MacDougall Adventure Charters
MacDougall Adventure Charters
Make the most of your time in Ketchikan and go fishing with MacDougall Adventure Charters.
We specialize in two passenger charters. All trips are private so you will have the boat to yourself!
If you are visiting on a cruise ship, we have hourly start times throughout the day. Please select a start time the hour after your ship docks. For example, if your ship arrives at 7 am select the 8 am time. If you arrive early that's no problem we'll be ready to go fishing as soon as you arrive!
Depending on the season you might hook into Chinook Salmon, Chum Salmon, Coho Salmon, Pink Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, Ling cod and plenty more. You can expect to do some light tackle fishing, trolling, or maybe something more specialized in this area.
Kids are welcome, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Snacks are also a good idea so that everyone stays happy and energized!
You'll be dropping lines from 'Skye Boat' a 21' Pilothouse with room for 2 passengers. It is equipped with downriggers, rods, reels, and tackle and all the essentials for a memorable day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience.
It is required to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is 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. We can assist with sending your catch home.
A few items to consider bringing include jacket, camera, binoculars, sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. Drinks are included, free of charge. There will be some light snacks available on board.
Now, time to hit the water with MacDougall Adventure Charters!
Make the most of your time in Ketchikan and go fishing with MacDougall Adventure Charters.
We specialize in two passenger charters. All trips are private so you will have the boat to yourself!
If you are visiting on a cruise ship, we have hourly start times throughout the day. Please select a start time the hour after your ship docks. For example, if your ship arrives at 7 am select the 8 am time. If you arrive early that's no problem we'll be ready to go fishing as soon as you arrive!
Depending on the season you might hook into Chinook Salmon, Chum Salmon, Coho Salmon, Pink Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, Ling cod and plenty more. You can expect to do some light tackle fishing, trolling, or maybe something more specialized in this area.
Kids are welcome, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Snacks are also a good idea so that everyone stays happy and energized!
You'll be dropping lines from 'Skye Boat' a 21' Pilothouse with room for 2 passengers. It is equipped with downriggers, rods, reels, and tackle and all the essentials for a memorable day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience.
It is required to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is 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. We can assist with sending your catch home.
A few items to consider bringing include jacket, camera, binoculars, sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. Drinks are included, free of charge. There will be some light snacks available on board.
Now, time to hit the water with MacDougall Adventure Charters!
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Terry Kennedy5.0VerifiedPerfect trip for couples!
4 Hour Trip – Salmon on July 28, 2026 • 2 adultsMike and Celeste are a husband and wife team that make for a perfect trip for couples. My wife doesn’t really fish but still had an enjoyable experience. We got to experience a little Alaskan rain as well as some calm water. We saw a humpback whale and a sea otter. We also were fortunate enough to catch some fish. We kept a Rockfish, an Coho and 3 Pinks. We also caught 5 undersized Kings and had 6 other fish pull off (including a nice coho and pink that came unbuttoned right at the boat). I would highly recommend them as an alternative to a more commercialized excursion where they try to fit as many people on your boat as allowed.
Tracy Mason5.0VerifiedNewGreat fishing trip!
4 Hour Trip – Salmon - 8:00 AM on September 3, 2026 • 2 adultsMike ans Celeste were geat, very personable, and really know there fishing. We caught a couple of King Salmon that were a couple inches too small, a couple of really small I believe Pink that we threw back, and keepers we caught 2 Coho, one was 11lbs, 2 Pink, and 1 Rock in 4hrs, not a bad day fishing! Would definitely use them again. Small family own charter that really seem to enjoy what they do.
Susan Horvath5.0VerifiedPrivate experience
4 Hour Trip – Salmon - 11:00 AM on June 15, 2026 • 2 adults⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you’re cruising through Ketchikan and looking for a private excursion experience, this charter is an absolute must! The personalized attention, local knowledge, and stunning Alaskan scenery made this one of the highlights of our trip. We enjoyed an unforgettable day on the water and would highly recommend this excursion to anyone wanting a more intimate Alaskan experience. The captain and his wife were incredibly sweet and made us feel right at home.
Mark Baxter5.0Verifiedamazing trip
4 Hour Trip – Salmon - 8:00 AM on August 30, 2026 • 2 adultsSuper friendly husband and wife team on a very well equipped boat. Excellent local knowledge and caught a silver salmon about 11Ilbs and a smaller pink salmon . Very happy with the whole experience and would definitely recommend and use these guys again 10 out of 10 . Made the trip exta special for us with their hospitality, thank-you Guys ,a big thumbs up . ps the views were spectacular from the water👍 👌
Tom Blackmon5.0VerifiedAmazing Trip
4 Hour Trip – Salmon - 8:00 AM on July 18, 2026 • 2 adultsI could not recommend Mike and Celeste enough. The husband and wife crew were excellent, knowledgeable, engaging and answered all of my questions as a new traveler to Ketchican. while our trip started slow in the catching, they showed their knowledge and made an excellent adjustment. The trip went from possibly being skunked to 8 salmon. GREAT WORK BY MIKE AND CELESTE. Will be booking again with them.
Kyle Campbell5.0VerifiedBest fishing trip ever!
