Ketchikan Salmon Fishing
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Port
Ketchikan, Alaska, US
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Activity Level
Easy
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$264.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Enjoy a 25- to 30-minute guided bus tour along the Tongass Narrows on your way to the marina.
From there, you will board a modern fishing boat and head to the nearby salmon fishing grounds. Keep an eye out for eagles, whales, seals, sea lions or other wildlife.
With only 4-6 guests per boat, you're off for a fine 3- to 3.5-hour fishing adventure in the sheltered waters of Clover Passage.
Catch a fish? Now enjoy every bite, perfectly prepared by an expert chef and served on board the ship. The Savor My Catch program is a true ocean-to-fork experience and is available with this fishing adventure.
Notes:
Trolling involves using a downrigger to lower the bait to a specific depth. There are four downriggers, so up to four rods may be fished at once, allowing for fishing at different depths. Fishermen are rotated (instead of assigning rods) so that everyone has a fair chance to catch a fish. The captain may elect to use only two rods if the fish are plentiful. A light snack is provided. Minimum age is 5 years. Dress warmly in layers with a wind- and waterproof outer layer; bring gloves, a scarf and a warm hat. Guests who choose to have their fish processed and sent home (to US only) will need to bring their credit card to pay for processing. A catch is likely but is not guaranteed. The Alaska Department of Fish & Game implements conservation measures to protect king salmon; restrictions on keeping your catch may apply. Please check directly with the Alaska Department of Fish & Game for restrictions specific to your tour date. Only fish species that do not have restrictions in place can be shipped home or delivered to the ship for Savor My Catch. All participants aged 16 and older must purchase a fishing license in advance by following these steps:
> Visit https://store.adfg.alaska.gov/
> Choose "Shop as a Guest" and enter the required information
> Choose "Fishing, Hunting, Trapping Licenses & Stamps"
> Under Short-Term Products, use the drop-down menu to select the Sport Fishing License for the correct term (if you will fish on multiple days, purchase a term that will cover all applicable dates)
> Add a king salmon stamp (May through July)
> Enter the date and time you will start fishing
> Add to your cart and checkout
> Bring the email containing your license and a screenshot as back-up