Fishing Adventure: Halibut Flats Experience

Experience thrilling Alaskan halibut fishing in intimate settings, explore scenic waters, and spot wildlife. Book your adventure for unforgettable catches.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 3 Salmon Landing - Fishing for Alaskan halibut involves dropping lines to depths of 200-400 feet or more, using large hooks, heavy weights, and enticing bait. As soon as the rig hits the water, the bait’s scent begins to disperse, carried by the tide. In the dim depths, rockfish, cod, flounder, sharks, skates, and the formidable halibut may detect…
What's Included
  • All Fishing Gear
  • Rain Jacket
  • Rain Bibs
  • Boots
  • Hat
  • Gloves
  • Snack
  • Water
  • Merchant Mariner Licensed Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Alaska Fishing License
Additional Information

This excursion ensures every participant has a fishing rod in hand, offering a chance to catch any species attracted by the scent trail set by the guide on the seabed. It provides a personal fishing experience with 5 or 6 guests and a guide aboard a hardtop aluminum cabin cruiser on the halibut flats. While the weather can be unpredictable, a…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Escape51360
Jan 25, 2026
Landon Knows How to Catch Em - I meant to write this month ago… Our family had an incredible day with Landon. He’s definitely passionate about fishing and we got to reap the benefits of his skill and passion. We quickly reached our halibut limit and he helped make sure it was properly shipped to us after we returned home from our Alaska vacation (Ketchikan wasn’t our last spot). We were lucky enough to see orcas too which was a trip bucket list item for us. We booked a private boat with him because we didn’t want to feel rushed catching our halibut max and doing the catch and cook experience too. So highly recommend the full custom combo. It was awesome and a highlight of our trip. I read others had success with Landon so I specifically requested him and I am so glad that I did. By the way, Landon sent us the cioppino recipe and I have made it several times since. The trip was almost worth that one recipe. So good!
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Ceejeff0
Nov 10, 2025
Super Fun Trip!! - My son was here visiting and at almost the last minute I booked a halibut trip with baranof. We showed up they sent is up with rain gear, etc. In the boat captain lottery we drew David Dettinger. He was great. He really put us on the fish and managed to put my son in place for some footage of humpbacks. We tore up the fish and David is friendly and fun to be around.
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George
Sep 27, 2025
Good as it gets - Andy was a top captain. Delivered everything promised. Gave my grandson a day he will always remember catching a 50 lb halibut.
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V4808rfdanielf
Sep 26, 2025
My first Halibut - Great fun , Captain Metzger was knowledgeable and interesting. His pointers on catching fish had me reeling one in after a few minutes.
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Yessica2380
Sep 23, 2025
Amazing fishing trip! - Best part of our Ketchikan vacation was this fishing trip! Our capitán David Dentinger was just absolutely amazing!! Not only did we all catch fish we got to see whales! Planning on doing this again very soon! Thank you David!
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Fixinitforu
Sep 20, 2025
Perfect Guide Perfect Experience - Steve Craven’s is an excellent guide! He made it so easy with getting us set up, teaching us the correct way to fish and when we caught a lot of halibut we literally did nothing. Steve did everything for us. Steve is very easy to talk to and knows a lot about what he does. He’s the perfect guide for us! We highly recommend using Baranof and asking for Steve. You will not be disappointed!
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Jamessi9157ig
Sep 17, 2025
Halibut fishing - Had an absolutely great time. 5 stars all the way. I caught 2 halibut and a lingcod. Brant was awesome as our captain. He knew the area very well and got us on the fish. He was very patient and helpful to some of the people who didn’t know fishing so well. I am coming up again next year and will definitely go again. I will definitely ask for Brant as a captain.
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Bigbananaoz
Sep 13, 2025
Capt. Andy is the man! - Capt. Andy is the man! He had to work hard jumping from spot to spot to find us some fish but he well and truly delivered! Had a great time.
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Ericdi7407kj
Sep 6, 2025
Well Worth It! - Captain Dennis did great and truly enjoyed the experience. Caught Halibut and other species. Saw whales breaching etc etc. truly worth it
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Joannapu5700vg
Sep 5, 2025
Wonderful fishing trip! - Our fishing excursion with Baranof Fishing Excursions in Ketchikan was the highlight of our cruise. Steve was an excellent guide.
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From $463
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).