Author name: Clyde Campbell

Captain Clyde 'Cable' Campbell is a USCG-licensed guide with over 45 years of experience fishing the waters of Ketchikan, Alaska.

Ketchikan king salmon fishing in June aboard the 4 C’s
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King Salmon opens in Ketchikan area.

An enthusiastic group of anglers on the deck of the 4C’s charter boat in April. They are dressed in light rain gear, smiling brightly despite the crisp spring air, holding up a sleek King Salmon and a nice-sized Rockfish. The background shows the mist-covered mountains of the Tongass National Forest and the calm, glassy waters of the Inside Passage.

Ketchikan fishing report June photo showing happy anglers with Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish before a successful deep water release.
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Ketchikan Fishing Report June 06, 2025

A colorful variety of Alaskan rockfish being held by happy anglers on a catch-and-release charter. The photo features bright Yelloweye and Quillback rockfish being prepared for a safe return to the bottom using deep water release devices. The calm Ketchikan waters and the 4 C’s deck are visible in the crisp morning light.

Ketchikan winter fishing for King salmon solo on the 4 C's
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Ketchikan Winter Fishing

Captain Cable on the deck of the 4 C’s during a rainy November morning. He is wearing heavy waterproof gear, holding a thick-bodied, 15-pound chrome King salmon. The background shows the choppy, grey waters of the Tongass Narrows and the mist-covered mountains of Ketchikan.

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