Ketchikan Halibut Fishing
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What We Will Do
This fishing excursion is dedicated to catching the largest flatfish in the world, the Pacific Halibut.
This is the experience many anglers dream of when planning an Alaska fishing vacation: fishing for the largest flatfish in the world, the Pacific Halibut. Imagine catching your first wild halibut with your friends or family, and having the bragging rights that will come with sharing this delectable fish back home. Ketchikan’s Alaska Halibut fishing will be an unforgettable experience.
Unlike many other Alaska destinations, Ketchikan fishing is in protected waters a short ride from downtown Ketchikan. No matter your skill level, you'll experience halibut fishing like a local. With a halibut rod and Penn reel in your own two hands, you’ll work the sandy flats, drift with the current, and jog in waters as deep as 300 feet. Spend the day with an experienced Alaska fishing guide in pursuit of the elusive halibut: learn the secrets of fishing circle hooks, work the tides, and battle your leviathan.
FISHING ITINERARY:
- Meetup:
Your guide, or one of our crew, will greet you at the pier and escort you to our downtown marina and outfitting room. Look for a sign with your tour name on it.
- Outfitting & licensing:
Upon arrival at our marina, your guide will collect the state fee for your fishing license. While we fill out your licensing information, you'll start to look like a local as we outfit you with waterproof boots, bib overalls, hooded jackets, hats, and gloves. Fully prepared, you'll head for the boat.
- Running to the fishing grounds:
Depending on the area your guide chooses to fish, the ride to your fishing area is 20 to 40 minutes from the marina. During this ride, you will experience Alaska as Mother Nature made it: rugged, unspoiled, and amazing. Our guides take you past the congested fishing grounds, further and deeper into this beautiful land, customizing the journey depending upon the season, tides, and weather conditions. Navigating narrow passages where larger boats cannot venture, our guides bring you closer to Alaska's abundant wildlife. Guests frequently spy eagles, seals, and whales while Halibut fishing. You may take as many photographs as you wish, or simply sit back and soak it all in.
- Hunting for halibut
Leave the tourists behind and venture into more secluded locations for authentic bottom fishing. You'll fish the way the locals do, complete with the quiet anticipation of jigging to the exhilaration of landing your Halibut. We won't pack our guests around a few shared poles; instead, we'll outfit each of you with a rod and tackle. And one of the best parts? The majority of our guests catch fish!
- Return to the marina
Make your way back to the marina while enjoying another breathtaking ride. Upon arrival, you will remove your fishing gear, and your guide will ensure that you make it back to your ship in a timely fashion. If you choose to ship your fish home or have it smoked, a simple form needs filled out. We will happily process your fish for shipping to arrive on the date of your choice.
What To Expect
*Duration 5-6 hours
*This excursion is a halibut fishing trip. This excursion is operated in a 24ft cabin cruiser accommodating a maximum of 6 passengers and an average of 4-5.
*Maximum 5 guests per 24 ft cabin
*We will pair you with other guests who have the same fishing goals
*Guide gratuity and Alaska fishing license are not included in the price.
*For guests with mobility disabilities, please call for booking.
*We provide all the gear needed to go fishing: bibs, jacket, rubber boats, rubber gloves, hats/stocking caps, socks
*Lunch is provided: included is bottled water and a light lunch of salmon spread, crackers, fruit cups, and a cookie
A six-hour fishing trip is a long time to go without anything to eat, so every day our restaurant prepares a taste of Ketchikan for each guest on any fishing excursion over six hours. Over the years we've tried several lunches, and have found the following is a great tie-over snack until you can eat your catch at our wilderness camp or restaurant.
*If you have special dietary concerns, please let us know. Also, if you don't prefer salmon, are on a diet this meal doesn't work with, or like to pack it in at lunch, you're welcome to bring other food and snacks on board. We have a cooler that can keep sandwiches and such cold, but as a rule of thumb, anything that you might pack for a day hiking works well.
*What to bring
- Wear/bring extra layers
- Camera
- Sunglasses
- Sunblock
- Credit card for fishing license and shipping of fish
*Meeting location
- Ship Guests:
If you are arriving by cruise ship, your guide, or one of our crew, will greet you at the pier and escort you to our downtown marina and outfitting room. Look for a sign with your last name.
Please note, if you are coming off of the Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Encore, Norwegian Sun, Norwegian Spirit, Norwegian Jewel, Oceania Regatta, or the Seven Seas Explorer, you are responsible for your own transportation to and from our meeting location at the Alaska Fish House: 3 Salmon Landing Marina, Ketchikan, Alaska 99901. There is a free shuttle but please allow an additional 30min of transportation time from the dock to downtown Ketchikan.
