Ketchikan Alaska Fishing and Wilderness Dining Adventure
Leap aboard a 24-foot skiff for a fast-paced fishing run through glacier-formed channels, then trade rod for fork at a remote wilderness camp where your catch becomes a gourmet stew. Expect wet weather, quick moves between spots, and abundant wildlife.
The Experience
Before You Go
Wear motion-sickness prevention
The trip is on an open skiff with choppy water—take pills or acupressure bands beforehand if you get seasick.
Use waterproof storage
Keep phones and extra layers in a dry bag; the skiff is open and spray is constant.
Bring a camera with a zoom
Wildlife—eagles, seals, and porpoise—appear at a distance; a telephoto lens or compact zoom is helpful.
Dress in layers and quick-dry fabrics
Rain gear is provided, but insulated mid-layers and wool socks keep you comfortable between windy runs and campfire time.
Local Knowledge
Hidden Gems
- •Quiet coves with tide pools near the camp where shore birds forage
- •Early morning runs often increase chances to see foraging porpoise close to the skiff
Wildlife
- •Bald eagle
- •Harbor seal
Conservation Note
Practice catch-limits and regulatory seasons; operators typically follow state regulations and encourage leave-no-trace camp habits to protect marine and forest ecosystems.
This coast has long been fished by Tlingit communities; modern guided trips operate within a living shoreline economy of commercial fishing and subsistence traditions.
What to Bring
Waterproof dry bagEssential
Protects electronics and extra layers from spray and camp moisture.
Motion-sickness tablets or bandsEssential
Useful for those prone to nausea on open water.
Insulating mid-layer (fleece or wool)Essential
Telephoto-capable camera or binoculars
Improves wildlife viewing and documentation of distant marine life.
Common Questions
Are boots and rain gear provided?
Yes—the operator supplies boots, rain bibs, hooded jackets, hats and gloves for the trip.
Will we eat what we catch?
Yes—guides prepare your fresh catch at a wilderness campsite, served as a saffron-inspired stew with sides and dessert.
Is this suitable for children and non-anglers?
Families and non-anglers can join—infants can ride in a stroller; the trip is social and guides accommodate varying interest levels.
What wildlife might we see?
Expect bald eagles, harbor seals and porpoise; whales and bears are occasional sightings near feeding grounds and shorelines.
Book This Experience
Check AvailabilityDuration
5 hours
Location
Ketchikan, Alaska
Difficulty
easy
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires ability to step on/off a low skiff and stand for short fishing bursts.
Ready to Explore Ketchikan?
Book your guided walking tour and discover the hidden stories of this historic mountain city.
Check Availability & Book Now