Yukon - need help with fishing charter

[fsdj1097]

We will be in Ketchikan on May 24th only from 2-8 pm. Want to try some salmon or halibut fishing.

 

Have emailed Northern Lights and they say it's do-able for either.

 

What has been your experience for either species during this time of year?

 

Is it worth the effort/expense for 5 hours?

 

Our other options are Skagway from 7am - 9pm, or Juneau from 3 - 10pm.

 

Thanks for your reply.

 

Sam

[fsdj1097]

Just bumping this so Yukon will see it.

[Yukon]

I haven't fished from Ketchikan, but those in the know say that salmon will be poor in late May, halibut decent. Ketchikan is a better bet than Juneau, and Skagway is just not very good for fishing - Skagwegians generally go elsewhere to fish (it's due to the very murky water in the upper Lynn Canal - fish don't like it). Don't expect world-class fishing, but I'd say that you'll definitely enjoy the experience.

 

Murray

[fsdj1097]

We're talking with Capt. Larry who has some contacts in Ketchikan.

 

Also visited with Northern Lights.

 

Knew that you'd give us the straight skinny!