Fresh Ketchikan Fishing Reports

Halibut fishing in Ketchikan with daily limits of halibut. The halibut fishing this entire 2024 season has been nothing short of phenomenal. Bottomfishing for pacifc cod also was extremely productive. Catching double digit cod as we caught limits of halibut. Silver salmon and pink salmon catches were slighlty below average for the season. This resulted in more bottomfishing and less salmon trolling.

King salmon fishing charters produced red hot action for the months pf June, July and into August. King salmon ranging from 12-25lbs were the average size fish caught. Silver salmon fishing did not perform as was expected. Meaning, the silver salmon run did not hit the peak of years prior. With that being said, we caught beautiful salmon ranging from 6-12lbs.

We have been starting to catch more cohos and the pinks have recently showed up in full force. We have started to catch limits of pinks! We still have a few kings around for an exciting fish to add to your trips experience!

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.

Summer time fun and life long memories have been happening every day here in Ketchikan!

Season is about to kick off to full swing but not before we made new friends and life long memories together here in Ketchikan Alaska!!