Go Fish Ketchikan Fishing Charters offers both All-Day Charters and Cruise Ship Charters.

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All-Day Charters or

Multi-Day Charters:

Visiting Ketchikan for the entire day or several days?

Go Fish Ketchikan’s Charters All-Day and Multi-Day Charters are highly recommended. 

ALL-DAY CHARTERS allow you to set the schedule for your trip. Early morning usually offers the best fishing opportunities, and we should have enough time to fish for both salmon and halibut on the same day, weather permitting.

All-Day Charters include:
All fishing gear, bait, tackle, snacks, soft drinks, and water is provided.

Trip Length:
The typical fishing day starts at my marina at 06:30 and we will return 8-10 hours later.

Fish Processing:
There is a variety of affordable options for processing your catch and getting it to your home. We can discuss all these options and the cost prior to your arrival.

All-Day Charter Cost: (8 to 10 hours)
$450 per person
(4 person minimum, 6 maximum)
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MULTI-DAY CHARTERS WITH LODGING:

Multiple days of fishing gives me the opportunity to fish in different areas and make the most of your fishing and sightseeing opportunities. 

I will find the best lodging VRBO lodging based on your group size and dates. Based on your group size and wishes, I will book your reservations and make deposits and final payment.

All-Inclusive Multi-Day Charters include:

  • Daily charter fishing aboard the Josie Lyn
  • Lodging checking the day prior to first fishing day, check out the morning after final day
  • Rain gear, snacks and beverages while fishing

Cost for 2025 all inclusive Charters:

  • 2-Days Charter Fishing Incl. 3 nights lodging: $1,150 pp**4 person minimum (4 guests $4,490**)
  • 3-Days Charter Fishing Incl. 4 nights lodging: **$1,750 pp**4 person minimum (4 guests $6,600**)
  • 4-Days Charter Fishing Incl. 5 nights lodging: $2,100 pp**4 person minimum (4 guests $8,400**)

** Rates are quoted per person and based on double occupancy rooms.

Please call to discuss any other requests. I can easily accommodate larger and smaller groups or split fishing dates.

Cruise Ship Charters:

My cruise ship charters are designed to make the most of your fishing time in Ketchikan.
BOOK YOUR FISHING CHARTER DIRECTLY WITH GO FISH CHARTERS KETCHIKAN.

I will reserve my boat exclusively for your group. I will personally ensure your fishing trip is everything you hope for. I will be your charter Captain and I will plan your charter with your input.

Booking directly provides flexibility in your scheduling for a more personalized trip and more actual fishing time and it’s less expensive!

I work with passengers arriving to Ketchikan via all cruiselines including: Princess Cruises, Holland America, Norwegian, Celebrity, Carnival, and Disney.

2025 Cruise ship pricing: 
Four hour Salmon Charter:
$245 per person, (price is per person based on a party of four)

Six hour Salmon Charter:
$375 per person, (price is per person based on a party of four)

Four hour Halibut trip option:
 $295 per person, (price is per person based on a party of four)
* price includes mandatory halibut stamp for all fishermen

Six hour Halibut/Combo Charter:
$425 per person, (price is per person based on a party of four)

“ Pricing is available for a private charter with fewer than four guests.

This pricing can be found online via my on-line booking link or you can contact me directly for more information.

** Ketchikan city sales tax will be added to all quoted charter prices

The 6-hour trip gives you 50% more fishing time for only a bit more. The extra fishing time may provide enough time to fish for both salmon and halibut (weather permitting) Having extra time for sightseeing is great. The Ketchikan area has more bald eagles than anywhere in the world, as well as humpback whales, killer whales porpoises and sea lions. We see wildlife on every charter.

How your charter begins:
You will call SOURDOUGH CAB COMPAY at 1-907-225-5544 to arrange your ride to my marina. The cabs can take up to 6 adults. The transfer to the marina takes 15-20 minutes and the cost is $25- $50 each way.

I will be waiting to meet you at my marina. The coffee will be hot and my boat will be clean are ready to go fishing.

Fishing Licenses:
Alaska fishing license must be purchased online via the Alaska Department of fish and Game website prior to your trip.
Everyone actively fishing, aged 16 and older must have a fishing license. Under 16 do not require a license.

Your Catch:  Fish processing and shipping is available for your catch. I can provide all the details when we discuss your charter.

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PAYMENT AND DEPOSITS:

I ask for a 20% refundable deposit to confirm your fishing date. Deposit is 100% refundable up to 30 days prior to your fishing date. Inside of 30 days, your deposit is refunded if I am able to re-book the date. Your balance is due on the day we fish via cash, personal check or credit card, VENMO or Zelle.

Quoted prices do not include the cost of required fishing licenses, fish processing and shipping and transfers to and from my marina.

Trip Advisor: GO FISH Charters Ketchikan rated “excellent” by 158 travelers

While visiting Ketchikan THE SALMON CAPITAL OF THE WORLD, a salmon or halibut fishing trip is a ‘must do’ activity.

Nick Prebezac, Edmonds, WA

This was the most fun 4 hr. charter I can imagine. He even let me clean a fish. Joe is a great guide!

Joe Peleska, Omaha, NE

I love your new boat, thanks for the the great fishing trip. See you next year in June.

Jason Aspen, Olympia WA

I highly recommend GoFish Charters. I’m on the books again for this summer!

Mike MacDonald, Bothell, WA

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