Hook the Big One at Salmon Falls

Fully-Guided Fishing

On our Fully-Guided fishing experience, one of our captains will assist you on your fishing trip in one of our custom built 31’ North River Seahawk Offshore Walk Around sportfishing boats or 27.5’ Riddle Marines, all equipped with a heated cabin, standing/private heads, surround sound music, shock-absorbent seats, dual 200 Honda outboards, and an arsenal of top-of-the-line fishing gear. Our guides will assist you in finding the best location, baiting hooks, reeling in your catch, and anything else you may need while aboard. Limited to 4 people per boat for maximum comfort and safety.

Skilled fishermen? Our captains are happy to step back and let you fish your way!

Salmon –or- Halibut Fishing

4 hours
Private Charter (1-4 anglers) $ 1,560   | Hotel Guests: $1,400
Included in All-Inclusive Fishing and Adventure Packages as (1) half-day adventure

Salmon, Halibut, or combo 

8 hours
Private Charter (1-4 anglers) $ 2,600  | Hotel Guests: $2,200
Included in All-Inclusive Fishing and Adventure Packages as (1) full-day adventure

Rates Include

• Fishing Gear: bait, top-of-the-line tackle, Grundens all-weather apparel
• Boxed Lunch
• Snacks, Soft drinks, bottled water
• Fish processing and packaging

Excludes: Tax, alcohol, gratuities, shipping of processed fish (estimated at $250 per 50 lbs), State of Alaska fishing license* and GAF halibut permit (mandatory if fishing halibut on Mondays per current regulations).
*Fishing Licenses are included for Salmon Falls Resort guests booking an all-inclusive fishing & adventure package.

Self-Guided Fishing

With our self-guided fishing packages, you are the Captain of your fishing trip! Venture out on one of our boats and create the trip you have always dreamed of with you guiding the way.

18 ft. Lund skiffs | maximum 2 people

24 ft. Skagit Orcas | maximum 4 people

Included as an All-Inclusive Full Day Adventure – one (1) per person per day.

Call for availability and pricing.

Rates Include:

• Private use of vessel for designated number of hours
• Fishing Gear: Bait, top-of-the-line tackle, all-weather Grundens gear (jacket, bib, boots)
• Reasonable fuel consumption and fish processing (up to 35#)

Excludes: tax, alcohol, gratuities, shipping of processed fish (estimated at $250 per 50 lbs), State of Alaska Fishing License. 

Crabbing & Coastal Cruise

Enjoy the spectacular views of the area and ample opportunity for wildlife viewing as we venture to on our way to Traitor’s Cove, our favorite location for crabbing. Our captains will help you drop crab pots, and while they soak, you’ll have the opportunity to drop your line to fish for rockfish, enjoy views, refreshments, snacks and chef-prepared crab dip. When it’s time to pull the pots and see what you’ve caught, your captain will teach you about the various marine species before releasing them back into the wild,

INCLUDES

• Crab Dip Tasting and one beer or wine per person
• Assorted snacks, sodas, and bottled water
• Fishing equipment, outdoor gear, and bait

FOR CRUISE SHIP VISITORS | Fully-Guided Fishing Shore Excursion

Visiting Ketchikan for the day as a port-of-call on a cruise? Salmon Falls Resort proudly is able to serve all cruise lines.
By booking a private charter, we’ll be able to maximize the time on the water depending on the time available in port for your specific cruise.

Your adventure begins as soon as you step off the ship with round-trip shuttle transfers to/from your ship’s berth directly to the dock at our sister hotel, The Ketch Inn. There you’ll be welcomed by one of our experienced Captains who will also serve as your fishing guide for the day. They will take you to our favorite fishing spots, providing you opportunities for wildlife viewing and take in the area’s spectacular scenery.

Salmon or Halibut Charter | 1-4 anglers
4 hours – $1,400
6 hours – $2,000

Rates include: 

• Fishing Guide
• Fishing Gear: Rod, reel, bait, tackle, all-weather apparel
• Snacks, coffee, soft drinks and water
• Round-trip transportation from cruise ship

Excludes: Alcohol, tax, gratuities, fish processing and shipping, and State of Alaska Fishing License.