Absolutely the BEST fishing experience in Icy Strait Point/Hoonah. Chris and his wife are an…read moreabsolute pleasure to be around, and they sure do know their way around the waters. As soon as we dropped anchor at a location Chris scoped out for us, I caught a HUUUGE halibut and the excursion only got better from there. For the remainder of the trip, every passenger continue to hook fish one after another and that continued until everyone was exhausted. I know catching fish is not guaranteed on any trip, but based on my own personal experience, combined with my research of other customers reviews; I would venture to guess your chances of catching a fish with him at the helm is as close to 100% as humanly possible. I can not give a higher recommendation for Chris at Tok River, and highly suggest you check them out as well.

From the owner: Offering saltwater fishing charters for halibut, salmon, sea bass and rockfish. Whale watching and…read moreocean nature tours.

One of, if not, THE best excursion we have taken on our Alaskan Cruise this far. Capt. Lucas was…read moreextremely informative; providing a full run down of the local area and all that there is to do and see. Fishing was incredible! Capt Lucas kept us on top of the fish and moved spots when bites "went cold". In addition to Halibut (x5), we hooked up on Dusky Rockfish (x2) and Cod (x2). While catching fish, we enjoyed passing Humpback whales and got lucky enough to see a small pod of Orca passing thro Our boys (12yo and 8yo) thoroughly enjoyed it; very interested in picking up a fishing pole when we get home. Although it was only supposed to be a 3.5hr fishing trip, our guides extended it to ~5hrs to insure we got the full experience.

Game Creek Guides are 100% 5 Stars. I am old school and like to call to confirm what I'm booking…read moremyself for. Brenda was super nice and accommodating on phone. We went couple days before the season fully starts and she went above and beyond to find us a good fishing excursion. Our guide Lucas was the best ! The family had a ton of fun on the trip which included halibut fishing, whale sighting, sea lion coming up to grab our catch, and a snack right on the boat ! Highlight of our trip and made me look like a super star. Thank you !

Ear Mountain Charters is a great, personal-sized fishing charter (and whale watching too). Capt…read more Eric Williams was a great host as well as a knowledgeable fisherman who will make the most of your time. My teenage son and I were only in Hoonah (a.k.a. - Icy Strait Point) for a day as a cruise ship stop. Eric did not waste time and we were on the water fishing post haste! We were going for salmon that day and Eric did not disappoint...we enjoyed our 1/2 day and landed 4 salmon (coho and pink). Eric drove us back to the ship and we worked-out the details for processing and shipping our catch back home. The morning after we returned from our vacation, a Fed Ex delivery with our cleaned and vac-packed salmon was delivered. Captain Eric be "Da Man"! We enjoyed Ear Mountain Charters and fully recommend it for your next visit to Hoonah, Alaska!

We loved fishing with Captain Eric! This trip was in a smaller setting(only four of us) so it was…read morevery easy to ask questions and learn more. We caught 4 halibut and 2 different kinds of cod. He was very helpful teaching us how to catch the fish properly. We also saw whales while we were out on the water! Very great experience!

probally one of the funnest things I've done in Alaska. when I first found out they did this, I was…read morelike "I wont see anything!" but I saw sea lions, humpback whales, a bear, and so much more. would definitely recommend for any families that want to see the wild life of Alaska. Also we had the woman's son, Kyle and Casey. The sweetest people you will ever meet and they Ben had hot chocolate for us on the boat. They love answering questions and this has been a business for over 30 years! And ever since trip they have done, they've always seen a whale. There has not been one trip in 31 years that anyone hasn't seen anything.

The whale watching boats are well maintained. We saw whales and seals. The staff were friendly and…read morehelpful. I recommend this Charter.

The whale watching tour was amazing! We go to see about 13 whales bubble net feeding, it was…read moreunbelievable. We also saw several otters and sea lions. Captain Denise was knowledgeable and thoughtful in sharing information about Hoonah. Annalisa, the naturalist on board, was very knowledgeable about the whales. We learned a lot! The boat was clean and comfortable. Our 5 year old and 7 year old loved this tour.

Somehow, I managed to book the wrong tour. I thought this was a walking/hiking tour to look for…read morebears, but it turned out to be a three-hour drive in a van with limited space, windows that did not open, and was either too hot for some or too cold for others. The driver/tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Unfortunately, at best, some of us saw the rear end of a bear running off the road into the bush. The rest of us saw nothing. There were some eagles at a distance and a buck far, far away. We stopped several times and spoke to other van drivers, and it seemed like sightings that day were very infrequent. While it's not anyone's responsibility (tour company or cruise line), it would be helpful to guest comfort if we were reminded to bring bug spray with us when leaving the ship. After we took the tram to the waiting area, everyone was eaten alive while waiting for their next mode of transportation.

