Salmon Fishing in Skagway, What do you say?

O.K. there are 6 of us who want to go Salmon Fishing while we are in Skagway. Our ship gets in at 7 a.m. and we leave at 8:30 .m., so we have plenty of time.

My questions is, if have you used a Fishing Charter in Skagway and if so, who did you use? I am considering several companies, Chilkoot Charters, Dockside Charters and Fat Salmon Charters. Do you have knowledge of these companies? All 3 basically have the same service and provide the same supplies. Chilkoot is about $175/pp and the other 2 are $150/pp, so the price difference isn't that big of a deal. I am looking for a reputable company and a good time. If you have used another company please share with me.

I also wanted to know if you used the companies service of cleaning, processing and shipped it back to your home. Did the fish arrive in good condition and how long did it take for you to receive it back home.

Thank you in advance for the information

just a heads up, if trolling, you probably won't have six lines in the water at the same time. to avoid tangling, typical setup is one pole off each side and two off the stern.

check ahead with your operator, many have been surprised when a six person fishing trip may only allow four lines in the water.

just a heads up, if trolling, you probably won't have six lines in the water at the same time. to avoid tangling, typical setup is one pole off each side and two off the stern.

 

check ahead with your operator, many have been surprised when a six person fishing trip may only allow four lines in the water.

I am not trolling, I have never been fishing in Alaska. I have only been on large fishing vessels in California where everyone can throw their line in. It makes since that the boat probably isn't big enough for six fishing lines but that's my stupidity, I'm afraid.

I find it interesting that I contacted several fishing charters and not one of them said that only 4 lines could be in the water at one time. I informed them that there would be 6 of us. So, I really appreciate you information regarding only 4 lines.

This is another example of how valuable this website really is.

Thank you for your response, I really do appreciate it.

FWIW... this is really a poor port for fishing. Too far up a Fjord and weather can be ugly at times. (Mainly it can be ungodly windy there)

If you have an option for another port, look at that.

You will catch fish, but over they years, I have not heard anything good about fishing out of there. Seems mostly Pink and Chum Salmon mainly. (Neither are considered "good" salmon by the locals.)

You will catch fish, but over they years, I have not heard anything good about fishing out of there. Seems mostly Pink and Chum Salmon mainly. (Neither are considered "good" salmon by the locals.)

That's what I used to say too, but have heard that their King enhancement project over the past 5 years or so has worked very well. I've looked for official reports online and haven't found any so don't know that for certain yet, but the information comes from a Skagway fisherguy who I trust.

I am not trolling, I have never been fishing in Alaska. I have only been on large fishing vessels in California where everyone can throw their line in. It makes since that the boat probably isn't big enough for six fishing lines but that's my stupidity, I'm afraid.

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if you're after salmon, you most likely will be trolling. jigging, where the lines go straight down is a technique used for bottom fish, rarely salmon.

That's what I used to say too, but have heard that their King enhancement project over the past 5 years or so has worked very well. I've looked for official reports online and haven't found any so don't know that for certain yet, but the information comes from a Skagway fisherguy who I trust.

Yeah, I did note last year that they were busy working on that. If they are there would of course would depend on the time of year. However... .you only get ONE of those. (Boy they can be a BIG one.) We really prefer the Silvers as they are the best to eat (of the ones you can catch on a hook and line) and you can have a LOT more of them.

if you're after salmon, you most likely will be trolling. jigging, where the lines go straight down is a technique used for bottom fish, rarely salmon.

LOL, I thought you meant I was a Troll on the post:o. We have plans in the other ports and I could only think of fishing in Skagway. There are 6 of us, 52, 51, 25, 22, 21, 19, the the younger ones are not interested in the train, bus or sightseeing. They want to physically do something as an excursion. They know that Skagway isn't the best fishing port, though.

Have you heard of any preferred Fishing Charters in Skagway, there are so many?

Thank you

LOL, I thought you meant I was a Troll on the post

that's funny. online trolling was taken from fishing trolling.............

make sure to ask your operator about how many lines in the water and what is plan b if the salmon are not happening.

i have no experience with either operator

I also wanted to know if you used the companies service of cleaning, processing and shipped it back to your home. Did the fish arrive in good condition and how long did it take for you to receive it back home.

 

Thank you in advance for the information

Almost all processors in Alaska charge about the same and they all use FedEx. Shipping is about $3.50 per pound + processsing costs (about $1.25 per pound) + the boxes, gel ice and packing materials. FedEx will drop your fish off if no one is home. You will have to co-ordinate with the processor to make sure someone is home to accept the delivery. Good processors will ask YOU when you want the fish delivered.

Here are the prices from the processor we use every year. Should be representative of most Alaska processors.

http://welovefish.com/seafood-processing.htm