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Shoreside Salmon Fishing
Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
What you will visit:
Salmon Hatchery
Transfer from the pier to the Macaulay Salmon Hatchery where you'll embark on a tour of the facility, watch salmon swim upstream in the man-made fish ladder and learn more about salmon lifecycle and their role in Alaska history and cuisine..
Salmon Fishing
Guests can experience the thrill of catching salmon without boarding a small boat. Perfect for families, fish from a picturesque spot with dock and shoreline access with the help of knowledgeable staff. Salmon are abundant in the waters, but varieties are seasonal. King salmon are available in May and June, keta salmon in June and July, and pink salmon and silver salmon in August through September. Arrangements can be made to ensure that your catch is safely shipped home. Raingear, boots, nets, poles and lures are supplied.
What you will see along the way:
Juneau
Accessible only by air or by water, Juneau, Alaska's charming capital, has retained the character of that era when prospectors arrived more than 100 years ago. Before the late 19th century, southeast Alaska was virtually unpopulated. Juneau sparkles with magnificent Alaska scenery – from deep emerald forests to snow-tipped mountains, sparkling glaciers, and streams of spawning salmon. Set against this dramatic backdrop, a historic downtown core proudly displays Gold Rush era buildings, Native heritage sites, and colorful shops, galleries, restaurants and bars that offer a modern experience touched with hints of the past.
Points of interest
Outdoor Adventures
Schedule
Special Notes
Minimum age is 6. Bring appropriate outdoor clothing. Please remember you are purchasing the opportunity to catch fish, not a guarantee of doing so. Tour starts mid May. All safety equipment and fishing gear is provided. Some early morning or early evening departures may not visit the interior of the hatchery but guests will still see the fish ladder and learn about the hatchery operations. Due to restrictions imposed by the Alaska Department of Fish & Game, king salmon are catch and release per state requirements. This action is being taken to conserve the species.
Alaska State regulation requires those engaging in sportfishing to purchase and carry on their person a State of Alaska sport fishing license, which should be purchased in advance of your tour. One day non-resident licenses are $15 per person. Children under the age of 16 are not required to purchase sportfishing licenses. Download the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG) mobile app or follow the below steps to acquire your license:
Visit – https://store.adfg.alaska.gov
Choose "Shop as Guest" and enter the required information
Choose "Fishing, Hunting, Trapping Licenses & Stamps"
Under Short-Term Products, use the drop-down menu to:
Chose the sport fishing license matching your intended duration (if fishing across multiple days, select a term spanning all relevant dates.)
Input the starting date and time of your fishing activity and add to cart.
In June and July add a King salmon stamp.
Checkout
Bring a printed copy of your license or proof of license through the ADFG app.
Your catch can be processed and shipped home for an additional charge as arranged by the tour operator. Because of its perishable nature and U.S. Customs regulations, your catch may not be sent outside of the United States in most cases. Due to federal regulations, your catch may not be stored onboard your cruise ship.
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Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
What you will visit:
Salmon Hatchery
Transfer from the pier to the Macaulay Salmon Hatchery where you'll embark on a tour of the facility, watch salmon swim upstream in the man-made fish ladder and learn more about salmon lifecycle and their role in Alaska history and cuisine..
Salmon Fishing
Guests can experience the thrill of catching salmon without boarding a small boat. Perfect for families, fish from a picturesque spot with dock and shoreline access with the help of knowledgeable staff. Salmon are abundant in the waters, but varieties are seasonal. King salmon are available in May and June, keta salmon in June and July, and pink salmon and silver salmon in August through September. Arrangements can be made to ensure that your catch is safely shipped home. Raingear, boots, nets, poles and lures are supplied.
What you will see along the way:
Juneau
Accessible only by air or by water, Juneau, Alaska's charming capital, has retained the character of that era when prospectors arrived more than 100 years ago. Before the late 19th century, southeast Alaska was virtually unpopulated. Juneau sparkles with magnificent Alaska scenery – from deep emerald forests to snow-tipped mountains, sparkling glaciers, and streams of spawning salmon. Set against this dramatic backdrop, a historic downtown core proudly displays Gold Rush era buildings, Native heritage sites, and colorful shops, galleries, restaurants and bars that offer a modern experience touched with hints of the past.
Points of interest
Outdoor Adventures
Schedule
Special Notes
Minimum age is 6. Bring appropriate outdoor clothing. Please remember you are purchasing the opportunity to catch fish, not a guarantee of doing so. Tour starts mid May. All safety equipment and fishing gear is provided. Some early morning or early evening departures may not visit the interior of the hatchery but guests will still see the fish ladder and learn about the hatchery operations. Due to restrictions imposed by the Alaska Department of Fish & Game, king salmon are catch and release per state requirements. This action is being taken to conserve the species.
Alaska State regulation requires those engaging in sportfishing to purchase and carry on their person a State of Alaska sport fishing license, which should be purchased in advance of your tour. One day non-resident licenses are $15 per person. Children under the age of 16 are not required to purchase sportfishing licenses. Download the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG) mobile app or follow the below steps to acquire your license:
Visit – https://store.adfg.alaska.gov
Choose "Shop as Guest" and enter the required information
Choose "Fishing, Hunting, Trapping Licenses & Stamps"
Under Short-Term Products, use the drop-down menu to:
Chose the sport fishing license matching your intended duration (if fishing across multiple days, select a term spanning all relevant dates.)
Input the starting date and time of your fishing activity and add to cart.
In June and July add a King salmon stamp.
Checkout
Bring a printed copy of your license or proof of license through the ADFG app.
Your catch can be processed and shipped home for an additional charge as arranged by the tour operator. Because of its perishable nature and U.S. Customs regulations, your catch may not be sent outside of the United States in most cases. Due to federal regulations, your catch may not be stored onboard your cruise ship.