Fish Baranof is a Sitka, Alaska self-guided saltwater fishing and boat-rental operation that caters to independent, experienced boaters who want a DIY Alaskan fishing trip on their own schedule. They offer packages that bundle lodging, fully equipped rental boats, fishing gear, electronics, safety gear, fish processing access, and local support so guests can “be their own charter captain” while targeting salmon, halibut, rockfish, lingcod and other bottomfish in Sitka’s highly productive waters. The operation is run by owner Joel Martin, a local outdoorsman who recently located the Fish Baranof office inside The Longliner Lodge & Suites to house boat‑rental guests at the same site as the dock, processing, and restaurant for maximum convenience. Their Hewescraft Sea Runner rental boats are described as ocean‑worthy “fish‑catching machines,” and the business emphasizes top‑quality equipment, responsive service, and trip planning help (including arranging guided charter days for orientation) so capable anglers can enjoy a flexible, cost‑effective alternative to traditional full‑service lodges.

Fish Baranof’s **Sitka Self Charters** offers unguided, self-run saltwater fishing vacations in Sitka, Alaska, combining hotel-style lodging with fully outfitted rental boats so anglers can “fish your way at your pace.” Packages are designed for do‑it‑yourself anglers who want to captain their own boat while still having high-quality gear and local support, with boats equipped with rods, reels, tackle, downriggers, depth finders, VHF, GPS, charts, and safety gear for fishing Sitka Sound and surrounding waters. The operation focuses on self-guided saltwater fishing (halibut, salmon, and bottom fish) and positions itself as a one‑stop shop for lodging plus boat rentals, ideal for guests who have prior big‑water boating experience and want the freedom to plan their own days on the water.