Ketchikan
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Campbells Fishing Charters
Ketchikan, United States
9 reviews
Campbell's Fishing Charters is owned and operated by Clyde 'Cable' Campbell. When you grow up in southeast Alaska, the outdoors is your playground. With over 40 years of fishing experience, your guided fishing trip with Cable will be one to remember!
Charter
Rating
5.0
9 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience
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Dean Schellhammer
Iowa, US•Member since 20265.0VerifiedNEWWe had the best fishing ever!
4 Hour Trip – Salmon • 5 adults • 1 childWe are so happy with our charter with Campbells fishing tours. He was the best captain and very patient with children and knowledgeable of all the aspects of fishing. I would recommend to anyone who wants to have a great experience fishing.
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Response from CaptainDean, thank you so much for the great review. I truly appreciate it. It was a great day Fishing with you and your family. Hope to see you guys again someday in Ketchikan Alaska. Thanks, Cable 
Kristi AngeloTexas, US•Member since 20265.0VerifiedCould not have been a better day on a boat!
4 Hour Trip – Salmon • 4 adultsSOOOOOO many salmon!!!! Captain Cable was amazing!!! We trolled for hours and reeled in 16 fish to process and send home. He also spotted a whale for us and got 3 of the neighborhood bald eagles to come around the boat! UNBELIEVABLE and 100000% recommend!
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+2Response from CaptainKristi thank you so much for the great review I really had a fun day fishing with you and your family. I really hope to see you guys again someday. Thanks, Cable 
Gordon Schlaak
Camrose, AB, Canada•Member since 20265.0VerifiedNEWVery successful trip!
4 Hour Trip – Salmon • 3 adultsCaptain Cable knew where the Salmon were and had the two of us reeling them up in no time!
Response from CaptainGordan thanks for the great review! It was great meeting you, hope to see you again in Ketchikan Alaska again. Thanks Cable
Karen StefonekOregon, US•Member since 20265.0VerifiedFun day of fishing!
6 Hour Trip – Salmon • 2 adultsBeautiful weather, caught fish, what else is there to say but Cable Campbell knows his stuff! Wonderful day out of Ketchikan with pinks & a 20lb King.
Reported catch:Response from CaptainKaren thank you so much for the great review I really had a fun day fishing with you both here in Ketchikan Alaska. I really hope to see you guys again someday. Enjoy that fresh King Salmon. Thanks, Cable
Mark LoserTexas, US•Member since 20255.0VerifiedAwesome Guide, Awesome Experience
4 Hour Trip – Salmon • 6 adults • 1 childCannot recommend Cable enough for booking a fishing charter out of Ketchikan. From the initial booking to the last minute of stepping off his boat, it was one of the easiest and best experiences with a fishing guide we’ve ever had. Very responsive in his initial communications all the way up until we got off the ship and on to the boat. An amazing guide that put us on our limit of fish in only 4 hours for 6 people. Caught so many we had to release some. Will be back next year, and we’ll be booking him well in advance to make sure we lock him in. If he’s available, book him. He was born and raised in Ketchikan and knows everything about every part of the water. Support local and support small business!!
Reported catch:Response from CaptainMark thanks for the nice review. I look forward to fishing with you all again! Cable
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What's biting with Campbells Fishing Charters in Ketchikan
September is one of the best months for Silver Salmon in Ketchikan, and there are still plenty of Kings around, too. It's also the tail end of Halibut high season, making it a great time to visit.
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Fishing reports
Ketchikan Fishing Report: Mountain Point
Jun 8, 2026 • Ketchikan
Ketchikan Fishing Report: Opening Day Kings at Mountain Point
Welcome to our latest Ketchikan fishing report. Today, June 8, 2026, marks the official opener for the Mountain Point Terminal Harvest Area, and we got an early start on the water this morning to kick off the season.
Despite the chilly, rainy, and misty June weather—and plenty of boat company out there—heading out at first light paid off on the 4 C’s.
Sarah and I managed to land two nice local Kings before heading back to the dock early. One was a beautiful, bright, ocean-fresh fish that is incredibly fat (featured in our main photo). The other was a bit darker colored, but still packed with oil and fat, which is going to make for some incredible smoked salmon later this week.
