Picture yourself, reel in hand, at the center of every chinook and coho salmon run in this part of Alaska (which also just happens to have the highest catch rate in the state). Now imagine an experienced crew that knows just where to go to score catch after catch—not only of salmon, but a whole host of other species. In a few clicks of a button, that dream can become reality.
- 2, 3 or 4 full days of angling—with up to 10 hours on the water each day
- Fish for multiple species every day, including salmon and halibut
- Catches immediately cleaned and iced boatside for fresher fish
- Travel with your catches easily—our staff fillets, vacuum seals, flash freezes, labels, and boxes them for air travel
From the moment your airplane touches down to the last goodbyes at the end of your stay, we take care of all of the details, including a time-tested itinerary. Every day looks the same on paper—an early rise, home cooked breakfast, 10 glorious hours of fishing, and rest and relaxation before you do it all again the next day. But, despite the unchanging itinerary, no two days are ever the same in Sitka’s waters. That’s what we call adventure.
Hitting the Water
Choose your bait, cast off, and wait. It won’t be long. Next is a battle you’ll remember forever.
Whether you’ve latched onto a 50 pound salmon ready for a fight or a spiny yelloweye that’s seen decades of life in the sea, mooching with lightweight tackle on our spacious boats is sure to make memories.
But there won’t be much downtime after that catch—there are far too many fish in our sea. And we know just where to find them.
Our Premium Boats & Gear
If it’s not top of the line, we don’t have it. You’ll cast off on one of our four 30 – 32 foot customized Almar fishing boats, which are walk-around so you have plenty of room to fish from every side.
Each boat is equipped with state-of-the-art electronics to find fish, navigate, and communicate. As far as our gear, we provide you with the best of the best.
You can expect top-shelf fishing rods, Shimano line counter reels, Avet two-speed reels, and all the tackle and bait you could want. Of course, left handed reels are available upon request.
The Experience
What to Expect
From the moment your airplane touches down to the last goodbyes at the end of your stay, we take care of all of the details, including a time-tested itinerary. Every day looks the same on paper—an early rise, home cooked breakfast, 10 glorious hours of fishing, and rest and relaxation before you do it all again the next day. But, despite the unchanging itinerary, no two days are ever the same in Sitka’s waters. That’s what we call adventure.
The Fish
We don’t throw around the words highest catch rate in Alaska lightly. Or multi-species fishing each and every day. We tell it exactly like it is: Sitka fishing is unreal and our crew, equipment, and gear is the best of the best. Are you ready for fun?
King (Chinook) Salmon
The official state fish of Alaska, it’s also the largest of all Pacific salmon. Here, they run from May to September, peaking mid-May through June. But for prime time, book your trip for May or June.
Annual Limit: Learn more here
Average Size:20 – 25 pounds
Bragging Rights:30 – 40 pounds
Trophy: 50 pounds or more
Annual Limit (ADFG)
Silver (Coho) Salmon
The rich, reddish-orange meat of the coho has been called one of the best-tasting of any salmon. Mooch for them mid-July to mid-September, and see for yourself.
Average Size: 8 – 12 pounds
Bragging Rights: 15+ pounds
Annual Limit: None
Daily Limit: 6
Halibut
Pacific halibut are the second largest flatfish in the world—and a blast to catch. We find them in our waters May to September.
Trophy: 100 pounds or more
Annual Limit: None
Daily Limit: 1-2022′ slot limit to be advised
Lingcod
Despite their name, these fish are not cods at all—they’re greelings, with large mouths and 18 sharp teeth. They run in Sitka waters mid-May through September.
Average Size: 30 – 35 or 55+ inches long
Bragging Rights: 30, 40 Pounders
Trophy: 50 Lbs. and Above
Annual Limit:2: One 30 – 35 and one 55+ inch fish
Pelagic Rockfish (Black Sea Bass)
Able to live up to 50 years, we find these far-migrating fish in our waters between May and September.
Average Size: 4 pounds
Trophy: 8 pounds or more
Annual Limit: None
Daily Limit: 3
Non-Pelagic Rockfish
We find a variety in our waters from May to September: yelloweye, silvergray, China, copper, tiger, and quillback. Which will you go for?
Annual Limit: Learn more here.
Average Size: 2 – 6 pounds
Bragging Rights: 20 pounds or more
Annual Limit: See link above
THE DETAILS
Fishing Seasons and Regulations
Run timing can vary year to year and season fish regulations are subject to change at any time. We work to ensure the best regulations possible for guided sport fishers. It is our goal to maintain long term sustainability as well as fair access. We and many other members of the Southeast Alaska Guides Organization (SEAGO), Alaska Charter Association (ACA), and Sitka Charter Boat Operators Association (SCBOA) have worked endlessly to improve our rules. If you would like to know how you can help, please drop us a line.
While regulations change, our philosophy doesn’t—the experience and comradery with friends and family is most important, and you cannot put a limit on it. We recognize that taking home fish is an important part of that experience, which is why we ensure every fish caught on our boats is expertly taken care of, from the moment it hits the deck until it’s frozen and boxed for shipment home. As we navigate the ever changing regulations, we are committed to providing you the adventure of a lifetime and top rate service—all in the beautiful saltwater wilderness surrounding Sitka, Alaska.
Bringing Home Your Catch
We think you should focus on the fun—so we clean and pack your fish for your flight. And we do it right.
First, we’ll bleed the fish on the boat, cleaning it and packing it in ice. When we arrive dockside, we fillet the day’s catch, vacuum pack each fish with commercial packers, and flash freeze it to 30 degrees below zero. Finally, we box it all up according to your airline’s specs, so all you have to do is check it as luggage.
When you cook it up, it will be as fresh as the day you caught it.
