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Offshore & Big Game fishing charters in Ketchikan, AK

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Compare 20 fishing charters in Ketchikan, Alaska — deep sea, inshore & flats and offshore & big game trips, targeting salmon, halibut and rockfish & lingcod. See prices, trip lengths and reviews, then book with the captain or a trusted platform.

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Fishing in Ketchikan

Ketchikan, at the southern end of Alaska’s Inside Passage, calls itself the “Salmon Capital of the World”. Charters leave from harbors along the Tongass Narrows, and many offer short trips that fit around a cruise ship stop.

Salmon

All five Pacific salmon pass through the waters around Ketchikan. King salmon run in late spring and early summer, pink and chum salmon fill the area in mid-summer, and silver (coho) salmon arrive in late summer into early fall.

Halibut and bottom fish

Halibut, rockfish and lingcod live on the reefs and drop-offs nearby, and many trips combine salmon trolling with bottom fishing.

Short trips for cruise visitors

Many Ketchikan charters run 3- to 4-hour trips timed to cruise ship schedules, with gear, licenses and fish processing arranged for you.

Good to know

Alaska requires a fishing license, and a king salmon stamp if you fish for kings. King salmon rules in Southeast Alaska change often — your captain will know what’s open.

Best time to go

May and June are best for king salmon; July and August bring pink and chum salmon in big numbers; August and September are silver salmon time. Halibut and bottom fish are caught all summer.

What you can catch

Salmon17 Halibut15 Rockfish & Lingcod7 Flounder & Fluke1 Steelhead1 Trout1

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Questions about fishing in Ketchikan, AK

What fish can you catch in Ketchikan, AK?

Local captains most often target salmon, halibut, rockfish & lingcod, flounder & fluke, steelhead and trout. What’s biting depends on the season — ask your captain when you book.

What kinds of fishing trips are available?

In Ketchikan, AK you can book deep sea (16), inshore & flats (1), offshore & big game (1) and river & salmon (1) charters.

When is the best time to go fishing in Ketchikan, AK?

May and June are best for king salmon; July and August bring pink and chum salmon in big numbers; August and September are silver salmon time. Halibut and bottom fish are caught all summer.

Do I need a fishing license?

Licensed charter boats usually cover their guests’ fishing licenses — check the listing or ask the captain before your trip.

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