Hunting for Halibut
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Port
Ketchikan, Alaska, US
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$479.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 5-5¼ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
You’ll spend the day on a state-of-the-art fishing vessel with a seasoned guide who will bring you to the bottom-fishing grounds Alaskans have been returning to for generations.
No matter your skill level, you will fish like a local, working the sandy flats or sea floor pinnacles with your rod in hand, drifting with the current and jigging in waters as deep as 300 feet. This Alaskan halibut expedition allows you to head out with the confidence that you will catch fish.
Other fish in the deep include rockfish, cod, flounder, sharks, and skates and these may also find their way to your bait. No matter what the conditions or the catch, this trip offers the best chance of exposing you to the strange and alien species found on the Southeast Alaskan deep-sea floor.
Catch a fish? Now enjoy every bite, perfectly prepared by an expert chef and served on board the ship. The Savour My Catch program is a true ocean-to-fork experience and is available with this fishing adventure.
Notes:
Tour does not operate on Tuesdays. Historically, 50% of participants catch halibut. Minimum age is 5 years. Minimum weight is 30 lbs; maximum weight is 300 lbs. Deck or rubber-soled shoes must be worn on board. Dress warmly in layers with a wind- and waterproof outer layer; bring gloves, a scarf and a warm hat. Rain gear, rubber boots, comfortable float jackets, wool socks, hat and gloves are provided, as well as all fishing equipment and tackle. A boxed snack includes smoked salmon dip, crackers, fruit, and a cookie. Guests who choose to have their fish processed and sent home (to the US only) will need to bring their credit card to pay for processing. A catch is likely but is not guaranteed. Although this tour is included in the Savour My Catch program; there is no guarantee that your catch will meet the required food safety standards (temperature, condition, color, etc) upon delivery to the ship; the ship’s food preparation staff will assess your catch’s suitability. The Alaska Department of Fish & Game implements conservation measures to protect halibut; restrictions on keeping your catch may apply. Please check directly with the Alaska Department of Fish & Game for restrictions specific to your tour date. Only fish species that do not have restrictions in place can be shipped home or delivered to the ship for Savour My Catch. Halibut stamps: A $20 NOAA fee applies to all participants 18 and older who intend to catch halibut; this fee must be paid at the marina prior to departure.
All participants aged 16 and older must purchase a fishing license in advance by following these steps:
> Visit https://store.adfg.alaska.gov/
> Choose “Shop as a Guest” and enter the required information
> Choose “Fishing, Hunting, Trapping Licenses & Stamps”
> Under Short-Term Products, use the drop-down menu to select the Sport Fishing License for the correct term (if you will fish on multiple days, purchase a term that will cover all applicable dates)
> Enter the date and time you will start fishing
> Add to your cart and checkout
> Bring a printed copy of your license and a screenshot as backup