Located on the west coast of Baranof Island in Southeast Alaska, the town of Sitka and Sitka Sound sit on the open ocean.  We fish both  sheltered areas in and around Sitka Sound, the outer coast and the open ocean.  Our Captains are experienced in finding the fish, no matter what the weather might be the day you fish.

Booking your Alaska Adventures Charter Package

Booking a trip with Alaska Adventures is easy. Give us a call at (907) 738-6244 during normal working hours. Or you can send your request here.

The Sitka Weather: Dress right

Air temps vary throughout the season, typically Sitka’s temperatures range in the 50’s and 60’s.  Weather can vary from bluebird sun to overcast drizzle and the occasional heavy rain.  We recommend dressing in layers. Alaska Adventures will have rain gear onboard for their guests, so that's one less thing you'll need to pack for your trip. During the summer, the temperatures can get warmer, but remember you will be on the water, where the air temperatures are typically cooler than on land.

Preventing Seasickness

If seasickness is a concern for anyone in your group, it has been our experience that in most cases the commonly prescribed “patch” of Scopolamine is extremely effective. For those whose motion sickness can possibly be severe, talk to you doctor about the combination of Promethazine & Ephedrine. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure and a 80 lb. halibut.

According to the Alaska Department of Fish & Game, Sitka consistently has one of the best catch rates in the state for King and Silver Salmon not to mention excellent Halibut fishing. In addition, we have a variety of bottom fish including Pacific Yellow Eye (commonly know as Red Snapper) and Ling Cod (when the season permits). Fishing in Alaska with Alaska Adventures provides you with the opportunity for many different types of species of fish in the waters near Sitka Alaska:

• King Salmon
• Silver Salmon
• Halibut
• Ling Cod
• Rockfish

King Salmon (Chinook)

The chinook salmon is nicknamed king salmon in Alaska. The official Alaska state fish, they are the largest of the salmon species on the west coast. The king salmon generally live 5 to 7 years, and typical king salmon weighs 19-21 pounds.  Kings in excess of 30 lbs or more are not uncommon. Kings feed on insects when they are young during their fresh water period and once they enter the ocean they feed on plankton, herring and other bait fish. The largest king salmon that has ever been caught was 126 lbs near Petersburg Alaska in 1949.

They are a hardy fighting fish, and are caught either mooching or trolling. If you've never experienced a mighty king salmon bending your rod, now is the time to give it a try. They are excellent eating fish.

Silver Salmon (Coho)

Coho salmon have bright silver sides and have small black spots on their back. Typical Silvers weigh from 8 to 12 pounds although on occassion our guests land fish that weigh in excess of 15 lbs.  Their length ranges from 25 to 35 inches.

One of the most sought after species of salmon, they spend up to three years in salt water before returning to the fresh water to spawn. The peak prime time for fishing for silvers is from mid-July to early September.

Trolling and Mooching are both effective methods for catching Silvers. Next to King Salmon, Silvers are one of the most popular fish for the dinner table.

Halibut

When it comes to fishing for halibut in Alaska, Alaska Adventures has you covered. All season long (May through September), the fishing near Sitka provides consistent opportunities for catching halibut. The pacific halibut is one of the most sought after species of fish. Whether you catch a "Barndoor" or a "Chicken", Alaskan Halibut will be some of the best fish you will ever taste.

The halibut is the largest of flat fish, and can grow as big as eight feet in length and can weigh in between 100 to 400 lbs. The average weight of a halibut is 24 to 30 lbs, but year after year we occasionally put our guests on bigger fish and catch halibut in the triple digit weight range. Come and give it a try with Alaska Adventures.

Ling Cod, Snapper and Rockfish

Fishing in Sitka Alaska with Alaska Adventures provides ample opportunities to catch Ling Cod, Yellow Eye (red snapper) and rockfish. These fish are known as "bottomfish", and are caught while at anchor, jigging on the bottom.  Ling cod are in season May-June 15th and August 15th-September. 

Snapper are the most colorful of fish, and are excellent cooked.