Salmon Fishing Charter Featured on ESPN 

4.3
(163 reviews)
 Knik River Access, Palmer, AK 99645, United States–

Salmon Fishing Charter Featured on ESPN 

Palmer, AK, United States
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24 ft
6
4.3
(163 reviews)

Book the Alaska Fishing Trip You’ll Talk About for Years
At Fisherman’s Choice Charters, we know where the fish are — and what they’re biting. With over 35 years of experience, Fisherman’s Choice Charters and our Coast Guard licensed crews know Alaska’s rivers, best fishing hot spots, and the river routes that get you there safely, your adventure starts with unmatched local knowledge.
Whether you’re chasing trophy salmon, trophy trout, or the thrill of your first big catch, we work hard to put you where the action is. We provide quality fishing gear, proven bait, and effective lures so you can focus on the excitement of fishing Alaska’s legendary waters.
From seasoned anglers to families on their first Alaska fishing trip, we make every outing fun, safe, comfortable, and memorable. Our guides offer friendly, one-on-one instructions and create an experience everyone can enjoy.
Your trip is more than fishing. Along Alaska’s scenic backcountry rivers, you may see moose, bald eagles, beavers, otters, and even an occasional brown bear — so don’t forget your camera.
At Fisherman’s Choice Charters, we’re flexible, accommodating, and committed to making your trip special. Because in Alaska, a great fishing trip is more than the fishing trip, it’s the scenery, the stories, and the memories that last a lifetime.
Check out our other listings if the dates on this listing aren't available: Best Salmon Fishing Near Anchorage or Voted Top Salmon Fishing Charter - 26 Times

FYI-Late May–mid July we target king salmon. Mid-July–the end of season we target coho, sockeye, chum and pink (meeting 30-90 min north of Anchorage) After the 3rd week of August, (meeting 30 min- 2 hours north of Anchorage) many salmon are spawning or have spawned; they stop feeding and their bodies break down leaving their meat less than desirable. Guests should expect more catch-and-release at this time. Location shown is also TBD and can change up to the day before your trip. Notification email will be sent,

Book the Alaska Fishing Trip You’ll Talk About for Years
At Fisherman’s Choice Charters, we know where the fish are — and what they’re biting. With over 35 years of experience, Fisherman’s Choice Charters and our Coast Guard licensed crews know Alaska’s rivers, best fishing hot spots, and the river routes that get you there safely, your adventure starts with unmatched local knowledge.
Whether you’re chasing trophy salmon, trophy trout, or the thrill of your first big catch, we work hard to put you where the action is. We provide quality fishing gear, proven bait, and effective lures so you can focus on the excitement of fishing Alaska’s legendary waters.
From seasoned anglers to families on their first Alaska fishing trip, we make every outing fun, safe, comfortable, and memorable. Our guides offer friendly, one-on-one instructions and create an experience everyone can enjoy.
Your trip is more than fishing. Along Alaska’s scenic backcountry rivers, you may see moose, bald eagles, beavers, otters, and even an occasional brown bear — so don’t forget your camera.
At Fisherman’s Choice Charters, we’re flexible, accommodating, and committed to making your trip special. Because in Alaska, a great fishing trip is more than the fishing trip, it’s the scenery, the stories, and the memories that last a lifetime.
Check out our other listings if the dates on this listing aren't available: Best Salmon Fishing Near Anchorage or Voted Top Salmon Fishing Charter - 26 Times

FYI-Late May–mid July we target king salmon. Mid-July–the end of season we target coho, sockeye, chum and pink (meeting 30-90 min north of Anchorage) After the 3rd week of August, (meeting 30 min- 2 hours north of Anchorage) many salmon are spawning or have spawned; they stop feeding and their bodies break down leaving their meat less than desirable. Guests should expect more catch-and-release at this time. Location shown is also TBD and can change up to the day before your trip. Notification email will be sent,

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Shared ½ Day Trip @ 430 AM 5 hrs
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5 hour trip starts at 4:30 AM
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May 19 - Aug 31
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US $290
Shared tour: 2 people
Last Call for fishing Shared trip
Non-refundable
5 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
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Sep 1 - Sep 9
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US $290
Shared tour: 2 people
shared ½ day trip @ 10 AM 5 hrs
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5 hour trip starts at 10:00 AM
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May 19 - Aug 31
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US $290
Shared tour: 2 people
Private ½ Day Trip @ 430 AM 5 hrs
Non-refundable
5 hour trip starts at 4:30 AM
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May 19 - Aug 31
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US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Last Call for fishing! Private Trip
Non-refundable
5 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
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Sep 1 - Sep 9
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US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Private ½ Day Trip @ 10 AM 5 hrs
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5 hour trip starts at 10:00 AM
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US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people

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Rating

4.3
163 reviews
4.5
Boat & equipment
4.3
Captain & crew
4.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (97)

What anglers say

58%
Great experience
84%
Family friendly
89%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
68%
Recommended
48%
Caught fish

Reviews (163)

  • Donald Humphries
    Donald Humphries
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Fishing Trip! Cap'n Jeramy was AWESOME

    Shared ½ Day Trip @ 430 AM 5 hrs on June 21, 2026 • 4 adults

    This was a fantastic experience. The boat ride was brief, the scenery was picturesque, and Captain Jeremy was great. Conversation was relaxed and entertaining. Boat was clean, plenty of bait. We caught 2 King Salmon approx 14 to 18 lbs, a Dolly Varden about 3 lbs and a Jack Salmon about 5 lbs. We took home 15 lbs of clean fish and filets. What an experience. Very pleased.

