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

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 Burbot Canary Rockfish Chinook Salmon

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(47 charters available)47 charters available

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Ketchikan, AK

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

Guest Reviews Say:

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

(7)

1-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

24 Trips

Starts from$800

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Kenai, AK, United States

24 Yrs experience

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for extraordinary abilities and incredible fishing experiences

(5)

1-4 Guests

5-8 Hours

3 Trips

Starts from$225

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Seward

Guest Reviews Say:

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

(30)

8-20 Guests

4 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$370

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Kenai, AK

12 Yrs 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

Starts from$400

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Fairbanks

13 Yrs 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

Starts from$400

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Fairbanks

29 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Nature / Wildlife Views

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Praised for consistent limits and exceptional teaching on the Kenai River

(10)

1-4 Guests

4-8 Hours

9 Trips

Starts from$400

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Kenai River

25 Yrs 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

Starts from$300

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Fairbanks

32 Yrs 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

Starts from$800

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Kodiak

13 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups

Guest Reviews Say:

Nick puts you on fish consistently - halibut, salmon limits daily with amazing wilderness experience

(18)

1-6 Guests

1 Hour

7 Trips

Starts from$1,390

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Homer, AK

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for awesome fishing skills and ensuring every trip is a blast

(5)

1-6 Guests

4 Hours

13 Trips

Starts from$350

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Fairbanks

25 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • I Tie My Own Flies • Freshwater Fishing • Fly Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for consistently finding fish when others struggle and exceptional Kenai River expertise

(10)

1-4 Guests

4-8 Hours

2 Trips

Starts from$200

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Fairbanks

34 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families • Freshwater Fishing

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Praised for 25+ years of professional halibut fishing expertise and great gear

(5)

1-6 Guests

6 Hours

3 Trips

Starts from$200

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Ketchikan, AK

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

Guest Reviews Say:

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

(7)

1-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

24 Trips

Starts from$800

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Fairbanks

29 Yrs 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

Starts from$400

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Kodiak

13 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups

Guest Reviews Say:

Nick puts you on fish consistently - halibut, salmon limits daily with amazing wilderness experience

(18)

1-6 Guests

1 Hour

7 Trips

Starts from$1,390

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Fairbanks

34 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families • Freshwater Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for 25+ years of professional halibut fishing expertise and great gear

(5)

1-6 Guests

6 Hours

3 Trips

Starts from$200

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Fairbanks

41 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families

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Guests praise Captain Mike's local expertise and exceptional fishing success

(5)

1-6 Guests

3-8 Hours

12 Trips

Starts from$700

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Soldotna, AK

31 Yrs experience

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for expert guides, impressive catches, and unforgettable Alaskan fishing adventures

(5)

1-5 Guests

1 Hour

12 Trips

Starts from$3,876

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Fairbanks

35 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Fly Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Guests praise expert captains who ensure catch limits and provide exceptional guidance

(10)

1-6 Guests

8-10 Hours

2 Trips

Starts from$431

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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

4 Trips

Starts from$500

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Fairbanks

31 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing

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

(10)

6-8 Guests

8 Hours

2 Trips

Starts from$395

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Fairbanks

Guest Reviews Say:

Guests praise expert captains who quickly find prime spots for salmon and halibut limits

(10)

1-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

3 Trips

Starts from$1,200

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Fairbanks

21 Yrs experience

Guest Reviews Say:

Guests rave about hitting halibut limits quickly and captains' expert local knowledge

(10)

1-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

48 Trips

Starts from$1,396

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Fairbanks

18 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Freshwater Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Guests caught more fish than they could carry with professional Captain Bill

(2)

1-6 Guests

8 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$900

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Seward, AK

18 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families

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Customers rave about Captain Bobby's expert guidance and the crew's tireless, friendly service

(10)

1-16 Guests

5-10 Hours

7 Trips

Starts from$299

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Homer, AK, United States

10 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing

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Customers rave about Corey's fish-finding expertise and non-stop action on multiple species

(23)

1-6 Guests

6-9 Hours

14 Trips

Starts from$300

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Ratings & Reviews Summary in Alaska

AI Generated Review Summary

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 / 5

Based on 335 reviews by Guidesly users

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

21 Yrs 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)

1-4 Guests

4-6 Hours

3 Trips

Starts from$150

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Dmitry M

January 12, 2025

1 Guest

My son, a big fishing enthusiast, discovered this place in Fairbanks, Alaska, during our Christmas vacation. We were pleasantly surprised—this is not just fishing; it’s a whole new experience. • Comfort and Warmth: Fishing takes place in a specially equipped RV with a stove, making it cozy and warm. You feel at home, but with an ice fishing hole right in the floor. • Modern Technology: Each fishing hole is equipped with a large screen and cameras showing real-time underwater footage. You can see your hook, the bottom, and the fish—it’s absolutely fascinating! • Perfect for Kids and Beginners: Watching how fish react to different baits and techniques makes the experience both educational and exciting. You can experiment and immediately see what works and what doesn’t. The host is incredibly attentive, offering hot drinks, hot dogs, and even cooking your catch with rice breading and vegetables. While this may not replace classic fishing, I highly recommend it to everyone—professionals, beginners, and even skeptics. It’s especially great for families!

Fairbanks

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Guests rave about Jim's unique heated ice fishing setup and incredible catches

(10)

1-8 Guests

4 Hours

2 Trips

Starts from$160

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Todd T

September 27, 2024

1 Guest

Parker and his team were fantastic! They guided us straight to incredible wildlife sightings, including a mother humpback whale and her calf. Highly recommended!

Fairbanks

14 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Technical Fishing • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing

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Guests rave about Parker's passion for wildlife and personalized tours that exceed expectations

(10)

6-8 Guests

2-8 Hours

2 Trips

Starts from$175

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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

10 Yrs 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

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

(4)

1-3 Guests

4-8 Hours

6 Trips

Starts from$550

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Erin N

August 9, 2024

1 Guest

I went out with Nate and tried a completely new fishing style. He was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and kind throughout the trip. I highly recommend this experience and definitely plan to fish with him again in the future!

Fairbanks

15 Yrs experience

Guest Reviews Say:

Guests love the knowledgeable guides and consistently limit out on salmon in under two hours

(10)

1-8 Guests

4-8 Hours

4 Trips

Starts from$400

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Fishing Charters in Alaska, United States

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Alaska Fishing Charters(47 charters available)47 charters available

Complete Guide to Alaska Fishing

Top Species

Arctic Char

Arctic Grayling

Atlantic Cod

Atlantic Halibut

Atlantic Salmon

Barndoor Skate

Black Rockfish

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

Yellowcheek Wrasse

Yelloweye Rockfish

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Ratings & Reviews Summary in Alaska

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Frequently Asked Questions

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?