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.

This trip was awesome. Lucas knew where to take us. When to move on and find another spot…read more He helped us out with our catches. Everyone caught fish. The boat was awesome.. Lucas's wife was a sweetie. She helped us out with transporting. Lucas took us to see the whales. So you catch fish and whale watching at the same time!!! The boat was clean. Straight JAWS BOAT...Lucas made us coffee. Showed us so much in the Icy Strait. We will come back and see Lucas and his family again ...

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.

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!

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

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.

We had a wonderful time in the summer of 2025 at Hoonah Travel Adventures. The captain, Denise…read moreGray, was wonderful and shared many interesting tales about her culture and their village. We saw a number of whales that day and it was an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend Hoonah Travel Adventures!

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.

Had an amazing trip and would highly recommend tours with Catch of the Day! Captain Jonny and…read moreCaptain Bill were amazing. Orcas galore, Humpbacks and a comfy boat ride. Crystal does a great job corralling us all onto the boat from the cruise ship terminal and was so helpful answering questions on the phone.

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!

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.

We took a 4-hour Wildlife and Bear Search with Teesa (sp.?) today and had a phenomenal time - off…read morethe charts SPECTACULAR! She was so well-versed on EVERYTHING. She was very knowledgeable, delightful, insightful, and has found her calling as a guide. We saw incredible views, watched bears scoop huge salmon out of the water and eat it, and ended with a beautiful view of a large pod of whales breaching practically within touching distance. We just can't think of a better way to spend the day in Hoonah!

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!