Ketchikan Alaska

When visiting Ketchikan, Alaska, choose Alaska Sportfishing Expeditions’ lodges as both your lodging provider and outfitter

In Ketchikan, Alaska, the best choice for fishing trips that will meet your budget and your schedule are those available through Alaska Sportfishing Expeditions’ lodges. Our three properties offer fishing packages that range from two days and three nights to five days and six nights. The most popular trips we offer are our guided saltwater excursions, which are under the direction of experienced charter boat captains who do their utmost to help you land an enviable catch. Choosing the self-guided option turns you into a charter boat captain for a day, free to roam the waters of Alaska’s Inside Passages at your own pace while viewing unparalleled natural surroundings.



A Ketchikan, Alaska fishing experience is an angler’s rite of passage – an unforgettable experience that lives with anglers for the rest of their lives. Let one of Alaska Sportfishing Expeditions’ lodges become your outfitter for such an amazing trip. Besides expert guidance, our packages include bait, rods, reels, basic tackle, professional fish processing, rustic accommodations and transportation to and from the Ketchikan Airport. Depending on the lodge you choose, your fishing package can also include meals at one of our dining rooms, which serve three meals a day including boxed lunches for anglers going out on the water.


During your Ketchikan, Alaska fishing trip, you should take time to explore Ketchikan itself while not fishing. You can explore Ketchikan’s surrounding scenery on miles of hiking trails, or paddle in a canoe or kayak to view both pristine wilderness and marine life. Ketchikan is home to various native cultural attractions, including the Matlakatla Long House and the Saxman Tribal House, where you can watch native artisans at work carving items ranging from masks to canoes. For insight into the area’s history, visit Dolly’s House Museum, the Tongass Historical Museum, and the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center. When you vacation in Ketchikan, you can be assured that you will not suffer from boredom.