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THE SALMON CAPITAL OF THE WORLD
Ketchikan is known worldwide for our epic King and Silver Salmon runs. Whether you’re a newbie or expert angler, we’ll get you out and catching right from our own marina. After you bring in the haul, we can help arrange to have your catch processed and prepped for your return flight or to be shipped.
fully-guided fishing
By adding fully guided fishing to your stay, a captain will assist you on your fishing trip with one of our Riddle Marine 27.5 ft. boats, equipped with an arsenal of top-of-the-line fishing gear. Our guides will assist you in finding the best location, baiting hooks, reeling in your catch, and anything else you may need while aboard. Skilled fishermen? Our captains are happy to step back and let you fish your way! Fully-guided fishing includes an experienced Captain as your guide, all-weather gear, bait, and tackle. Excludes airfare, alcohol, gratuities, Lodging + Meals, fishing license(s) and stamps, fish processing, and shipping.
Fully-Guided Fishing: Full Day $400 | Half Day $320
Pricing is per person per day and subject to 13.5% applicable tax.
Minimum 2 people, maximum 4 people per boat.
The hotel books to the full capacity of each boat and packed lunch can be arranged.
Advance reservations required for Fully-Guided Fishing and packed lunch, subject to availability.
Lodging + Meals packages are available and are booked separately.
SELF-GUIDED FISHING
With our self-guided fishing packages, you are the captain for your fishing trip. Take one of our Skagit Orca 24ft boats or 18ft Lund skiffs out and create the trip you've always dreamed of with you guiding the way. This package is great for experienced fishermen. Boat rental includes all-weather gear, bait, and tackle. Excludes airfare, alcohol, gratuities, Lodging + Meals, fishing license(s) and stamp(s), fish processing, shipping, and FUEL IS NOT INCLUDED.
18 ft. Lund skiffs: Full Day $300 | Half Day $240
24 ft. Skagit Orcas: Full Day $450 | Half Day $360
Self-Guided Fishing rates are per boat per day based upon availability and subject to 13.5% applicable tax. Self-Guided Fishing and packed lunch can be arranged in advance subject to availability.
Lodging + Meals packages are available and are booked separately.
WHAT WE’RE KETCHIN’
- Peak Season
- Low Season
- Unlikely
KING SALMON (chinook)
The largest of Pacific Salmon, Kings or Chinooks average 13-18 pounds and about 37 inches long, we tend to see them appear in Mid-June.
2022 Nonresident season limits: No retention of King Salmon prior to June 15th. Nonresidents can keep one per day 28 inches or greater in length and three annually on or after June 15 until August 1. From August 1 to August 31, nonresidents may not retain King salmon.
silver salmon (coho)
Silvers average 7 to 12 pounds and about 28 inches long. The late summer run tends to see fatter bright chrome fish.
2022 Nonresident Season Limits: Six fish per day, no annual limit.
Pink salmon (hUMPBACK)
Pinks average 3 to 5 pounds and are typically 20 inches long. They are the smallest of the pacific salmon. You can often see them spawning in our waterfall onsite, lots of times guest can catch them right off our dock.
2022 Nonresident Season Limit: Six fish per day 16 inches or longer, with no annual limit.
Regulations may be changed by the Alaska Board of Fisheries at any time.
Refer to Alaska Department of Fish and Game for Southeast Ketchikan Fishing Info
As of 05/17/2022 In Alaska, a license to sport fish, a harvest record card completed for any sport-caught fish with an annual limit, and a GAF permit onboard the vessel to retain a halibut caught in the slot between 40 inches and 80 inches. Non-residents may obtain details and pricing for these fishing licenses, king salmon stamp, Harvest Record, and GAF permit online at https://store.adfg.alaska.gov/Home/Guest or through our Front Desk at time of registration. A valid Non-Resident State Issued Driver’s License/ID is required.
Halibut
Halibut can range in size and weight with some of the largest tipping the scales over 300 pounds. Most of the Halibut we catch are under 38 inches. They are abundant and great eating.
2022 Nonresident season limits: One fish per day. Retained Halibut must be less than or equal to 40 inches or greater than or equal to 80 inches in length. Halibut caught in the slot between 40 inches and 80 inches must be released unless a GAF permit is onboard the vessel. Ask us about obtaining a GAF permit.
Update as of Feb 24, 2022.
Lingcod
Lingcod can weigh over 75 pounds and reach more than 60 inches or more in length. Lingcod will yield approximately 20% of their weight. You’ll be amazed when you catch one! They are beautiful fish!
2022 Nonresident Season limits: One fish 30 to 45 inches, and one fish 55 inches or longer, with an annual limit of two fish. Harvest record required.
Rockfish - Pelagic & Non-Pelagic
Pelagic Rockfish - Includes the dusky, dark, widow, yellowtail, and black, known as “black bass”.
2022 Non Resident Season Limits: 5 per day; no size limit
Slope Rockfish – Includes vermillion, rougheye, shortraker, redbanded and silvergray
2022 Non Resident Season Limits: 1 per day; no size limit
Demersal Shelf Rockfish – Includes Yelloweye, Quillback, China, Canary and Copper Rockfish
2022 Non Resident Season Limits: No Retention. All must be released back into the water with a Deepwater release mechanism.
Regulations may be changed by the Alaska Board of Fisheries at any time. Refer to
Alaska Department of Fish and Game for Southeast Ketchikan Fishing Info
WANT TO PROCESS YOUR CATCH?
After you bring in the haul, we can help arrange to have your catch processed and prepped for your return flight or to be shipped.