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will have the option to fish for salmon , halibut , lingcod , rockfish , and black cod . Additionally , Peril Sky offers scenic and whale watching tours , day fishing trips , and multi-day guided fowl and sea duck hunting packages . “ My favorite part of providing guided Alaskan outdoor adventures is being able to share my passion with people and , of course , catching a lot of fish . My guests become like family , and I want people to have that lasting impression they will never forget ,” says RJ .
Those looking for an all-inclusive multi-day fishing experience can also book packages with companies like Sitka Point Lodge & Fishing Charters or Merkel ’ s Sportfishing Charters . These businesses offer packages that include lodging , meals , fishing gear , licenses , up to 10 hours per day of guided fishing , and a lifetime of boating experience .
“ I have fished here my entire life , and my father taught me everything he knows here as well . Through generational knowledge , I am able to provide an experience beyond expectation . Growing up here has given me a profound amount of respect for the land and community I call home .” — Miller
Sitka Point Lodge ’ s owner and captain , Mike Boles , worked in both commercial and charter fishing in Sitka for over 30 years . With options for both deep-sea fishing and river fishing , guests can try their hand at reeling in dinner on land or water . Aboard Merkel ’ s 27-foot Sea Sport boat , the Carpe Diem , retired Coastguardsman Howard Merkel will help you do just as his boat ’ s name promises : “ seize the day ” by catching the fish that have been feeding the people here for thousands of years .
With 20 years of service and a wealth of fishing expertise , you ’ ll be filling your quota in no time .
All in all , booking a multi-day fishing charter package with one of Sitka ’ s expert guides means you can experience the thrill of hooking a big one over and over . They ’ ll take you where the fish are biting , and you ’ ll rest easier knowing you ’ ll have the next day , and the day after , to fish like a local .
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