Ketchikan Halibut Fishing Charter Options
Halibut are the primary target for most anglers visiting Ketchikan, and the charter options here range from a focused four-hour outing to a full day targeting multiple species. Choosing the right trip depends on how much time you have at the dock, your group size, and whether you want to add salmon to the mix. The options below cover four local operators with distinct formats, pricing structures, and boat setups.
Charter Options by Duration and Price
Four-Hour Halibut Charter — Go Fish Ketchikan
$295 per person This is the shortest dedicated halibut trip available through Go Fish Ketchikan, with four hours of actual fishing time on the water. All fishing gear, bait, and tackle are included. Cruise ship guests should note the operator's specific instruction: book the charter one hour after your scheduled docking time. Transportation to the departure point is available through Sourdough Cab Company at 907.225.5544, and the cabs accommodate up to six passengers.
Six-Hour Halibut & Salmon Combo Charter — Go Fish Ketchikan
$425 per person | 6 hours Go Fish Ketchikan's six-hour trip adds time for both halibut and salmon fishing, weather permitting. The Ketchikan area supports sightings of bald eagles, humpback whales, orca, porpoises, and sea lions, and the operator notes wildlife is observed on every charter. Cruise ship guests arrange a ride to Clover Pass Resort via Sourdough Cab Company. Alaska fishing licenses must be purchased separately before the trip.
Full Day Salmon & Halibut Charter — Go Fish Ketchikan
$1,800 per boat | 8–10 hours The all-day format from Go Fish Ketchikan allows for flexible scheduling, with early morning departures offering the best fishing conditions according to the operator. The trip provides enough time to target both salmon and halibut on the same day, weather permitting. Multi-day options are also available. Guests meet at Clover Pass Resort, where the operator notes coffee will be ready on arrival.
Halibut Fishing — Exclusive Alaska
$409 per person | 5 hours Exclusive Alaska runs halibut trips aboard a 24-foot cabin cruiser with a maximum capacity of six passengers and an average group size of four to five. This trip carries specific regulatory details that affect planning: halibut fishing is closed on Tuesdays from May 13 through September 9. The daily bag limit is one halibut per angler, with a slot limit of 37 inches or under, or 80 inches and above. Anglers 18 and older who do not already hold a Charter Halibut Stamp must purchase one at $20; these cannot be bought online and must be obtained separately.
Halibut Fishing Charter — The Alaska Catch
Rate quoted on request | 5 hours The Alaska Catch prices by the boat rather than per person, making this format straightforward for groups. All trips are private, with a maximum of six passengers per vessel. Guide gratuity, fishing licenses, and fish processing are not included in the price. Fishing licenses must be purchased in advance at store.adfg.alaska.gov. The operator notes that the waters surrounding Ketchikan are relatively calm and protected, which is a practical consideration for guests prone to seasickness or traveling with younger anglers.
Private Salmon & Halibut Fishing Combo — Ketchikan Fishing Trips
$1,900 per boat | 5 or 8 hours Ketchikan Fishing Trips offers this combination charter in two duration formats. The trip targets halibut, salmon, cod, and rockfish, and includes a guaranteed on-time return for cruise ship guests with an all-aboard deadline. The operator describes the trip as developed specifically for cruise ship visitors and uses custom Alaska charter boats with state-of-the-art equipment.
