Ketchikan (Ward Cove), Alaska Knudson Cove Salmon Sportfishing Excursion

Knudson Cove Salmon Sportfishing

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Try your luck fishing in crystal-clear waters teeming with salmon, while enjoying a stunning backdrop of glacier-carved bays and fjords and the natural beauty of Tongass National Forest. Ketchikan is known as the Salmon Capital of the World, so there is no better place to catch these highly prized sportfish. Once you reach the prime fishing grounds, a deckhand will supply you with fishing gear and you will troll for salmon using a downrigger. Anglers will rotate from rod to rod, so that everyone has the same amount of time on each one. Five species of salmon live in these waters, including king salmon, which are also called Chinook salmon. Pink salmon are the most abundant species and they are vigorous fighters. If you want to keep what you catch, it can be processed and shipped anywhere in the United States.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Fish for hard-fighting, highly prized salmon.
• Enjoy a stunningly beautiful, natural backdrop.
• Ship your catch home if you wish.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear comfortable rubber-soled shoes.

Need to Know:

Note: Participants must be at least 5 years old. Fishing lasts approximately 3 ½ to 4 hours. Fishing license cost- $15.00 plus $15.00 (US cash/credit card) for King Salmon tag (May - July). Licenses need to be purchased prior to starting the tour. Children that are 15 years old and younger are not required to purchase sportfishing licenses and king salmon stamps. King salmon are catch and release per state requirements through June 14. To purchase your license prior to the tour, please visit the website at https://store.adfg.alaska.gov/ and select “Fishing, Hunting, Trapping Licenses & Stamps.” In the “Short-Term Products for 2023” please select a 1-day sport fishing license at $15, as well as a 1-day king salmon stamp at $15 (only purchase during the months of May-mid July). If you decide to process your catch and ship it home, you will need a credit card. Fish can only be shipped within the United States. Between April 1st and June 14th the tour will operate as catch and release, due to The Alaska Department of Fish and Game regulations.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Adventure

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Tours with this activity level involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, uneven or steep terrain, climbing stairs, or extended periods of standing. Not recommended for guests with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.

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Knudson Cove Salmon Sportfishing