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PLEASE SEE 2025 NOAA FISHERIES CATCH RESTRICTIONS IN THE DESCRIPTION BELOW
Fish where the locals go!
Small Group Fishing Limited to 6 Travelers
Comfortable Full Walk Around, Custom Catamaran with Enclosed Cabin
Heated Cabin & Restroom

Description

Join local maritime hero Captain Billy, a locally raised Tlingit of Hoonah, Alaska on this unforgettable fishing adventure. His knowledge of area waters is unsurpassed and his desire to share it with you is second to none! Southeast Alaska and Icy Strait in particular, is home to some of the best halibut and salmon fishing around. The biggest halibut on record was caught inside Icy Strait! Hoonah is just a stones throw from Icy Strait so no time is wasted getting to the fishing grounds and the hooks down! On 02/03/2025 NOAA Fisheries released its 2025 regulations for halibut fishing, and there are some key changes affecting charter operations that you should be aware of: * One Retention Trip Per Day: To ensure the sustainability of the halibut population, charter operators are limited to one trip per day where halibut can be retained. (within size and bag limits, of course). * Additional Catch & Release Trips: We understand that many anglers enjoy the thrill of the fight even if they're not keeping the fish. Therefore, on days when we have a retention trip scheduled, we may also offer additional catch and release halibut fishing trips. These trips will provide all the excitement of hooking into these incredible fish, but any halibut caught must be released back into the ocean unharmed. * Tuesday: No Retention Day: Please note that Tuesday has been designated by NOAA Fisheries as a no retention day for halibut fishing. This means that no halibut can be kept on Tuesdays. We may still offer catch and release trips on Tuesdays, depending on demand.

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
Group Size
Up to 6 people
Price starts at
$320
Languages
English
Meeting Point
The Port of Icy Strait Excursions Hub
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Why take this tour?

About this adventure:  In Southeast Alaska and Icy Strait in particular, are some of the best fishing grounds around. Not only do they have big halibut but records show that one fisherman caught his biggest catch inside these waters! You won't want to miss out on all those delicious fresh Alaskan salmon either. Hoonah is just a stones throw from Icy Strait so no time is wasted getting to the fishing grounds and the hooks down! Your captain is the maritime folk hero Captain Billy. He is a local legend in his home of Hoonah, Alaska. With an eye-catching Tlingit name like Deikee Jaak of the Eagle/Shark House, it's not hard to see how this man has been so instrumental for generations on the waters off the Icy Strait. Having begun his fishing journey in the waters of South East Alaska and Icy Strait with his uncles, grandfather, and father at a young age, Captain Billy's knowledge of area waters is unsurpassed and his desire to share it with you is second to none! About the boat: The Silver Spoon is a 36 foot custom aluminum catamaran made by Munson Co Inc. The catamaran hull makes for a nice, fast ride and stable fishing platform. She is fully equipped with all available safety gear and state of the art electronics. She has a heated cabin with comfortable seating for all and a marine head/restroom. She is outfitted with Twin Yamaha 250 Outboards which makes getting to the fishing grounds a short ride!

Included

  • Round Trip Transfers from The Port of Icy Strait
  • All Fishing Gear & Bait
  • Local Captain
  • Bottled Water & Snack (Guest can bring their own snacks and non-alcoholic beverage to enjoy if they choose to)
  • Return to ship "Anytime Shuttle Pass" on regular shuttles from the Shops to The Port of Icy Strait

Frequently asked questions

All fishing activities require an Alaskan fishing license. You can purchase licenses in Hoonah from our local sporting goods stores, or you can purchase directly from the State of Alaska. We highly suggest pre-purchase of your fishing license online in an effort to save time the day of the outing! To pre-purchase your fishing license visit: https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/Store/Home/Guest
No. We unfortunately do not have the ability to accept credit cards on board the boat.
Any fish you catch, within the limits, are yours to keep if you’d like. We work with a local fish processor to have your catch processed and shipped to your home. If you would like to pay the processor to process and ship, there are easy order form cards for you to fill out on board so that you can keep track of your fish and ensure it is processed to your specifications.
The boat is a custom aluminum catamaran made by Munson Co Inc and fully-equipped with all available safety gear. The boat has a heated cabin with comfortable seating for all
We provide bottled water, chips and cookies on board
Yes, all of our boats have a clean marine head on board
We get this question a lot. Becoming seasick is always an extremely remote possibility. The waters are generally calm during the summer months and on the days when the wind and tide do make the water choppy, the motion of the boat is not of the kind that induces motion sickness. If you are prone to seasickness we recommend Dramamine or a wristband. In the last 10 years of operation we have 3 guest out of thousands get seasick David Wrightson

Things to know

COVID - Heath & Safety

Your health is our top priority! All of our boat crews, drivers and guides are fully vaccinated. Stringent Cleaning – We’ve increased the frequency of disinfecting surfaces and high traffic areas during those tours that allow and between all tours. Aside from the increased cleaning above, our boats and vehicles are now deep cleaned at the end of each day. Wellness Checks – Employees receive daily wellness checks, to include temperature to ensure they are healthy and symptom-free. If you or anyone in your group is experiencing symptoms, we will work directly with you to cancel or reschedule your tour.

Passenger Minimum

A minimum of 4 Anglers are needed for this trip to go out. Groups of less than 6 will be combined with others in order to meet minimums.

Cancellation Policy

To receive a full refund guests may cancel up to 24hrs before the experience. If for some reason your cruise ship does not make it to port, or we have to cancel due to weather, this would also be a 100% refund. No refund for cancelations less than 24hrs. This policy does not apply to Private Charters, please email for details.***There is a booking fee applied to all online bookings. This fee will not be refunded on partial cancellations. It is refunded on full cancellations. We unfortunately have no control over this as a business.***

What to Wear

The weather in Hoonah is often wet (we live in a rainforest.) Bring layered clothing, a waterproof jacket, a camera and/or video camera, and comfortable shoes. Keep food and flavored drinks packed tightly away. Water is permitted.

Fishing License

Alaska requires everyone over the age of 16 to possess a valid Alaskan Fishing license. A One Day License costs $15. King Salmon anglers also need a corresponding King Salmon Stamp.

Catch & Release Only

As of August 24th, 2023, the company who was processing charter operations catch has closed its doors. There is unfortunately no way to process and mail your catch. Catch & Release only.

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