Hook the Big One At Salmon Falls
Ketchikan is known as the Salmon Capital of the world and as such has an epic King and Silver Salmon run every year. We are committed to making every guest stay with us their best fishing trip ever! From seasoned pros to new anglers baiting a hook for the first time we will make sure you enjoy the adventure of a life time. Our custom fleet of new boats and top of the line gear, experienced Alaskan guides, and location make for a recipe of success. Warm ocean currents and spring runoff create an ideal habitat for millions of bait fish, which in return creates a perfect environment for all types of Salmon. The Halibut, Lingcod, and 20 other fish species are abundant and offer an array of fishing opportunities.
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Fishing Adventures
Fully Guided Fishing
With the fully-guided fishing package, one of our captains will assist you on your fishing trip in one of our new 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. Skilled fishermen? Our captains are happy to step back and let you fish your way!
All-Inclusive Full Day Adventure – one (1) per person per day
4 people per boat | Includes fishing license, king salmon stamp, bait, top of the line tackle, Grundens gear, boxed lunch, snacks, soft drinks, bottled water, fish processing, and packaging (sized to be checked as luggage).
Excludes flights to Ketchikan, alcohol, gratuities, tax, shipping of processed fish (estimated at $250 per 50 lbs), and GAF halibut permit (mandatory if fishing halibut on Mondays per current regulations).
Fully Guided Fishing
With the fully-guided fishing package, one of our captains will assist you on your fishing trip in one of our new 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. Skilled fishermen? Our captains are happy to step back and let you fish your way!
All-Inclusive Full Day Adventure – one (1) per person per day
4 people per boat | Includes fishing license, king salmon stamp, bait, top of the line tackle, Grundens gear, boxed lunch, snacks, soft drinks, bottled water, fish processing, and packaging (sized to be checked as luggage).
Excludes flights to Ketchikan, alcohol, gratuities, tax, shipping of processed fish (estimated at $250 per 50 lbs), and GAF halibut permit (mandatory if fishing halibut on Mondays per current regulations).
Fully Guided Fishing & Shrimping
This adventure is incorporated into your fully guided fishing package, and typically requires between 3-4 days. Shrimping in Alaska is typically an activity that only the locals have the pleasure of enjoying, but we make it fun and simple to harvest a bounty of Spotted Prawns, a.k.a. shrimp.
*Minimum 3-4 night stay
Day 1 Full Day Excursion – spend the morning shrimping by boating to Traitor’s Cove to DROP shrimp pots; then spend the afternoon boating back to prime waters to fish!
Day 2 Let shrimp pots soak. The longer they soak, the more opportunity for spotted shrimp!
Day 3 or 4 Full Day Excursion – spend the morning shrimping by boating to Traitor’s Cove to PULL shrimp pots; then spend the afternoon boating back to prime waters to fish!
Your Captain will give you plenty of instructions, but you will enjoy the experience of baiting, dropping, and pulling your own pots. Each of our boats has a handy pot puller, which makes bringing the pots up from the bottom a breeze. Once on board, you will filter through your catch, throwing back hitchhikers such as starfish and octopus, while keeping those tasty prawns. Back at the dock, your shrimp will be bagged and frozen with the rest of your catch. This is a great way to add a delicious variety to any fish box!
4 people per boat | Includes fishing license, king salmon stamp, bait, top of the line tackle, Grundens gear, boxed lunch, snacks, soft drinks, bottled water, fish processing, and packaging (sized to be checked as luggage).
Excludes flights to Ketchikan, alcohol, gratuities, tax, shipping of processed fish (estimated at $250 per 50 lbs), and GAF halibut permit (mandatory if fishing halibut on Mondays per current regulations).
All-Inclusive Full Day Adventure – one (1) per person per day
Fully Guided Fishing & Shrimping
This adventure is incorporated into your fully guided fishing package, and typically requires between 3-4 days. Shrimping in Alaska is typically an activity that only the locals have the pleasure of enjoying, but we make it fun and simple to harvest a bounty of Spotted Prawns, a.k.a. shrimp.
*Minimum 3-4 night stay
Day 1 Full Day Excursion – spend the morning shrimping by boating to Traitor’s Cove to DROP shrimp pots; then spend the afternoon boating back to prime waters to fish!
Day 2 Let shrimp pots soak. The longer they soak, the more opportunity for spotted shrimp!
Day 3 or 4 Full Day Excursion – spend the morning shrimping by boating to Traitor’s Cove to PULL shrimp pots; then spend the afternoon boating back to prime waters to fish!
Your Captain will give you plenty of instructions, but you will enjoy the experience of baiting, dropping, and pulling your own pots. Each of our boats has a handy pot puller, which makes bringing the pots up from the bottom a breeze. Once on board, you will filter through your catch, throwing back hitchhikers such as starfish and octopus, while keeping those tasty prawns. Back at the dock, your shrimp will be bagged and frozen with the rest of your catch. This is a great way to add a delicious variety to any fish box!
4 people per boat | Includes fishing license, king salmon stamp, bait, top of the line tackle, Grundens gear, boxed lunch, snacks, soft drinks, bottled water, fish processing, and packaging (sized to be checked as luggage).
Excludes flights to Ketchikan, alcohol, gratuities, tax, shipping of processed fish (estimated at $250 per 50 lbs), and GAF halibut permit (mandatory if fishing halibut on Mondays per current regulations).
All-Inclusive Full Day Adventure – one (1) per person per day
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. Includes fishing licenses, bait, top of the line tackle, all-weather Grundens gear (jacket, bib, boots), fish processing, boxed lunch, snacks, soft drinks, bottled water, and fuel.
Excludes flights to Ketchikan, alcohol, gratuities, tax, shipping of processed fish (estimated at $250 per 50 lbs), and GAF halibut permit (mandatory if fishing halibut on Mondays per current regulations).
18 ft. Lund skiffs
minimum/maximum 2 people
24 ft. Skagit Orcas
minimum/maximum 2 people
All-Inclusive Full Day Adventure – one (1) per person per day
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. Includes fishing licenses, bait, top of the line tackle, all-weather Grundens gear (jacket, bib, boots), fish processing, boxed lunch, snacks, soft drinks, bottled water, and fuel.
Excludes flights to Ketchikan, alcohol, gratuities, tax, shipping of processed fish (estimated at $250 per 50 lbs), and GAF halibut permit (mandatory if fishing halibut on Mondays per current regulations).
18 ft. Lund skiffs
minimum/maximum 2 people
24 ft. Skagit Orcas
minimum/maximum 2 people
All-Inclusive Full Day Adventure – one (1) per person per day
What We’re Catching
Please click on the fish for more details:
King Salmon (Chinook)