4 Hour Trip – Salmon on July 1, 2026 • 2 adultsMichael and his wife Celeste made this a fantastic experience for me and my father-in-law. Not only did we catch fish, we had very close encounters with humpback whales, which was absolutely amazing! Michael communicated with me prior to arriving in Alaska since I had never fished up there and was nervous about everything coming together seamlessly. I would highly recommend them to anyone if they want a great experience. 
Belinda Pruitt5.0VerifiedTrip of a lifetime!
4 Hour Trip – Salmon - 11:00 AM on June 22, 2026 • 2 adultsWhat an amazing day!!! Had a great time catching king salmon with the biggest one weighing 28 pounds! Not only that I fought a sea lion with another fish on the line. It was best to have 2 crew members to get so much attention! I hope to come back and go out again! These guys are the best!
Kevin TiemanRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat Fishing Trip
4 Hour Trip – Salmon - 8:00 AM on August 26, 2026 • 2 adultsIf you are going to Ketchikan book this trip. Captain Mike and wife Celeste are amazing and super friendly, while constantly working to put you on fish. First fish on before the second rod hit the water. Ended with several nice salmon to send home. Wish I had another trip booked.
Chad Howard5.0Verifiedmust try salmon fishing trip in the salmon capital of the world!
4 Hour Trip – Salmon - 10:00 AM on June 28, 2026 • 2 adultsI had a spectacular  half day of fishing with Captain Michael and his wife. I caught a half dozen king salmon unfortunately they were too small to keep also caught a coho salmon and some rock fish. Definitely recommend this captain. I would do it again.😎
David Ried5.0VerifiedFantastic Salmon Fishing Trip
4 Hour Trip – Salmon - 8:00 AM on August 28, 2026 • 2 adultsCaught a 8 pound Silver Salmon and a 2 pound pink salmon. Also caught a lot of small salmon that we returned to the sea to grow up. Lots of snacks and drinks. Captain and his wife were very entertaining. Loved the boat and crew.
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Mike and Celeste were wonderful! Good communication leading up to the trip and they got us out in the water right away. They took care of the hard work- manning the boat, setting up rods, and netting the fish. My husband and son were able to reel in about 20 salmon during our time on the water. The pinks were abundant that day. They also got two coho and a king that was slightly too small to keep. We were dropped off at a marina where we could arrange to have the salmon filleted and shipped to us at home. Mike suggested smoking the pink. As a person who generally does not like seafood, even I can say these are delicious! Thank you again to Mike and Celeste for being fantastic guides. My son and husband really enjoyed fishing and I loved being out on the water viewing the wildlife/scenery and of course acting as photographer. Highly recommend!
Mike and Celeste are a husband and wife team that make for a perfect trip for couples. My wife doesn’t really fish but still had an enjoyable experience. We got to experience a little Alaskan rain as well as some calm water. We saw a humpback whale and a sea otter. We also were fortunate enough to catch some fish. We kept a Rockfish, an Coho and 3 Pinks. We also caught 5 undersized Kings and had 6 other fish pull off (including a nice coho and pink that came unbuttoned right at the boat). I would highly recommend them as an alternative to a more commercialized excursion where they try to fit as many people on your boat as allowed.
Mike ans Celeste were geat, very personable, and really know there fishing. We caught a couple of King Salmon that were a couple inches too small, a couple of really small I believe Pink that we threw back, and keepers we caught 2 Coho, one was 11lbs, 2 Pink, and 1 Rock in 4hrs, not a bad day fishing! Would definitely use them again. Small family own charter that really seem to enjoy what they do.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you’re cruising through Ketchikan and looking for a private excursion experience, this charter is an absolute must! The personalized attention, local knowledge, and stunning Alaskan scenery made this one of the highlights of our trip. We enjoyed an unforgettable day on the water and would highly recommend this excursion to anyone wanting a more intimate Alaskan experience. The captain and his wife were incredibly sweet and made us feel right at home.
We booked a 4 hour fishing trip and wish we could have stayed out longer. Captain MacDougall was knowledgable and a pleasure to work with. We had a great time and are happy to have some salmon to enjoy at home after our trip. We would go out again tomorrow if we could!
FAQs about MacDougall Adventure Charters
- US $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Salmon (4 hours)
- US $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Salmon (4 hours)
- US $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Salmon (4 hours)
- US $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Salmon - 10:00 AM (4 hours)
- US $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Salmon - 11:00 AM (4 hours)
- US $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Salmon - 2:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Salmon - 3:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $700 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Salmon - 8:00 AM (4 hours)
- Toilet Port-a-potty
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Wireless trolling motor We use a Garmin autopilot
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Snacks
- Drinks
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Light tackle
- Trolling
- Rockfish
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Chum)
- Salmon (Coho)
- Salmon (Pink)
- Salmon (Sockeye)
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Ketchikan, Alaska, United States
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Capt. Michael Macdougall is your guide to an unforgettable fishing adventure in the waters of Ketchikan, Alaska. Keep your eyes peeled for Coho Salmon, Chum Salmon and Sockeye Salmon as you try your hand at trolling, and more. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
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How cancellations work
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.
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Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
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:
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5.0(19)30 ftGroup size 1 - 61 - 6
+84 hour trip • 6 personsUS $1,700
