We are looking forward to the 2019 fishing season here in Ketchikan Alaska! The abundance index for all Salmon species is up from 2018. Which means the halibut will fallow them in! Ketchikan is the Salmon capitol of the world which also makes for great bottom fishing which includes everyone’s favorite HALIBUT! Other great eating species are ling cod, rockfish, pacific cod and black cod. We guide all bottom fish and salmon species including king Salmon, chum Salmon, silver Salmon and pink Salmon. If you want a thrilling fishing experience with a born and raised local Ketchikan guide give us a call, we will customize the perfect Ketchikan fishing experience for you, your friends, and your family! We offer everything from short Salmon or halibut trips for the cruise ship passengers to multiday Salmon and halibut trips. The 2019 fishing season is booking up quick so please give us a call or email soon to reserve your spot and pick your dates!
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July 2018
July 2018 was pretty dang good for Salmon and all bottom fish in Ketchikan Alaska. There was a great abundance of pacific cod, ling cod, rock fish and halibut. King Salmon, pink Salmon and chum Salmon were the stars this July. The silvers were around but it was a grind to find a big school of them. My favorite to chase in July is chum Salmon hands down. They are the second largest Salmon and are a very very hard fighting fish. And boy were there a lot of them in July the last few years. We landed 10 that made the Alaska trophy class (over 15 pounds). With 3 over 20 pounds. I’m anticipating another big year on chum Salmon, pink Salmon, silver Salmon, and king Salmon. The abundance index and the projected returns look really really good.
June 2018
Man do I love June! This month did not disappoint we landed a lot of kings and a lot of halibut! June is the month for chasing trophy class king Salmon. They come in through the inner channels of Southeast Alaska on their way to their spawning rivers. This is when they are the biggest. They’ve been out in the ocean for 4-7 years feeding on herring krill and squid. If you’re looking for trophy chinook Salmon or just your first king salmon June is your month. The halibut fishing around Ketchikan is really good in June they tend to come in with the kings and migrate to their summer ranges. Wether you’re coming to ketchikan on a cruise ship or coming up for multiple full days of fishing we have a trip for you!
May 2018
May is a special month in Ketchikan Alaska , hunting for giant king salmon is always fun. This May was pretty good king (chinook) salmon fishing and even better halibut fishing. Seeking out a big king in May can take some time but you’re looking for a trophy Salmon not nessisarily to catch 20 in a morning and fill a fish box. This is why I love it.
Ketchikan Fishing Charters
Fish Finder Charters is based out of Ketchikan, Alaska which is a prime location for anglers looking to catch their fill of Alaska Halibut & Alaska Salmon. Captain Colby Slanaker’s charter fishing service offers a thrilling Ketchikan Guided Fishing Trips for anglers that are looking for heart pumping Salmon Fishing & Halibut Fishing. The Pacific Halibut is the most talked about Gamefish found in Alaskan Waters. Our Ketchikan Halibut Fishing Charters will deliver unparalleled action on your next Ketchikan fishing adventure. Ketchikan King Salmon (Chinook) is another popular target species for many of our guests. King Salmon Fishing Charters provide fierce fighting action for anglers that are looking to try their hand at tackling Large Salmon. Please take some time to view my website and you’ll find that we offer several types of fishing charters and Ketchikan Sightseeing Tours.