KETCHIKAN FISHING FIELD GUIDE
A Full Day on Alaskan Water: Private Fishing out of Ketchikan with Santa’s Choice Charters
An 8–10 hour private charter that pairs serious angling with optional shrimp or crab pots and local fish processing to get your catch home.
A Full Day on Alaskan Water: Private Fishing out of Ketchikan with Santa’s Choice Charters.
Head out of Ketchikan for a full, private day on the water with Santa’s Choice Charters—an 8–10 hour fishing excursion that emphasizes concentrated angling time and the option to supplement your haul by setting shrimp or crab pots, with convenient local fish processing available for shipment or pickup.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A full-day, private angling focus
Charters run 8–10 hours, providing an expansive window to find and land Alaska’s notable seasonal catches on a private boat for up to six guests.
Optional shrimp and crab pots
You can choose to set shrimp or crab pots to try to add to your wild Alaskan catch; note that deploying pots consumes time that would otherwise be spent fishing.
Local processing and shipping
Local processors can fillet, box, freeze and ship your fish (roughly $4.00 per pound for filleting plus shipping), or you can pick up frozen boxes to bring home as checked luggage.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
This is a long, focused day on the water—8–10 hours of private charter time that centers on finding fish and maximizing catch opportunities; guests may elect to spend part of that time setting shrimp or crab pots, and the operator offers options to have your catch professionally processed and shipped or picked up locally.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this charter suits—and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Purchase your Alaska fishing license in advance (recommended via the Alaska Game and Fish website). If you plan to shrimp, obtain a Southeast Alaska shrimp permit when you buy your license; permits are free but required. Be prepared for a full 8–10 hour day on the water.
Local processors can fillet, box, freeze and ship your fish (approximately $4.00 per pound for filleting plus shipping). Alternatively, you may pick up boxed, frozen fish to transport home as checked baggage.
Prices quoted cover the fishing excursion; additional costs may include transportation, the required Alaska fishing license, and optional processing and shipping fees.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the charter?
Charters run approximately 8–10 hours.
How many people can join a private charter?
Charters accommodate up to six guests.
Are there age limits to book?
The booking individual must be at least 21 years old.
Can I set shrimp or crab pots during the trip?
Yes—additional options include putting out shrimp or crab pots, but deploying pots will take time away from fishing.
Do I need any permits or licenses?
You need an Alaska fishing license; if you plan to shrimp, you must acquire a Southeast Alaska shrimp permit when you purchase your license (permits are free). Purchasing the license in advance via the Alaska Game and Fish website is recommended.
What are my options for getting my fish home?
Local processors can fillet, box and freeze your fish and ship it (about $4.00 per pound for filleting plus shipping), or you may pick up frozen boxes to bring home as checked luggage.
Are there additional costs beyond the charter price?
Yes; there may be separate transportation costs, the cost of an Alaskan fishing license, and any processing or shipping fees for your catch.