What We’re Catching

King Salmon (Chinook)
These are the largest species of Pacific Salmon.

Best Months to catch King salmon: Although large king salmon can be caught throughout the summer months, the peak king salmon season is mid-June through mid to end of August.
2023 Nonresident Season Limits:
- One fish daily, 28 inches or longer.
- January 1 – June : Annual possession limit is three king salmon.
- July 1- July 15: Annual possession limit is two king salmon.
- July 16- December 31: Annual possession limit is one king salmon.
- 2022 – 2025: King fishing will remain open all season although there may be reductions on the annual limit.
Any king caught January through June applies toward the annual fish limit.
Silver Salmon (Coho)



What We’re Catching

Silver Salmon (Coho)
The late summer run tends to see fatter bright chrome fish.

Best Months to Catch Silver Salmon: Silvers are present throughout the summer months, however their peak season is August and September.
2023 Nonresident Season Limits: Six fish per day, with no annual limit.
Pink Salmon (Humpback)



What We’re Catching

Pink Salmon (Humpback)
Pinks are the smallest of the pacific salmon. You can often see them spawning in our waterfall onsite, lots of times guest can catch them right off our dock.

2023 Nonresident Season Limit: Six fish per day 16 inches or longer, with no annual limit.
Pacific Halibut



What We’re Catching

Pacific Halibut
Halibut can range in size and weight with some of the largest tipping the scales at 400 pounds. Most of the Halibut we catch are under 38 inches. Halibut are abundant and great eating.

Best Months to Catch Halibut: Large halibut are caught through out the summer months, from the beginning of May through the end of September.
2023 Nonresident Season Limits: One fish per day, which must be either 40 inches or less or 80 inches or more in length, with no annual limit. Halibut in the slot between 40 inches and 80 inches must be released.
** For the 2023 season, in the continued efforts to preserve halibut stocks for the future, from July 24, 2023 to end of the season, Mondays will be limited to GAF permitted halibut fishing only.***
GAF halibut permit required at $500.00 per permit to keep one (1) halibut per permit per person per day (standard State of Alaska charter limit is one halibut per day). We lease surplus commercial halibut quota and make it available at cost to our guests. Contact us if you want to purchase a GAF permit as these are going fast.
GAF permits are not included in our All-Inclusive Fully -Guided or Self-Guided Fishing Adventure package.
Lingcod



What We’re Catching

Lingcod
Remember, Lingcod on yield approximately 20% of their weight. You’ll be amazed when you catch one! They are beautiful fish!

2023 Nonresident Season Limits: One fish 30 to 40 inches, and one fish 55 inches or longer, with an annual limit of two fish.
Rockfish – Pelagic & Non-Pelagic



What We’re Catching

Rockfish – Pelagic & Non-Pelagic
The bright orange nonpelagic rockfish averages 10-12 pounds and may live to be over 100 years old!
Pelagic Rockfish include dusky, dark, widow, blue, yellowtail, and black, known as “black bass.”

Non-Pelagic Rockfish
2023 Nonresident season limits: No retention of non-pelagic rockfish. All must be released back into the water with a deep water release mechanism.
Pelagic Rockfish
2023 Nonresident Season Limits: Five fish per day, with no annual limit.
Fish Processing



Processing
The best part of a fishing trip is cooking for friends and family when you return home. Once you’ve landed those salmon, halibut, lingcod, and rockfish your job is done. Salmon Falls resort fish processing is included all of our inclusive packages. Leave the cleaning, cutting, and packaging to our expert crew of fish processors.
Cuts & Yields
Our onsite expert fish processors will guide you to the correct cut whether it be steaks or fillets. Be sure to note the approximate yields of each fish: Salmon 45%, Halibut 45%, Lingcod-20%, Rockfish- 15%
Fish Boxes & Shipping
Our expert crew trim, filet, vacuum pack, and flash freeze your daily catch. Packaged into 25lb and 50lb boxes, your haul is ready for travel as checked luggage under most airline weight restrictions. Fish will stay frozen for approximately 20 hours, dependent upon location. At Salmon Falls Resort, on departure day, our onsite crew will ensure your fish boxes are loaded on the resort’s shuttle to accompany you on your airport transfer. If you plan to continue your travel before returning home, our crew can recommend shipping options for future delivery.
