Private Charters
General Information
The Baranof Fishing crew enjoys how easy it is to exceed a family or small group’s expectations when they charter their own boat, as a private Alaska fishing charter allows Baranof to completely customize a client's experience with their timetable. We can depart the dock and head back to our marina completely on your schedule, and we have a plethora of options available to make your trip unique.
Our Most Popular Charter Choices
We've put together a few popular charter choices based off previous excursions, and what specific demographics have opted for in the past. These can be used as a good starting point to give you an idea of what you might be able to do in one day, but keep in mind that this is your charter. You can swap out any options you like as long as it fits within your timeframe.
23-FT Open Skiff Charter
On your 23-ft open skiff charter, our primary focus is rockfish and salmon. Our goal is to explore the bountiful waters of Ketchikan. The biggest draw of this trip is the ability to enjoy fresh fish at an open firepit at our remote wilderness fish camp, making it a perfect trip for family and friends!
$1200 plus tax
24-FT Cabin Cruiser Charter
Our 24-ft cabin cruiser is the perfect fit for your Alaskan dream fishing charter. Our experienced guide and vessel can target both salmon and halibut while being safe and comfortable.
$1400 plus tax
30-FT Cabin Cruiser Charter
When you charter our 30ft cabin cruiser, you receive our ultimate fishing package. Our goal is to accumulate all our offerings into one package, from an all-day multi-species fishing trip to a culinary culmination.
$1900-2400 plus tax
Misty Fjords
Charters
Fishing in the Misty Fjords National Monument and eating your catch at our remote campsite is a true Alaskan experience. Focusing more on the day's overall theme than finding a trophy fish, this is recommended for less avid fishing groups that crave classic Alaska sightseeing.
$1900 plus tax
Wildlife Viewing Charters
This is the best of Southeast Alaska, minus the fishing. Wildlife lovers and explorers that enjoy natural splendor more than hooking a salmon will enjoy this charter. Head out and take the time to view whales, bear, eagles, or other sea mammals as the opportunities arise.
$1200 to $1900
There is an additional charge of $108.00 per person if your party would like to eat your catch at the Fish House.
When chartering, all of our salmon fishing, halibut fishing, and wilderness dining options can be incorporated either in their entirety or piecemeal into your day of fishing and exploring. If it's all about catching big halibut for the kids, we can focus on halibut fishing. If the goal is to catch a King salmon, we can chase Kings. If your family really wants to see whales, we can fish on the outside coast of Duke Island, which is normally populated by humpback whales all summer long. Or, say you want to combine a bit of fishing with a visit to the Misty Fjord monument. You can tour the Misty Fjords by floatplane, and we’ll be happy to pick you up at the monument to fish and explore your way back to Ketchikan. If that’s not enough, you also have the opportunity to add crabbing and shrimping to your day, which are classic Alaskan fishing experiences that can't be offered on a more structured fishing excursion.
We also include on a complementary basis the option of Cook Your Catch at either our wilderness camp, at sea, or in a slightly more civilized setting in our restaurant - The Alaska Fish House. If you want to return early, in order to invite the family members you left behind in town to come by the Fish House for a meal featuring your fish, we can accommodate. Or, alternatively, if your children or parents are having the experience of their lives, we can extend your time on the water on a pro rata basis.
Bottom line: We’re here to help you brainstorm through the options and create a custom day of Alaska fishing and/or exploration. We want to make your experience the most memorable possible for you and your family, and that is exactly what a Private Charter is all about.
Baranof's Private Charter Boats
30-FT CABIN CRUISER (8hr) – $2,400
30-FT CABIN CRUISER (6hr) – $1,900
- Length:
- 30 foot custom hull design
- Beam:
- 9 foot 8 inches
- Motor:
- 225 hp outboard motor 9.9 Honda kicker
- Capacity:
- 6 passengers
- Cabin:
- Yes
- Head:
- Yes
Baranof 30-foot Cabin Cruisers are Alaska Fishing in comfort. With their length and beam, their ride in inclement weather is very comfortable. These boats are heated with a private marine head, and provisioned for both piping-hot coffee and cooking fresh fish tacos. Fish Alaska in style!
Baranof's Private Charter Boats
24-FT CABIN CRUISER – $1,400
- Length:
- 24-foot
custom hull design - Beam:
- 8 foot 8 inches
- Motor:
- 225 hp outboard motor
9.9 Honda kicker - Capacity:
- 6 passengers
- Cabin:
- Yes
- Head:
- Yes
Our 24-foot Cabin Cruisers are about saltwater fishing. Evolved over decades, they are safe and reliable. These boats can easily cruise at 30 knots to the fishing grounds, anchor or drift for halibut or troll at 2 knots for King Salmon, and pull up on a beach to enjoy a campfire on a wilderness shoreline.
