Big Jim’s Charters
Big Jim’s Charters
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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Eddie Woods5.0VerifiedGreat experience all around
Half Day Trip – Halibut AM) on July 7, 2026 • 4 adultsWe 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
James Smith5.0VerifiedAwesome and memorable Trip!
Half Day trip Salmon only PM on August 10, 2026 • 4 adultsWe 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!!!
Rafael Zonzini5.0VerifiedBest fishing charter ever
Half Day Trip – Salmon only AM on August 21, 2026 • 4 adultsThe 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
G. Leanette GardnerRepeat angler5.0VerifiedBucket List Checked!!!!
Half Day trip Salmon only PM on June 2, 2026 • 4 adults✅️ 2nd day of King season!! Captain John and Dylan were really great!! Dylan worked non-stop!! Captain John was fun, informative and as excited as we were when my husband caught his nice King Salmon. We will definitely book with Big Jim's the next time we're in this area!!!
- James Dean5.0Verified
Hooked on Fishing!
Half Day Trip – Halibut AM) on June 28, 2026 • 4 adultsMike and Landon were knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure we had a great time. Our entire family caught our fish limit! It was an amazing experience and we will be back again!
Phillip HowardRepeat angler5.0VerifiedFun Trip
Half Day Trip – Salmon only AM on May 21, 2026 • 6 adultsCaptain John and First Mate Dillion were awesome! nice fish. very helpful in getting our fish ready to ship back through Jerry’s Meat. Couldn’t have done it without them.
Warren DudleyRepeat angler5.0VerifiedNewFishing with Michael
3/4 Day Trip – Salmon only Fishing on September 11, 2026 • 4 adults
Truitt ThompsonRepeat angler5.0VerifiedAwesome trip!
Half Day Trip – Halibut AM) on August 10, 2026 • 6 adultsWe had a great trip caught our limit! A truly awesome experience. Captain Mike was very knowledgeable and told us all about the area. Got to see alot of whales!!!
Lynn Kitchen5.0VerifiedA great fishing trip with a excellent Captain and deck hand.
Eight hour Deluxe Combo to Icy Stra on August 7, 2026 • 6 adults • 1 childCaptain Mike, and deck hand Landon, were great with all of us. They were especially great with a very curious 6 year old boy who was fascinated with fish guts.
Brittany BullockRepeat angler5.0VerifiedAlaska fishing was great!
3/4 Day Trip – Salmon-Halibut on July 29, 2026 • 2 adultsThe crew was great, we caught king salmon, rockfish, halibut, and shipping the fish back to Utah. Great experience, awesome boat!
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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!
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
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
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.
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!!!
thank you for the windrrful review ill let the crew know thank you for chartering with us
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
Thank you for the great review, I showed Tricen and he was so proud. Thank you for Chartering with Big Jim’s Charters.
Didn’t catch any fish, but it is a little before the season. However, we saw a Humpback Whale and several Orcas. We got pretty close and got some great videos. Also got to see some eagles feeding, which was fun. Captain Terry and Dillon were great. Very personable and interesting to talk to. We had a great time.
thank you for the great review, its early fir fishing but not for great views of the Glaciers, Killer Whakes and Humpbsck Whale top it off with a Eagle show great job Captain Terry and Deckhsnd Dillon
FAQs about Big Jim’s Charters
- 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)
- Toilet
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Snacks
- Drinks
- First mate
- Lunch
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Drift fishing
- Halibut
- Rockfish
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Coho)
Your operator
Juneau, Alaska, United States
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
Jon F.
Captain
John Y.
Captain
Mikr B.
Captain
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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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Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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