*FAQs:
- What is a skiff?
A skiff is an open boat that is propelled by an outboard motor. A skiff is a modern cousin to Vancouver's longboat or the Native Alaskan oceangoing canoe. We operate 20 ft. Raider skiffs equipped with Honda 90 HP outboard motors.
- How many passengers can each boat accommodate?
We like to ensure that all guests are as comfortable as possible when joining us for their fishing adventure. Therefore, we limit guests to 5 in each skiff, but the average is 4.
- What fishing and outfitting gear is provided?
Each guest is provided with Helly Hansen waterproof rain pants, a raincoat, a warm wool hat, wool socks, rubber boots, and gloves. You will be prepared for any weather (and you'll definitely want to have someone take a photo of you dressed in true Alaskan fashion!). We are proud to feature Penn rods on our excursions and a selection of rods that varies depending on the species of fish we are pursuing.
- How will we find your marina when you arrive?
If you are arriving in Ketchikan by cruise ship we will arrange for your guide to be waiting for you at the pier upon your arrival. Scan the crowd for the guy or gal in the guise of a fisherperson holding a sign with your name on it. Your guide will walk you to our marina. Depending on where your ship is docked the walk is 2-8 minutes. Upon arrival at the marina, your guide will lead you through the outfitting and licensing process. If you are not traveling aboard a cruise ship, you can find us at the end of Main Street at the "Alaska Fish House".
- I have a tendency to get seasick, will that be a problem?
We have been operating fishing tours for ten years, and we rarely have passengers that have to deal with seasickness, even those who are prone to motion sickness are comfortable on our boats. The boats which we operate have a low center of gravity, eliminating the rolling motion that usually generates a queasy stomach. However, if you do get sick there will be no extra charge.
- How long is the tour?
Our fishing trips are 4 to 6 hours. If you are arriving by cruise ship our downtown locations allow you to be out on the water quickly and maximize fishing time.
- What do I need to fish?
In order to fish, the State of Alaska requires you to purchase a one-day Alaska fishing license. The cost of a non-resident 1-day fishing license is $15.00. King salmon tags are an additional $10.00.
About Us
Baranof was conceived by AJ and Chuck Slagle, while overnighting on the beach at Slate Island in the year 2000. Having grown-up hunting and fishing in Southeast Alaska and passionate about the multitude of wilderness experiences available they believed a family looking for the true Alaskan experience should be introduced to not only sport fishing but offered the simple Alaskan pleasures, especially eating a selection of fresh Alaskan seafood, beach combing, and the enjoyment of campfires on a remote Alaskan beach. The Slagle's believe a personal introduction to the southeast Alaska lifestyle is more than a box of fish.
Cancellation Policy
We offer a full refund up to 48 hours prior to your scheduled departure time. If your ship cancels their port or arrives late, we will offer a full refund if the trip cannot be completed in the time allowed.
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Backwater Bears & Whale watching Excursion
Approximately 50-100 miles round trip, we pick you up right at the cruise ship or convenient dock. From there we head out FAST in order to cover ground and ensure you the best chance at witnessing the wildlife that make often frequent the wilderness rivers and tributaries of the the Tongass National Forest. Wildlife hot spots like Neets Bay, Traitors Cove, and Cleveland peninsula are on our list locations to check in order to provide you the best chances at witnessing these wild animals no matte *DEPARTURE TIME MAY VARY
Ketchikan Photo Safari
**Great option for those looking for a guided city tour of Ketchikan stopping at major city / area highlights; NO photography experience necessary! Ketchikan Photo Safari: Spend 3 hours in Ketchikan traveling with a local Alaskan photographer with great insight & knowledge. As part of a very small and intimate group, you will visit multiple sights to be given the best possible opportunities to use your photographic equipment to achieve iconic photos of the Ketchikan area "off the tourist beaten path". Flowers, totems, rain forest, beach, mountains, creeks, waterfalls, and the chance of wildlife encounters entice us to discover them all. Ketchikan Photo Safari guides are equipped with modern Mid-High Roof Ford Transit Passenger Vans for ease of entry and exit and your comfort and safety. Discover and discuss photographic techniques shared by your Ketchikan Photo Safari guide. Your guide is also a source of narrated history, facts and stories as you travel from site to site through town and into the wilds. From cell phones to "point ’N’ shoots" to sophisticated SLR cameras, virtually EVERY cruise ship passenger is a photographer but you may be frustrated because your friends ALWAYS take better photos than you. Join us for some epic shots you’ll be proud of. You may be a professional photographer and simply want to glean knowledge from a local photo guide and have great opportunities to capture some awesome images. Ketchikan Photo Safari welcomes the novice to the professional. You can expect 6 to 8 separate photo sites or more and enjoy complimentary snacks of gourmet cookies and locally brewed coffee + bottled water as you travel from site to site. This is an experience that will be time well invested in Ketchikan, Alaska. Popular Ketchikan stops include: -Creek St. historic boardwalk and Ketchikan Creek -Ketchikan Museum totem pole -Bar Harbor boat viewing -Potlatch Park -Mountain and ocean panoramas
Mountain Lakes Tour
This 30-minute flight gives passengers a view of the pristine Tongass National Forest of Southeast Alaska. This temperate rainforest provides opportunities for mountain goat and black bear sightings. The flight rounds five gorgeous lakes that are only accessible via hiking. So if you are only visiting for a short while this tour is for you. Option to add an exclusive landing: additional $32 per person: add a 20-minute landing on a remote ocean beach or lake on Alaskan Native land giving you the opportunity to take photos and enjoy the peace and beauty of the forest surrounding Ketchikan. Includes mountain lakes, waterfalls, rivers, possible wildlife sightings, nature walk, and beach combing.
