Shipping Fish Home from Ketchikan
How We Help You Process, Pack & Ship Your Fish After Your Alaska Fishing Charter
What Happens to Your Fish After Your Ketchikan Fishing Trip
Once your Ketchikan fishing trip is complete, your guide will help arrange for your fish to be dropped off at our trusted, USDA-inspected local third-party fish processor right here in Ketchikan. They makes it easy to turn your fresh catch into ready-to-eat, professionally packed fillets — and ships them straight to your doorstep on your preferred date of arrival.
Here's what happens next:
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Filleted
Your catch is expertly cleaned and portioned -
Flash-Frozen
Locked-in flavor, perfect for travel or long-term storage -
Vacuum-Sealed
Every fillet is sealed for freshness and convenience -
Frozen Storage
We'll keep your fish fresh until your scheduled delivery -
Shipped Overnight
Sent to your home via FedEx Express on your prefered day -
OR Packed to Fly
We’ll help you get it ready to take as checked luggage
Want It Smoked? We Can Do That, Too.
If you’d like to add even more flavor to your Alaska fishing adventure, you can choose to have a portion of your catch smoked.
Smoked fish is:
Shelf-stable
Great for travel or gifts
Delicious in pastas, dips, sandwiches, and more
Just let your Ketchikan Fishing Guide know, and they’ll walk you through the best cuts for smoking.
Here's what happens next:
-
Filleted
Your catch is expertly cleaned and portioned -
Flash-Frozen
Locked-in flavor, perfect for travel or long-term storage -
Vacuum-Sealed
Every fillet is sealed for freshness and convenience -
Frozen Storage
We'll keep your fish fresh until your scheduled delivery -
Shipped Overnight
Sent to your home via FedEx Express on your preferred date -
OR Packed to Fly
We’ll help you get it ready to take as checked luggage
Want It Smoked?
We Can Do That, Too!
If you’d like to add even more flavor to your Alaska fishing adventure, you can choose to have a portion of your catch smoked.
Smoked fish is:
- Shelf-stable
- Great for travel or gifts
Delicious in pastas, dips, sandwiches, and more
Just let your Ketchikan Fishing Guide know, and they’ll walk you through the best cuts for smoking.
What Does Ketchikan Fish Processing Cost?
The cost to ship your fish home from Ketchikan depends on how much finished fillet weight you have after cleaning.
Average cost: $3 per pound
Plus the cost of overnight FedEx shipping to your home. Pricing may vary slightly based on species, weight, and shipping destination. Your guide can give you a cost estimate based on your catch that day.
Your Ketchikan Fishing Guide Helps Every Step of the Way
We want your experience to be seamless — from the hook to home delivery. Whether it’s your first time fishing or your fifth trip to Alaska, your guide will:
- Recommend the best way to process each species you catch
- Explain the difference between shipping vs. flying with your fish (for in-town guests)
- Answer questions about smoking, packaging, or storage
- Coordinate drop-off at the processor so you don't have to
