Peak Season: May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Ketchikan
The Salmon Capital of Alaska. Ketchikan's position at the southern end of the Inside Passage makes it one of Alaska's most accessible fishing destinat
Active Charters
1 Verified
Target Species
4 Primary
Avg. Trip Price
$400 CAD
Top Rated
4.9/5
Field Notes: The Bite
Ketchikan is a premier fishing destination with world-class angling opportunities.
Ketchikan's position at the southern end of the Inside Passage makes it one of Alaska's most accessible fishing destinations with incredible king salmon and halibut.
Target Species
Chinook Salmon
SeasonJul-Sep
Avg. Weight15-60 lbs
TechniqueDownrigger trolling
DifficultyAdvanced
Coho Salmon
SeasonAug-Oct
Avg. Weight8-20 lbs
TechniqueFly fishing, trolling
DifficultyIntermediate
Pacific Halibut
SeasonMay-Sep
Avg. Weight20-200 lbs
TechniqueBottom fishing
DifficultyIntermediate
Lingcod
SeasonYear-round
Avg. Weight10-40 lbs
TechniqueJigging
DifficultyIntermediate
The Run Timing
Species
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Pacific Halibut
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Lingcod
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● Peak Season◐ Good Fishing○ Slow / Closed
Top Rated Charters
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Live Conditions
Water Temp
54°F · Ideal
Tide (Next High)
2:45 PM +11.2ft
Wind
10kts NW
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Offshore Forecast (3-Day)
GO — Favorable
Fishing Map
Charter Dock Hot Spot