Seward Fishing

The Charter Option has been in business for over 15 years providing thousands and thousands of people a fishing experience of a lifetime. Our boats fish in the Kenai Fjords National Park, the Gulf of Alaska, and in the entrance to Prince William Sound. These waters are teeming with trophy halibut, lingcod, rockfish, and in season, hundreds of thousands of Coho or Silver salmon.

We have over 60 boats in our Charter Option "fleet" providing a wide experience of sport fishing depending on what our customers want. We have boats from (4) passengers to (12) passengers. We feature the Crackerjack Voyager, Hope, Crackerjack Mariner, El Patron, Gladiator, Crackerjack, Shadow, Reel Fun, ProFish N Sea, and more.

We supply all the instruction you need, the best fishing tackle, and complete fish cleaning. The packaging, freezing, and shipping of your catch are available from a nearby business.

Drift Fishing:
In the 2008 season, we will again be offering drift fishing as well. King's starting mid-May to the trophy Rainbows in September; every month of the summer boasts the opportunity for a first class fishing adventure. The fishing season commences mid May and goes through late September.

Both Rivers support excellent runs of Silver Salmon, which start in August. The run in the Kenai goes through mid October. The run in the Kasilof goes through mid September. Sockeye (Red Salmon) enter both rivers in good numbers the middle of July and continue their run for 2 to 3 weeks. The fishing trip to the Kenai and Kasilof River trips includes: up to 8 hours of guided fishing per day, transportation to and from Seward to launch sites, and top quality fishing gear including the best producing rods and tackle.

6:00 A.M. Departure from Seward: Pick ups available in Seward, Moose Pass & Cooper Landing. Special arrangements for the Kenai/Soldotna area need to be made in advance.

We have listed our fishing season below so you have a better idea of what we offer:

Don't forget your warm clothes, rain gear, lunch, and a fishing license. A fishing license can be purchased on the web ahead of time at: http://www.admin.adfg.state.ak.us/license/

Here are a few important details about your trip:

• The Charter Option can also provide lodging reservations. We have special rates with Seward's newest and only downtown waterfront hotel the Hotel Edgewater. Download a map of the harbor.
• Please check in at the Charter Option office the day BEFORE your trip is scheduled to leave. Our office is located on the first floor of the Hotel Edgewater Our departure times are between 6:00 and 6:30 A.M. on the morning of your trip at The Charter Option office.
• Our boats, at high season, check-in starting the day before and at 6:00 AM the day of the charter and return back around 5:00 and 6:00 P.M. When you check in you will be given more specifics as different boats depart at different times in the morning. Our half-day trips depart at 7:00 AM and again around 1:00'ish PM for the afternoon trip.
• All reservations are considered tentative until a 50% deposit is received. Your deposit is refundable with 30 days cancellation notice. Sales are subject to local sales tax, fuel surcharge, and port fee.
• Duration and range of trip are based on ideal weather conditions. In inclement weather, location and range of trips will be modified at the sole discretion of the vessel's captain.

Pricing for the 2008 summer season, plus sales tax, port tax, and fuel surcharge fee, for Halibut and Salmon and other species:

Special Website Seward Fishing Rates (plus sales tax, port fee, & fuel surcharge):

• 5/15 to 9/5: Halibut Fishing $233.00 per person.
• 7/1 to 8/31: Salmon Fishing $233.00 per person.
• 7/1 to 8/31: 1/2 Day Salmon $175.00 per person.
• 7/1 to 8/31: Captain's Choice Combo Trips* $265.00 per person
• 5/1 to 11/1: Kenai or Kasilof River Fishing $265.00 per person (Seward transportation included).

Note: If Silver Salmon is not available the trip will substitute for Sea Bass and/or Ling Cod for full day trips and bottom fishing for 1/2 day trips. Observer Rate $120.00 per person (Non-fishing seats available only with certain boats).