Fishing in Ketchikan continues to be red hot for the month of June. Not only for the anglers enjoying the world class fishery, but the orcas are thrilled as well. Daily whale sightings make for a great opportunity for cruise ship visitors and recreational anglers alike. All in all though king salmon reign supreme as the talk of the town!
SALMON AND HALIBUT FISHING TOURS: KETCHIKAN
But that’s not all that’s been on tap this week. Halibut, rockfish and lingcod combined with silver salmon and pink salmon make for a surprise catch any day. Ketchikan fishing tours leaving from downtown enjoy a short run out to the king salmon fishing grounds. Trolling salmon along the most scenic coasts in Southeast Alaska makes for an amazing way to spend the day! Furthermore hooking into a trophy king salmon brings smiles abound onboard any Ketchikan fishing tour.
SALMON TOURS KETCHIKAN
Ketchikan salmon fishing holds the reputation for having lots of fish and big fish. For these reasons we always encourage a portion of Ketchikan fishing trips are dedicated to trolling for salmon. The iconic images of the long salmon rods held under tension by the down riggers then freely snapping up when a big one hits the line. Fish on everyone exclaims as the energy hits a climax. Moments of pure adrenaline as big king salmon tug and pull line from the reel and away from the boat. These are the moments everyone anticipates for the best fishing salmon in all of Alaska.
CRUISE SHIP FISHING SHORE EXCURSIONS: ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISE, CARNIVAL CRUISE, NORWEIGAN CRUISE, PRINCESS CRUISE
Cruise ship guests visiting Ketchikan continue to enjoy phenomenal fishing during the month of June. No matter what they’re after it’s great fishing and crabbing across the boats. Not to mention we continue to enjoy outstanding weather with clear skies and light winds. This is always a major factor in contributing to excellent catch days.
BEST KETCHIKAN CRUISE SHIP FISHING TOURS
The beauty of Ketchikan cruise ship fishing excursions lies in the close proximity of the cruise ship berths to the fishing grounds. With as little as a ten minute boat ride to some of the best salmon fishing grounds in all of Alaska. Making it a truly unique and must do experience when visiting Ketchikan, Alaska. Cruise ship guests can expect to catch king salmon in the months of June and July. In addition cruise ship fishing tours can expect to catch silver salmon, pink salmon and king salmon from July through September. The unique geographical layout of Ketchikan’s proximity to the fishing grounds makes for an exceptional opportunity for all visitors to partake in this world class experience.
