Frequently Asked Questions
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We offer Salmon fishing, deep-sea bottom fishing for Rockfish, Pacific Cod, Sablefish, Pollock, catch and release Halibut, whale-watching, and sightseeing tours around Juneau, Alaska. All trips are private (no mixed groups) - entire boat.
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Call (907) 723-9000 or (360) 399-9408, or email aksportfishex@outlook.com. Early booking is recommended during cruise season.
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Guests are responsible for their own transportation to and from Auke Bay marina. The round-trip rate is typically around $100 per group.
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Yes, we’re flexible and do our best to match your schedule as long as another charter isn’t already booked.
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Yes! Our charters are family-friendly and welcome guests of all ages. Infants and children count as a person regarding the 6-passenger limit on a U.S. Coast Guard-inspected "6-pack" charter boat.
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Per U.S. Coast Guard regulations, our private charters are limited to 6 passengers maximum. This includes children of any age.
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Yes. Anyone 16 or older must have a valid State of Alaska fishing license. You can purchase a 1-day non-resident license ($15) online via the https://www.adfg.alaska.gov
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Due to local regulations, King Salmon is catch and release only until June 1st. If you intend to retain your King Salmon catch, a King Salmon stamp is required (typically an additional $15). We strongly suggest purchasing this online while you get your Alaska sportfishing license. Doing this before you arrive ensures we can head straight to the fishing grounds without delay. Purchase your Alaska Sportfishing license and King Salmon stamp at this link https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/
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If you choose to keep your legal catch, we will clean and ice it on the boat. We partner with local Juneau processors who can fillet, vacuum-seal, flash-freeze, and ship your fish directly to your doorstep.
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While our Captain has a very high success rate, it is called "fishing," not "catching." We guarantee a professional effort, top-tier gear, and a safe, beautiful day on the water, but we cannot control the behavior of wild animals.
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Safety always comes first. If weather conditions are unsafe, we’ll reschedule your trip or issue a full refund.
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30+ days notice: Full refund.
14–29 days notice: 50% refund.
Less than 14 days: Non-refundable.
Note: If the Captain cancels due to unsafe weather or mechanical issues, you receive a 100% refund
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Yes, if you had a good experience (15-20% is standard).