Crazy Ray’s Adventures operates **guided fishing charters, eco tours, and hunts out of Whittier Harbor**, specializing in halibut, salmon, and rockfish combo trips in **Prince William Sound and the outer Gulf waters**. Whittier is a coastal community about an hour south of Anchorage, making these among the **closest Alaska halibut charters to Anchorage**. All charters are **multi‑species trips**, targeting giant Pacific halibut, all five species of salmon, several species of rockfish, lingcod, and Pacific cod, with options for customized itineraries for whole‑boat reservations. The company is a **locally Alaskan owned, family‑operated business** that has been running charters, eco tours, and hunts from Whittier for **over 20 years**, aiming to provide high‑quality, personalized charter adventures. In addition to fishing, they offer eco tours to view glaciers, whales, birds, and other wildlife in Prince William Sound, and can arrange sightseeing and hunting charters departing from Whittier, Alaska.

Saltwater Excursions is an Alaskan-owned and operated charter company based in Whittier, Alaska, offering **multi-species fishing charters** and **wildlife/glacier tours** in Prince William Sound. They operate a fleet that includes a 31-foot SeaHawk NorthRiver and a 26-foot Offshore Duckworth, both with twin outboard engines, heated cabins, private marine heads, state-of-the-art Garmin electronics, and top-quality rods, reels, and tackle. The business focuses on Halibut, Salmon, and Rockfish but also targets Lingcod, Pacific Cod, Greenlings, Salmon Sharks, and other species on their trips, providing a full-day experience on the water. Operating from the Whittier Small Boat Harbor, the closest port to Anchorage, they emphasize convenient access, personalized service for both novice and experienced anglers, and an authentic “true Alaskan experience” that can combine world‑class fishing with glacier and wildlife viewing in the fjords of Prince William Sound. They are also the Alaska representative for Rinehart Taxidermy – Alaska, allowing guests to have their “catch of a lifetime” mounted directly from the dock.

Big Irv's Famous Alaskan Charters is a veteran‑owned charter operation based out of Whittier, Alaska, offering guided full‑day fishing adventures targeting giant halibut, rockfish, salmon, and other local species in Prince William Sound and nearby Gulf waters. Led by Captain “Big Irv,” a retired soldier and lifelong outdoorsman and mariner with experience on waters in Europe, the U.S. Gulf Coast, Canada, and Alaska, the business emphasizes safety, professionalism, and high‑energy service on every trip. In addition to fishing charters, Big Irv’s also advertises glacier tours and seasonal hunting opportunities, aiming to deliver memorable Alaskan experiences while practicing sustainable fishing ethics and responsible use of Alaskan waters.

Alaskan 4 Star Charters is a long‑running Alaska saltwater fishing charter based out of Whittier and Prince William Sound, operated by owner‑captain Jody Mason, who has been fishing Alaska since the 1970s. The business focuses on full‑day guided saltwater sportfishing trips to remote, productive grounds in Prince William Sound, targeting all five species of salmon, halibut, lingcod, rockfish, seabass, and various bottomfish, while also offering guests sightseeing of the surrounding fjords, wildlife, and scenery. Trips are run on a 35' aluminum charter boat designed for Alaskan waters, with shelter from the elements, twin engines for faster runs to the fishing grounds, and a setup geared to serious sport anglers as well as families and beginners. Children are welcome, and the captain provides guidance on local regulations, what fish may be kept or should be released, and where to have catch processed and shipped home after the trip.

Alaska Good Time Charters is an Alaskan owned and operated charter company based out of Whittier, Alaska, offering halibut and salmon fishing charters, live-aboard multi-day fishing trips, and boat-based black bear, deer, and goat hunts, along with glacier and wildlife sightseeing cruises in Prince William Sound. They operate from the closest port to Anchorage that offers halibut fishing (about 60 miles/just over an hour from Anchorage) and host both individual bookings and private family or group charters, including one of Alaska’s notable family vacation adventure cruises with fishing included.