Ketchikan Halibut Fishing Charter
Target Pacific halibut with a Coast Guard-licensed captain and tackle included
Duration
5 hours
Ideal For
Up to 6 people
Includes
Captain, gear & bait
Highlights
- Pursue Pacific halibut over sand flats, pinnacles, troughs, and other bottom structure
- Jig in waters typically 200–400 feet deep
- Look for rockfish, cod, sharks, other flounder, and occasional salmon as by-catch
- Enjoy a private charter for your party
What's Included
- U.S. Coast Guard-licensed captain and guide
- Safety gear
- Tackle, gear, and bait
- Light snacks and water
- Portable marine restroom with privacy curtain
- Catch delivery to the processor
Know before you go
- Bring a fishing license purchased online before the trip
- Halibut fishing is closed on Thursdays from June 18 through September 10, 2026
- Expect separate fish processing and shipping charges through Cedars Lodge, averaging $3 per filleted pound for processing and about $9–$12 per pound after boxing and shipping
- Daily halibut limit: one fish up to 37 inches or one fish over 80 inches
Cancellation Policy
Full refund for cancellations more than 30 days before the trip. Cancellations 10–30 days before lose 50% of the deposit; within 10 days lose the deposit. No-shows are charged in full. Full refund if the captain cancels due to unsafe weather.
FAQs
Ages 16+ need an Alaska fishing license purchased online before the charter. Bring a printed copy. Ages under 16 receive a license from the captain.
Bring warm layers, waterproof or water-resistant clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and a camera.
From June 18 through September 10, 2026, halibut caught on Thursdays must be released. Fish for cod, rockfish, lingcod, and salmon instead when bottom fishing.
Meeting details
Ketchikan cruise docks