MOORE FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Half-Day Charters: 3.5 Hours of Salmon, Halibut and Humpback Encounters in the Icy Strait
A 3.5-hour outing with Ear Mountain Charters' Captain Eric offering salmon and halibut fishing or whale watching—this guide explains what the trip covers and what to expect.
Half-Day Charters: 3.5 Hours of Salmon, Halibut and Humpback Encounters in the Icy Strait.
Set amid the forage-rich Icy Strait Waters and the coves around Port Frederick, these half-day charters with Captain Eric pair purpose-built angling with prime wildlife viewing: salmon and halibut fishing one moment, and the breaching arcs of humpback whales the next. The operator’s decades of experience shape a focused, short-format outing that concentrates time on the water and on target wildlife and fish species.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Humpback Whales in the Icy Straits
Whale-watching half-day options put you where humpbacks perform in the Icy Straits or around Port Frederick, offering concentrated chances to see surface behaviors during the 3.5-hour tour.
Salmon and Halibut Angling
Book a salmon tour to pursue Alaska salmon, or a halibut tour—each half-day charter focuses on the targeted fishery and includes the equipment needed to fish the Icy Strait Waters.
Decades of Local Knowledge
Captain Eric’s decades of experience are central to the trip: they shape where the boat goes and how time is spent on the water, aimed at creating lasting memories whether you’re hauling fish or watching whales.
What the day feels like
What the Half-Day Feels Like
These are compressed, purposeful outings—3.5 hours of transit to prime water, focused fishing or wildlife watching, and time to photograph and handle catches. Whether you choose salmon, halibut, or a whale-watch, the short window concentrates effort on the species and locations most likely to deliver action and views.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from a half-day charter and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Each half-day charter runs approximately 3.5 hours, focused on a single activity (salmon, halibut, or whale watching).
The tour includes the equipment needed to fish in the Icy Strait Waters; guests should still bring a camera for photographs and dress for marine weather.
Trips are run by Ear Mountain Charters with Captain Eric at the helm; his decades of experience shape the short-format itinerary.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is a half-day charter?
Each charter lasts approximately 3.5 hours.
What activities are offered on these charters?
You can book salmon fishing, halibut fishing, or a whale-watching/wildlife tour for the 3.5-hour outing.
Is gear provided for fishing?
Yes—the salmon fishing tour and other fishing options include the equipment needed to fish the Icy Strait Waters.
Who runs the trips?
Trips are operated by Ear Mountain Charters with Captain Eric leading the charters.
Where do the trips take place?
Charters operate in the Icy Strait Waters with whale-watching options in the Icy Straits or around Port Frederick.
Will I have a chance to photograph wildlife or my catch?
Yes—the halibut and whale-watching options explicitly offer opportunities to catch and photograph fish and marine life.