Welcome to Ketchikan, “The Salmon Capital Of The World!” Fishing in Ketchikan is world renowned not only for catching salmon, but also halibut, rockfish and Lingcod. For these reasons, visitors travel to Ketchikan annually during the height of the fishing season. This season runs May to September, with the best fishing happening during the months of June-August. In this article we’ll go over how to go fishing in Ketchikan from a cruise ship or flying in.
Cruise Ship Fishing Excursions In Ketchikan
Cruise ship fishing excursions in Ketchikan are great for all cruise ship visitors. Due in part to the phenomenal scenery and wildlife alone. Catching salmon and halibut amongst a scenic backdrop will have your family thrilled. In addition, there’s no age requirements and we welcome all skill levels. For these reasons fishing excursions in Ketchikan are the top rated thing to do for cruise ship visitors.
Cruise Ship Guests Top Rated Tours In Ketchikan
Cruise ship guests visiting Ketchikan rate fishing excursions as the top rated thing to do. For instance, Ketchikan visitors rate catching fish, seeing wildlife and whale watching as the best activity in Ketchikan. This means that you and your family should absolutely look into booking a fishing excursion on your visit to Ketchikan. The convenience only makes the entire trip a breeze.
Where to Meet Ketchikan Fishing Charters
For example, we pick you up right from the downtown Ketchikan cruise ship docks. There’s no shuttling or taxis or buses to chase down. In addition, we drop you back off at your very own cruise ship. This keeps the duration of your fishing excursion exclusively on the water and full of fun. Furthermore, the amount of wildlife one can see on a Ketchikan fishing excursion is far over what you can see from land. Whales, sea lions and eagles to name a few.
Ketchikan Salmon Fishing
Salmon fishing in Ketchikan is by far the most popular trip for cruise ship guests. Fishing for salmon in Ketchikan equates to short boat rides, protected scenic waters and world class fishing. At Ketchikan’s Finest Fishing Charters we take it a step further in providing the best captains and boats. This ensures your family fishing trip in Ketchikan is in good hands with certainty in your experience.
King Salmon Fishing Ketchikan
King salmon fishing in Ketchikan starts in June and runs through August. Fishing for salmon means you will always have a shot at catching a giant king salmon. The best time of year to catch king salmon in Ketchikan is June and July. With that being said, we do catch plenty of, “feeder” king salmon in August. King salmon provide an amazing fight, and are also recognized as an unparalleled table fare.
Alaska Salmon Fishing Seasons
Firstly, the largest of the wild pacific salmon, king salmon, arrive first in June. Secondly, silver salmon and pink salmon run from July through September. In addition, chum salmon and sockeye salmon can be caught in Ketchikan waters from June through September. These wild pacific salmon seasons dictate what species are available during each month of the season.
