Short fishing side trip out of Ketchikan?

[lasnev]

We only have a few morning hours in Ketchikan and wanted to surprise DH with a short fishing trip, not longer than 3 hours. Any ideas? One of the guys mentioned here Capt. K not available on this day. Also it may be a problem that only two people would be going. Thanks!

[SightCRR]

Depending on when you go there is a place to rent tackle and fish from shore (along with a few hundred of your new closest friends) near the Creek Street bridge. Search on tackle rental in Ketchikan for more info.

Sightcrr

[camella]

http://www.ketchikanfishing.net/cruise.htm

 

We used them a few years ago and had a great time - and are going to use them again this year.

[fishin' musician]

http://www.ketchikanfishing.net/cruise.htm

 

We used them a few years ago and had a great time - and are going to use them again this year.

 

Ditto, Ken showed our family an incredible time. We had continuous fish on the line and had a box of tastey fillets sent home.

[lasnev]

Thanks for all your replies, but Capt. Ken is not available on that day, was our first choice:mad:. Anyone else similar to him?

[RBKL]

Try Salty Sea Charters.

 

Josh and Ivy are great.

[newcruisers04]

Ditto' date=' Ken showed our family an incredible time. We had continuous fish on the line and had a box of tastey fillets sent home.[/quote']

 

 

do you know if non - fishing spouses have to pay the same rate as the fishing person?

[fishin' musician]

do you know if non - fishing spouses have to pay the same rate as the fishing person?

 

I'm guessing the only thing you would save would be the price of the fishing license. A quick call or email will clear it up.

[lasnev]

Salty Sea Charters all booked for our day, actually booked for most of July!

I did make a reservation with Ketchikan Charter Boats, before everything gets booked up as time is running out. I am sure it will be a great time no matter what, DH will take fishing in Alaska any day! Thanks for all the suggestions...I did learn that time is of the essence, especially in Alaska!

[bclinton]

http://www.ketchikanfishing.net/cruise.htm

 

We used them a few years ago and had a great time - and are going to use them again this year.

 

Is the processing price ($2 per pound) before or after they clean it? I can see that being pretty pricey if it is calculated on the before cleaned weight.

[edmusic]

Is the processing price ($2 per pound) before or after they clean it? I can see that being pretty pricey if it is calculated on the before cleaned weight.

Whatever the price quoted is, be sure to add FedEx shipping. When we went a few years ago, the processing and shipping charges for the six of us on the charter was close to $300.00! for about 36 fish.

[bclinton]

Whatever the price quoted is, be sure to add FedEx shipping. When we went a few years ago, the processing and shipping charges for the six of us on the charter was close to $300.00! for about 36 fish.

 

Wow. That is probably more than the fish cost in a store. Maybe not as fresh but still very pricey. I think I would have thrown mine back :)

[lasnev]

I was actually quoted $10.00 per pound, shipping included. Not sure if that is processed fish weight or not.

[fishin' musician]

$10 per pound for any Alaskan fish is very reasonable. Our catch included cod, rockfish and halibut. Halibut is typically in the $20 per pound range and the cod and rockfish are at least as tasty. The salmon purchased for $10 per pound is likely for the swimming in their feces, farm raised variety.

[edmusic]

Another thing to consider is how you want your fish processed - filets or smoked. We did a combination of both but I wish I would have had more of it smoked. The smoked salmon was delicious. Either way, they get shipped to you in portion-sized vacuum sealed packages. Very convenient. Of course, it is more expensive than buying it in a store, but these are fish you went out and caught so there's always a story to tell.

[lasnev]

$10 per pound for any Alaskan fish is very reasonable. Our catch included cod' date=' rockfish and halibut. Halibut is typically in the $20 per pound range and the cod and rockfish are at least as tasty. The salmon purchased for $10 per pound is likely for the swimming in their feces, farm raised variety.[/quote']

 

That's exactly as I see it. Quite a bargain for fresh seafood! So definitely going

to ship back all the catch. Hoping for some good luck here!

[bearbait]

Wow. That is probably more than the fish cost in a store. Maybe not as fresh but still very pricey. I think I would have thrown mine back :)

 

That's what a vast majority of people do. They mainly do it for the adventure of having done it.