TOURS NATIVE CULTURE - Ketchikan Visitors Bureau

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Sportfishing
Five species of wild pacific salmon return from the open ocean to
waters near Ketchikan, offering great angling opportunities for
residents and visitors.
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Our saltwater fishing is some of the
best in Alaska. There are many options
for fishing adventures.
Full-service lodges and resorts offer
unforgettable outdoor adventure,
great meals and comfortable lodging.
Experienced guides provide half-day
and full-day charters in a broad radius.
Do-it-yourself fishers have it made
here; boat and gear rentals are
available in several areas.
• The native species of salmon are
kings (chinooks), silvers (cohos), reds
(sockeyes), pinks (humpies)
and chums (dogs).
• Other prized ocean species: halibut,
red snapper, ling cod and rock cod.
Shrimp and crab are abundant.
For more information about sportfishing opportunities, see Directory pages 47-48