Mountain Point Regulations & Boundaries (June 8 – June 14)
For anyone planning to head out this week, the Mountain Point, George Inlet, and Carroll Inlet waters are officially open for king salmon retention from today, June 8th, through June 14th under Emergency Order #26-4029.
These are surplus hatchery-produced fish originating from the Whitman Lake and Deer Mountain facilities, as well as the Carroll Inlet remote release. Projected returns to these facilities exceed broodstock needs, making a great surplus available for sport anglers.
Important Boundary Reminder:
Be sure to watch your lines. The salt waters just outside of the specific terminal harvest lines remain closed to King retention until June 15th for the Mountain Point section. If you are moving between multiple areas, make sure you don’t have a King in your possession while actively fishing in a closed zone.
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What to Expect on a Ketchikan Salmon Fis
May 22, 2026 • Ketchikan
We believe a great fishing charter is about more than just catching fish—it's about the entire experience from the moment you dock to the moment you head home with a cooler full of catch.
Take a look at our "What to Expect" video for a full tour of the boat, a breakdown of our top-of-the-line rods and reels, and a preview of the local waters we fish every single day. We walk you through how we customize the day for private groups and families, manage cruise ship arrival schedules, and ensure a seamless, stress-free day of elite sportfishing. Hit play to preview your trip, then secure your dates on our FishBooker calendar!
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Three Generations Beat the Weather for a
May 21, 2026 • Ketchikan
The 2026 season is officially underway, and Southeast Alaska made sure to give us a classic, rainy Ketchikan welcome for our very first charter of the year on May 21st!
We had an incredible crew on board for a truly special trip—three generations of family fishing together, including a grandfather, father, and an awesome 7-year-old angler who showed us how it’s done.
Even with the gray skies and a bit of wind, this crew didn’t skip a beat. We definitely had to work for them, but we managed to find the fish and safely released 16 different Rockfish using our conservation release device!
To cap off a perfect day, we even got some spectacular eagle action right by the boat to finish the trip in true Alaskan style.
Huge thanks to this awesome family for kicking off our season with the best energy.
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The Kings are Here! Epic Battle & First
Jun 15, 2025 • Ketchikan
First King Salmon Success in Ketchikan!
Nothing beats the thrill of a first-time catch, especially when it’s an absolute beauty of a King Salmon right here in Ketchikan!
We recently took Abby out on the water for a trip she won't soon forget. It was an incredible day, and she handled the rod like an absolute pro, fighting a strong, hard-running King. The tension was high, but we got it safely in the net and landed a prize—a bright, icy-fresh Alaska King Salmon!
The action on the boat was top-tier:
The Battle: Abby hooked into a powerful fish that put up a classic King Salmon fight.
The Net: Timing is everything with these big fish, and nailing the net job sealed the victory.
The Payoff: The pure joy of holding up a beautiful, fresh-run Alaska King!
Whether you are a seasoned angler or looking to land your very first big fish, the boat is dialed in, the gear is ready, and the local knowledge is locked down to make it happen. May is just the start of the action—the season is officially heating up and the fish are here!
Ready to get out on the water and make some memories of your own?
Check our calendar right here on FishBooker to view open availability and secure your dates. The salmon are running—let’s go fishing!
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Limits of Lingcod and yellow eye rockfis
May 26, 2025 • Ketchikan
Went out for a quick morning, fishing trip and scored a limit of Lingcod and yellow eyerockfish near Ketchikan, Alaska
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6 Hour Salmon adventure with 29 Salmon b
Jul 23, 2024 • Ketchikan
Ketchikan, Alaska Fishing Report
July Update: Slow Start, but Salmon are Quickly Moving In
The fishing season in Ketchikan, Alaska, kicked off with a slow start this July, but things are rapidly picking up as the salmon make their way into our waters. Early in the month, anglers experienced sporadic bites and fewer catches, a typical lull that tested our patience. However, as the days progressed, we began to see a significant increase in activity. Schools of Pink Salmon, Coho, and Chum Salmon are now migrating in greater numbers, revitalizing the fishing grounds and boosting both morale and success rates among fishermen.
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