This skipper was referred to Butch by another local fishing charter Captain in Ketchikan that we rely on for many things. Since we know the referring Captain to be a superb fisherman, we paid special attention to his suggestion that we need to book for this skipper! And this area is known for its high productivity of fish!
This is a friendly, fun loving, knowledgeable and hard fishing Captain, who know the Alaskan waters in his area intimately, and who produces big time for his charter clients. He is technically proficient in all techniques including: down-rigging , drifting, bottom rolling and pulling flashers, dodgers, squids and spoons. He is especially good at halibut fishing . And in June the big King Salmon are usually targeted. Halibut are good from mid- June thru late September. Silvers are around all summer into early fall. Rockfish, ling cod and a host of bottom dwellers make for great eating, so do take some home!
He has good tackle, and more importantly he has a specially built Hewes boat for his charter clients. It is a full 27’ long, with a cabin and a head, so you can stay out of the wind and nasty weather should there be any. Gives you places to sit while he is running as well. Just bring warm clothes, rain gear and your lunch and beverages.
On your return to shore, he will arrange to have all your fish cleaned and vacuum packed, and flash frozen and put into cardboard fish boxes for your trip home— or you can elect to save money and clean them yourself. But you then will need at least a freezer, and ideally you might want to consider bring along a small vacuum sealer and plastic. If you have them do it, it will cost you $2.50 per pound, but they handle everything including getting rid of carcasses. You just pick up your prepacked box of fish and fly it home.
2024 PRICING: He does not himself supply lodging or meals. He is a day charter, so you will book however many days you want. Cost is $575 per person per day, minimum of 3-4 people.
KETCHIKAN FISHING LODGE PACKAGES
Three Day / Four Night Saltwater Packages Starting at $3011 Per Person*
Enjoy the best fishing salt water fishing Alaska has to offer. Catch more fish with a guide who will take you and your group where the fish are feeding for an amazing fishing experience. Learn the area and the techniques with an expert guide with top-notch equipment.
RATES INCLUDE
- Lodging
• All Meals
• Saltwater Fishing with World Class Guides
• All Bait, Tackle, and Rain Gear
• Processing (Filet, Vacuum Packaging, and Boxing) of Your Entire Catch
• Transportation Between Ketchikan International Airport and the Lodge - Local and state bed and sales taxes
RATES DO NOT INCLUDE
• Gratuities
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Personal Items
Self-Guided All-Inclusive Salt Water Package
Experience Alaskan your way by choosing a self-guided package. If this is your first time, we’ll provide everything you need to self-guide with confidence.
THREE DAY/FOUR NIGHT RESORT PACKAGE
$1,632 per person*
Includes everything you need to fish, dine, and lodge*
FOUR DAY/FIVE NIGHT RESORT PACKAGE
$2,070 per person*
Includes everything you need to fish, dine, and lodge*
FIVE DAY/SIX NIGHT RESORT PACKAGE
$2,498 per person*
Includes everything you need to fish, dine, and lodge*
RATE INCLUDES
- Lodging
- All Meals, Desserts, and Soft Drinks
- 14′ Skiff
- All Bait, Tackle, and Rain Gear
- Processing (Filet, Vacuum Packaging, and Boxing) of Your Entire Catch
- Transportation Between Ketchikan International Airport and the Lodge
- Local and state bed and sales taxes
*RATE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Gratuities
- Personal Items
- Fishing Licenses
- Upgrade to 20’ Covered Boat
TRAVEL AND TOURING: You normally will need to fly via Alaska Airlines from Seattle into Ketchikan. Alaska Air has (or had) a promotion whereby if you acquire one of their charge cards you can get one companion ticket every year for only $99. We use that all that time ourselves. Awesome deal.
For touring, the car is very handy. It will get you around town to the museums, shops. There are also cabs to be hired. A ton of restaurants, shops and more. One huge sporting goods store in the main harbor as well. One thing we highly recommend is a tour of the Misty Isles. Mind boggling vistas of cliffs plunging into deep fjords. Several local tour companies offer these trips. You won’t be disappointed. You can also hire float plane tours reaching even to the glaciers. We have been to Ketchikan many times- and always look forward to it.
