My wife, two children(5 and 7) and I took the 2.5 hour trip around Sitka with these folks. It was…read morefantastic!! We stopped there on a cruise. Their bus is located about 200 yards from the tender dock. They outfit you with all the equipment you need. Their equipment is top notch. The trip is outstanding. Our guide was friendly, competent and helpful. I would return to Sitka and take a longer expedition with these folks anytime. If you take a trip with them, you will not be disappointed.

We had the most epic day with Guide Garrett! The weather…read morewas gorgeous and the sites were stunning. Captain Conner kindly shuttled us to the dock location (a very generous exception when I misunderstood the instructions). Guide Garrett, powerful waterman of the Sitka Sound (think a younger more approachable King Triton of The Little Mermaid), created the most wonderful day. He knew pretty much everything about anything oceanic or Alaska history and ALMOST all the bird species (it was a Pigeon Guillemot, Garrett). We will never forget the memorable day (our deltoids are still living it). Thank you Adventure Sitka!

Kayak review Summary/ TLDR…read moreI would definitely recommend SWCK. Gear was outstanding, response time was fantastic, safety was exceptional and the day trip was very fun. Longer summary Mike was very responsive when I tried to book the kayak trip. We would be in Sitka for the day during our week-long Alaska cruise with Holland America (great cruise line, but that is another review). SWCK is a bit of a walk from where the bus drops you off at the visitors center, but that wasn't a big deal. Walking across the bridge to to SWCK gave us a great view of Sitka. Mike was ready with all the gear and kayaks. We let him know that we had to be back in time to get on the boat and he definitely gave us enough time to get back. We were 2 adults, an 11yo, a 9yo, and an 8yo. The adults have kayaked a couple times before and the kids were new to it. Mike is experienced with younger kayakers as well as older kayakers (he has *a lot* of experience). After a good safety and technique talk, we set off for a beach for lunch and then saw a whale in the distance, given our strength and ability to kayak he changed course so we could get a closer look at the whale and she was beautiful. We also saw sea lions, sea otters, and bald eagles. Since Mike is so experienced with kayaking and taking photos, he took photos and videos of us the whole time and airdropped it to me at the end, which was awesome. The weather was wonderful. Needless to say, Mike is very personable and loves what he does. Thank you for letting us share the day with you, Mike. Definitely a highlight of our trip.

From the owner: SWCK provides the best resources for expedition and excursions in the Sitka Sound region. Over 30…read moreyears of experience guiding and outfitting c clients nationally and internationally..

Absolutely love this excursion! Charlie was great and super helpful when booking as we were able to…read moreadjust the start/end time to accommodate our time in port. The views were beautiful and we really enjoyed the kayaking across the water.

SEAK gave my family a terrific kayaking tour this July. They were so easy to work with and provided…read moreexcellent interpretation of the area. They handled logistics and communications very efficiently. We had a customized tour and loved it. Couldn't be happier and would definitely work with them again!

Great experience did an awesome job accompanying my 80 year old father in law. Plus we caught lots…read moreof fish!!!

Everything went very smoothly from booking to cleaning and packaging the fish…read more Very polite and helpful. Can't wait to go back !

Enjoyed a full day of ocean fishing. Captain Jeremy impressed us with his knowledge about the area,…read morefishing technique and relentless spirit in making our day enjoyable as well as successful. Jeremy and his crew member, Justin, worked hard to keep our hooks baited, our lines free from knots and our fish secured on deck! This was by far my favorite fishing experiences! Apart from fishing, the day was filled with laughter, good music and gorgeous Pacific views!!! The size of the boat worked perfectly for our group (Including the crew there were 7 adults and 1 dog). I highly recommend this charter company and their crew! Will definitely book again! -katie

This is the second year fishing with Jeromy. This is one guy that doesn't think losing is an…read moreoption. It was a touch time for fishing ' but we moved over and over again to find salmon. He knows most of the fisherman in the area so he's always asking where the bite is. When the Halibut fishing is slow, he has no problem picking up the anchor and moving muliple times to find fish. I love how he just gives it to straight, NO BULL. If you're looking to find a captain that thinks fishing 24/7, he's your guy. Thanks again Jeromy. I hope to see you in July. alan

Very first fish was a good sized King Salmon which battled deep for a quite a while. I would have…read morebeen happy to leave it at that but our excellent captain, Sarah, kept us hauling in fat, acrobatic Silver Salmon plus large Rockfish and Halibut. Our boat, The Shearwater, surely had karma, which made me feel safe and sound even when the conditions became a little uncomfortable the second day. I went as a fisherman and came home an angler. With 100lbs of perfect Salmon! Thanks guys and gals!

