What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Ketchikan, Alaska for the first time?

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Deborah Schneide
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Went fishing with Alaska Ocean Safaris on April 24, 2025
If fishing in April, an experienced and knowledgeable captain is a must, as well as patience! Also, if your not used to the cold, wear plenty of layers as it gets cold if it’s windy on the water. I also recommend rechargeable hand warmers (or disposable) because our fingers got really cold while reeling in the fish. My boyfriend borrowed mine several times to warm up his hands in between fish and said he will get some of his own next time.

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Norma Green
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Went fishing with Alaska Affordable Adventures on August 23, 2024
Ketchikan is a great place to fish. There’s 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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Jesse Beaudette
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Went fishing with The Alaska Catch – 26’ Boat on July 10, 2024
Chris was AWESOME!!! Great with the kids and really worked hard to make sure we had a good time. It wasn’t 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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Austin Frazier
Cincinnati, Ohio
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Went fishing with Ketchikan’s Finest Fishing Charters on June 13, 2023
Fishing in Ketchikan AK was absolutely awesome. Lots of different varieties and high rate of success during the June-August months. Lots of other stuff to do in the town too. Find Captain Lukas, he's the best out there.

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Martin Eveland
Lemoore, CA
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Went fishing with The Alaska Catch – 26’ Boat on June 21, 2023
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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James Munafo
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Went fishing with Ketchikan’s Finest Fishing Charters on July 29, 2025
The water was like glass today and warmer weather. Even though it said light rain, we did not get any.

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Clark Sisk
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Went fishing with MacDougall Adventure Charters on July 25, 2025
Absolutely When I bought my fishing license online I did not see that non-residents could not catch King salmon after July 7. Wasted money getting that permit. Oh well

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Todd Clark
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Went fishing with Ketchikan’s Finest Fishing Charters on July 23, 2025
Go with an experienced guide like Tony to experience Alaska fishing and its beautiful natural wildlife.

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Dennis And Nancy Dill
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Went fishing with Ketchikan’s Finest Fishing Charters on July 14, 2025
Dress in layers, with hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen (we were lucky to have such a sunny day!) have waterproof ready..it rains a lot here.

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John Barnes
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Went fishing with Campbells Fishing Charters on June 24, 2025
Know the nature doesn't care. The captain will do everything to get you on fish bit you can't fight nature, she wins every time.

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Karla Rousseau
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Went fishing with Ketchikan Sport Fishing Charters on June 11, 2025
Halibut and Cod catch was great! Only caught 1 salmon too small to keep but it was expected. Only a small area was open to salmon fishing, the full area does not open till later in June.

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Adam Slavens
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Went fishing with Chick Charters on June 15, 2025
Don’t do it. It’s too pricey and good chance you will spend the entire time just watching poles.

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Joseph Manas
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Went fishing with Ketchikan’s Finest Fishing Charters on May 31, 2025
Listening to the captain or deckhands directions. They know what they’re doing and you’ll have a great time.

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Robert Remenapp
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Went fishing with Go Fish Charters Ketchikan on June 9, 2025
Great experience, be sure to layer up and take something for motion sickness as the smaller boat can be tossed around.

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Gregory Joralemon
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Went fishing with Alaska king charter on July 12, 2025
Find a company with experienced people that have fished the area for years that know where to go.

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Kristen Ingwersen
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Went fishing with MacDougall Adventure Charters on July 4, 2025
Be prepared for any weather. Dress in layers. Bring closed-toe, non-slip shoes for the boat. You mi

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John Spaulding
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Went fishing with The Worman Sportfishing Co. on July 29, 2024
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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Lana Hickman
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Went fishing with Alaska Affordable Adventures on July 12, 2024
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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Jess Gilland
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Went fishing with Reel Alaska Fishing Charters 1-5px on July 7, 2024
Bring a coat. The air coming off that water is substantially cooler than the surface air which was already cool.

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Brian French
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Went fishing with The Alaska Catch – 26’ Boat on June 15, 2024
Get everything in writing. Call the processors and see how big the fish are. Don't take the word of someone who wants a new boat!

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Douglas Mowat
Boulevard, CA
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Went fishing with Reel Alaska Fishing Charters 1-5px on August 10, 2023
Don't use reel alaska fishing charters.If you talk to a person who's name is Scott,hang up immediately.

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Shelly Amys
Poplar, WI
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Went fishing with Wayward Sun Sportfishing & Seafood on June 21, 2023
Expect to have a pleasurable day on the water and share good stories with your guide. It’s not all about filling the boat, it’s about enjoying the experience.

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Lane Hough
Prince Rupert, BC
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Went fishing with Reel Alaska Fishing Charters 1-5px on August 21, 2019
No since we have this trip booked for several months and now have not gotten the cooperation in scheduling our time to fish

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Julie Anderson
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Went fishing with Reel Alaska Fishing Charters #1 on April 19, 2025
Fishing was great but no a lot to do after fishing. Had a fantastic weekend and we will be back!

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Jeffrey Yamamichi
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Went fishing with The Alaska Catch – 26’ Boat on August 17, 2024
Pink salmon are in season. Fish were biting every 10 minutes... we had a great haul

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Jon Hankins
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Went fishing with Ketchikan’s Finest Fishing Charters on July 24, 2024
Bring rain gear and a positive attitude and you will leave with a great experience

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Barbara Scalet
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Went fishing with Ketchikan Salmon and Halibut Fishing Charters on July 11, 2024
The king salmon were still around, so we're the halibut. The pinks had not started yet.

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Dee Bradley Kunzler
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Went fishing with Ketchikan Sport Fishing Charters on July 9, 2024
Plan for any weather. Trust your captain. Fish or not, have fun and enjoy the experience.

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JEFF Kowaleski
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Went fishing with Reel Alaska Fishing Charters #1 on June 28, 2024
Great for King Salmon, a little early for Coho and Pink Salmon but over all. Good time.

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Lauren Bennett
Satellite Beach, Florida
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Went fishing with Ketchikan’s Finest Fishing Charters on July 17, 2023
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