Top Rated Fishing Charters in Alaska

Q: Who are the best rated guides in Alaska?

Some of the best rated guides in Alaska are: The Alaska Catch RiverRise Fishing First Cast Fishing All Time Fishing Lost Boys Fishing Alaska Slammin Salmon Charters Scout Lake Adventures Jason’s Guide Service Driftwood Wilderness Lodge Blount Adventures Cruises

Q: What are the top fishing types in Alaska?

Some of the best trip types in Alaska are: Inshore Fishing River Fishing Offshore Fishing Backcountry Fishing Lakes/Reservoirs/Ponds Fishing Shore Fishing

Q: What are the top species I can catch in Alaska?

Some of the top fish species you can catch in Alaska are: Arctic Char Arctic Grayling Atlantic Cod Atlantic Halibut Atlantic Salmon Barndoor Skate Black Rockfish Black Sea Bass Burbot Canary Rockfish

Q: Do I need experience to go on a Fishing Charter?

Absolutely not! Most charter captains welcome anglers of all skill levels and specialize in teaching beginners. Many charters are family-friendly and will teach basic fishing techniques, help with equipment, and ensure everyone has a great time. Let your captain know your experience level when booking so they can tailor the trip accordingly.

Alaska Fishing Charters (52 charters available)

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Seward

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Customers praise Gabriel's salmon expertise and patient teaching with guaranteed catches

(30)

8-20 Guests

4 Hours

5 Trips

Available in 7 Months

Starts from$370

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Fairbanks

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Customers rave about Captain Mike's expertise and consistent limit catches of halibut and salmon

(10)

1-6 Guests

5-10 Hours

3 Trips

Available in 6 Months

Starts from$299

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Sterling, AK, United States

11 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Technical Fishing • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Bass Fishing • Freshwater Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for patient guidance and incredible success with salmon and trout catches

(4)

1-3 Guests

4-8 Hours

6 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$550

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Kenai River

22 years experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Freshwater Fishing

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Praised for excellent fly fishing instruction and making trips enjoyable for beginners

(1)

3-4 Guests

6-8 Hours

4 Trips

Available Next Week

Starts from$300

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Alaska

5 years experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing

1-6 Guests

6-8 Hours

14 Trips

Available in 6 Months

Starts from$320

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Ketchikan, AK

14 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Customers rave about his local knowledge and consistent salmon and halibut catches

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1-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

24 Trips

Available in 6 Months

Starts from$800

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Kenai, AK, United States

25 years experience

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for extraordinary abilities and incredible fishing experiences

(5)

1-4 Guests

5-8 Hours

3 Trips

Available in 6 Months

Starts from$225

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Kenai, AK

13 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Nature / Wildlife Views

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Praised as a true 10%er who catches more fish than 90% of the fleet

(6)

1-5 Guests

4-8 Hours

9 Trips

Available in 8 Months

Starts from$400

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Fairbanks

14 years experience • Good with New Anglers • Fly Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for expert guidance helping families catch their salmon quota on Kenai River

(3)

4-5 Guests

4-8 Hours

9 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$400

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Fairbanks

30 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Nature / Wildlife Views

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for consistent limits and exceptional teaching on the Kenai River

(10)

1-4 Guests

4-8 Hours

9 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$400

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Kenai River

26 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Freshwater Fishing • Fly Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Guests praise Robert's dedication - extending trips until everyone catches fish

(28)

1-4 Guests

4-8 Hours

6 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$300

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Fairbanks

33 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Freshwater Fishing

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Customers rave about consistent fish catches and expert guides who are great with kids

(10)

3-4 Guests

4-8 Hours

14 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$800

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Complete Guide to Alaska Fishing

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Ratings & Reviews Summary in Alaska

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Fishing in Alaska offers diverse opportunities from the Kenai River's legendary salmon runs to Cook Inlet's halibut grounds and remote wilderness lodges across the state. Anglers target king salmon, sockeye, silvers, halibut, rockfish, rainbow trout, grayling, and Pacific cod through river fishing, ocean charters, fly fishing, and ice fishing adventures. Guides consistently deliver patient instruction for beginners while accommodating experienced anglers, with many guests achieving daily limits. The professional atmosphere combines expert local knowledge with family-friendly service, including fish cleaning and filleting. Alaska's fishing experiences feature stunning scenery, wildlife viewing opportunities with eagles and whales, and memorable adventures from half-day trips to multi-day lodge stays that create lasting memories for all skill levels.

