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Alaska Rockfish Fishing

Alaska Rockfish Fishing Charters

Alaska rockfish charters — yelloweye, black rockfish, and quillback from Homer, Sitka, Ketchikan, and Juneau.

Top ports:HomerSewardKenaiKetchikanSitkaJuneauKodiakValdezNinilchikCordovaWhittierPetersburgWrangellHainesGustavusKlawockPelicanElfin CoveCraigCold BaySeldovia

127 charters offering rockfish trips in Alaska

Alaska Ocean Pros Alaska charter
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12 guests10 hrsCasino, Joker

$325–$425/person shared halibut (8 hrs)

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Alaska Saltwater Adventures Alaska charter
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6 guestsM/V Kachemack King

$300–$375/person shared halibut & salmon combo (8 hrs)

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Alaskan Adventure Guides & Outfitters Alaska charter
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6 guestsSea Hunter

$450/person or $2,700 private (Captain's Choice)

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Halibut
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6 guestsM/V Early Riser, M/V Bait Ball

From $300/seat

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Blount Adventure Cruises Alaska charter
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6 guestsObsession

$400–$440/person (spring/fall)

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Bob's Trophy Charters Alaska charter
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17 guestsF/V Nauti-Lady (48'), F/V Sea Predator (31'), F/V Big Swede (34'), F/V Daze Off (28')

$275–$375/person shared halibut or salmon (6–10 hrs)

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Captain B's Alaskan C's Adventures Alaska charter
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6 guestsM/V Ashtikan

$425/person for Halibut or King Salmon

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Captain Greg's Charters Alaska charter
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6 guestsTomahawk II

$1,440 whole boat (1–3 anglers)

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Catch A Lot Charters Alaska charter
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6 guests8-10 hrsNorth River 33'

$300–$375/person shared halibut or combo (8–10 hrs)

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Central Charters & Tours Alaska charter
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6 guests6 hrsFV Bella Vita, FV Crusader, FV Stella

From $306/person (half-day)

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D&G Charters Alaska charter

D&G Charters

homer, AK

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6 guests3/4 day, 4-6 hrsM/V Sweet T, M/V Snowgoose II

$400–$575 per angler depending on trip

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DeepStrike Sportfishing Alaska charter
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18 guests8-10 hrsM/V Current Lady, M/V Alaska Endeavor, M/V Legacy

From $325/person (shoulder season May & Sept)

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Destination Alaska Charters Alaska charter
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18 guestsM/V Legacy, M/V Wilderness Explorer, M/V Alaska Endeavor

$350–$475/person combo trips

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Fish The 49th Alaska charter

Fish The 49th

homer, AK

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6 guestsSea-Gar

From $750 per charter

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Foxfire Fishing Charters Alaska charter
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6 guests6 hrsFoxfire

$325–$400/person shared halibut or combo (full day)

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Good Time Charters Alaska charter
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6 guests6 hrsF/V Nona's Ark

$275/person (6 hr) · $375/person (8.5 hr Mellow Halibut) · $450/person (11 hr combos) · $475/person (11 hr Long Range/Rockfish-Halibut) · $550/person (12 hr Multi-Species/Bears)

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Harders Charters Alaska charter
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6 guests8-10 hrsZelie Rose

$350/person (halibut), $375/person (combo), $2,750 whole boat private charter (up to 6)

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Heaven's Gate Charters Alaska charter
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6 guests8–9 hrsDream Catcher II

$375/person Halibut Combo

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Homer Fishing Addiction Alaska charter
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6 guests5-7 hrsF/V Tolstoi Point

$350–$475 per person ($425/person halibut, $475/person halibut-salmon combo, $350/person winter king or rockfish-salmon)

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Homer Fishing Adventures Alaska charter
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6 guestsBlack Pearl, Blue Fox

$300–$375/person shared halibut (8 hrs)

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Homer Halibut Charters (Captain Steve's Fishing Lodge) Alaska charter
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12 guests3/4 day, 5–6 hrsThe Bad Influence

$399/person (3/4 day halibut)

