Ketchikan, Alaska isn’t called the Salmon Capital of the World for nothing! All five types of salmon (King, Silver, Pink, Chum, and the elusive Sockeye) run through Ketchikan during peak season, and you’ll have the opportunity to catch them all! Whether it is a 4-hour trip or a full-day trip, we guarantee you’re going to have a great time out on the water. Typically, you can expect to troll using down riggers and run up to 4 lines. During peak season, there’s nothing more exciting than having two or sometimes three fish on at a time. While trolling, you’ll be able to take in the sights and sounds of the Tongass National Forest, which include humpback whales bubble-feeding on the surface, porpoises and orcas playing in the water, and eagles soaring in the sky. This trip is suitable for any age and experience level.

Here, the biggest and most sought-after salmon is the king salmon. Kings are caught throughout the season, but peak season is June and July. Pinks, silvers, and chums run in July, August, and September, which seems to be more action during these months because all five species are running around this time. Sockeyes are around, but can be very difficult to hook on – if you catch one, you get bragging rights for the whole trip!