2-25-2026 Ketchikan Alaska Fishing report

Winter King Salmon Fishing Report – Ketchikan, Alaska

Winter doesn’t shut us down here — it just makes us earn every fish a little harder. Our recent Ketchikan Alaska salmon fishing trips have been all about watching the marine forecast and taking advantage of every weather window we can find.

January and February brought snow, fog, icy decks, and temperatures cold enough to freeze hatches and stiffen hoses solid. When the weather broke, though, we were able to push offshore and target winter king salmon. Winter fishing around Ketchikan is quiet and incredibly scenic this time of year — but it makes you pay for every minute on the water.

Even with frozen fingers and decks icing up as soon as a fish hits, the Ketchikan Alaska salmon fishing has produced some quality winter kings. Bright fish, strong runs, and fresh fillets in the middle of winter — that’s a treat most people don’t expect.

If you’re planning ahead for summer, our peak season focuses heavily on salmon opportunities along with halibut and a variety of bottom fish species. You can explore our salmon charter options  to see what a typical trip includes.

For details on trip timing, seasonal runs, and what to expect throughout the year, visit our charter details and rates page .

Fishing in Southeast Alaska is never automatic — and that’s part of what makes it real. Every trip aboard the 4C’s is customized to tides, conditions, and your group’s experience level. Whether it’s winter kings or summer runs, Ketchikan Alaska salmon fishing continues to offer some of the most rewarding days you’ll find anywhere on the coast.