First Cast Fishing 

An incredible way to experience the local side of Alaska. Going fishing with the First Cast Fishing team was such a great experience, and I would absolutely recommend it. It felt very natural, casual, and authentic, and gave us the opportunity to see a completely different side of Seward. Being out on the water, surrounded by nature and beautiful landscapes, was amazing. The team was incredibly friendly and made the whole experience fun and relaxed. Even though we didn’t catch anything, we had a great time and would definitely do it again!

We had such a wonderfull time fishing with Gabriel. He was awesome teaching us, very pacient, and me and my husband could catch fish. I have never cast fished in my life, and I don’t actually fish, and was able to go home scoring 3. We choosed this because I get sea sick and my husband really wanted to fish while in Seward. After we fished, Gabriel cleaned the fish for us, and gave recomendations on where to take it to be processed, and a restaurant that cooked it for us to dine. Would 100% recommend this for anyone!

The captain took us to some great fishing spots, and we ended up catching 6 and 8 fish each! He was incredibly friendly and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire trip. He provided everything we needed, including boots and all the fishing gear, and explained everything clearly, so all we really had to do was dress warmly and enjoy ourselves. We had such a great time that we fished for the full four hours. This was easily one of the best experiences we had in Alaska, and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting. Don’t miss it!

My wife and I had a great time! Gabe was a great guide and overall host. He sent us out with Luis, his top guide, while he stayed behind to meet a few guests who were late. This maximized our fishing time and everyone got personal attention. Luis was amazing. Knowledgeable, personable, and a pleasure to fish with. We caught fish (2 for me), and seeing eagles and seals all afternoon was spectacular. Definitely recommend Gabe and Luis! Thanks for a memorable day. John and Barb, Salem, NY

My daughter &I are not very experienced in the fishing dept lol. Gabe &Domingues made us feel comfortable from the start and we were catching fish not long after getting to the water. Beautiful scenery, lots of wildlife &lots of fish to catch! It was also great that the waders and everything we needed was provided. They filleted and packaged our fish right there and we were able to fly home with almost 15lbs of sockeye salmon. Thanks Gabe for such a fun Alaskan experience..we’ll be back!

From beginning to end, we had a great time. The 2 guys were not only great to talk with, but they were helpful, nice, knowledgeable and skilled. Like any guide, they can't control actually catching fish - but we certainly did catch them. We left with about 10-12 lbs of great salmon to eat. When one of them hooked a fish, they handed their fishing rod to one of us to do the honors of reeling it in. we would definitely go out with them again!

Gabriel was an outstanding fishing guide and truly went above and beyond to accommodate my needs. His hospitality, professionalism, and attention to detail made the entire experience enjoyable and stress-free. He was knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely committed to making sure I had a great day. I couldn’t have asked for a better guide and would highly recommend Gabriel to anyone looking for a memorable fishing experience!

Didn’t catch any keepers but the experience was great. What a kind man Gabe is. He gave us a good size fish to eat and even brought it to our cabin. Luis is also very helful. They were both very fun to hang out with. Definitely recommend them for your next fishing trip in Seward! Wife says thank you so much for a great experience. To top it off they even fed bald eagles while we were fishing. Unforgettable experience!

We met our guide Gabriel just outside Seward for a half day of shoreline fishing, and the fish just weren’t there that morning. He invited us back to join his afternoon group, and we had the time so we returned and 3 of the 5 of us caught decent sized salmon! They cleaned them for us and we ate them for meals 3 nights in a row. Overall it was a great experience and we’d definitely recommend Gabriel as your guide!

While we only caught one fish (not Gabe’s fault, we were just really bad at snagging), we still had a great experience. Highlights included catching a starry flounder, my son falling in the river, the wildlife, and the views. Gabe is so knowledgeable, exceptionally helpful, and really wants you to catch a fish. Don’t be surprised to wake up with a sore arm and many great memories the next day!