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Homer Halibut Hunters Alaska charter
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6 guestsOrion, Scorpio, Europa

$300–$350/person (3/4-day halibut)

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Homer Ocean Charters Alaska charter
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20 guests4-6 hrsBountiful, Galene

$375–$500/person shared halibut

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Inlet Charters (Across Alaska Adventures) Alaska charter
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20 guestsThe Whistler (50'), The Patriot (30'), The West Wind (28'), Top Teal (28')

$210–$375/person halibut (half day to full day private)

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Kachemak Charters Alaska charter
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6 guests8–10 hrsStella

$325–$400/person shared halibut & combo (full day)

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Manns Charter Service Alaska charter
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6 guestsArctic Addiction

$425/person (halibut only)

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Maverick Charters Alaska charter
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25 guestsThe Julia Lynn, The Ultimate, The Outrageous, The Pacific Sun

$325–$500 per person depending on trip length and type. 56' Ultimate: 3/4 day $325/adult, full day $375/adult, private $5,250. 6-passenger boats: single species $400/person ($2,400 private), combo $450/person ($2,700 private), multi-species $500/person ($3,000 private). Plus 7.85% sales tax.

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Ninilchik Charters Alaska charter

Ninilchik Charters

ninilchik, AK

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16 guestsThe Sundy

Early season halibut $300/person

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North Country Charters Alaska charter
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8 guests8-10 hrsIrish Mist

$300–$375/person shared halibut (8–10 hrs)

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O'Fish'ial Charters Alaska charter
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30 guests5-6 hrs33' Artemis, 34' Amphitrite, 35' Asteria, 50' Aphrodite

$275/person (3/4 day & Pacific cod), $375/person (full day halibut or salmon), $450/person (long range salmon/rockfish or long range halibut June–Aug), $475/person (halibut & salmon combo), $500/person (trophy halibut/rockfish)

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Ocean Hunter Charters Alaska charter
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6 guestsOcean Hunter

Peak season (Jun 1–Aug 31): $350/person halibut, $400/person halibut/salmon combo. Off-season (Sep 1–May 31): $325/person halibut, $375/person halibut/salmon combo. Winter Kings: $320/person (2-person min) or $299/person (3+). Rockfish or salmon add-on: $50/person. +7.85% tax. Halibut stamps required: $20/person.

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Slack Tide Charters Alaska charter
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6 guestsThe Patriot

$325–$400/person shared halibut or combo (full day)

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Sweet Action Charters Alaska charter
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6 guests26' Aluminum Almar

From $300/person (3/4-day halibut May 15-31) to $600/person (multispecies)

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Wild Coast Alaska Alaska charter
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6 guests8 hrs, sharedBerserker

$800–$900 per person (shared)

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Miller's Landing Alaska charter
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6 guests8 hrsIslay M

$285 per person (shared)

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Crackerjack Sportfishing Charters Alaska charter
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6 guests8 hrsCrackerjack Voyager

$280–$300 per person (shared)

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Fish Seward Alaska charter

Fish Seward

seward, AK

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6 guests8 hrsM/V Pursuit

$280–$310 per person

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Seward Ocean Excursions Alaska charter
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6 guestsWinter Lynx

$290 per person (shared)

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Major Marine Tours – Fishing Alaska charter
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12 guests8 hrsGlacier Express

$235–$265 per person

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Anglers Adventures Alaska charter

Anglers Adventures

ketchikan, AK

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4 guestsF/V Sierra Dawn

$275–$350 per person

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Kingfisher Charters Alaska charter
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4 guests8 hrsTamryn C

$300 per person

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Sitka Sound Ocean Adventures Alaska charter
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6 guestsPeregrine

$280–$320 per person

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Juneau Sportfishing & Sightseeing Alaska charter
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6 guests

$275–$330 per person

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Reel Alaska Fishing Charters Alaska charter
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6 guests

$235–$310 per person

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Gastineau Guiding Alaska charter
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6 guests

$265–$310 per person

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Stan Stephens Glacier & Wildlife Cruises Alaska charter
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12 guestsGlacier Spirit

