Location
Southeast Alaska
Alaska, United States
Fly-in Access
All-Inclusive?
All-inclusive lodges include:
  • accommodation
  • all equipment/gear/tackle
  • boats and fuel
  • guiding
  • all meals
  • fish processing (unless fishing is catch-and-release only)
See below to find out exactly what is included in the price.
Fishing
saltwater, freshwater (lakes), freshwater (rivers),
Guided + Unguided
4-8+/day
6:1 guest-to-guide ratio
Fly fishing (Bring your own Fly Rods.)
RATING
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Overview

OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE YOU WITH THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME.
We have partnered with several locally owned, exceptional companies and tours to provide you that memory filled, world class experience based out of Ketchikan Alaska for your entire group.

REAL LIFE LONG MEMORIES
Bring your closest friends, family and loved ones to become part of a select group of anglers who have braved the wild waters of Alaska! Halibut, Salmon, Lingcod, Rockfish, crab and even shrimping are all in a days work onboard Reel Alaska Fishing Charters! Make the most of your time in port with your friends and family as we chase your own bucketlist Alaskan adventure vacation.

Wildlife viewing is among the most popular activities in Ketchikan Alaska. From whale watching for Killer Whales, Dall porpoise, Humpbacks,Pilot Whales, to black bears, Sitka blacktail deer, wolves, seals, otters, and eagles fishing for their next dinner! Take a cruise with us to view our wildlife at home in our many fjords and bays.

We are proud to be one of a select few captains and guides around the world recognized by the International Game Fish Association for our ethical fishing practices and professional accomplishments in the fishing world. We hope you join us here in Ketchikan Alaska as we explore the waters from the Canadian border, Prince of Whales Island, the Misty Fjords, and Etolin Island all the way around to Neets bay the largest hatchery in the state.

All of our vessels are large, fast, enclosed cabin, private full bathroom, heaters and plenty of room on the deck for fishing and taking in the sights!

What makes us unique:

  1. Highest Salmon limits in the State of Alaska
  2. Short, direct flight into Ketchikan International
  3. Protected waters for those elderly, infants or those of us prone to sea sickeness.
  4. Premier Halibut fishing 7 days a week, no annual limit.
  5. Spearfishing Charters availble to experianced divers.

What We Catch

List
Species Availability Calendar
  • CRED Auto Draft 86666963ed02bdbb19444672712d8632 1Dungeness Crab
  • CRED Auto Draft 86666963ed02bdbb19444672712d8632 2Trout - Cutthroat
  • CRED Auto Draft 86666963ed02bdbb19444672712d8632 3Salmon - Sockeye (Red)
  • CRED Auto Draft 86666963ed02bdbb19444672712d8632 4Salmon - Chum (Dog)
  • CRED Auto Draft 86666963ed02bdbb19444672712d8632 5Salmon - Pink (Humpback)
  • 23946 6Salmon - Chinook (King)
  • 24163 7Salmon - Coho (Silver)
  • 23947 8Halibut
  • 23948 9Rockfish
  • 23949 10Ling Cod
  • 23950 11Steelhead
  • 23951 12Trout - Rainbow
SpeciesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Dungeness Crab
Trout - Cutthroat
Salmon - Sockeye (Red)
Salmon - Chum (Dog)
Salmon - Pink (Humpback)
Salmon - Chinook (King)
Salmon - Coho (Silver)
Halibut
Rockfish
Ling Cod
Steelhead
Trout - Rainbow

Our season runs from Mar 1 to Oct 28.

Packages/prices

Estimated PER-DAY fishing vacation rate:

US$1,100.00
CA$1,502.56
£879.92
€1,025.84

PER PERSON

4 nights / 2.5 days fishing

2 Full days of fishing, crabbing/shrimping & whale watching extravaganza! 1 Half day of Fishing for salmon or halibut.

US$2,200.00
CA$3,005.13
£1,759.85
€2,051.67
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5 nights / 2.5 days fishing

2 Full days of fishing, crabbing/shrimping & whale watching extravaganza! 1 Half day of Fishing for salmon or halibut.

US$2,400.00
CA$3,278.32
£1,919.83
€2,238.19
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NOTES

Now Add Crabbing or shrimping to any trip!

Dungeness crab, rock crab ,Puget Sound king crab and a variety of sub species are caught in our traps here in Ketchikan Alaska.

The world famous Spot prawns are now available for our clients to trap!

Licenses are free to non-residents.

$175 flat for the entire crew, each day.

 

Half Day Salmon Fishing

Perfect for our cruise ship clients!! Ketchikan Alaska is named the Salmon Capital of the world for a reason! Come test your luck and see how many different species of salmon you can catch while fishing with us!! Keep your fish and ship it home to share with your friends and family. Maximum of 6 clients per vessel, multiple vessels available. (4-5 hours)

1 client – $1000, Private Charter

3 clients – $1200, Private Charter

4 clients- $1300, Private Charter

5 clients – $1500, Private Charter

6 clients – $1700, Private Charter

Half Day Halibut Combo

Halibut, Lingcod, Pelagic rockfish, sharks and more are reeled up everyday on this trip based out Ketchikan Alaska! We will finish the day with some salmon fishing if time allows.! We are fully licensed to allow retention of your Halibut and you can ship your catch home to enjoy with your friends and family. Maximum of 6 clients per vessel, multiple vessels available. (4-5 hours)

