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Ketchikan Salmon Fishing

6.7

Average

26 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

Ketchikan
5 hrs
Updated November 2, 2026

Troll Ketchikan’s famed salmon waters aboard a modern fishing boat, with guides ready to search for fish and gear provided for the trip.

About this tour

Set out on Ketchikan Salmon Fishing in the Salmon Capital of the World, where a quiet troll can turn into an all-hands-on-deck fight in an instant. In season, salmon bring the action and excitement that have made Ketchikan famous with anglers.

Your guides can search for fish near the hatchery or in the ocean waters of Dixon Entrance, rather than staying in one spot. You’ll fish aboard a modern aluminum Raider boat equipped with multi-beam sonar and electric downriggers. Rubber rain gear, boots, and gloves help you prepare for the elements, and snacks are provided. When a salmon hits, get ready for the thrill of working together to bring it in.

Meet your guide at your ship’s gangway; they’ll be holding a sign with your last name. Book Ketchikan Salmon Fishing for a chance to experience the region’s celebrated salmon sportfishing firsthand.

Highlights

Troll for hard-fighting salmon in Ketchikan’s famed fishing waters
Enjoy the flexibility to search for fish near the hatchery or offshore
Fish aboard a modern aluminum Raider equipped with multi-beam sonar and electric downriggers
Feel the excitement when a salmon strikes and the crew springs into action

What's included

Included

Rubber rain gear, rubber boots, and rubber gloves
Snacks

Not included

Gratuities

Ratings on each provider

The ratings and review counts each booking site shows for this tour.

Viator

4.69 / 5 · 26 reviews

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Important information

Meet your guide at your ship’s gangway; they will hold a sign with your last name
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals are allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.69 from 26 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Ketchikan

Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.7.

Provider rating distribution in Ketchikan

How many tours in Ketchikan have a provider rating at or below each value. The dashed line is this tour.

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GetYourGuide
Viator

9.6

Ketchikan Fishing and Wilderness Dining 4 hr 30 min

Top 1% · 4 hrs 30 min · 488 reviews

from $436

1 provider

9.1

Ketchikan Halibut Fishing Excursion and Wildlife 4 hr

Top 4% · 4 hrs · 112 reviews

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1 provider

8.8