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.

Captain Mike Halbert has been our captain and sports fishing guide in Gustavus and Glacier Bay for…read more10 years now. My Dad, Great-Uncle, sister and I have been fishing in Gustavus for halibut and salmon and we will only do so with Captain Mike each and every time. We would not have it any other way. He makes it all look so easy, and we have caught fish every single trip, without exception. You will get to see the most amazing wild-life, from bald eagles to Orcas, enjoy the fantastic scenery, and most importantly, catch a lot of fish, which is filleted, frozen and vacuum packed for you to take back on your flight home. It is everything you want to see in Alaska combined with sports fishing, with the nicest and funniest Captain at the helm who has made every trip an unforgettable one. You cannot go wrong.

It was a blast everyday on the boat fishing. Greg took us to the different places to catch salmon,…read morehalibut and rock fish. He made each day fun. We caught alot and came home with 53 pounds each. The lodging and food was to die for. The help in the lodge made the stay exciting. All went out of their way to make our vacation fun and make us want to come back. Thanks Greg, Sofia, Paola, Jeannette and Rick. From, The Robertson's and The Goudy's​

First of all, makes me sad that Yelp allows an 8 year old review that was based upon a day of poor…read moreAlaskan weather (hello...it's ALASKA) is allowed the same weight as a contemporary review about the actual service. My grandson and I just returned from a week-long trip hosted by Taylor Charters. Greg has established a masterful collection of 8 different boats and 5 first-class accommodations in the charming town of Gustavus (it is a hard A, not ahhhhh). Greg owns these boats and spares no expense to ensure that they have reliable propulsion (ours was a North River aluminum boat that had nearly new Dual 250 Yamahas.....) and Captains that had years of experience fishing this area. Note - Boats that are worn out get sold ......he had recently bought two brand new boats! Taylor Charters, as a team, seamlessly integrates the entire experience from the pickup through the fishing (and fish handling) to the delivery to the outgoing flight (which keeps your fish cold, even through overnight layovers if needed). The entire team was friendly and accommodating, even arranging for whale watching and Glacier Bay side trips as desired. We stayed at the Majestic inn - Josh and Christina were excellent hosts. The place was immaculate and since Christina is a trained chef with close connections to locally sourced fish and meats, the eating was as good as any high restaurant in San Francisco. Sautéed scallops as an appetizer? Of course. I had never been to Alaska - going via Taylor Charters was as great an experience as I could have hoped. I will be back as soon as I am able. Greg, if you read this.....thank you so much!

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 !

On our cruise ship stop at Icy Strait Point / Hoonah, I opted to book a whale watching tour with…read moreGlacier Wind for a smaller and more personal experience, and it was everything and more! I believe they can usually fit up to 13 people on one tour but we got lucky with only 7 people in our group (aka lots of space on the boat to move around). Teresa drove all of us from the port to the dock, and we were then welcomed by her son Casey who is the captain. I later learned from Teresa that Casey studied fishery in school, and boy was he knowledgeable about all the different wildlife out here in Hoonah! While on the tour, we were able to witness porpoises, bald eagles, sea lions and, of course, whales. Casey takes you to different spots where you are likely to spot whales, and we ended up seeing a whale come up VERY close to our boat! It was absolutely mesmerizing to see and to capture. Additionally, the boat itself was super comfortable, and they even provide water, hot chocolate, and various chips for you to snack on :) If you are thinking about booking a whale watching tour while in Hoonah, do it with Glacier Wind! Teresa and Casey are both amazing, and my family had a fantastic experience overall.

We booked a whale watching excursion with this tour group, on our "2020" Alaska cruise that we…read morefinally got to go on this year - I'd heard this was one of the best places in the US for whale watching, and I'm glad we went. We saw *tons* of whales - you could tell they were working their butts off looking for them, driving us all over the bay! We even saw a mom and calf once! (Tons of bald eagles, too! No bears, sadly - they showed us a spot where you can spot bears sometimes, but it was still a bit early in the season.) Funny enough, it was about the same price as the cruise ship's whale watching group, but it's a *much* different experience going out on a boat with only a handful of people plus the crew. Great people, too - you can tell they love what they doing, showing people the bay and all the really cool sea life that inhabits it. Super comfortable boat, too. Definitely glad we chose to go whale watching with them. Only one tiny complaint - I saw reviews mentioning homemade salmon dip! Not that we exactly *needed* any more food, coming from a cruise ship, but at least on our specific trip, they only provided water and hot chocolate. Seeing a bunch of whales was obviously the main reason we were there, but I *did* also have a side goal of eating as much salmon as possible while I was in Alaska, too, so I was a tiny bit sad. Extremely minor complaint, obviously.

What a great time we had fishing last year. Got Salmon (including KIngs), Rock fish and halibut…read more Shannon and Jake are great. Food was fantastic. This in an all inclusive lodge, so pack light and enjoy. We are already booked for 2021.

I took my three sons on a Bucket List fishing trip to Alaska. What a treat it was to meet the…read moreowner, Shannon, and her helpers, including her sisters. We arrived in Pelican, Alaska after a 45 minute seaplane ride from Juneau. That was a first for each of us. We were met at the dock by Shannon's sister Kelzie, who had a wagon for our bags. The meals, from first to last, were top notch home cooking - just like grandma used to make. The chef is Lauren, another sister and an awesome cook. Breakfast is early and Jake, Shannon's fiancee, was our Captain for the first trip. Shannon was our Captain for our second and third trips out to the Big Water. We limited out each day on halibut and caught 40 beautiful Silver Salmon. Alaska, being Alaska, had some weather that kept our seaplane from making the trip from Juneau. No problem, Shannon put us up, fed us and got us on a ferry back to Juneau. This was a trip of a lifetime for the four of us. I even caught a 56 inch halibut. I absolutely recommend Pelican Inn Charters to anyone looking for a fishing experience with great guides and a family atmosphere.

A must-do adventure! Remo made our fishing adventure the trip of a lifetime! Remo and Pete took…read moreexceptional care of our family. Everyone caught a fish and we learned so much about Hoonah. Don't miss out...

The most amazing nature experience. Remo and Pete showed this city girl and my family how to fish…read moreand navigate bear country. Definitely recommend to any one wanting to experience the real Alaska

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!

After several visits to Alaska we were looking for a unique and personalized fishing outing…read more Natalie came highly recommended around Gustavus and from friends at Glacier Bay NP - so we didn't hesitate to schedule with her. Natalie's communication was excellent in the weeks leading up to our trip and I found her personable and flexible in plans - something you don't often see with some charters. We were fortunate with incredible weather, a beautiful ride out to Chichagoff Island and a phenomenal day on the river catching salmon in an unbelievably beautiful part of Alaska. Natalie was friendly and patient and when she needed to be - direct and to the point when a bear wandered a bit close to our group. Great equipment including boots, waders, bear spray and quality rods & tackle. A great day was had by all as Natalie directed us to a river teeming with salmon. It's amazing to see nature & wildlife this way including eagles, bears, sea anemones and the crazy tides in this part of the world. Schedule for an amazing day and in full-confidence with NatVentures.

From the owner: Orvis endorsed guiding service that offers fishing, packrafting, bear watching, and kayaking tours…read morein Gustavus, Alaska. We are well known for our fly fishing lessons, which are included on all of our fishing excursions. A trip with us is perfect for those who want to have a personalized tour that is off the beaten path.