Fishing off the docks or bridge in Ketchikan

[crusin4fun2000]

We will be in Ketchikan during the first week in June. I have read where fishing off of the bridge during Aug/September is really good. Has anyone fished in June? Will we be able to catch fish? Is it worth our time. I heard you can pick up a license and rent a pole at a local shop. Any help or suggestions would be great! Thanks

[wmjivey]

I did it in September during a salmon run, the fish were so thick I swear you could walk across them. I brought a cheap pack rod and a pink squid jig, and caught and released about twenty till I hooked a big one and the rod snapped. For the price of the license well worth the fun

 

Muffinman

[karatemom2]

We caught lots of salmon off the dock in Ketchikan on our cruise last year, however, it was in August and the salmon were plentiful. June might be a bit too early. You might just have to wait and see what the situation is when you arrive. Rods and tackle are available for rent on Creek Street.

[tygermark]

By mid September all the pinks were zombies. There were no silvers. Ugly nasty fish, but you could catch all you wanted. For me, it was about 5-6 because they were so cooked.

[Budget Queen]

We will be in Ketchikan during the first week in June. I have read where fishing off of the bridge during Aug/September is really good. Has anyone fished in June? Will we be able to catch fish? Is it worth our time. I heard you can pick up a license and rent a pole at a local shop. Any help or suggestions would be great! Thanks

 

I doubt it will be worth your time to fish from shore, this is an August/Sept activity. I've never seen this in the early season, but, contact the visitor center and inquire directly. They will know the details.

[Eileen G]

When we were in Ketchikan a few years ago over Memorial Day weekend there were plenty of King Salmon under the bridge and a lot of people fishing. King Salmon season is May, June and July so you should see plenty of fish. Weather you will catch any is another question.