4 Hour Private Salmon Fishing Charter in Ketchikan Alaska
Overview
This fully private salmon fishing charter is designed around your group and your schedule. Unlike large shared excursions, you’ll fish alongside a licensed U.S. Coast Guard captain who focuses entirely on your experience. We target proven local fishing grounds based on daily tides and conditions to give you the best opportunity to hook Alaska salmon during your limited time in port. With dockside pickup coordination, flexible routing, and personalized instruction for all skill levels, you’ll enjoy an authentic Ketchikan fishing experience — not a crowded tour.
Wildlife sightings such as bald eagles, seals, and whales are common while fishing the scenic waters surrounding Ketchikan, adding to the unforgettable Alaska experience.
What's Included
- Carbonated beverages Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Licensed U.S. Coast Guard captain
- Safety equipment
- Dockside pickup in downtown Ketchikan (Berths 1–4 when applicable)
- Private 4-hour salmon fishing charter
- Fishing tackle and equipment
- Alaska fishing license and king salmon stamp (required, purchased separately)
- Fish processing and shipping (optional services arranged locally; fees paid directly to processor)
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Please provide your cruise ship name and arrival time at booking. We monitor ship schedules and coordinate pickup based on your assigned dock. Detailed instructions will be sent prior to arrival. Please ensure your contact number is correct and accessible on tour day.
Ketchikan
AK 99901, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Guests board our private vessel in downtown Ketchikan and travel to productive local fishing grounds. After a safety briefing and gear setup, we troll for seasonal salmon species including king, coho, pink, and chum depending on the time of year. All rods, reels, bait, and tackle are provided, and anglers of all experience levels are welcome. Wildlife such as bald eagles, seals, and whales are often seen during the trip. After fishing, we return to the dock with time to meet cruise departure schedules.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Frequently Asked Questions
(9)Q: Is bait provided?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-5635837P4
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Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 1 traveler reviews collected by Cool Alaska and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Alaska customers.
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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.
Jul 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- 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 a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Carbonated beverages. Soda/Pop.
- Bottled water.
- Licensed U.S. Coast Guard captain.
- Safety equipment.
- Dockside pickup in downtown Ketchikan (Berths 1–4 when applicable).
- Private 4-hour salmon fishing charter.
- Fishing tackle and equipment.
- Alaska fishing license and king salmon stamp (required, purchased separately).
- Fish processing and shipping (optional services arranged locally; fees paid directly to processor).
- Gratuities (optional).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 2. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 4 Hour Private Salmon Fishing Charter in Ketchikan Alaska is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 4 Hour Private Salmon Fishing Charter in Ketchikan Alaska will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Alaska. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Carbonated beveragesSoda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Licensed U.S. Coast Guard captain
- Safety equipment
- Dockside pickup in downtown Ketchikan (Berths 1–4 when applicable)
- Private 4-hour salmon fishing charter
- Fishing tackle and equipment
- Alaska fishing license and king salmon stamp (required, purchased separately)
- Fish processing and shipping (optional services arranged locally; fees paid directly to processor)
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
