Ketchikan Chinook Salmon Fishing Charters

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Top Chinook Salmon Fishing in Ketchikan

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32 ft

up to 18

Alaska King Charter provides enjoyable fishing charters out of Alaska’s southernmost city - Ketchikan. A family owned and operated company, this is a place where tradition, exceptional service, and fun rule supreme. Come and enjoy the great outdoors
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US $1,400
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26 ft

up to 6

Alaska Catch offers fishing adventures in beautiful Ketchikan, Alaska. Customized based upon your interest, all the trips are perfect for families of all ages. The crew can easily accommodate groups of 2-6 per boat to the most productive fishing grounds.
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US $800
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30 ft

up to 6

Full Day Salmon Trip
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Come out fishing all day targeting a variety of salmon species in our local waters!! The captains are experienced Alaskan commercial and recreational fishermen with extensive knowledge of this area. Contact us about your group and lets make it happen!
Price for up to 4 people
US $2,750
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38 ft

up to 6

Are you looking for a family-friendly fishing adventure? Then look no further – Chick Charters has you covered. Owner and operator Captain Sandra is a local avid angler who has been fishing these waters her whole life. She offers her customers an Al
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US $550

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34 ft

up to 6

Ketchikan Full Day Fishing Combo
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This is that Alaska trip that everybody talks about for the rest of their lives! Salmon, Halibut, Lingcod, Pelagic Rockfish, Sharks, and real-life trophies are caught while fishing every day on this trip. The crew has the CHP & GAF licenses available to allow retention of your HUGE Halibut. You can either mail or fly your catch home. All ages are welcome, bring the whole family! The start time can be adjusted to your schedule. 6-8.5 hours depending on your itinerary. Discounted Lodging for our clients
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Price for up to 4 people
US $2,350

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30 ft

up to 6

SALMON & HALIBUT COMBO - 5HR - @9AM
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- AWARD WINNING FISHING AND WILDLIFE VIEWING - Voted best fishing excursions in Ketchikan. - Salmon & Halibut fishing. -Expert captains and top notch boats bring your group to the richest fishing grounds. - Conveniently located at the downtown Ketchikan cruise ship docks! Maximize your time in port without taxis or shuttles. - Guaranteed back in time for all aboard times. - Fish calm scenic waters. -Fish Processing and Shipping. -Family friendly welcoming all ages and experience levels.
Price for up to 4 people
US $1,800

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33 ft

up to 6

8 Hour Trip
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8 Hours of Salmon fishing and jigging for Lingcod and Rockfish. Crabbing and shrimping are available at an additional cost for multi-day groups.
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Price for up to 4 people
US $2,000

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Chinook Salmon Fishing in Ketchikan

With monster Kings weighing well over 50 pounds and mile after mile of perfect fishing grounds, the Salmon fishing Ketchikan has access to is some of the best on the planet. Chinook (King) Salmon are Alaska’s most important game fish, and this maze of bays, straits, and inlets is the perfect breeding ground for King Salmon worthy of the crown.
 
Local anglers have a long history of catching these incredible fish. The Ketchikan King Salmon Derby has been running for over 70 years, drawing competitive sportfishers every May for three weekends of incredible fishing. Even in the lowest of the low season, you can still find big Chinook lurking in secluded inlets, waiting for an easy meal to come their way.

Fishing Seasons

Chinook Salmon are around every month of the year in the waters around Ketchikan. They hit their best as spring turns to summer, and you can experience three solid months of rod-bending action from May onwards. If you’re not so fussy about species, you can also find four other Salmon here. Coho, Sockeye, Pink, and Chum Salmon all crowd in as the summer spawning season starts, meaning you’ll never be bored. It also gives you a chance to score an IGFA Salmon Fantasy Slam if you visit in July!

Fishing Techniques

There are three main techniques on Ketchikan Salmon fishing charters - trolling, fly fishing, and mooching. Trolling trips comb the coastline looking for fish in the deep, dropping live or cut Herring on downriggers when they spot them on the screen. Fly fishing can be productive along the coast, but really comes into its own when fishing the local creeks and rivers. A sturdy 10-weight single-hand rod will balance action and power, with large, brightly-colored flies to tempt in these keen-eyed predators.
 
Mooching is a favorite of many local Salmon fishers. Trail your lines over tight-schooled fish, pulling plug-cut Herring on eight-foot mooching rods with a good 300 yards of line. It’s pretty much the same thing as drifting, but don’t say that too loudly in local tackle shops unless you want an hour-long debate.

Need to Know

You’ll need a fishing license (freshwater or saltwater, depending on where you go) and a King Salmon stamp before you can target these awesome predators. The local islands may look inviting at low tide, but head out without a guide and you could be stuck overnight! Always fish with someone who knows the area to avoid a long, cold trudge through waist-high water.
Chinook Salmon
  • Size10-50 lbs
  • Food ValueExcellent
  • Game QualitiesGood
  • HabitatsInshore, Lake, River, Nearshore

Ketchikan Chinook Salmon Fishing Seasons

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Seasonality

Chinook Salmon fishing in Ketchikan varies moderately throughout the year. High season is May to July. Low season is January to February and October to December. There is no closed season.

Ketchikan

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What anglers said about Chinook Salmon Fishing in Ketchikan

Clark S.
Clark S.
Reviewed 4 Hour Salmon trip 8am
Great day on the water, catching fish
5/5
Mike and Celeste are a great team. They know how to find fish. They are easy going and give good instruction as needed. I have never been on a more enjoyable snd successful charter.
William E.
William E.
Reviewed Ketchikan Salmon Fishing- 4HR 7AM
Awesome fishing trip
5/5
I highly recommend this charter. Grayson our captain was awesome & made sure we caught our limit of Salmon. He brought us to the fish processing dock and we were back to shore in perfect time. We had a great time and can’t wait to return and book again.
Darrell V. F.
Darrell V. F.
Reviewed 4 Hour Trip – Salmon
EXCELLENT CHARTER
5/5
Couldn’t ask for a better Charter or Charter Boat Captain, Cable!! On time, professional, experienced, lifetime resident, knows the area and fishing hot spots well!! Highly Recommended!!
Jason R.
Jason R.
Reviewed 4 hour Halibut
Great Experience! Highly recommend!
5/5
Kyle is a great guide! We were on fish the entire time. We took a taxi from town to the Marina and Kyle was waiting on us. From the marina it was a short boat trip to the fishing grounds. Due to the wrong tide and such a short duration because of the cruise schedule we didn’t catch the giant halibut we were going after. But we had a great Alaskan fishing experience and we’re catching fish the entire trip. Main highlight of the Alaskan cruise!
Todd C.
Todd C.
Reviewed SALMON & HALIBUT COMBO - 5HR - @9AM
Ketchikan fishing
5/5
Xclnt! Tony took us on a really nice fishing trip. Caught some halibut. Caught salmon also. Had a great time. Would highly recommend Tony .