1-2 clients – $1300, Private Charter

3 clients – $1400, Private Charter

4 clients – $1500, Private Charter

5 clients – $1700, Private Charter

6 clients – $1900, Private Charter

Full day salmon fishing

They call Ketchikan the Salmon Capital of the world for a reason. This is the best way to target your limits of the best tasting salmon in the world. Wild Alaskan salmon is pregnancy safe, lower in calories and overall healthier for you than any other salmon. Spend the day fishing & filling the boat and making life long memories while you chase the ultimate, 50lb+ Chinook/King Salmon! Come test your luck and see how many different species of salmon you can catch! (8 hours)

1-2 clients – $1300, Private Charter

3 clients – $1500, Private Charter

4 clients – $1600, Private Charter

5 clients – $1800, Private Charter

6 clients – $2100, Private Charter

Full day Halibut/Salmon combo

 

This is that Alaska trip we all talk about for the rest of our lives. Halibut, Salmon, Lingcod, Pelagic rockfish, sharks and sea monsters are caught while fishing everyday on this trip! We are fully licensed to allow retention of your Halibut and you can ship your catch home to enjoy with your friends and family. Maximum of 6 clients per vessel, multiple vessels available. (8 hours)

1-2 clients – $1500, Private Charter

3 clients – $1700, Private Charter

4 clients – $1800, Private Charter

5 clients – $2000, Private Charter

6 clients – $2400, Private Charter

Processing

All fish processing is done by a USDA licensed fish processing company in town at a rate of $2.15per pound of finished fillet weight. All fish is vacuum packaged, flash frozen, packaged into styro containers upwards of 48lbs for you to take as luggage back on your flight home. Or we can arrange shipping via FedEx overnight express on a date of your choosing.

Unless otherwise stated, prices do not include taxes, gratuities, or fishing license/stamp.

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What's Included?

How many hours of guided fishing?

4-8+

Return transportation:

If YES, the lodge covers all transportation costs to and from the Travel Destination. If NO, you are responsible for all costs getting to and from the lodge.

Equipment / gear / tackle / bait:

Fish processing:

Cleaning, filleting, vacuum packing and refrigerated (or frozen) storage.

All meals / snacks / non-alcoholic drinks:

Alcohol:

Other:

  • 4 tickets to our Float Plane Flight Seeing tour
  • 4 tickets to the lumberjack show
  • 4 tickets to our amazing zip line adventure.
  • A exclusive local led tour of the worlds largest totem collection, waterfalls and city tour of Ketchikan.

Deposit required: 20%

Balance due: When you check in to your lodging and at the dock when you leave the dock.


Unfortunately we can not control the weather and occasional mechanical malfunction and when these events happen, we will not charge you for the time lost on the vessel.

All captain or client cancellations will receive a TWO year application of your deposit towards a future booking.


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Weather

°C / MM
°F / IN.

Temperature, °C

Avg HIGH

Avg LOW

Avg. Accumulated Precipitation

mm

Based on weather reports collected during 1985–2015.
Jan
4
0
257.7
Feb
5
0
187.4
Mar
6
0
196.3
Apr
10
2
161.6
May
13
6
124.9
Jun
16
9
101.4
Jul
18
11
104.5
Aug
18
12
134.4
Sep
15
9
226.8
Oct
11
5
332.3
Nov
7
2
306.4
Dec
5
0
270.2

Temperature, °F

Avg HIGH

Avg LOW

Avg. Accumulated Precipitation

inches

Based on weather reports collected during 1985–2015.
Jan
40
32
10.14
Feb
41
31
7.38
Mar
44
33
7.73
Apr
49
36
6.36
May
56
43
4.92
Jun
61
49
3.99
Jul
64
52
4.12
Aug
64
53
5.29
Sep
59
48
8.93
Oct
51
41
13.08
Nov
44
35
12.06
Dec
41
33
10.64

ACCOMMODATIONS

Description

We utilize several hotels, lodges and over 85 personal homes and mansions to rent in order to provide a custom and correct fit for each of our clientele.

Details

Corporate buyout:

A corporate buyout is a single group booking the entire lodge. Often done for executive retreats.

WiFi available:

Maximum capacity:

75

Average travel time to fishing grounds:

20-75 mins.

Meals

    Other Activities

    DESTINATION BEAR VIEWING
    Explore our local rivers, lakes and beaches for black bears or take a more exclusive trip out of town on a float plane for your fill of black or hopefully brown bears!
    OCEAN FISHING AND WHALE TOURS!
    Salmon, Halibut, Lingcod & Rockfish, Whales, Eagles, Seals, Bears and even wolves have been spotted when you come fishing onboard our charters!
    FLIGHT SEEING TOURS!
    From an amazing sightseeing tour in the misty fjords to an extensive four hour trip for brown and black bears at distant exclusive rivers and streams. Float plane or Helicopter tours and charters available.
    ZIP-LINE THROUGH THE RAINFOREST!
    Hoot and holler as you let some stress fall off behind you as you soar through the trees of the Tongass National Rainforest!
    ENJOY SOME PERSONAL TIME WITH NATURE.
    From coastal hikes to explore the tide pools, to low impact forested lakes and rivers, to the more strenuous alpine all day adventures…we have enough outdoors for everyone!
    AND MORE!!
    From the Ketchikan lumberjack show, to off-road ATV tours, professional photo-shoots, and even all you can eat crab feasts… we can keep you and your group as busy or relaxed as you want on your Alaska getaway.

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