$265–$320 per person

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Anadyr Adventures Alaska charter
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6 guestsThe Ketch

$280–$330 per person

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Breakaway Adventures Alaska charter

Breakaway Adventures

petersburg, AK

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6 guestsGlacier Chaser

$270–$320 per person

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Ninilchik Charters & Guide Service Alaska charter
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6 guests8 hrsSundy

$275–$350/person shared halibut (8 hrs)

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Salmon
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6 guests

$285–$350 per person

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Lazy Otter Charters Alaska charter
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6 guestsThe Voyager

$265–$295 per person

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Major Marine Tours – Whittier Alaska charter
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12 guests8 hrsKenai Fjords 360

$235–$265 per person

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Alaska Waters Inc. Alaska charter

Alaska Waters Inc.

wrangell, AK

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6 guests

$275–$325 per person

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Salmon
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6 guests

$275–$375/person shared halibut & salmon (6–8 hrs)

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Salmon
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6 guests

$275–$375/person saltwater halibut & salmon (6–8 hrs)

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Alaska Fjord Charters Alaska charter
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4 guestsM/V Darby

$255–$290 per person

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Glacier Bay Sport Fishing Alaska charter
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6 guestsThe Stoic

$295–$345 per person

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Prince of Wales Fishing Charters Alaska charter
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6 guests

$350–$475/person shared halibut & king salmon

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Salmon
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4 guests

$325–$450/person shared halibut & salmon (8 hrs)

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Log Cabin Resort & Charters Alaska charter
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6 guestsIsland Skipper

$265–$300 per person (charter only)

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Salmon
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6 guests

$270–$310 per person

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Pelican Sport Fishing Alaska charter
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4 guestsThe Pacific

$320–$380 per person

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Lisianski Inlet Charters Alaska charter
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6 guestsThe Pacific

$345–$395 per person

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Halibut

Cross Sound Charters

elfin cove, AK

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4 guests

$400–$475 per person (includes floatplane access coordination)

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Halibut
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6 guests

$4,500–$6,000 per person for 5-night all-inclusive packages

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Halibut
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4 guests

$2,400–$4,500/person 3–7 day all-inclusive lodge packages

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Baranof Fishing Excursions Alaska charter
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6 guests8 hrs

$225–$325/person shared · $1,800–$2,400/day private

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Salmon
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6 guests6 hrs

$250–$350/person shared · $2,000–$2,800/day private

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Halibut
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6 guests4 hrs

$195–$295/person shared · $1,600–$2,200/day private

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Salmon
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6 guests8 hrs

$300–$400/person shared · $2,200–$3,000/day private

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Sitka Guide Service Alaska charter
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4 guests8 hrs

$275–$375/person shared

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Halibut
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6 guests8 hrs

$250–$350/person combo trip · $220–$300/person fishing only

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Halibut
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6 guests6 hrs

$235–$315/person shared · $1,700–$2,300/day private

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Halibut
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6 guests8 hrs

$240–$330/person shared

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Salmon
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6 guests8 hrs

$325–$425/person · $2,500–$3,500/day private

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Salmon
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6 guests8 hrs

$250–$340/person shared · $1,900–$2,500/day private

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Halibut
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6 guests8 hrs

$325–$425/person fishing · Lodge packages available

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Halibut
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4 guests8 hrs

$350–$450/person

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Halibut
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6 guests8 hrs

$260–$350/person shared · $2,000–$2,800/day private

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Wild Alaska Elfin Cove Alaska charter
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4 guests8 hrs

$400–$550/person · Multi-day lodge packages available

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Big Dan's Fishing Charters Alaska charter
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12 guests5–7 hrsDouble Down / Game Changer

$325–$450/person shared halibut

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Aurora Charters Alaska charter

Aurora Charters

seward, AK

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6 guestsPolaris

$275–$375/person shared halibut or salmon (8 hrs)

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Alaska Northern Outfitters Alaska charter
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18 guestsM/V Sea Quest

$365–$445/person shared · $5,850–$7,560/day private exclusive

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Puffin Fishing Charters Alaska charter
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18 guests

