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Duration
5-6 hr
Boats / Pricing
Create your own Charter Experience or choose from one of our popular choices

- Location:
- Baranof Marina
Ketchikan, Alaska - Duration:
- 5-8 hr standard
Custom Available - $ 1000:
- 20-ft Skiff
Max 5 Passengers - $ 1200:
- 24-ft Cabin Cruiser
Max 6 Passengers - $ 1500:
- 30-ft Cabin Cruiser
Max 6 Passengers
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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.

Create your own Charter
Creating your own charter means you don't have to settle for somebody else's idea of a perfect day. Each trip is custom designed to you and your family's goals and values. We've been in Alaska for generations; call us and we can help design your unique excursion.
$1000 to $1700

Most POPULAR
Fishing Charters
Salmon | Bottom Fishing | Crabbing or Shrimping
Our Fishing Charters are tailored for those that want to take as much of Alaska home with them as possible. Focused on the fish, your captain will work with you on planning a day designed to fill as many fish boxes as legally possible.
$1000 to $1500

Most AUTHENTIC
Cook your Catch
Wilderness Dining| Private Dining
Our culinary adventures give you a taste of all we have to offer. Enjoy a genuine Alaskan tradition as you have your catch prepared for you by our chef on a wilderness beach, at sea, or a private table at the Alaska Fish House.
$1150 to $1650

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.
$1400 to $1700

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.
$1400 to $1700

Overnight Camping Charters
Whether renting a Forest Service cabin, camping on a beach, hunting, or hiking across the island, we can provide transportation to and from your destination, or meet you every morning for a day of fishing or exploring. We have generations of Alaskan adventuring experience, give us a call and we'll help you design yours.
$1500 to $1700
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.
For Customers Booking Charters for 2018
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. As you’ve already booked, or believe you’d like to, please check out our private charter handout to help fine tune your excursion. In addition, up-to-date regulation changes and fishing trends can be found in our Captain’s Report. Chris Baldwin, our lead guide, will let you know what the current fishing climate is as our guides experience it throughout the season, as well as any regulatory limitations that may affect your expectations.
"What People Are Saying About Baranof: Private Charter"
Awesome Day! 2018-09-26
We had a beautiful day fishing with Captain Isaac. He took us to a great location and helped us hook over 50 fish. The shore lunch at camp was delicious! This was a highlight of our trip!
An Amazing Day on the Amazing Grace! 2018-08-09
Before we even booked our Alaskan cruise, we knew we wanted to book a private fishing charter. After some research and talking with other friends who had gone on an Alaskan cruise, many people recommended Baranof to us. Boy, am I glad we booked this! This ended up being our most favorite excursion out of all the excursions we've taken over 5 cruises. Not only did we get super lucky weather-wise, but we were also paired up with the best guide duo (Geoff and Grace) on the newest and best boat (Amazing Grace) Baranof has to offer! Geoff and his 12-year-old daughter, Grace, were extremely knowledgeable, professional, and a ton of fun to spend the day with. We had our 12 year old son with us, too, so it was even more perfect that Grace was one of our guides. After hearing the different options we had to choose from, we chose to do the "Cook Your Catch", where we were taken to several different fishing spots to catch rockfish, salmon, and halibut, and then Geoff took us to the wilderness camp, where Geoff prepared our fish for the camp cook to cook up for us. During that time, Grace showed us around camp and the beach and took pictures for us. Lunch was amazing, there is no fresher way to eat fish than "water to table," and the dessert we were served was AMAZING! While the fish were not really biting the day we went due to a big storm that had come in the night before, we did catch five rockfish, and had an extremely enjoyable time on the water visiting with Geoff and Grace. We all agreed that we couldn't wait to come back to Ketchikan again and would definitely be booking another private charter with Baranof, especially if we can spend another wonderful afternoon with Geoff and Grace on the Amazing Grace. A++++
Aaron treated us right! 2018-08-04
We chartered a Baranof boat, captained by Aaron, with 6 of us - my dad, my brothers, and my son and nephew. (FYI: We booked it weeks in advance which was a good idea) The weather was warm and sunny, which was great for being on the water but not ideal for the fishing. But, Aaron didn't let us go home empty-handed! He worked with us and other captains to find the right spots so we could catch some halibut, rockfish, and salmon. Aaron was friendly and personable and we were happy to add him to our family for the day. He also worked hard and without complaint to keep our lines baited, untangled and in the water. Perhaps the best part of the day was in the restaurant after. Since we had chartered the entire boat, they included the cleaning and preparing of the fish we caught in a private room of the Alaskan Fish House which is right on the dock. In addition to the catch, which they prepared multiple ways (ask for the beer-battered halibut!) they served fresh shrimp and delicious sides and included the first round of locally-crafted beer! If you can manage to charter an entire boat, do it. This perk makes it worthwhile! Thanks to Aaron and the entire Baranof crew that made our multi-generational fishing excursion successful and memorable!
Baranof's Private Charter Boats

30-FT CABIN CRUISER – $1,500
- 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 – $1,200
- 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 – $1,000
- 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.
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.