Private Fishing Adventures
Private Fishing Charters in Ketchikan, Alaska
Choose Your Fishing Adventure
Plan private Ketchikan fishing charters for salmon, halibut, or both. Every charter is exclusively for your group, with up to six guests, heated cabins, enclosed marine bathrooms, and quality fishing gear. Kids and first time anglers are welcome.
3 Hour Salmon Fishing
A shorter introduction to salmon fishing for families, first time anglers, and visitors with limited time.
- Private boat with experienced captain
- Rods, reels, tackle & bait
- Heated cabin & enclosed bathroom
- Water, soft drinks & light snacks
Starting per-person rate. Additional charges may apply for guests five and six. Confirm your group’s full price before booking.
4 Hour Salmon Fishing
Enjoy an additional hour pursuing salmon in the waters surrounding Ketchikan. A flexible choice for guests who want more time focused on fishing.
- Private boat with experienced captain
- Rods, reels, tackle & bait
- Heated cabin & enclosed bathroom
- Water, soft drinks & light snacks
Starting per-person rate. Additional charges may apply for guests five and six. Confirm your group’s full price before booking.
4 Hour Halibut Fishing
Spend four hours searching for Alaska halibut with your own group. Your captain will plan the fishing around conditions; catches and particular fishing grounds are not guaranteed.
- Private boat with experienced captain
- Rods, reels, tackle & bait
- Heated cabin & enclosed bathroom
- Water, soft drinks & light snacks
Starting per-person rate. Additional charges may apply for guests five and six. Confirm your group’s full price before booking.
5 Hour Salmon & Halibut Combo
Combine salmon and halibut fishing in a private charter particularly suited to cruise guests whose port schedule allows enough time. Confirm your ship’s schedule before booking.
- Private boat with experienced captain
- Rods, reels, tackle & bait
- Heated cabin & enclosed bathroom
- Water, soft drinks & light snacks
Starting per-person rate. Additional charges may apply for guests five and six. Confirm your group’s full price before booking.
8 Hour Salmon & Halibut Combo
Spend a full day on the water with more time to explore and travel to more distant fishing grounds as conditions allow. Especially suited to overnight visitors and guests planning multiple fishing days.
- Private boat with experienced captain
- Rods, reels, tackle & bait
- Heated cabin & enclosed bathroom
- Water, soft drinks & light snacks
Starting per-person rate. Additional charges may apply for guests five and six. Confirm your group’s full price before booking.
Make Your Charter Your Own
Every fishing charter is private. Your group can request time for scenic cruising and wildlife viewing as part of the experience. Additional sightseeing time reduces the time available for fishing.
Salmon and halibut are our primary focus. Ask about opportunities to pursue black cod, also called sablefish, or squid. These are additional possibilities rather than separate charter categories.
What’s Included
- Rods, reels, tackle, bait, and fishing equipment.
- Complimentary bottled water, selected soft drinks, and light snacks.
- Bring additional food and beverages if you wish. Beer and wine are welcome; hard alcohol is not permitted.
Fishing Licenses & Stamps
Check the official Alaska Department of Fish and Game license information for the fishing license and any king salmon stamp requirements that apply to you. Obtain the appropriate license before departure and bring a printed copy if possible.
If you plan to keep halibut, let us know when booking so we can confirm any applicable operator arrangements and requirements before your charter.
Fish Processing & Shipping
We can assist with dropping off your catch at a third party fish processor. You arrange and pay for processing and shipping directly with the vendor. These services are separate from your charter price.
Explore our Ketchikan cruise visitor guide or compare private boat tours.
Fishing Charter Guest Reviews
A day on the water is about more than the catch. Explore the private charter experience, from the first cast to the ride back.
Ketchican Wild runs a fantastic guide service, top notch boat and gear. I intend to come back every year, nobody can do it better.
Kyle Cirincione
Best Alaska experience ever! Captain Jed got us on all the fish (and squid!) and took us to see some gorgeous places. The boat was extremely comfortable and spacious. We highly recommend this business and Captain if you want to feel safe and experience the bounties of Alaska’s coast. We can’t wait for our next trip!
Marcy Ballman
Incredible experience! Captain Jed was extremely knowledgeable, personable and made the entire experience on the Lotti Rose exciting. The scenery was beautiful, the fish were even better. Salmon, crab, shrimp, squid, black cod and halibut- a 49 pounder! I highly recommend Ketchikan Wild and hope to fish with Captain Jed again in the future. 100/10 stars.
Destiny Palmer
Top notch brand new boat. Top notch guide that really knows where the fish are at. Incredible gear. Book with this company!!!