Where to fish in Alaska Where to fish in Alaska when you want an unguided saltwater trip is a subjective proposition. A strong case can be made that Sitka is an excellent location to consider. Not only will you be able to target king and Coho salmon during the summer months, you also will be able to fish for halibut, lingcod and rockfish. This smorgasbord of species not only [...]

Planning an Alaska Trip Planning an Alaska trip, DIY style, requires a bit more planning and preparation than a fully guided adventure, but the rewards can be well worth it. DIY fishing, for experienced anglers, is often as or more fun than having a guide or charter captain put you on the fish. It’s more challenging, and that’s part of what draws anglers who have been catching fish all [...]

Alaska Boat Rentals: Renting your own Boat in Sitka Versus Hiring A Fishing Charter Alaska boat rentals are our specialty. Our fleet of quality boats continues to grow, making it ever more possible for visiting anglers that rent boats from us to access the productive waters that are in the vicinity of Sitka. If you want to catch rockfish, coho, Chinook, halibut and lingcod, all on your own, then [...]

Sitka fishing: 5 Tips for Your Sitka Fishing Trip Sitka fishing can often be fantastic. Lucky anglers have the chance to catch many different species of fish when they book with Fish Baranof. The proximity to open water is a major blessing. It allows you to get to a range of species without the long boat rides that you are forced to endure from other Alaska ports. Anglers who [...]

Best DIY fishing in Alaska The best DIY fishing in Alaska is right here in Sitka when using the boats in the Fish Baranof fleet. Our 19- and 21-foot Hewescraft hardtop boats allow you to access the fertile waters around the area. Guided anglers in southeast Alaska are limited on the size of the halibut that they can keep. One of the things that makes fishing in Sitka one [...]