Excursion Fishing & wilderness dining tour at Ketchikan

Cast a line in a remote wilderness location during this authentic fishing excursion along the pristine Alaskan coastline.

Alaskan Fishing

Depart the pier with your guide for the brief stroll to the Baranof Outfitting Room. After receiving your weather-appropriate outdoor gear and safety instructions, board a stable 24-foot (7.3 metres) open-air skiff and head out into the pristine wilderness. With no more than 6 guests per boat, your professional guide can customize the excursion to fit your interests and skill level. The thrill of bottom-fishing is what attracts fishermen to these waters.

You are given your own rod and tackle to use during the trip. Experience the anticipation of jigging and excitement of targeting any of the thirty-seven species of Alaskan rockfish, multiple Pacific salmon species, the occasional lingcod and more. Guests on these trips typically only retain enough fish to eat for the camp lunch.

Dine on Your Catch

After fishing and wildlife-viewing, proceed to shore and a remote campsite where a crackling fire awaits your arrival. You can watch as your guide prepares your freshly-caught fish for cooking, then eat your meal al fresco amidst the stillness of the rain forest. Your fish is served atop a saffron-infused, bouillabaisse-inspired stew (no shellfish), and includes fire-warmed sourdough rolls, rhubarb-blueberry crumble, and steaming mugs of coffee or hot chocolate.

After this rustic lunch in the Alaskan wilderness, your tour concludes with a return drive to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Wilderness Boat-Cruise, Bottom-Fishing, Wildlife-Viewing, Rainforest, Seafood

Note

Please note: This tour requires a minimal to moderate amount of walking, some of which involves negotiating uneven terrain and guests must be able to climb in and out of the skiff. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility or those who utilize a wheelchair. It may include 2-3 hours in a fishing skiff that is open to the elements. Dress warmly in layers and wear comfortable shoes; rain gear, bib overalls, button-up jacket, hat, gloves, wool socks, and rubber boots are all provided.  Alaska State Law requires a $15 fishing license for all guests age 16 or older. We recommend that you purchase your fishing license in advance of your trip. Your guide can obtain a license for you at the marina for an additional $10 per person service fee, to be paid on site by cash or credit cards. The best way for purchasing your license is through the ADFG mobile app, which you can download in your iOS App Store or Google Play Store. Once you download the app, follow the directions to purchase a non-resident fishing license for the date(s) of your trip. Your license will be stored in the app, so no printing is required, just make sure your phone is charged and with you during the excursion. Alternatively, you can purchase your fishing license directly from the ADFG website (https://store.adfg.alaska.gov) , but if you choose this option, you must bring a printed copy of the license to the dock. The catching of fish is not guaranteed. Actual fishing time varies depending on amount of time in port.  This tour is not recommended for children under the agen of 5. Guests are required to bring their photo ID.  Catch cannot be brought to the ship.