Ketchikan Chinook Salmon Fishing Charters
17 Fishing Charters
Ketchikan: 17 fishing charters available
Ketchikan
• 33 ft
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6 persons
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Ketchikan
• 28 ft
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6 persons
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Ketchikan
• 32 ft
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6 persons
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Ketchikan
• 32 ft
•
6 persons
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Ketchikan
• 32 ft
•
6 persons
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Ketchikan
• 27 ft
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5 persons
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Ketchikan
• 28 ft
•
6 persons
Instant Confirmation
Ketchikan
• 32 ft
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18 persons
Ketchikan
• 27 ft
•
6 persons
Instant Confirmation
Ketchikan
• 28 ft
•
6 persons
Instant Confirmation
Ketchikan
• 28 ft
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12 persons
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Ketchikan
• 23 ft
•
6 persons
Chinook Salmon Fishing in Ketchikan
Chinook Salmon Fishing in Ketchikan
- Size 10-50 lbs
- Food Value Excellent
- Game Qualities Good
- Habitats Inshore, Lake, River, Nearshore
(Oncorhynchus tshawytscha)
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.
Ketchikan Chinook Salmon Fishing Seasons
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
What anglers said about Chinook Salmon Fishing in Ketchikan
Ketchikan is a great place to fish. Thereโs a lot of conflicting information on line as to when the best time of year is to go. Best time for King Salmon is June. August was still pretty good fishing, but all the Kings we caught had to go back, too small. The Coho were nice sized.
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Ketchikan is a great place to fish. Thereโs a lot of conflicting information on line as to when the best time of year is to go. Best time for King Salmon is June. August was still pretty good fishing, but all the Kings we caught had to go back, too small. The Coho were nice sized.
Alaska Affordable Adventures
Pink salmon are in season. Fish were biting every 10 minutes... we had a great haul
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Pink salmon are in season. Fish were biting every 10 minutes... we had a great haul
The Alaska Catch โ 23' Boat
We were trolling for salmon, boated ten fish and hooked up with twice that in a four hour trip. Three experienced fishermen.
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5
We were trolling for salmon, boated ten fish and hooked up with twice that in a four hour trip. Three experienced fishermen.
The Worman Sportfishing Co.
Bring rain gear and a positive attitude and you will leave with a great experience
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Bring rain gear and a positive attitude and you will leave with a great experience
Ketchikanโs Finest Fishing Charters
I know that the haul is usually much greater than we experienced but that's ok. That's how fishing goes. We appreciate that they tried by changing locations and rigs several times.
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I know that the haul is usually much greater than we experienced but that's ok. That's how fishing goes. We appreciate that they tried by changing locations and rigs several times.
Alaska Affordable Adventures
The king salmon were still around, so we're the halibut. The pinks had not started yet.
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The king salmon were still around, so we're the halibut. The pinks had not started yet.
Ketchikan Salmon and Halibut Fishing Charters
Chris was AWESOME!!! Great with the kids and really worked hard to make sure we had a good time. It wasnโt a good day for fishing - seas were rough and it was cold and rainy, but he made sure we could catch fish. I really appreciate his professionalism and hard work to make sure we caught fish and that our kids had a good time.
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5
Chris was AWESOME!!! Great with the kids and really worked hard to make sure we had a good time. It wasnโt a good day for fishing - seas were rough and it was cold and rainy, but he made sure we could catch fish. I really appreciate his professionalism and hard work to make sure we caught fish and that our kids had a good time.
The Alaska Catch โ 23' Boat
Plan for any weatherโฆwe had beautiful sunny weather, but the very next day was cold and drizzly all day! Trust your captainโฆI have deep-sea fished 16x and this guy was the best guide Iโve ever had. He really knows what heโs doing. Fish or not, have fun and enjoy the experience!
5.0
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Plan for any weatherโฆwe had beautiful sunny weather, but the very next day was cold and drizzly all day! Trust your captainโฆI have deep-sea fished 16x and this guy was the best guide Iโve ever had. He really knows what heโs doing. Fish or not, have fun and enjoy the experience!
Ketchikan Sport Fishing Charters
Bring a coat. The air coming off that water is substantially cooler than the surface air which was already cool.
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Bring a coat. The air coming off that water is substantially cooler than the surface air which was already cool.
Reel Alaska Fishing Charters 1-5px
Great for King Salmon, a little early for Coho and Pink Salmon but over all. Good time.
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Great for King Salmon, a little early for Coho and Pink Salmon but over all. Good time.
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Best excursion during our cruise!!!
Excellent customer service.
Dress warm.
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Best excursion during our cruise!!!
Excellent customer service.
Dress warm.
Reel Alaska Fishing Charters 1-5px
Book a trip with Captain Sandra on the Scarlet Grace! You wonโt regret it!
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Book a trip with Captain Sandra on the Scarlet Grace! You wonโt regret it!
Chick Charters
Perfect time to catch salmon! We almost didnโt do and canโt believe we almost missed.
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Perfect time to catch salmon! We almost didnโt do and canโt believe we almost missed.
Ketchikanโs Finest Fishing Charters
Seattle, Washington
Book Ketchikanโs Finest Fishing Charters for a premiere Alaska fishing experience.
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Book Ketchikanโs Finest Fishing Charters for a premiere Alaska fishing experience.
Ketchikanโs Finest Fishing Charters
Satellite Beach, Florida
We went for halibut because that was the plan, I know they catch a lot of salmon too!
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We went for halibut because that was the plan, I know they catch a lot of salmon too!
Alaska Affordable Adventures
Corpus Christi, TX
Plan well in advance. Accommodations and services book out early in the year.
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Plan well in advance. Accommodations and services book out early in the year.
The Alaska Catch โ 23' Boat
Lemoore, CA
Variable weather patterns, accordingly, take the advice of your experienced Captain in adjustment during the day. Dress in layers, pack light and wet weather clothing. Motion sickness pills the night before, when you awaken to your alarm, and when leaving for the dock should keep the motion sickness away even in rough seas.
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Variable weather patterns, accordingly, take the advice of your experienced Captain in adjustment during the day. Dress in layers, pack light and wet weather clothing. Motion sickness pills the night before, when you awaken to your alarm, and when leaving for the dock should keep the motion sickness away even in rough seas.
The Alaska Catch โ 23' Boat
Lemoore, CA
Don't book thru your cruise ship. Book independent. It's so easy and much better than a cruise line fishing trip
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Don't book thru your cruise ship. Book independent. It's so easy and much better than a cruise line fishing trip
Chick Charters
Redmond, Washington
Just know itโs Fishing not Catching! If the fish arenโt biting, enjoy the view!!
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Just know itโs Fishing not Catching! If the fish arenโt biting, enjoy the view!!
Chick Charters
Arlington, TX
Work on strengthening your biceps..Cause these salmon give you a run for your money....
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Work on strengthening your biceps..Cause these salmon give you a run for your money....
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Centralia, WA