Hoonah, Alaska was one of our stops on our Alaska cruise trip. Before our private whale watching…read moreexcursion, we took the public bus into the small downtown area of Hoonah. We came across Misty Bay which offers lodging, a casual restaurant, and whale, fishing, and bear watching excursions. We had lunch at the order at the counter restaurant and had the following: (1) Fresh Halibut & Chips My fish was grilled & served with french fries. I must admit that I wanted my traditional battered & deep fried fish & chips. Although my halibut was fresh, it was also dry and just OK. (2) Cheeseburger &Fries Hubby and sonny boy both ordered the burger dish and both were satisfied. The Misty Bay Lodge restaurant offers a casual atmosphere, friendly service, and "A-OK" food. 3 Stars

We booked a whale watching tour with Misty Bay on our honeymoon to Alaska. Hoonah proved to have…read moresome great whale watching! We saw plenty of humpbacks, sea lions, orcas, deer and a pack of bears! We were so lucky to see the bears, according to the captain. He made sure to stop so we could snap some photos. It was worth every penny. After the tour, we returned to Misty Bay Lodge for lunch. They advertise what they are serving that day as a special, while they also serve whole pizzas and pizza by the slice. Hoonah is a small place, so your options are limited for dining out. It appears that locals and tourists eat here daily. Hope (the owner) was a great host. She answered all of our questions about the area. She suggested that we split an order of fish and chips (fresh halibut!) for lunch and she was right- it was plenty for both of us. We each enjoyed Alaska APA and amber ales. So good. And I'll admit it- I never watched Alaskan Bush People, but now that we are home we have watched a couple episodes just to see Hoonah and Misty Bay Lodge! Pretty cool.

Absolutely recommend doing your whale watching tour with Catch of the Day!…read more They take smaller groups which allows you to get some really great photos and to chat with the knowledgeable crew about the area. We got to follow a humpback right away and also saw some bears on the shore which gave us bragging rights when we got back. Plus they pick you up in a LIMO! What a fun extra touch. I get sea sick very easily on smaller boats and I didn't have any problems on this ride. Thanks so much to the Catch of the Day team for such a memorable experience!

This was such a great trip! We saw a humpback within minutes of leaving the harbor. Then they…read moregot word in a pod of Orcas so we went there. We stayed for quite a while and had orcas surfacing all around and very close to the boat. On the way back we passed a group of sea otters, were successful on a bear hunt and a huge bald eagle. Great trip. Great crew!

We booked a 3hr charter as an excursion while in Icy Strait Point for myself and my two kids age 15…read moreand 17. Our boat had a total of 6 people and there was plenty of room on the back of the boat for us all to fish. The captain and his mate (a golden retriever named Cyrus) were great. The captain in conjunction with their two other boats in the area did a great job keeping us on the fish. We had a blast and caught 15 halibut between the 3 of us and 31 total on the boat, the biggest being a 32" 15-16lb halibut that we sent home for a few nice dinners. The trip was great and would highly recommend these guys if you are in the area. Just be aware, the fish shipping company (an outside company) is quite expensive to ship fish back home, but they were extremely convenient to use and did provide great customer service.

We had a great time Halibut fishing. The pick up/drop off at Icy Strait was really easy. We fished…read morewith Captain Kim and first mate Chattum. They were very inviting and had lots of fish and local knowledge. Chattum set out the good vibes with a ceremonial cigarette which in fact worked because we caught so many fish that we got tired. We then opted for a coastal cruise with the boat to do some bear and whale watching(we saw both). I highly recommend Hooked Adventures and thanks everyone for providing my family with a great experience.

Went on one of their tours. Best experience on our trip to Alaska. Stu - our guide - went out of…read morehis way to ensure we saw bears and other wildlife. He's brilliant in his knowledge of the area, the animals, the surrounding environment and the history of the area. Can't recommend highly enough!

We booked this tour rather than the bear tour through the cruise ship excursion. We spent ample…read moretime at the river where bears feed. There were still a few salmon but, apparently, it was too late in the season for bear activity as we did not see a single bear. Our guide, Stu Mills, went out of his way during the 3.5 hour tour to drive around to spots where bears might be found. Still no bears. However, Stu is a native of Hoonah and he educated us with endless stories about his life, family, native culture, local plants and vegetation used for medicinal purposes (the Devil's club ointment really works!). While the bears were disappointing, Stu's expertise made the trip very much worthwhile.