TRAVELING
TO KETCHIKAN
Traveling
to Ketchikan is easier than you think, with a 90
minute Alaska
Airlines flight from Seattle, Washington. Alaska
Airlines has several flights in and out of Ketchikan
daily which make us very accessible no matter where
you live.
We
are also linked to Washington State and the rest
of southeast Alaska by way of the Alaska
Marine Highway. The marine highway is an exciting
and economical way to see Alaska. With these great
options, planning your Alaskan getaway has never
been more convenient! Salty Sea Charters can also
help with your lodging
needs. While fishing with us we recommend staying
at Salmon Run Vacation Rentals for comfortable,
affordable lodging, with a fantastic view right
on the water. Ask us about flight seeing to Misty
Fjords National Monument and other exciting activities
& tours in the Tongass National Forest. Getting
here is easy… it's wanting to leave that's
hard!
Ketchikan
is a Cruise Ship
Destination
Ketchikan is a great port for fishing if you are
arriving by cruise ship. Some of the best salmon
fishing action takes place just minutes away from
where your cruise ship docks, giving you plenty
of time to test your luck and abilities at pulling
in some of Alaska's precocious salmon. There is
also great bottom fishing opportunities for halibut
and other bottom dwellers such as ling cod and rock
fish. Whatever your time table is while your ship
is in port, we will be happy to accommodate your
schedule and fishing desires.
Trip
Details for Those Staying in Ketchikan
Once you have booked with us, you will need to
make arrangements for a
car rental and lodging
needs. To get started fishing, you will need an
Alaskan fishing license that you can purchase
through us or online with the Alaska
Department of Fishing & Game. A fishing
license is $20 plus a $10 king salmon stamp, children
under 16 are exempt.
Our
boat is parked at Bar Harbor which is at the north
end of town. On the morning of your fishing charter,
we will meet at the marina. Fishing charters usually
begin early in the morning, but we will be happy
to accommodate your schedule. We offer 4 hour,
6 hour, and all day fishing charters. Running
time to the fishing grounds depends upon length
of charter, time of year and desired catch. When
fishing for halibut, we will run anywhere from
45 minutes to 2 hours. Running time for salmon
can take 15 minutes to 2 hours. 
Ketchikan's
weather is unpredictable and we recommend that
you layer your clothing. The weather conditions
in the summer can change in a minute, ranging
from cold and drizzly in the 50's, to sunny and
warm in the 70's. Also, don't forget your sunglasses
and sunscreen; the reflection off the water can
be very bright and intense. We provide a light
snack and beverages, but recommend that you pack
a lunch for all day charters.
For shipping
and processing your fish, we will take them to Cedars
Lodge where you can pose with your bounty of the
day before they are filleted, flash frozen, and
boxed. Processing is approximately $4.50 a pound
and will be shipped overnight to your home on the
day you specify.
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