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Alaskan Halibut Fishing

New To The Site! Ketchikan, USA

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5 hours (Approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Instant Confirmation

Overview

This trip puts a rod in every guest’s hand and gives you a crack at whatever species catch the scent trail your guide sets up on the bottom. This is an intimate fishing experience with 5 or 6 guests and a guide tucked into a hardtop aluminum cabin cruiser out on the halibut flats. Weather can be unpredictable, but a major advantage of fishing the Inside Passage is that there’s almost always a place we can hide behind an island, sheltering us from weather blowing in from the open sea.

At our company, we don’t worry about fuel burn. We want our guides to go where guests have the best chance at the most active fishing. Compared to most half-day charters in Alaska, these trips will carry guests farther into more distant and productive waters. That means a better chance at the fish, more coastal scenery, and a better chance at spotting wildlife like whales, sea lions, and porpoises!

What's Included

  • All Fishing Gear, Rain Jacket, Rain Bibs, Boots, Hat, Gloves, Snack, Water Merchant Mariner Licensed Guide
  • Gratuities
  • Alaska Fishing License

Meeting and Pickup

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We will have a sign with your last name on it near the gangway of your ship, and escort you to our marina which is located downtown Ketchikan near where the cruise ships dock.

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What To Expect

Alaskan halibut fishing means dropping to depths of 200-400’ or more with large hooks, heavy leads, and juicy bait. The instant your rig hits the water, the scent of that bait begins to spread out from your position, carried by the tide. Down there in the twilight of the deep, rockfish, cod, flounder, sharks, skates, and the mighty halibut may encounter that scent, and start swimming your way.
Your guide will put you in the best position possible to entice these fishes and instruct you on how to hook them, but ultimately it will be your hands on the rod if a hit comes. If that rod bends over, you will feel the power of a pristine ecosystem pulling back against you, striving to survive, and it will be up to you to bring that fish in. Your guide will encourage, advise, and do their best to land the fish, but the fight is all yours.
If you are lucky enough to see one of these magnificent animals come to the surface, it’s a highlight of any Alaskan adventure. No matter what the conditions or the catch, this trip offers the best chance of exposing guests to the diverse and alien species found on the deep sea floor.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Is bait provided?

A: Yes. Whatever the fishing calls for: live bait, frozen bait, cut bait, or chum, our Charter Captains will have plentiful supplies on hand. The same thing goes for artificial bait such as lures, flies, or plugs. Sep 2022

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given to customers' questions.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-5564894P6


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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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