Private 5-Hour Salmon Fishing, Priced by Group Size
Overview
While most charter boats in Ketchikan are 24 feet long and 8 feet wide, you'll be cruising on THE FOUR FINS, a 37 foot-long, 12-foot wide beauty of a vessel built right here in Ketchikan, with tons of forward deck space, a large, spacious cabin, and ample room on the rear deck for all parties while fishing.
Captain Jack is not just an expert fishing guide and year-round local: he's a consummate host, who is eager to show off his hometown and to help you have a great time, all while he puts you on the fish.
And while all parties are welcome, Jack had this boat built to be fully accessible, for wheelchairs, power chairs, walkers, and scooters. There is also adaptive fishing gear on board, like wrist braces and grasping cuffs for those with limited use of their upper extremities. Captain Jack is also a certified autism specialist through IBCCES.
What's Included
- Snacks Simple snacks like chips, crackers, and cookies are included.
- Bottled water
- Daily fishing licenses for those 16 and up must be purchased from the Alaska Dept of Fish & Game.
Meeting and Pickup
We will bring the boat to you, and meet you at your ship, in either Ketchikan's port or in Ward Cove. Please let us know which ship that you'll be on!
What To Expect
This 5-hour private salmon charter (priced by group size, taxes included) gives you ample time to fish close to town or to travel to hot spots a little further out. Our expert captain will bring the boat to you, meet you at your ship, and take you to Alaska's renowned fishing grounds!
Things you should know:
• King salmon run early in the season, and are joined by silvers (Coho) and pinks as the summer advances.
• We can have your fish processed and shipped.
• The boat is fully accessible, including for power chairs. We also have adaptive fishing gear.
• Licenses must be purchased from the AK Dept. of Fish & Game. King stamps are required for retention of that species. Anglers under 16 get a license and stamp free of charge.
• Bottled water and snacks are included.
• All levels of experience are welcome, including kids! Youth under 12 must wear life jackets, which we carry in all sizes.
• Dress in layers and bring rain gear.
• There is a portable marine head on board, but not a fully enclosed bathroom.
• The cabin is spacious, with huge windows, so you can escape any weather without losing sight of the action.
• We're going to have a great time!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Captain Jack is a certified autism specialist through IBCCES and Autism Double-Checked.
- We have adaptive fishing gear, such as grasping cuffs and wheelchair-mountable rod holders.
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Is bait provided?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-5559049P1
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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).
- Snacks. Simple snacks like chips, crackers, and cookies are included.
- Bottled water.
- Daily fishing licenses for those 16 and up must be purchased from the Alaska Dept of Fish & Game.
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 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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 Private 5-Hour Salmon Fishing, Priced by Group Size is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private 5-Hour Salmon Fishing, Priced by Group Size 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
- SnacksSimple snacks like chips, crackers, and cookies are included.
- Bottled water
- Daily fishing licenses for those 16 and up must be purchased from the Alaska Dept of Fish & Game.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Captain Jack is a certified autism specialist through IBCCES and Autism Double-Checked.
- We have adaptive fishing gear, such as grasping cuffs and wheelchair-mountable rod holders.
