Excursion Private crabbing, fishing & exploration tour at Ketchikan

Go on an adventure on this private fishing and crabbing tour in the Alexander Archipelago which is home to thousands of Dungeness crab.

Baranof private downtown marina

On arrival you are met by your guide at the gangway where you will take a short walk to the outfitting room where you will be outfitted in all-weather gear and where you can purchase your fishing license.  Next board the vessel and head out from Baranof's private downtown marina into the breath taking landscape of southeast Alaska

Beachcombing

Next, Learn how to bait and set crab pots with the help of an experienced guide and while they soak, head out on an adventure of your choosing in Ketchikan's world-renowned waters in a private 24ft cabin cruiser for you and up to five (5) other members of your family. Your private 24ft cabin cruiser is outfitted for salmon fishing, bottom fishing, or pulling up to the beach for beachcombing and exploring.

With just you and your family on board you can truly customize the day to fit your needs.

Crab pots, wilderness campsite

After retrieving your crab pots, head to our wilderness campsite for a rustic gourmet meal featuring your fresh caught fish and crab around a campfire amidst the old-grown trees of our Tongass National Forest.

After this rustic lunch, your tour concludes with a return drive to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Bostick Bay, fishing, crabbing, beachcombing, catch-of-the-day meal at the Alaska Fish House

Note

Please note: The price is per vehicle/vessel. Therefore, when making your reservation, please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. This  tour requires a moderate amount of walking, some of which involves negotiating uneven terrain and guests must be able to climb in and out of the vessel with minimal assistance. Only one person in your party need reserve the tour and charges may be split between suites on-board. The vessel allows for a maximum of 6 guests. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. Guests with previous neck or back injuries should not participate in this excursion as the vessel may navigate in rough waters at times. The minimum participation age is five (5) years old. Dress warmly in layers and wear comfortable shoes; rain gear, rain coat, rain pants, wool hat, wool socks and rubber boots are all provided. Alaska State Law requires a $15 fishing license for all guests age 16 or older. We recommend that you purchase your fishing license in advance of your trip. Your guide can obtain a license for you at the marina for an additional $10 per person service fee, to be paid on site by cash or credit cards. The best way for purchasing your license is through the ADFG mobile app, which you can download in your iOS App Store or Google Play Store. Once you download the app, follow the directions to purchase a non-resident fishing license for the date(s) of your trip. Your license will be stored in the app, so no printing is required, just make sure your phone is charged and with you during the excursion. Alternatively, you can purchase your fishing license directly from the ADFG website (https://store.adfg.alaska.gov) , but if you choose this option, you must bring a printed copy of the license to the dock. The catching of fish is not guaranteed. This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Catch cannot be brought to the ship.