Ketchikan Fishing

While on vacation in Ketchikan, fishing in the waters of Alaska’s Inside Passages with guides from Alaska Sportfishing Expeditions should be at the top of your list

If you are an angler, you should put a Ketchikan fishing trip on your to do list. Located on the southern end of the Alaska panhandle, Ketchikan has earned the reputation as the “Salmon Capital of the World” for its strong runs of salmon. Salmon is not the only fish you can catch while in Ketchikan, halibut, cod, sea bass, red snapper and other varieties of fish also funnel through the cold, plankton-filled waters of Alaska’s Inside Passages during the summer months. If freshwater fishing is more your forte, you can also try your hand at landing several species of trout, grayling, steelhead and Dolly Varden in nearby lakes and streams.





When deciding on lodging and an outfitter for your Ketchikan fishing adventure, look no further than the three lodges of Alaska Sportfishing Expeditions (ASE). We offer both self-guided and guided saltwater trips as well as guided freshwater excursions. No matter what type of fishing trip suits your interests or budget; you will be angling in one of the most picturesque wilderness settings you will ever experience. All of our Ketchikan fishing excursions include bait, basic tackle, reels, rods, and lodging in the rustic accommodations available at our lodges.



While staying at an ASE lodge near Ketchikan, you will want to do more than land a prize salmon or halibut. You will also want to put exploring Ketchikan on your itinerary. Ketchikan is home to the largest native population in the state of Alaska as well as the largest collection of totem poles on earth. At Saxman Tribal House and the Metlakatla Long House, you can watch native artisans at work creating canoes, paddles, totems and masks. Around town, you will find numerous galleries displaying native artwork and handicrafts as well as quaint boutiques and restaurants in the town’s historic district, Creek Street. Historical attractions are plentiful and include the Tongass Historical Museum, Totem Bight State Historic Park, Dolly’s House Museum and the Totem Heritage Center.