Ketchikan Roundabout Tour
This is a one-of-a-kind helicopter tour highlighting the townsite of Ketchikan and nearby lakes. Ketchikan may be small, but its quaintness is beautiful and breathtaking. This is an ideal 10 – 15-minute tour that allows cruise ship goers to get photos of their cruise ship, pictures of the town from the air, and still, have time to browse the local shops. Includes mountain lakes, fly over town, and cruise ship view.
Misty Fjords Flightseeing Tour
Southeast Alaska’s Misty Fjords National Monument is just a short flight from Ketchikan, allowing you unbeatable access to this pristine wilderness area via seaplane. Soar above this majestic work of nature with a unique personalized tour from the air. 3,000-foot granite walls that are fractured by time and scoured by glaciers thousands of years ago, plunge thousands of feet into deep fjords. The misted mountains lift snowfields and wildflowers above the tree line. Waterfalls cascade out of rock clefts and disappear into the forest slopes. The lush mountaintops are covered with ancient green trees clinging to the steep slopes while high valleys cradle picturesque lakes. Just when you think you have hit the peak of your experience, your floatplane will touch down on a saltwater fjord or mountain lake and feel the colossal beauty with all of your senses. Book a Misty Fjords tour today for a sightseeing experience like no other! Protected Wilderness: The Misty Fjords National Monument landscape and its living things are a protected 2.3 million acres. The area has been managed by the U.S. Forest Service continuously since it became a wilderness area in 1978. Your pilot will call your attention to any spectacular Alaskan wildlife often seen in the monument and the Tongass National Forest. Sightings may include brown and black bears, mountain goats, bald eagles, orcas, and humpback whales. On the occasion that wildlife is close by, photo opportunities will be afforded right from the floats of the plane! By the time you begin the journey back to Ketchikan, you will have made memories to last a lifetime. The Amenities: You’ll be able to learn all about the magnificent Misty Fjords through the live narration and conversation with your pilot. Every passenger is provided a voice-activated headset that is designed for aviation and allows communication between you, the pilot, and others onboard. During each flight, we will touch down on either a remote mountain lake or a calm saltwater inlet. When the weather permits, we can alter itineraries and cater to personal preferences. This ability allows the opportunity to view nearby whales, watch bears fish in the wild, celebrate a special occasion, or spend as much time as possible in this unique landscape. We are often able to take the airplane to shore, allowing you to step out and enjoy the beauty, take priceless photos, or simply breathe in the freshest, most fragrant air anywhere.
