repeat angler
us
Alaska, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
awesome captain
8 Hour Trip – Salmon Fishing on July 18, 2026 • 6 adults

Captain Tom is the captain we all hope we get when we book a charter. He was very knowledgeable, great sense of humor, and was willing to do whatever he could to ensure the fishing was good and everyone aboard was having a good time.

Beth MOSQUEDA-SMITH
Beth MOSQUEDA-SMITH
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Try it
8 Hour Trip – Rockfish/Cod Trip on May 24, 2026 • 2 adults

3 hrs to get where we need to go. caught small halibut, however, we didnt get another halibut🙄. we ran out of time.We had lots of rock fish tho. Capt and his deck hand was awesome smd very helpful. Thank you huys😎

Reported catch:
Black Rockfish
Troy Dubay
Troy Dubay
Repeat angler
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2023
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Awesome salmon fishing trip
8 Hour Trip – Salmon Fishing on July 30, 2026 • 3 adults

Corey was a great captain! Very thoughtful, attentive and fun. Woukd definitely do again

FAQs about Valdez Saltwater Adventures

Valdez Saltwater Adventures offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per person - 8 Hour Trip – Salmon Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $375 per person - 8 Hour Trip – Rockfish/Cod Trip (8 hours)
  • US $485 per person - 12 Hour Halibut (May 1 - June 12) (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Valdez Saltwater Adventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Refrigerator
  • Radar
Trips booked with Valdez Saltwater Adventures include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Bait is included (Frozen))
  • Lures
  • First mate
Valdez Saltwater Adventures offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing (Salmon trips take place 30 - 60 min from Valdez)
  • Offshore fishing (Our offshore trips are 2-3hrs out of Valdez)
Valdez Saltwater Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Valdez Saltwater Adventures include:
  • Black Rockfish
  • Cod
  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Rockfish
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your operator

Valdez Saltwater Adventures
Valdez Saltwater Adventures
Valdez, Alaska, United States
16 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2025
Captain Will grew up in Northern Minnesota and has had a passion for the outdoors since he was a child. Captain Will entered the U.S. Air Force in 1996 and retired from the U.S. Air Force in May 2016 after providing military meteorological services for over 20 years. In 2001, he moved to Alaska while serving on Active Duty and immediately fell in love with all the incredible opportunities the 49th state has to offer. It didn't take long before his love for the ocean grew and he found himself on the water as much as possible. After 2 combat tours and numerous assignments and temporary duty locations Captain Will retired from the military and jumped into the charter industry in Valdez. In 2017 he established Valdez Saltwater Adventures and hasn't looked back. When Captain Will isn't busy running a boat or with other business matters he enjoys hunting, traveling, and spending time with his wife Marta and his son Aaron at their home in Valdez. It's should come at no surprise at all that much of the little bit of he has off in the summer is spent in a boat fishing with his son, who's has definitely caught the fishing bug! Captain Will's meteorological knowledge, experience fishing and navigating Alaskan waters, and his love for sharing what Alaska has to offer makes him the perfect candidate to help you enjoy your next Alaskan adventure.
Valdez Saltwater Adventures
Valdez Saltwater Adventures
16
reviews
2025
member since
~1h
response
Captain Will grew up in Northern Minnesota and has had a passion for the outdoors since he was a child. Captain Will entered the U.S. Air Force in 1996 and retired from the U.S. Air Force in May 2016 after providing military meteorological services for over 20 years. In 2001, he moved to Alaska while serving on Active Duty and immediately fell in love with all the incredible opportunities the 49th state has to offer. It didn't take long before his love for the ocean grew and he found himself on the water as much as possible. After 2 combat tours and numerous assignments and temporary duty locations Captain Will retired from the military and jumped into the charter industry in Valdez. In 2017 he established Valdez Saltwater Adventures and hasn't looked back. When Captain Will isn't busy running a boat or with other business matters he enjoys hunting, traveling, and spending time with his wife Marta and his son Aaron at their home in Valdez. It's should come at no surprise at all that much of the little bit of he has off in the summer is spent in a boat fishing with his son, who's has definitely caught the fishing bug! Captain Will's meteorological knowledge, experience fishing and navigating Alaskan waters, and his love for sharing what Alaska has to offer makes him the perfect candidate to help you enjoy your next Alaskan adventure.

The fish you can target

Black Rockfish
Black Rockfish
Cod
Cod
Halibut
Halibut
Lingcod
Lingcod
Rockfish
Rockfish
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Black Rockfish
Black Rockfish
Cod
Cod
Halibut
Halibut
Lingcod
Lingcod
Rockfish
Rockfish

Real catches by this captain

  • Great captains , comfortable boat, lots of fish!
    Megan W.
    Megan W.
  • Great trip in Valdez as always!
    Richard W.
    Richard W.
  • Fishing with Will
    Steve R.
    Steve R.
  • Try it
    B F.
    B F.
  • Fantastic Day of Fishing
    Amy E.
    Amy E.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
32 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
North River
Boat type
Cuddy cabin
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
32 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Refrigerator
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Bait is included (Frozen)
Lures
First mate

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

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
 Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.