$145–$250/person depending on season and trip

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Kodiak Island Charters Alaska charter
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6 guestsMultiple vessels

$475/person shared · $2,850 private (up to 6 people)

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Fish N' Chips Charters Alaska charter
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6 guestsFish Hawk

$300–$380/person shared

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Kodiak Pursuits Adventure Alaska charter
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4 guestsF/V Miss Ella

$300–$375/person shared

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Alaska Premier Sportfishing Alaska charter
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Venturess

$300–$400/person shared

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Puffin Charters (Seward Hospitality Group) Alaska charter
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12 guestsTenacious

$275–$350/person rockfish & lingcod (6–8 hrs)

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Breakaway Adventures Alaska charter
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15 guestsGlacier Chaser

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Alaska Charters & Adventures Alaska charter
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15 guests

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All In Charters Alaska charter

All In Charters

wrangell, AK

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Off-Shore Thunder Jet

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Alaska Sportfishing Adventures Alaska charter
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10 guestsM/V Never Enough

$250–$350/person shared salmon or halibut (6–8 hrs)

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Family Air Tours & The Hook Up Fly Shop Alaska charter
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$250–$450/person fly-in fishing (floatplane + guide)

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Alaska Fish On Charters Alaska charter
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10 guests

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Kenai Wild Fishing Alaska charter
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4 guests

$650–$800 per person

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Saltwater Excursions Alaska charter
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6 guestsSaltwater Therapy

$499–$525 per person (plus fuel surcharge & tax)

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Whittier Marine Charters Alaska charter
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6 guestsSwee' Pea

$250–$350/person shared halibut or salmon (6–8 hrs)

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Crazy Ray's Adventures Alaska charter
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6 guestsSound Crazy

$275–$350/person shared halibut (6–8 hrs)

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Alaskan 4 Star Charters Alaska charter
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6 guestsWildLife

$275–$375/person shared halibut or salmon (8 hrs)

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Kodiak Combos Alaska charter

Kodiak Combos

kodiak, AK

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Fishy Fishy

Day charters and combo packages

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Hofstad Fishing Co. Alaska charter
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6 guestsHofStorm

Day charters

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Valdez Saltwater Adventures Alaska charter
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Sentinel

Day and overnight trips

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Halibut
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10 guestsAuklet

Custom multi-day charters

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Seldovia Fishing Adventures and B&B Alaska charter
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6 guestsThe Labrador

$425 per person

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Best Ports for Alaska Rockfish Fishing

Homer

36 charters

Seward

10 charters

Kenai

2 charters

Ketchikan

8 charters

Sitka

4 charters

Juneau

9 charters

Kodiak

10 charters

Valdez

8 charters

Ninilchik

3 charters

Cordova

3 charters

Whittier

6 charters

Petersburg

3 charters

Wrangell

6 charters

Haines

2 charters

Gustavus

3 charters

Klawock

1 charter

Pelican

3 charters

Elfin Cove

4 charters

Craig

3 charters

Cold Bay

1 charter

Seldovia

2 charters

About Rockfish Fishing in Alaska

Rockfish are Alaska's most underrated sport fish. Yelloweye rockfish — bright orange with enormous eyes — can live over 100 years and are found in some of the most beautiful rocky structure in the world. Black rockfish school aggressively and provide constant action on lighter tackle. Southeast Alaska, with its deep fjords and rocky reefs, produces exceptional rockfish action.

What you need to know

  • Black rockfish can be found at the surface attacking lures — one of the most exciting experiences in Alaska fishing.
  • Yelloweye must be released with a descender device — they come up from depth and can't swim back down without help.
  • Rockfish are almost always a bonus species on halibut trips, making combos excellent value.
  • Southeast Alaska's fjords produce the highest density of rockfish in the state.

Quick facts

Species
Yelloweye, black, quillback, copper, dusky
Season
Year-round (peak May–September)
Depth
Surface (black rockfish) to 900 ft (yelloweye)
Best towns
Sitka, Ketchikan, Homer, Juneau
Bag limit
3 total/day (check species-specific regs)