Plan a Fishing Trip to Ketchikan, AK

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What's Biting in Ketchikan Right Now

Pacific Cod
Excellentsaltwater
Bottom Fishing, Jigging, Trolling
Steelhead
GoodVarious
Lingcod
GoodVarious
Rockfish
GoodVarious
Coho Salmon
FairVarious
Dolly Varden
FairVarious
Halibut
Fairsaltwater
Bottom Fishing, Trolling, Drift Fishing

Top Fishing Guides in Ketchikan

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Alaska Yacht Expeditions - Alaska Yacht Expeditions
Alaska Yacht Expeditions

Alaska Yacht Expeditions

Ketchikan, Alaska

Experience luxury yacht-based hunting & fishing trips. Book your adventure today!

inshore
Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan's Finest Fishing Charters - Ketchikan's Finest Fishing Charters
Ketchikan's Finest Fishing Charters

Ketchikan's Finest Fishing Charters

5(227)Top Rated

Ketchikan, Alaska Halibut and Salmon Fishing Charters. Ketchikan Cruise Ship Fishing Shore Excursions.

HalibutSalmon
Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan Fishing Expeditions - Ketchikan Fishing Expeditions
Ketchikan Fishing Expeditions

Ketchikan Fishing Expeditions

5(107)Top Rated

Ketchikan Fishing Expeditions brings you the ultimate Alaskan experience! We provide wildlife eco-tours, fishing charters and more!

Ketchikan, Alaska
Stout Sportfishing - Ketchikan, Alaska - Stout Sportfishing - Ketchikan, Alaska
Stout Sportfishing - Ketchikan, Alaska

Stout Sportfishing - Ketchikan, Alaska

5(47)Top Rated

Fish the Salmon Capital of the World with Stout Sportfishing located in Ketchikan, Alaska. Stout Sportfishing specializes in private salmon and halibut fishing charters. Book your dream Alaskan fishing charter today!

HalibutSalmon
Ketchikan, Alaska
Alaska Affordable Adventures - Alaska Affordable Adventures
Alaska Affordable Adventures

Alaska Affordable Adventures

5(38)Top Rated

Alaska Affordable Adventures Fishing Charters and Wildlife Viewing is wild Alaska at its most affordable! Learn more about our customized tours for small groups, and let us take you to the sweetest fishing spots on the beautiful Inside Passage of Southeast Alaska.

Ketchikan, Alaska
Experience One Charters - Experience One Charters
Experience One Charters

Experience One Charters

5(29)Top Rated

Experience One Charters, in Ketchikan Alaska offers king salmon and halibut fishing charters that can accommodate 10 or more people on our large private boat that is wheelchair accessible. We also offer crabbing and sightseeing tours. Call today!

HalibutSalmon
Ketchikan, Alaska

What to Bring

Check with Ketchikan guides about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

Alaska Fishing License

License: Sport fishing license

Largemouth Bass are not native to Alaska and are only found in a few stocked lakes, primarily in the Southeast region.