Cook Your Catch Wilderness Dining
This is a bottom fish excursion where you will be fishing at depths of 100-300 feet for Rockfish and Cod. The excursion is operated in a 23ft open air skiff that accommodates a maximum of 6 passengers. After fishing for 3-4 hours, your party will arrive at our remote campsite where you will have a meal featuring your catch of the day. Guests are also served our delicious blueberry-rhubarb bread pudding for dessert, which is also prepared at camp. We provide tea, coffee, water sodas, a covered area to relax and iconic campfires. Our private campsite allows you to explore Ketchikan’s old growth forest and rocky beaches before and after your meal, giving you the chance to soak in the beauty of Alaska’s wilderness. Our culinary adventures give you a taste of all we have to offer. Enjoy a genuine Alaskan tradition as you have your catch prepared for you by our chef on a wilderness beach, at sea, or at a private table at the Alaska Fish House. 1) Cook Your Catch: Wilderness Dining Baranof Excursions has a remote campsite on a wilderness beach south of Ketchikan, ready for your arrival with your fresh-caught fish. Pull up with your guide in one of our boats, and step ashore to meet our campsite host. In just a few short minutes, we’ll quickly cook up a fresh bouillabaisse featuring your catch for you to enjoy in the comfort of a crackling beach fire, accompanied by beautiful views of the rainforest and the wild, rocky shoreline of our private beach. 2) Cook Your Catch: Private Dining At The Alaska Fish House On arrival back to town, our guides will lay out your fish at our fish cleaning station and help you determine which fish you want to eat and how to prepare it to best meet your culinary desires. Once you’ve made your choice, we’ll run your fresh catch-up to our chefs in the Alaska Fish House. By the time, you’re done taking your raingear off, washing your hands, and getting back into your civilian clothes, we’ll have a private table ready for you in our rustic-style dining room, and an expertly prepared meal on its way. Once you’ve settled at your table, enjoy a cold, Alaskan-brewed Denali beer or a glass of wine to accompany your meal and give yourself the chance to relax into an authentic Southeast Alaskan dining experience. (If you'd like, we encourage you to invite your family members that you left in town, and share in your catch). Be it maple-glazed salmon served on a bed of rice and locally-harvested sea asparagus, crab-stuffed halibut baked with finely sliced onions and garlic, battered and fried lingcod dipped in a homemade tartar sauce, or a pile of prawns grilled to perfection, you’ll find the locals eager to share the bounty of our oceans. And, trust us: there is nothing—and we mean nothing—that compares to the taste of fresh-caught fish prepared within just hours of the catch. Most of us will be quick to tell you there is no meal better than the meal you share with friends and family after a long day out fishing. We doubt you’ll be surprised that here at Baranof Excursions we’re right in culinary step with any good Southeast Alaskan. With us, your fishing experience doesn’t stop after you’ve reeled in your catch. In our opinion, the ultimate denouement of your Alaskan fishing adventure is in savoring the fruits of your labor in an authentic Alaskan dining experience. We are experts and find enjoyment in taking your fresh fish, putting you in a unique environment, and opening the way for you to break bread with your friends and family.
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Ketchikan Halibut Fishing
This fishing excursion is dedicated to catching the largest flatfish in the world, the Pacific Halibut. This is the experience many anglers dream of when planning an Alaska fishing vacation: fishing for the largest flatfish in the world, the Pacific Halibut. Imagine catching your first wild halibut with your friends or family, and having the bragging rights that will come with sharing this delectable fish back home. Ketchikan’s Alaska Halibut fishing will be an unforgettable experience. Unlike many other Alaska destinations, Ketchikan fishing is in protected waters a short ride from downtown Ketchikan. No matter your skill level, you'll experience halibut fishing like a local. With a halibut rod and Penn reel in your own two hands, you’ll work the sandy flats, drift with the current, and jog in waters as deep as 300 feet. Spend the day with an experienced Alaska fishing guide in pursuit of the elusive halibut: learn the secrets of fishing circle hooks, work the tides, and battle your leviathan. FISHING ITINERARY: - Meetup: Your guide, or one of our crew, will greet you at the pier and escort you to our downtown marina and outfitting room. Look for a sign with your tour name on it. - Outfitting & licensing: Upon arrival at our marina, your guide will collect the state fee for your fishing license. While we fill out your licensing information, you'll start to look like a local as we outfit you with waterproof boots, bib overalls, hooded jackets, hats, and gloves. Fully prepared, you'll head for the boat. - Running to the fishing grounds: Depending on the area your guide chooses to fish, the ride to your fishing area is 20 to 40 minutes from the marina. During this ride, you will experience Alaska as Mother Nature made it: rugged, unspoiled, and amazing. Our guides take you past the congested fishing grounds, further and deeper into this beautiful land, customizing the journey depending upon the season, tides, and weather conditions. Navigating narrow passages where larger boats cannot venture, our guides bring you closer to Alaska's abundant wildlife. Guests frequently spy eagles, seals, and whales while Halibut fishing. You may take as many photographs as you wish, or simply sit back and soak it all in. - Hunting for halibut Leave the tourists behind and venture into more secluded locations for authentic bottom fishing. You'll fish the way the locals do, complete with the quiet anticipation of jigging to the exhilaration of landing your Halibut. We won't pack our guests around a few shared poles; instead, we'll outfit each of you with a rod and tackle. And one of the best parts? The majority of our guests catch fish! - Return to the marina Make your way back to the marina while enjoying another breathtaking ride. Upon arrival, you will remove your fishing gear, and your guide will ensure that you make it back to your ship in a timely fashion. If you choose to ship your fish home or have it smoked, a simple form needs filled out. We will happily process your fish for shipping to arrive on the date of your choice.
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