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Valdez Saltwater Adventures
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Valdez Saltwater Adventures

Valdez, United States
10+ reviews
Captain Will grew up in Northern Minnesota and has had a passion for the outdoors since he was a child. Captain Will entered the U.S. Air Force in 1996 and retired from the U.S. Air Force in May 2016 after providing military meteorological services for over 20 years. In 2001, he moved to Alaska while serving on Active Duty and immediately fell in love with all the incredible opportunities the 49th state has to offer. It didn't take long before his love for the ocean grew and he found himself on the water as much as possible. After 2 combat tours and numerous assignments and temporary duty locations Captain Will retired from the military and jumped into the charter industry in Valdez. In 2017 he established Valdez Saltwater Adventures and hasn't looked back. When Captain Will isn't busy running a boat or with other business matters he enjoys hunting, traveling, and spending time with his wife Marta and his son Aaron at their home in Valdez. It's should come at no surprise at all that much of the little bit of he has off in the summer is spent in a boat fishing with his son, who's has definitely caught the fishing bug! Captain Will's meteorological knowledge, experience fishing and navigating Alaskan waters, and his love for sharing what Alaska has to offer makes him the perfect candidate to help you enjoy your next Alaskan adventure.

Charter

Rating

4.8
16 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.8
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

All reviews (16)

Showing 1 – 5 of 16 reviews
  • Megan Walker
    Megan Walker
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Great captains , comfortable boat, lots of fish!

    8 Hour Trip – Salmon Fishing • 6 adults

    We had an amazing and memorable time, that's for sure! I only wish I had known more about the filleting, processing, shipping and physical distance to get back to our cruise boat beforehand. That all takes between 1-1.5 hours and is extremely expensive (you need both cat and credit card). I was literally the last person back on our cruise with 3 minutes to spare! the most expensive fish we'll ever eat, but worth it in the end for a once in a lifetime experience.

  • Richard White
    Richard White
    us
    South Dakota, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip in Valdez as always!

    8 Hour Trip – Salmon Fishing • 3 adults

    Cory was excellent and got us right into the middle of a good group of silvers, kings, and occasional pinks. All on board were able to limit on silvers and kings. We would recommend to a friend and we would gladly come back.

    Reported catch:
    Chinook Salmon
    Coho Salmon
  • Michael Annunziato
    Michael Annunziato
    Repeat angler
    us
    Alaska, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    awesome captain

    8 Hour Trip – Salmon Fishing • 6 adults

    Captain Tom is the captain we all hope we get when we book a charter. He was very knowledgeable, great sense of humor, and was willing to do whatever he could to ensure the fishing was good and everyone aboard was having a good time.

  • B Fmsmith
    B Fmsmith
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Try it

    8 Hour Trip – Rockfish/Cod Trip • 2 adults

    3 hrs to get where we need to go. caught small halibut, however, we didnt get another halibut🙄. we ran out of time.We had lots of rock fish tho. Capt and his deck hand was awesome smd very helpful. Thank you huys😎

    Reported catch:
    Black Rockfish
  • Troy Dubay
    Troy Dubay
    Repeat angler
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome salmon fishing trip

    8 Hour Trip – Salmon Fishing • 3 adults

    Corey was a great captain! Very thoughtful, attentive and fun. Woukd definitely do again

Real catches shared by our community

  • Valdez Saltwater Adventures
    Valdez Saltwater AdventuresValdez, AK
    A young angler proudly displaying a large Halibut while fishing on a charter boat in Alaska.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Halibut
    Megan W.
    Megan W.
    We had an amazing and memorable time, that's for sure! I only wish I had known more about the filleting, processing, shipping and physical distance to get back to our cruise boat beforehand. That all takes between 1-1.5 hours and is extremely expensive (you need both cat and credit card). I was literally the last person back on our cruise with 3 minutes to spare! the most expensive fish we'll ever eat, but worth it in the end for a once in a lifetime experience.
  • Valdez Saltwater Adventures
    Valdez Saltwater AdventuresValdez, AK
    A group of three anglers proudly posing in front of a catch board displaying their freshly caught salmon in Valdez, Alaska, with a scenic backdrop of mountains and a marina.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Richard W.
    Richard W.
    Cory was excellent and got us right into the middle of a good group of silvers, kings, and occasional pinks. All on board were able to limit on silvers and kings. We would recommend to a friend and we would gladly come back.
  • Valdez Saltwater Adventures
    Valdez Saltwater AdventuresValdez, AK
    Angler proudly displaying a large halibut aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful catch during a deep-sea fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Halibut
    Steve R.
    Steve R.
    Great fishing and the crew was great couldn’t ask for more 10 out of 10 👍
  • Valdez Saltwater Adventures
    Valdez Saltwater AdventuresValdez, AK
    Adult angler proudly holding a large halibut aboard a fishing boat in open coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Halibut
    B F.
    B F.
    3 hrs to get where we need to go. caught small halibut, however, we didnt get another halibut🙄. we ran out of time.We had lots of rock fish tho. Capt and his deck hand was awesome smd very helpful. Thank you huys😎
  • Valdez Saltwater Adventures
    Valdez Saltwater AdventuresValdez, AK
    Scenic view of a glacier and mountainous landscape from the side of a fishing boat in a tranquil Alaskan waterway.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Amy E.
    Amy E.
    Great day, great boat, great fishing. They were super accommodating and we had the best time.