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Reel Alaska Fishing Charters

Member since April 2019 Ketchikan, United States
Background
The captain grew up fishing in Alaska and NW Washington as a young man chasing Salmon in both the ocean and local rivers. Moving down the coast, he's fished Oregon for 6 years, then started actively freedive spearfishing and moved down to California and the Channel Islands. Before long, the captain found himself spending several years in Louisiana, getting spoiled with their amazing fishery. Then he headed to South Florida, fishing the Lower Keys and Key West for 5 years as a captain and crew. After bouncing back and forth with the seasons, Reel Alaska Fishing Charters has been back year-round in Ketchikan, Alaska since 2018. Now both local businesses and landowners, the crew has fallen in love with this amazing community and plans to spend the rest of their lives here.
Techniques
Troll, deep drop, jig, mooch, spearfish.

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Ketchikan, United States
Background
The captain grew up fishing in Alaska and NW Washington as a young man chasing Salmon in both the ocean and local rivers. Moving down the coast, he's fished Oregon for 6 years, then started actively freedive spearfishing and moved down to California and the Channel Islands. Before long, the captain found himself spending several years in Louisiana, getting spoiled with their amazing fishery. Then he headed to South Florida, fishing the Lower Keys and Key West for 5 years as a captain and crew. After bouncing back and forth with the seasons, Reel Alaska Fishing Charters has been back year-round in Ketchikan, Alaska since 2018. Now both local businesses and landowners, the crew has fallen in love with this amazing community and plans to spend the rest of their lives here.
Techniques
Troll, deep drop, jig, mooch, spearfish.
Anglers Choice
40
Reviews
7
Fishing Reports
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Reel Alaska Fishing Charters #2

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(19 reviews)
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Ketchikan
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Trips from US $950

Reel Alaska Fishing Charters #1

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(21 reviews)
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Ketchikan
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Trips from US $950

Fishing Reports

The Kings are in Ketchikan Alaska!
The Kings are in Ketchikan Alaska!
Jun 11, 2025 Ketchikan
6/10/25 Congratulations to the Hranicky Family on a STUD 38โ€ King salmon on their morning half day salmon fishing trip as they arrived in Ketchikan Alaska onboard the @carnival Luminosa This is what dreams are made of! #bucketlist Special thanks to: @theigfa #igfa #takeakidfishing @gibbsfishing #fishtheoriginal #wefishhere #gibbsfishing @pelagicgear #pelagicgear #pelagicworldwide @garminfishhunt #garminfishhunt #garminambassador @tunaciousoffshore #tunaciousoffshore @graytrophyfishmounts #mountit #fishtaxidermy @fishseaguar #seaguar #fishseaguar @yamahaoutboards #yamahaoutboards @scottyproducts #thewaytofish #fishingtrip #fishingcharter #charterfishing #salmonfishing #saltwaterfishing #alaska #Fishingalaska #alaskafishing #itsinourblood #letsgofishing #cruisealaska #fishing #alaskafishing #alaska
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Liquid sunshine and wildlife in Ketchika
Liquid sunshine and wildlife in Ketchika
May 24, 2025 Ketchikan
Had a blast with the Kessler crew onboard Reel Alaska Fishing Charters as we enjoyed some amazing orca, eagles and seals with some fish to he sent home for tacos! Summer is right arohnd the corner ans we cant wait!
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First Cruiseship of year and LIMITED OUT
First Cruiseship of year and LIMITED OUT
Apr 18, 2025 Ketchikan
The Norwegian Bliss showed up yesterday in Ketchikan as the first cruise of the year and both our boats limited out on halibut with bonus cod! Canโ€™t wait for the rest of this year!
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Great news! Demersal Shelf Rockfish and
Great news! Demersal Shelf Rockfish and
Mar 4, 2025 Ketchikan
July 1st through Aug 25th Demersal Shelf Rockfish for nonresidents are back on the menu here in SE Alaska! Book your own adventure with us today! . . Special thanks to the companies that keep us fishing on the water here in South East Alaska: @gibbsfishing #fishtheoriginal @yamahaoutboards #teamyamaha #yamahaoutboards @therealnorthriverboats #northriver @garminmarine #garminambassador #garminmarine @pelagicgear #pelagicworldwide #pelagicgear @tunaciousoffshore #tunaciousoffshore @scottyproducts #scotty #scottyproducts @baycoak #bayco #baycoak @theigfa #igfa #takeakidfishing . . . #garmin #fishalaska #cruisealaska #alaskacruise #travelalaska #alaskafishing #letsgofishing #saltwaterfishing #bottomfishing #rockfishing #rockfishing #yelloweye #yelloweyerockfish #whatgetsyououtdoors #iamsportsman #fishing
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Another IGFA world record set onboard Re
Another IGFA world record set onboard Re
Aug 24, 2024 Ketchikan
Scroll right to see a new world record set onboard Reel Alaska Fishing Charters! โ€œOn August 24, 2024, Kyle Kwak shattered the IGFA Menโ€™s Junior World Record for Pacific halibut with a monumental 59.59-kilogram (131-pound, 6-ounce) catch. While fishing in Dixon Entrance near Ketchikan, Alaska, Kyleโ€™s record-setting halibut took a strip of salmon belly bait as he fished with Captain Colby Witt. This remarkable catch surpassed the previous record by over 7 pounds.โ€ Special shoutout to: @theigfa #takeakidfishing @gibbsfishing #fishtheoriginal @pelagicgear #pelagicworldwide @yamahaoutboards #yamaha #ridewithyamaha @therealnorthriverboats #northriver #whatgetsyououtdoors #iamsportsman #fishalaska #alaskafishing #travelalaska #alaskatravel #bigfish #lunker #worldrecord #igfa #cruisealaska #alaskacruise #thealaskalife #alaskalife #alaska #fishing #fishingnews
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Fishing is in full swing!!!
Fishing is in full swing!!!
Jul 2, 2024 Ketchikan
Summer time fun and life long memories have been happening every day here in Ketchikan!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great fishing in Ketchikan
Rough Seas and Rain
Rough Seas and Rain
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Mindy S.
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Amazing Trip with Captain Scott

Half Day Trip โ€“ Salmon (AM) on June 6, 2025
We had the most incredible experience with Reel Alaska Fishing Charters! Captain Scott was beyond kind and knowledgeableโ€”he...
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Ron J.
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Unforgettable Fishing Experience!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Salmon (AM) on July 8, 2025
My wife and I had an absolutely amazing time on our guided fishing trip! From the moment we set out, our captain Scott was...
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Rowan A.
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Capt Colby was awesome!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Halibut (PM) on July 31, 2025
Capt Colby comes from the Texas gulf coast with a lifetime of saltwater fishing, and he has brought all that knowledge, and...
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Terry C.
Excellent
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Rough Seas and Rain

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Halibut (PM) on August 3, 2025
The conditions werenโ€™t the greatest but we made the most of it. The Captain got us safely out and back and we did catch one...
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Benjamin M.
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Cruise fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Halibut (AM) on May 15, 2025
Captain and equipment were top notch. He picked us up at the ship. Scott was very personable and informative. I would highly...
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