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    Ketchikan Full-Day Private Fishing Charter

    Private Ketchikan fishing with optional shrimp and crab pots

    5.0 stars• 29 reviews
    From$2,278incl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    8-10 hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 6 people

    Includes

    Water, sodas, rain gear

    Highlights

    Spend a day fishing around Ketchikan on a private charter. Add shrimp or crab pots to your trip, or arrange to bring your catch home after processing.

    • Fish for an Alaskan catch from a private boat
    • Add shrimp or crab pots, allowing time away from fishing
    • Arrange processing and shipping for your catch through Clover Pass Marina
    • Pack rain gear for changing conditions
    • Bring alcoholic drinks if desired

    What's Included

    • Water
    • Sodas
    • Light rain gear

    Important details

    • Ages 21+ to book
    • Arrive at least 5 minutes before your charter time
    • An Alaska fishing license is required; a King salmon stamp is required to target King salmon
    • Before June 15, King salmon fishing is catch and release only
    • A free Southeast Alaska shrimp permit is required to shrimp
    • Transportation costs may apply and are not included in the listed price
    • Fishing license costs are not included in the listed price
    • Fish processing is not included and costs approximately $4 per pound of filleted fish, plus shipping
    • Captain gratuity is customary at 15% to 20% of the trip cost

    Cancellation Policy

    Partial deposit refunds may be available depending on cancellation timing. Cancellations 60 days or less before the excursion receive no deposit refund.

    FAQs

    If you are staying in Ketchikan, you may pick up your boxed fish and bring it home as a checked bag.

    Meeting details

    Knudson Cove Marina

    Experience provided by Santa's Choice Charters LLC

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    Fits up to 6 guests

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    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    We had the BEST time fishing with Alex! We booked a private charter hoping to catch some fish and have a fun afternoon, and he completely exceeded our expectations. Alex was friendly, easy to talk to, and incredibly knowledgeable. It was obvious from the start that he knows these waters inside and out. He worked hard to keep us on the fish, and thanks to him we caught some big ones! Beyond the fishing, Alex just made the whole experience so much fun. We laughed, learned a lot, and made memories we’ll be talking about for a long time. If you’re trying to decide who to book with, don’t hesitate—go with Alex. We’d choose him again in a heartbeat, and this was easily one of the highlights of our Alaska trip. Thanks for an unforgettable day, Alex!

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    Kerrianne Burch

    July 18, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We had the BEST time fishing with Alex! We booked a private charter hoping to catch some fish and have a fun afternoon, and he completely exceeded our expectations. Alex was friendly, easy to talk to, and incredibly knowledgeable. It was obvious from the start that he knows these waters inside and out. He worked hard to keep us on the fish, and thanks to him we caught some big ones! Beyond the fishing, Alex just made the whole experience so much fun. We laughed, learned a lot, and made memories we’ll be talking about for a long time. If you’re trying to decide who to book with, don’t hesitate—go with Alex. We’d choose him again in a heartbeat, and this was easily one of the highlights of our Alaska trip. Thanks for an unforgettable day, Alex!

    Photo of Kerrianne Burch

    Kerrianne Burch

    July 18, 2026

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