Fat Salmon Charters in Skagway, Skagway, United States | Charters

Welcome to Fat Salmon Charters, Skagway, Alaska. Fat Salmon is a Skagway fishing charter business that operates underneath the splendid glacial peaks that surround the city of Skagway. The unique natural geography of the area, combined with recent efforts to enhance fish stocks, has made Skagway fishing Charters some of the best and most productive in all of Southeast Alaska.

Skagway fishing Charters with Fat Salmon Charters begin at Skagway’s small boat harbor, within walking distance from where the cruise ships dock. From there it is a short trip, often less than 5 minutes, to the fishing grounds. Mile-high glaciers forged the depths of Skagway’s waters during the last ice age. These 1000-foot plus depths are prime habitat for four species of Alaska salmon, including the fattest of all salmon, the King or Chinook. Skagway fishing Charters target these waters.  Less time traveling to the fish means more time catching them. Skagway fishing Charters are unique in this important way, making it the destination of choice for anglers who prefer catching fish to chasing them during their limited stay.

Skagway’s hatchery program has created a second run of kings that boosts the productivity of Skagway fishing Charters from June into late August. These fish grow big, and are plentiful. Virtually no commercial fishing pressure and the close proximity of the fish makes this run a one-of-a-kind in practically the entire state, and means more fish for Skagway fishing Charters. Skagway’s salmon derby coincides with this run of fish and Fat Salmon Charters is an active supporter of this charitable event.