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Alaska Fishing: Cook your Catch

5 Hours Duration

From pick-up to drop-off

Wildlife Opportunities

Eagles, seals, and whales are seen often!

Expert Guided Fishing

In a stable, open-air, 21-foot skiff

Gourmet Campsite Meal

With your freshly caught fish

Description

The Alaska Fishing & Wilderness Dining excursion is the ultimate Alaska cruise tour for those looking for an authentic, off-the-beaten-path experience! Live a day in the life of a local Ketchikan fisherman in this 'Salmon Capital of the World'. Expert guides take you on an adventure through the unspoiled wilderness in exclusive fishing locations and a beautiful shoreline campsite. This Alaska Fishing & Wilderness Dining excursion is sure to create lasting memories for you and your loved ones!

Your fishing excursion in Ketchikan Alaska starts with meeting the friendly guides right at your cruise ship, and a short walk to the gear center. You'll be looking like a local Alaskan in no time as you suit up in the provided waterproof bib, boots, hat, and gloves. After a short introduction and obtaining your state-required fishing license, it's time to head to the 21-foot open-air skiff! Enjoy gorgeous views and keep an eye out for eagles, seals, and whales on the 20-30 minute ride to the pristine fishing spots. Not to worry if you're brand new to fishing! Our seasoned guides show you the ropes of saltwater bottom fishing and provide you with quality gear to catch halibut, lingcod, rockfish, and more! Additionally, the experience is customized to fit your interests and skill level in this intimate, small-group excursion.

Get ready to enjoy a meal that might easily be the best you'll eat in Alaska! You'll head to the gorgeous and remote campsite where the chef prepares your gourmet lunch featuring your fresh catch! Walk the serene shoreline, explore through the lush rainforest, or just sip coffee and hot chocolate around the cozy campfire. Your meal includes the day's catch atop bouillabaisse, potatoes, fire-baked fresh bread, and spicy rouille. Finish it off with delicious blueberry and rhubarb bread pudding! While there are several fishing excursions in Alaska, you'd be hard-pressed to find one that compares to this Alaska Fishing & Wilderness Dining experience! This exclusive tour will leave you with lasting and fond memories of your time in Ketchikan.

What's Included

Round Trip Transportation

Knowledgable Guides

Equipment & Gear

Lunch (Including the Fish Caught)

Guide Gratuities

Fishing Permit

Sancks/Beverages on the Boat

Frequently Asked Questions

How many passengers per boat and what type of boat is it?

To ensure the comfort of all guests, we limit the capacity to 6 passengers per 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 a 21 ft open air skiff with a Suzuki 140 HP outboard motor.

What if our cruise ship's schedule is canceled or delayed?

We will try our best to work with you to reschedule the tour to a later time. If that is not a possibility or your ship doesn't make it into port, then you will receive a refund, less any non-refundable fees.

What does the meal include?

Other than your freshly caught fish, the meal includes bouillabaisse (no shellfish) with Yukon gold potatoes, accompanied by fresh sourdough rolls with a garlic aioli and spicy rouille. For dessert, a blueberry and rhubarb bread pudding. Also included is coffee and hot chocolate.

What should I wear and what is provided?

Each guest is outfitted in Helly Hansen waterproof rain pants, rain coat, warm wool hat, wool socks, rubber boots, and gloves. You'll want to wear comfortable layers for underneath the rain gear. We are proud to feature Penn rods on our excursions and a selection of rods which varies depending on the species of fish we are pursuing.

Is transportation provided?

Yes! Roundtrip transportation is provided from the cruise ship dock. You'll receive an email confirmation with full meeting instructions upon booking.

Will I get sea sick?

Ketchikan is located within Alaska's Inside Passage. The water here is normally very calm. Even when the winds pick up during the winter months and the weather gets bad, the islands create a break for us and we hardly see a wave. 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. If you are extremely sensitive to motion, you may want to take typical motion sickness medicine before coming. However it’s highly unlikely that you will need it.

I really want to do this excursion, but my cruise ship's time in port is too short.

We can accommodate you! If your ship’s time in port requires a shorter tour, both fishing and dining time will be reduced accordingly.

Know Before You Book

Minimum Age: 2 years old • Maximum Weight: 350 lbs

Max 6 guests per boat

Cancel up to 14-days before the tour for a refund. No refund is available if canceled within 14-days of the tour. If for any reason your tour is canceled, or if your cruise ship's schedule changes, you will receive a refund. Refunds do not include any non-refundable fees. Contact us by phone or email to request a cancellation.

Quick Facts

City

Ketchikan

Itinerary • 5h 00min • 7 activities

Your fishing guides will be waiting for you right at the bottom of the gangway of your cruise ship dock for a short walk to the base. Please note, that passengers on cruise ships docking at Ward Cove will require additional time to get downtown.

Duration

15 minutes

You'll gear up, collect your fishing license, and take a short walk to the skiff. The fishing boat holds just 6 guests for a small group experience.

Duration

15 minutes

Keep an eye out for seals, sea lions, eagles, whales, birds & other wildlife on your journey to the fishing grounds.

Duration

30 minutes

You'll fish for rockfish, lingcod and halibut while enjoying the beautiful views in Ketchikan's surrounding waters.

Duration

2 hours

Your captain will take you just a quick boat ride away, where you'll arrive at a remote backcountry campground in the Tongass Rainforest.

Duration

15 minutes

Here you'll hike old-growth rainforest, explore tidal zones, and relax around a fire, while your catch of the day becomes the fresh basis for a gourmet beachside meal. If you'd rather ship your fish home the guides will process the fish and ship it home for you.

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes

Remove your gear, fill out your processing form if you've chosen to ship your fish home, and then head on your way for a short walk back to your cruise ship.

Duration

15 minutes