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Alaska

5.0 / 5.0

Based on 23 reviews by Guidesly users

Mark

June 6, 2026

Trip taken June 5, 2026

Inshore, AM - 6 hrs Trip

7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

4 Guests

Great trip! Justin made a great fishing day for my 7 year old, 10 year old and 12 year old. We hit our limit and had plenty of time to catch some cod.

Alaska

5 years experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing

1-6 Guests

6-8 Hours

14 Trips

Available in 6 Months

Starts from$320

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Carol

July 7, 2025

Trip taken July 6, 2025

River, AM - 6 hrs Trip

61.8°F

6:00 AM - 12:00 PM

2 Guests

Nate was a great guide, was very helpful with us beginners on fly fishing! Made the trip very enjoyable and would recommend whole heartedly!

Guide Nate Rogers

Replied on July 10, 2025

Carol Sherrod, Thank you! You folks were awesome. Looking forward to our next trip.

Kenai River

22 years experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Freshwater Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for excellent fly fishing instruction and making trips enjoyable for beginners

(1)

3-4 Guests

6-8 Hours

4 Trips

Available Next Week

Starts from$300

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Beverly Sorenson

August 13, 2024

1 Guest

We booked a charter with Hunter to fish for Sockeye Salmon on the beautiful Kenai River. He understands the river, the skill level of those fishing and provides thoughtful suggestions that resulted in more "fish on" until we caught our limit. Thank you Hunter, what an incredible experience!

Sterling, AK, United States

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for patient guidance and incredible success with salmon and trout catches

(4)

1-3 Guests

4-8 Hours

6 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$550

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Bill S

July 20, 2023

1 Guest

Both the captain and deckhand exerted considerable effort to position our group over fruitful fishing spots, resulting in abundant catches of both Salmon and Halibut. Our excursion, taking place on July 20, 2023, coincided with my 75th birthday, and fortune smiled upon me. I proudly reeled in the largest Salmon weighing 20 pounds and the heftiest Halibut tipping the scales at 82 pounds. Additionally, luck favored me with the capture of a stunning Yelloweye rockfish, which we savored grilled and devoured last night at our BNB. Our deckhand, had jokingly promised to take a plunge into the ocean if I landed a sizable Halibut. True to his word, he shed his clothes down to shorts and made a splash, diving off the top of the cabin. Overall, it was an exceptional experience, marking a splendid way to commemorate three-quarters of a century spent on this earth.

Fairbanks

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers rave about Captain Mike's expertise and consistent limit catches of halibut and salmon

(10)

1-6 Guests

5-10 Hours

3 Trips

Available in 6 Months

Starts from$299

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Everything you need to know about booking and enjoying your Alaska Fishing charter experience.

Fishing Charters in Alaska, United States

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Alaska Fishing Charters (52 charters available)

Complete Guide to Alaska Fishing

Top Species

Arctic Char

Arctic Grayling

Atlantic Cod

Atlantic Halibut

Atlantic Salmon

Barndoor Skate

Black Rockfish

Black Sea Bass

Burbot

Canary Rockfish

Chinook Salmon

Chum Salmon

Coho Salmon

Dolly Varden

Lake Trout

Lingcod

Northern Pike

Pacific Cod

Pacific Halibut

Pacific Ocean Perch

Permit

Pink Salmon

Rainbow Trout

Red Irish Lord

Sockeye Salmon

Steelhead Trout

Summer Flounder

Vermilion Rockfish

Yelloweye Rockfish

Yellowtail Rockfish

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Ratings & Reviews Summary in Alaska

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FAQs about Alaska

Who are the best rated guides in Alaska?

What are the top fishing types in Alaska?

What are the top species I can catch in Alaska?

Do I need experience to go on a Fishing Charter?