Ketchikan Fishing Trips (Ketchikan’s Finest Fishing Charters) is a top‑rated Ketchikan, Alaska fishing charter operation specializing in private halibut and salmon trips for cruise ship guests and in‑town visitors. They focus on high‑quality, custom fishing experiences where guests can troll for salmon, bottom fish for halibut, and jig for rockfish and lingcod on half‑day, full‑day, and multi‑day charters. The company emphasizes premium gear, expert captains, and a strong customer service record, with hundreds of 5‑star reviews across platforms and tens of thousands of guests served on both fishing charters and wildlife sightseeing excursions. Located in downtown Ketchikan next to the cruise ship docks, they are set up for easy walk‑on access, guaranteed on‑time pick‑up and drop‑off for cruise passengers, and offer help with processing and shipping guests’ catch home. All trips are 100% private, giving each group exclusive use of the boat, captain, and crew, and allowing the experience to be tailored to target specific species or a mix of salmon, halibut, cod, rockfish, and lingcod.

Ketchikan Fishing Charters is a charter operation in Ketchikan, Alaska offering guided sportfishing trips targeting species such as salmon, halibut, rockfish, cod, and crab for both cruise ship passengers and in-town visitors. They emphasize top-rated, all-inclusive fishing experiences with over 550 five-star reviews across platforms like Google, TripAdvisor, and Fishing Booker, serving more than 30,000 guests. The business provides private charters with USCG-licensed captains, quality fishing gear, heated enclosed cabins with toilets, safety equipment, snacks, and beverages, operating from a convenient downtown Ketchikan location within easy walking distance of cruise docks. They market themselves as one of the best fishing charters in Ketchikan and Alaska, focusing on customer service, on-time pickup and drop-off for all major cruise lines, and the ability to catch and ship fish home.

Svenson Sportfishing is a locally owned and operated fishing charter based out of Clover Pass Resort in Ketchikan, Alaska, offering private guided salmon and halibut trips in the waters around the “Salmon Capital of the World.” Led by Captain Axel Svenson, who was born and raised in Ketchikan and has over 15 years of charter experience, the operation focuses on delivering a high level of service using clean, well‑equipped boats, quality tackle, and experienced captains who work with anglers of all abilities—from first‑time visitors to serious, repeat fishermen. The company caters to both cruise‑ship and fly‑in guests with 4‑hour, 6‑hour, and full‑day packages, offers a shuttle service to and from cruise docks with a port‑time guarantee, and can help guests access local fish processing so their catch can be shipped home. All charter packages are customizable, including multi‑day options such as 3‑day/4‑night trips, giving visitors flexible ways to experience Ketchikan’s salmon, halibut, and other bottom‑fish fisheries.

Santa’s Choice Charters is a locally owned **salmon and halibut fishing charter** based in Ketchikan, Alaska, operated by owner‑guide Alex Rudolph. The business focuses on providing personalized fishing experiences ranging from short trips tailored to **cruise ship passengers** (4–6 hour salmon and halibut charters) to full‑day (8–10 hour) outings and **multi‑day excursion packages with lodging and transport included** for more dedicated anglers. They emphasize local knowledge of Ketchikan’s waters, well‑maintained equipment, and a passion for showcasing “everything Alaska has to offer,” aiming to get guests quickly to productive fishing grounds and help them experience fresh Alaskan air and wild, catch‑and‑ship‑home fish.