Damn Good Ketchikan Fishing Charters

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 7 trips in Ketchikan, and the most popular trips in the area are Ketchikan Multi-Day Fishing guided by Matt, Halibut Trip - 32' Crozier Craft guided by William, and Halibut Trip - 28' Hewes Craft guided by William.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly charters / fishing lessons in Ketchikan? Check out our beginner and family friendly charters in Ketchikan.

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing in Ketchikan as well as nearshore fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in Ketchikan are: 1. chinook salmon, 2. coho salmon, 3. halibut, 4. pink salmon, and 5. chum salmon.

The most common fishing techniques in Ketchikan are trolling, heavy tackle fishing, and jigging but artificial lure fishing and bottom fishing are popular as well.

Prices in Ketchikan can range anywhere from about $1,100 to $2,832, but the average price for a half day trip in Ketchikan is $1,648. The average price for a full day trip in Ketchikan is $2,273.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for fishing in Ketchikan is summer, and most anglers book their trips 16 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Ketchikan, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Ketchikan. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Ketchikan.