Baranof's Private Charter Boats
20-FT SKIFF – $1,200
- Length:
- 20-foot
custom hull design - Beam:
- 7 foot 8 inches
- Motor:
- 90 hp outboard motor
- Capacity:
- 5 passengers
- Cabin:
- No
- Head:
- No
Our skiffs are representative of the skiffs from which most Alaskan youths learned their maritime, fishing, and hunting skills while growing up. Safe, efficient, tough, and capable, these skiffs are not only good for fishing, but for exploring the innumerable, secluded beaches of Southeast Alaska.
Light Tackle
More experienced anglers are welcome to opt for light-tackle gear at no extra charge. Normally outfitted with sturdier poles to ensure I higher success rate of landing fish once hooked, Baranof provides lighter tackle for those that enjoy a more vigorous fight. Whichever tackle you prefer, your captain will instruct you in the fishing techniques, such as mooching and jigging, that we find the most successful around here.
Spin Casting
For some of us, real fishing is done with a spin-caster. Whether casting, trolling, mooching, etc. is the best method for killing salmon is the eternal question, but we've got the gear if you want to add your voice to that discussion.
Fishing for Black Cod
If the conditions are right, taking an hour to pull up some Black cod is well worth your time.
Highly dependent on sea and weather conditions, fishing for this delicacy can be a rewarding aside to your day of salmon or halibut fishing. Considered by some to be the best tasting fish they've ever had due to their high oil content, Black Cod are targeted up to 1,400' below the surface. Let us know if this is something you'd like to dedicate a little time to should conditions allow, and we'll bring along the electric reels.
Squid Jigging
If you'd like to dedicate some time to pulling up squid, either for the photos, story, or eating, we can make that happen. Local angler Will Hink will hop on board as a personal instructor to show you how it's done.
Squid fishing in Southeast is relatively new as far as sportfishing is concerned. With the limited timeframe guests usually have, most of the fishing is done targeting salmon or bottom species at depths squid aren't commonly found; at least not during daylight hours. William has caught squid fairly shallow (for them) during evening hours, but for a reasonable chance of success you're looking at fishing around 600'; twice as deep as those going for halibut. As such, some advance planning is required for squidding to ensure we've got the right tackle and enough line on the poles to find some Southeast cephalopods.
Beach Combing
You never know what the Pacific will wash ashore, so planning on an hour for lunch and treasure hunting can be an exciting addition to your day of fishing or sightseeing.
Whether it's a personal passion of yours, or you have some energetic youths that might benefit from some time running around a remote Alaskan strand, we can schedule a beach visit during your charter.
Crabbing or Shrimping
Spot shrimp and Dungeness crab are local favorites for those with the means of catching them. While shrimp tend to be fished deeper and commonly require a shrimp pot-puller, Dungies can be found shallow enough to require nothing more than some bait and a pot. The crab is delicious, but the spot shrimp are a bit of a delicacy compared to what many of us are used to. Found along the rocky bottom of Southeast, spot shrimp don't develop the "mud vein" that is indicative of other species found on primarily sedimentary ocean floors. Long story short, dropping a pot for either our cold-water shellfish is worth the time and effort.
Corona Virus Update 2.3.2023
Even in the remote islands of Southeast Alaska, COVID-19 poses risks. The health and safety of our guests, employees, and community are our top priorities. We have put special measures in place to keep people safe on excursions:
The safety of our customers is paramount, so we’re also not going to walk away from common sense guidelines such as:
- Vaccination – We believe vaccines provide safe and effective protection against COVID-19. We strongly encourage vaccination and boosters for all employees, and the vast majority are currently vaccinated against COVID 19
- Social distance – We strive to keep groups separated as much as possible during the licensing and outfitting process, but our real strength in social distancing is based on the size of our boats. With only six passengers per vessel and one captain they spend time with, the risks of exposure are limited.
- Masking – We abide by the federal mandate for passenger vessels, masks are required for the duration of the tour while in enclosed cabins. That being said, there is quite a lot of airflow even on our hardtops which are typically open to the back deck. Masking may be required at times for vulnerable guests on a case-by-case basis.
- Stringent Cleaning – We’ve increased the frequency of disinfecting surfaces and high traffic areas such as the Alaska Fish House restaurant, bathrooms, the outfitting room, the dock, and our boats. Hand sanitizer will be available to all guests on every boat.
- Wellness Checks:
- Employees receive daily wellness checks to ensure they are healthy and symptom-free.
- Employees are empowered to call in sick if they show symptoms.
- If you or anyone in your group is experiencing symptoms, we will work directly with you to cancel or reschedule your tour free of charge.
These protocols have enabled Baranof Fishing Excursions to operate safely and successfully throughout 2020, 2021 and 2022. With your help, we intend to continue fishing safely in 2023!
