Go Fish Ketchikan Fishing Charters offers both CRUISE SHIP CHARTERS and ALL DAY CHARTERS.
CRUISE SHIP CHARTERS are designed to make the most of your time in Ketchikan.
You can book your Ketchikan fishing trip with me directly if your cruise ship brings you to Ketchikan.
The Josie Lyn is inspected each year by the U.S. Coast Guard and by the cruise ship operators. This insures the boat and its operation adhere to their high standards. I carry the maximum insurance coverage as required by the major cruise ship operators.
Booking directly with me often provides more flexibility in our fishing schedule. The cost for a 4 hour trip is $130 per person with a 3 person minimum. I can comfortably fish with a maximum of six adults.
The same trip booked on board typically costs $200 per person for a 4 hour trip- which is run on a tighter schedule. For a party of six passengers this is $1,200 as opposed to $720 if booked directly.
If your port call in Ketchikan provides enough time, a 6 hour trip at $175 per person is well worth it. This schedule provides more time to fish and to see more of Alaska's incredible wildlife. The Ketchikan area has more bald eagles than anywhere else in the world, as well as humpback whales, killer whales, porpoise, sea lions, and seals.
Your fishing trip begins when your ship docks in Ketchikan. You will take a cab from downtown Ketchikan to Knudson Cove Marina - www.Knudsoncovemarina.com. The cab ride takes about 20 minutes from the dock. Special rates are available for your cab. I will provide information regarding the cabs via mail or over the phone when your booking is confirmed.
I will meet you upon your arrival at Knudson Cove Marina. The coffee will be hot and the boat will be clean and ready to fish. You can purchase your Alaska fishing license and King Salmon stamp onboard. The cost for a non-resident one day fishing license is $20.00 and King Salmon tags (required in May and June) is $10. Kids under 16 do not require a fishing license.
It is a quick trip to our fishing areas as Knudson Cove is so close to some best salmon and halibut fishing in Southeast Alaska.
All fishing gear, bait, and tackle are supplied. I use the very best equipment which includes Shimano, Lamiglass and G. Loomis rods with Shimano and Penn reels. For Halibut fishing I use Newell Graphite reels which are very light weight and powerful. My downriggers are Scotty Electrics. The Josie Lyn is equipped with the latest electronics gear designed to find the fish and stay on top of them.
You should wear warm clothes in layers- but we do get a nice days from time to time !. For the most part the weather is in the 50’s and it rains a lot. You can bring your own rain gear, but it is provided aboard the boat.
On board you will be offered a snack of smoked salmon and crackers, cookies, soft drinks, water and fresh hot coffee. You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages if you wish. Alcoholic Beverages are allowed on board but are not provided. If you bring your own, please consume responsibly- for every ones safety. If you would like to pick up food or beverages on your way to the marina, your cab driver will be happy to accommodate this. Smoking is allowed on board, but not within the cabin of the boat.
If you are in town for the whole day (or several days) via Alaska Airlines or the Alaska Marine Highway System, I also offer All Day/Multi day Charters in Ketchikan.
You can set the schedule for you r charter- but early in the morning generally produces the best fishing opportunities. The all day charter format provides the maximum amount of time to hit the bite. If time and weather permits we can fish for Salmon as well as Halibut and bottom fish.
The typical all day trip is 8-10 hours from the time we meet at Knudson Cove Marina until we return.
The cost for all day charters is $250 per person (minimum of 4) with a fifth or sixth fisher added for $150 each.
There are a myriad of lodging option in Ketchikan. If you need to find lodging I can assist you with this.
Your Catch:
Some folks prefer to catch and release; many choose to keep their fish. You will never have finer or fresher Salmon than those we catch. Freshly caught fish are immediately iced until we reach the dock. Dockside, we are met by the folks from Cedars Fish processing. You can arrange to have your fish filleted and flash frozen, or filleted and smoked. Cedars will ship your frozen fish via Federal Express to your home. They accept all major credit cards; cost varies based on total catch.
If you are fishing for multiple days and would like to do it yourself, Knudson Cove Marina has a complete fish cleaning facility. Professional vacuum packer, fish boxes and freezer space are available for a small fee.
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