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Ketchikan Fishing



Ketchikan Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing Ketchikan, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:
  1. Halibut

  2. Halibut

    There is a 23.76% catch rate for Halibut, based on 24 Halibut counted.

    Ketchikan Halibut Counts Chart
    Halibut

    ENLARGE KETCHIKAN HALIBUT COUNTS CHART


  3. Coho Salmon

  4. Coho Salmon

    There is a 18.81% catch rate for Coho Salmon, based on 19 Coho Salmon counted.

    Ketchikan Coho Salmon Counts Chart
    Coho

    ENLARGE KETCHIKAN COHO SALMON COUNTS CHART


  5. Pink Salmon

  6. Pink Salmon

    There is a 13.86% catch rate for Pink Salmon, based on 14 Pink Salmon counted.

    Ketchikan Pink Salmon Counts Chart
    Pink

    ENLARGE KETCHIKAN PINK SALMON COUNTS CHART


  7. Chinook Salmon

  8. Chinook Salmon

    There is a 7.92% catch rate for Chinook Salmon, based on 8 Chinook Salmon counted.

    Ketchikan Chinook Salmon Counts Chart
    Chinook

    ENLARGE KETCHIKAN CHINOOK SALMON COUNTS CHART


  9. Chum Salmon

  10. Chum Salmon

    There is a 7.92% catch rate for Chum Salmon, based on 8 Chum Salmon counted.

    Ketchikan Chum Salmon Counts Chart
    Chum

    ENLARGE KETCHIKAN CHUM SALMON COUNTS CHART


  11. Pacific Herring

  12. Pacific Herring

    There is a 5.94% catch rate for Pacific Herring, based on 6 Pacific Herring counted.

    Ketchikan Pacific Herring Counts Chart
    Pacific

    ENLARGE KETCHIKAN PACIFIC HERRING COUNTS CHART


  13. Cutthroat Trout

  14. Cutthroat Trout

    There is a 4.95% catch rate for Cutthroat Trout, based on 5 Cutthroat Trout counted.

    Ketchikan Cutthroat Trout Counts Chart
    Cutthroat

    ENLARGE KETCHIKAN CUTTHROAT TROUT COUNTS CHART


  15. Pacific Cod

  16. Pacific Cod

    There is a 3.96% catch rate for Pacific Cod, based on 4 Pacific Cod counted.

    Ketchikan Pacific Cod Counts Chart
    Pacific

    ENLARGE KETCHIKAN PACIFIC COD COUNTS CHART


  17. Pacific Ocean Perch

  18. Pacific Ocean Perch

    There is a 3.96% catch rate for Pacific Ocean Perch, based on 4 Pacific Ocean Perch counted.

    Ketchikan Pacific Ocean Perch Counts Chart
    Pacific

    ENLARGE KETCHIKAN PACIFIC OCEAN PERCH COUNTS CHART


  19. Flathead Sole

  20. Flathead Sole

    There is a 2.97% catch rate for Flathead Sole, based on 3 Flathead Sole counted.

    Ketchikan Flathead Sole Counts Chart
    Flathead

    ENLARGE KETCHIKAN FLATHEAD SOLE COUNTS CHART


Recommendations above based on 13 species of fish and 101 fish counted for July around Ketchikan.

To date, there are 31 species of fish and a total of 440 fish counted for Ketchikan and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 1/1/1900 (124 years).

Last Update: 7/4/2024 4:34:00 PM

*** PLEASE NOTE ***
Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.

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The Top 10 Fishing Spots for Ketchikan are the following:

  1. Clarence Trough
    Clarence Trough


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  3. wreck-200


  4. Sculpin


  5. Ketchikan Area


  6. 53949


  7. Rainbow Trout


  8. wreck-184


  9. 53949


  10. Chinook salmon - East Pacific: Annette Islands Reserve Alaska


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Top Ketchikan Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Oasis Alaska Charters
    If you’re looking to charter fishing Ketchikan, a trip that is more personal, and tailored towards you and your group, you came to the right charter fishing company! Oasis Alaska Charters only runs private charters, that way you will only be fishing

  2. Baranof Fishing Excursions
    The Slagle family is third generation Alaskans that own and operate Baranof Fishing Excursions and the Alaska Fish House from our classic fishing marina in the heart of downtown Ketchikan. During the last decade we have had the honor of introducing o

  3. Ketchikan Salmon Fishing Charters
    Ketchikan Alaska offers anglers some of the best salmon fishing in the world! With our unique location in Southeast Alaska, we have access to all five species of wild salmon: The Mighty King Salmon,The Exciting Coho Salmon, The Hyper Pink Salmon, The

  4. Chinook Shores Lodge
    Our charter boats and unguided fishing boats are all easily accessible from our private dock located in front of the lodge. You can arrange for a full day of guided halibut and salmon fishing in a deluxe 28’ cabin cruiser followed by several days of

  5. True Alaskan Charters
    For more then a hundred years and four generations my family has been guiding Alaska fishing charters in Ketchikan Alaska. From Alaska bear hunts to Alaska halibut fishing we have all tried to make all of our guest have an experience of a life

  6. Dalin Charters and Guiding


  7. Classic Alaska Charters
    Classic Alaska Charters specializes in light tackle saltwater fishing for halibut, ling cod, yelloweye, & rockfish, along with king, coho, sockeye, chum, and pink salmon. We also combine freshwater fly/spin fishing for salmon, steelhead, cutthroa

  8. Ketchikan Bigfish Charters


  9. Strike Zone - Sport Fishing


  10. Explore Alaska Charters, LLC


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Top Ketchikan Marinas

  1. Knudson Cove Marina
    Knudson Cove Marina is only three minutes from the fishing grounds for some of the best salmon in the world. Ketchikan King (Chinook) Salmon fishing season starts mid-May and continues through July. By mid-June all 5 species of salmon (Chum, Sockeye,

  2. Hole In The Wall Marina
    Fish for Alaska King Salmon and Experience A True Alaskan Adventure at Hole in the Wall Marina

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