There's fishing charters and there's Angling Unlimited. After spending 20 + years fishing in…read moreAlaska, I discovered Angling Unlimited (AU) about 7 years ago. This charter company isn't the run of the mill type of business. It's a boutique charter company that prides itself in customer service. From the moment you step off the plane in Sitka until the day you leave, you are treated with the best customer service imaginable. The Captains at AU are all seasoned Captains. Each fishing group is assigned a hostess to make sure your needs are met. You have a car to use to sightsee, shop or go to dinner after a full day of fishing. The rooms have kitchens and porches have BBQ'S. There's not much, if anything, that they don't provide for you. I can't guarantee that you will catch your limit of fish each day but I can guarantee a great experience...

This was my first fishing trip to AK and I can't imagine it getting any better than this. 6 of us…read morecame up together and all of them had been here at least once and some as many as 6-7 times. The hospitality and quality of service was way above what I expected. From the minute we arrived in Sitka they were there to help us with our luggage whatever we needed. Johnny was our Captain and he put us on fish every day. We maxed out our catch on several different fish ever day and we are taking home 150lbs of fish each. Yes, between the 6 of us we are taking back 900lbs of already filleted fish. Not only did Johnny pilot the boat he got down and dirty just like his deckhand Blake. This shows me that he really wants his fisherman to have a great trip. Speaking of Blake he was awesome as well. He was right there when you needed anything. He busted his butt all day every day. Theresa and the rest of her staff were very attentive and helped with our all needs. They help prepare our breakfast and dinner daily as well as cleaning our rooms. If you were out of something while eating they were right in the spot to get you more. This is what service is all about.

I've been fishing with Wild Strawberry Lodge/Alaska Premier Charters, Inc. for 19 years. It's…read moreamazing to see that they get better and better every year! I don't know what they do better, fishing or amazing customer service.

Great time for the whole family! We were able to gather up enough relatives for a party of six,…read moreenabling us to have a whole boat to ourselves. Our captain Nate must be related to Aquaman - he has an uncanny ability to know how long to fish one spot before trying another. First mate Malachi kept all lines untangled, all hooks baited, and made sure our fish were cleaned/filleted beyond restaurant quality. Back ashore, Kristi and her staff kept our bellies full with just-right family comfort food, and clean, quiet 4-start equiv hotel level accommodations for rest. Would def go again! Pro tip: Bring a seasick patch (Scopolamine). I'm normally sea-sensitive, but between the patch and Nate's boatmanship, I had no problems whatsoever.

Five solid stars! This trip to Sitka and the Cascade Creek Inn exceeded all my expectations. We…read morehad a group of six friends, four from Hawaii and two from Sacramento, and we met in Sitka for what turned out to be an epic fishing adventure. The staff at the inn was friendly and accommodating from the very start it seemed that there was nothing they wouldn't do to make our stay enjoyable. Our lodging was more than comfortable with the added bonus of a fantastic view that gets even better when the sun sets. Our hosts, Rich and Karen Kraft, are the nicest couple that take the time to get to know you and make sure there isn't more they can do for you. Courtney and Cameron assists you in the day to day things like shuttling you to the boat and the market if needed. Christie is the awesome chef that provides you with delicious breakfasts and gourmet dinners. Her desserts are to die for, the cheesecake with raspberry sauce being my favorite. She even bakes cookies and crumbles for you to eat on the boat. The fishing turned out to be catching on our trip. Captain Tyler, who is the Kraft's son, is second to none in Sitka. I truly believe we boated more fish in the four days of fishing than any other charter. He expertly put us on the fish every day even when the conditions were rough, and the conditions were pretty rough the last two days. We even limited out on silvers (36) and halibut (6) on the second day by 1:00. We all went home with 92 pounds of salmon and halibut filets. Then there is Caleb our deckhand. Caleb does everything from baiting lines to netting fish to cleaning the catch and making awesome sandwiches made to order. We are very grateful to meet such a fine hardworking young man. I highly recommend this family run Inn/charter to everyone. You absolutely cannot go wrong and you will have an enjoyable experience.

Went out with Captain Justin, who ran the boat which is of its own beautiful. We were out in Sitka…read more Alaska. Weather was beautiful. Justin knows the boat inside and out had all the gear ready, knew where to fish spent a good 10 hours out there. Will be back And his boss Niki was also very nice never met her, but I chatted with her many times via email.

Spent 4 nights at Kingfisher in August and the experience could not have been better. From the time…read morewe were met at the airport until the time they dropped us off and helped check in our catch for the trip home. Food was amazing, accommodations were very comfortable. The entire staff was warm and helpful every step of the way. The fishing was incredible and Captain Dave on Pockets knew his stuff and put us on fish immediately. Can't say enough good things about the entire trip. Can't wait to return.