Guided Shore Fishing Half-Day

Drive to a Nearby River: We’ll caravan to a productive river about a 30-minute drive away. For larger groups, you’ll need to take separate vehicles. On special occasions, we have traveled to Soldotna and Cooper’s Landing. Let us know if you want our guide to meet you somewhere.

Fish from the Beach: We’ll fish either near Miller’s Landing or across Resurrection Bay. From shore we can target a variety of species—most commonly salmon in August. You can self-drive or ask us about ride options.

Hike-In Fishing with Your Guide: Your guide may lead you to a nearby spot—up to about 30 minutes away—where you’ll hike-in to fish for salmon. This option may require the group to commute somewhere first.

Water Taxi to a Remote Beach: Join your guide via the Miller’s Landing water taxi to reach a boat-access-only shoreline. (Water taxi fare not included typically $45–$65 per person.) A popular spot has been Fox Island Spit, a stunning location that also features a cool lagoon.

Premium Fishing Gear: We have a good inventory of Waders, no extra charge on this tour. Paired with world-class fishing for all species using our premium fishing gear Thrasher and Seeker rods, Avet and Shimano reels, and hand-tied gear using top-end components! Read more about our equipment here!

Knowledge and Experience Shore fishing: We’ve been fishing in Seward for over 40 years, and the knowledge we’ve gained is passed directly to our team and the experienced shore-fishing guides we bring on. You’ll be in good hands—this trip is built on generations of local expertise, and we’ll make sure you’re set up for success.

Upgrade Your Trip with a Meal Package: Prepared in our own cafe fresh each morning before the charter. Find our different options when you go to book. From just breakfast and snacks to breakfast, lunch and a beverage at the cafe when you return from your trip. Perfect for while you wait for them to clean your fish.

Fish Fileting and Cleaning: Our crew will clean and fillet your catch. From there, you simply drop it off at the processor of choice to have it packaged, frozen, or even shipped home—easy and hassle-free.

What to Wear: Layers are key — it can swing from calm sunshine to wind and rain in minutes. Bring a waterproof jacket, warm hat, and gloves and extra layers you can store inside the boat. Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat help against both sun and glare off the water. Footwear matters too; non-slip, waterproof boots or shoes keep your feet warm and safe on deck.

Bring Food and Drinks: Pack lunch, snacks, and plenty of water (or coffee). It’s a long day on the water! Or purchase a meal plan from us for your trip and enjoy a carefree vacation on the water.

Taking the Fish Home: If local, bring a small cooler for the drive home, or use local fish processing services for bagging and freezing. We clean your fish for you, then you take it to the processor to be packaged, frozen and even shipped if needed.

Listen to Your Captain and Crew: They know the fish, tides, and conditions — following their direction makes for a safer, more successful trip.

Enjoy freshly made meals prepared right in our on-site café. Your hot breakfast is served on the boat, and you can grab a barista coffee before departure. When you return, relax with a cold drink while we clean your catch — the perfect way to start and end your fishing day.

Premium Meal Package ($60):

• Premium barista drink – Pick up at the cafe in the morning
• Breakfast – Burrito or Sandwich
• Lunch – Fully loaded sandwich
• Snack Item
• A drink like Gatorade
• Coffee, Beer, or drink upon return

Standard Meal Package ($30):

• Premium barista drink – Pick up at the cafe in the morning
• Lunch – Fully loaded sandwich
• Snack Item
• A drink like Gatorade

We do our best to keep you updated on ADF&G/IPHC + