Big Jim’s Charters 

4.8
(106 reviews)
 Glacier Highway 11957, Juneau, AK 99801, United States

Big Jim’s Charters 

Juneau, AK, United States
33 ft
6
4.8
(106 reviews)

Big Jim's Charters has been a local favorite for over 30 years in Juneau, Alaska, as these guys go the extra mile for everyone. They know the hot spots for Salmon and Halibut, and will work hard to provide a successful trip and an exciting experience. They operate from May 1 to Sept 15.

Our crew and Captains are experianced fishermen. Their job is to help you, teach you and get you on the fish.

You will fish aboard a like new 30 foot Offshore 2017 Duckworth with 2023 twin 300 hp Mecury's that get you to the fishing grounds fast, cruise at 30 plus knots. The boat has a private head, all the safety equipment, as well as a radar, chart plotters, Sonar fish finder, electric downriggers.

Capt. Mike can pick you up at the Fisherman's Bend Marina where you'll start your nearshore and offshore adventure. When you fish for Salmon, you will slow troll, one rod per angler. And when fishing for Halibut, you will drift and jig off the bottom, also using one rod per angler. This way, everyone will get to fish and have a chance of catching a nice dinner.

Once you return to the dock, your fish will be cleaned and filleted for dinner, and the rest can be beheaded and gutted. Capt. Mike will recommend a processing plant that can store your fish until you are ready to have it sent to your home address.

All charters include sightseeing and whale watching while fishing, all bait, and top-of-the-line rods and reels. We can arrage Pickup from cruise ship and return about $50.00 each way for up to 10 people, you will need to pay the cab.

Confirmation of your price is in message center on FishingBooker.

Big Jim's Charters has been a local favorite for over 30 years in Juneau, Alaska, as these guys go the extra mile for everyone. They know the hot spots for Salmon and Halibut, and will work hard to provide a successful trip and an exciting experience. They operate from May 1 to Sept 15.

Our crew and Captains are experianced fishermen. Their job is to help you, teach you and get you on the fish.

You will fish aboard a like new 30 foot Offshore 2017 Duckworth with 2023 twin 300 hp Mecury's that get you to the fishing grounds fast, cruise at 30 plus knots. The boat has a private head, all the safety equipment, as well as a radar, chart plotters, Sonar fish finder, electric downriggers.

Capt. Mike can pick you up at the Fisherman's Bend Marina where you'll start your nearshore and offshore adventure. When you fish for Salmon, you will slow troll, one rod per angler. And when fishing for Halibut, you will drift and jig off the bottom, also using one rod per angler. This way, everyone will get to fish and have a chance of catching a nice dinner.

Once you return to the dock, your fish will be cleaned and filleted for dinner, and the rest can be beheaded and gutted. Capt. Mike will recommend a processing plant that can store your fish until you are ready to have it sent to your home address.

All charters include sightseeing and whale watching while fishing, all bait, and top-of-the-line rods and reels. We can arrage Pickup from cruise ship and return about $50.00 each way for up to 10 people, you will need to pay the cab.

Confirmation of your price is in message center on FishingBooker.

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Half Day Trip – Salmon only AM
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Sep 15
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
US $998
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day trip Salmon only PM
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
US $998
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip – Salmon only Fishing
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Sep 15
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
US $1,365
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip – Halibut AM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Sep 5
Halibut
Rockfish
US $1,470
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip – Halibut (PM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jun 15 - Sep 15
US $1,470
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip – Salmon-Halibut
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Sep 15
Halibut
Rockfish
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
US $1,680
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip – Salmon only Fishing
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Sep 15
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
US $1,785
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip – Halibut and Salmon
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Sep 15
US $1,995
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Eight hour Deluxe Combo to Icy Stra
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Halibut
Rockfish
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
US $2,205
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.8
106 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (79)

What anglers say

87%
Great experience
92%
Family friendly
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
93%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

All reviews (106)

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Josh Sirmans
Josh Sirmans
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Best Halibut Fishing!
Half Day Trip – Halibut (PM) on June 30, 20263 adults

We had such an awesome and successful halibut fishing experience with Captain Jon and Landon! We chose an afternoon half day trip since our cruise ship didn’t dock until 9 am, and most morning/full day trips started at 8 am. Captain Jon took us to a great spot in Auke Bay, and as soon as we cast our lines, everyone on our boat immediately hooked on halibut, which kept happening every cast until we caught our keepers. With time left on the charter, we moved spots and started fishing for rockfish. In addition to fishing, Captain Joh stopped for us to see some local sea lions and humpback whales, which were on our route to our second fishing spot and back to the dock. The water was also relatively calm in the bay. My wife is prone to motion sickness even in the calmest of water, but didn’t have any issues. Overall an awesome experience and would definitely book this trip again in the future!

Reported catch:
Rockfish
Halibut
Big Jim’s Charters
Response from Charter operator

thank you for writing such a beautiful review for Captain Jon Ford and our young deck hand Landon Hill good job and I will make sure they see this review

James Smith
James Smith
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Awesome and memorable Trip!
Half Day trip Salmon only PM on August 10, 20264 adults

We ended up with the best Whale watch and Salmon catching trip we could ask for! we had over 20 whales “bubble fishing/netting” within 50 yards of us… they just kept getting closer and closer to us and were able to catch some great videos! even caught some Cohos and pink salmon! overall awesome trip and would absolutely recommend!!! The Captain and Levi were GREAT!!!

Big Jim’s Charters
Response from Charter operator

thank you for the windrrful review ill let the crew know thank you for chartering with us

Michael Sullivan
Michael Sullivan
Repeat angler
us
California, US
Member since 2018
4 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Excellent captain and crew
Full Day Trip – Halibut and Salmon on August 16, 20266 adults

We went after salmon first. Caught a shaker king and a couple of legal salmon. Moved on to halibut and rock fish which we limited out in by noon. Back to salmon all afternoon with no results. Didn’t see any other boats with fish either. Lots of whales some bubble feeding. Great food and coffee provided with donuts

Reported catch:
Halibut
Rockfish
Coho Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Big Jim’s Charters
Response from Charter operator

Thank you for the great review, I showed Tricen and he was so proud. Thank you for Chartering with Big Jim’s Charters.

Ed Woods
Ed Woods
us
Kentucky, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great experience all around
Half Day Trip – Halibut AM) on July 7, 20264 adults

We have chartered fished in Florida, Lake Erie, Cabo and a couple other places over the years. This Alaska fishing trip was BY FAR our best experience. The communication from the day I made the reservation until the trip was completed was first class. Our captain was amazing. We got our limit of Halibut within the 1st hour. With our extra time we saw whales, seals, harbor porpoises and eagles. We also picked up 7 Rockfish. I highly recommend Fishing Booker

Big Jim’s Charters
Response from Charter operator

Our boat Hi Time with Captain John Young does it again. thank you for this great review, I will make sure Captain John and crew get a copy.

Rafael Zonzini
Rafael Zonzini
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Best fishing charter ever
Half Day Trip – Salmon only AM on August 21, 20264 adults

The crew was awesome. All very knowledgeable of what they were doing and very patient with us. We caught 13 salmons and got to see some whales on the way back. Almost booked it again for the next day but felt like it was impossible to top that trip. 10 out of 10

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Big Jim’s Charters
Response from Charter operator

Thank you for the great review of our boat Hi Time with Captain John Young and crew, its great that our run of Coho has returned thank you for sharing.

FAQs about Big Jim’s Charters

Big Jim’s Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $998 per group, additional US $105 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Salmon only AM (4 hours)
  • US $998 per group, additional US $105 per person after 4 guests - Half Day trip Salmon only PM (4 hours)
  • US $1,365 per group, additional US $158 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Salmon only Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $1,470 per group, additional US $105 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Halibut (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,470 per group, additional US $105 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Halibut AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,680 per group, additional US $158 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Salmon-Halibut (6 hours)
  • US $1,785 per group, additional US $210 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip – Salmon only Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $1,995 per group, additional US $210 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip – Halibut and Salmon (8 hours)
  • US $2,205 per group, additional US $250 per person after 4 guests - Eight hour Deluxe Combo to Icy Stra (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Big Jim’s Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Radar
Trips booked with Big Jim’s Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First mate
  • Lunch
Big Jim’s Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
Big Jim’s Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Big Jim’s Charters include:
  • Halibut
  • Rockfish
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your operator

Big Jim’s Charters
Big Jim’s Charters

Juneau, Alaska, United States

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
229 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since December 2016

Owner and Captain Alaska Adventure Charters Juneau Alaska opperating a 60 foot pilothouse motor yaught on week long Charters around Admirality Island 2005 to 2012 Owner and Captain Big Jim's Charters/ Hi Time Charters form Auke Bay,Alaska oppertung 3 boats Hi Time 30 foot Boulton, Petrel 30 Foot Duckworth and Hot Rod at 32 foot Luhrs on day charters, 4-6 and 8 hour private whole boat charters. 2005 to current

Our Team
Jon F.

Jon F.

Captain

John Y.

John Y.

Captain

Mikr B.

Mikr B.

Captain

Big Jim’s Charters
Big Jim’s Charters
Fully verified
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reports
229
reviews
2016
member since
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response
Owner and Captain Alaska Adventure Charters Juneau Alaska opperating a 60 foot pilothouse motor yaught on week long Charters around Admirality Island 2005 to 2012 Owner and Captain Big Jim's Charters/ Hi Time Charters form Auke Bay,Alaska oppertung 3 boats Hi Time 30 foot Boulton, Petrel 30 Foot Duckworth and Hot Rod at 32 foot Luhrs on day charters, 4-6 and 8 hour private whole boat charters. 2005 to current
The crew
Jon F.
Jon F.
Captain
John Y.
John Y.
Captain
Mikr B.
Mikr B.
Captain

The fish you can target

Halibut
Halibut
Rockfish
Rockfish
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Halibut
Halibut
Rockfish
Rockfish
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon

Real catches by this captain

  • Awesome and memorable Trip!
    James S.
    James S.
  • Awesome trip!
    Truitt T.
    Truitt T.
  • Fishing with Michael
    Kevin P.
    Kevin P.
  • Great experience all around
    Eddie W.
    Eddie W.
  • Great experience
    Adam W.
    Adam W.
  • Great Salmon Fishing and BONUS whale watching!
    Max S.
    Max S.
  • July fishing trip
    Kate C.
    Kate C.
  • Salmon fishing half day
    Dawn P.
    Dawn P.
  • Great trip!
    Charlie W.
    Charlie W.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
33 ft
Year built
2016
Boat manufacturer
Duckworth Offshore 33
Boat type
Aluminum fishing
Engine model
2023 Mercury 300
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
First mate
Lunch

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
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

 PayPal

 Checks

 Bank transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Juneau right now

HalibutHalibut
RockfishRockfish
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)

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