  • Eugene Lim
    Eugene Lim
    ph
    Philippines
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Relaxing and fun experience

    shared ½ day trip @ 10 AM 5 hrs on June 19, 2026 • 5 adults

    Captain Jeremy was gregarious, fun, and knowledgeable 🙂 We also took a lot of great pictures but we did not catch any fish. 😞 It was a wonderful experience overall to see Alaska. Just wish we caught a fish. This trip is for everyone 🙂 Future guests should know that the restroom is just out somewhere on shore on the grass and, never, ever, bring bananas on board!

  • Casey Buckingham
    Casey Buckingham
    us
    Montana, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic day on the water!

    Private ½ Day Trip @ 10 AM 5 hrs on June 12, 2026 • 3 adults

    Fantastic fishing trip! It absolutely rounded out our trip to Alaska! We learned so much about the area from our expert guide. Thank you for the great day on the water and a fishing story we will be telling for years to come!

  • Timothy Bradford
    Timothy Bradford
    us
    Alaska, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Experience

    Private ½ Day Trip @ 10 AM 5 hrs on July 1, 2026 • 4 adults

    Fun and knowledgeable captain. We only caught one fish but Tracy did everything he could to maximize our chances.

  • Allen Hull
    Allen Hull
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    amazing location scenery was worth the trip!

    Shared ½ Day Trip @ 430 AM 5 hrs on July 27, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain Doug was great. we saw salmon and caught salmon what else could you ask for!! 🙂

  • Thomas Brownfield
    Thomas Brownfield
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Beautiful scenery decent weather poor catch.

    Shared ½ Day Trip @ 430 AM 5 hrs on July 6, 2026 • 2 adults

    Terry tried hard to lock in on the fish. They weren't biting. A few swells. Looks like none of the morning boats got king salmon. Scenery was great with a juvenile eagle flying around.

  • Graeme Helms
    Graeme Helms
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Great Experience

    Shared ½ Day Trip @ 430 AM 5 hrs on May 26, 2026 • 2 adults

    Even though no catches today the early morning scenery was superb. Wildlife was spotted, moose, seal, and bald eagles flying by. A must do in Alaska!

  • Nathaniel Garcia
    Nathaniel Garcia
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Where is the fish!

    Private ½ Day Trip @ 10 AM 5 hrs on June 7, 2026 • 5 adults • 2 children

    We had a good time on the boat. The scenery was amazing; just one thing was missing. We caught no fish.

  • Dawn Grooms Platt
    Dawn Grooms Platt
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2024
    3.7
    Verified

    Give a better effort next time!

    shared ½ day trip @ 10 AM 5 hrs on July 29, 2026 • 2 adults

    We booked a salmon fishing charter with Captain Ray (“Lucky”) while visiting Anchorage. Ray was friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly has a lot of experience on the water. We also appreciated that he was honest about the challenges this season, explaining that commercial netting has significantly impacted the salmon runs and made fishing much tougher. That said, our experience was disappointing. All three of his charter boats stayed within a few hundred feet of where we launched, and our boat only moved about 50 feet during the entire five-hour trip. Between all three boats, only one salmon was caught. We completely understand that fishing is never guaranteed, and we would never leave a poor review simply because the fish weren’t biting. What was frustrating was the lack of effort to try different locations or techniques. Sitting in essentially the same spot for five hours made it feel like we weren’t being given the best opportunity to be successful. During much of the downtime, Ray was making fishing lures to sell, which added to the impression that there wasn’t much focus on trying to improve our chances. We know there are days when no one catches fish, and we appreciate the honesty about the difficult conditions. However, we would have much preferred spending the day actively searching for fish, even if we still came home empty-handed. The effort and experience are a big part of what people are paying for on a guided charter. Hopefully, this was just an off day, but based on our experience, we expected a much more proactive approach from a guided fishing trip.

  • Bill Kettelberger
    Bill Kettelberger
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Experience!

    Shared ½ Day Trip @ 430 AM 5 hrs on August 19, 2025 • 2 adults

    For years, if not decades, I always told my friends I would love to go to Alaska and pull a nice salmon out of the river. Our great fishing guide, Jeremey, made it happen! He was the best. He created a friendly atmosphere from the start. We really enjoyed his company, his fishing knowledge, history of the area, and great stories. Our main reason to visit Alaska was to run in the Anchorage marathon on the previous Sunday, which we did. But the trip's main event was our fishing experience. My wife has limited experience fishing, especially from a boat, and was a little apprehensive before we went. But the end of the week, she said it was the best adventure we did, and that's thanks to Jeremy!

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2017
Boat manufacturer
SeaArk
Boat type
Aluminum fishing
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 140HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots
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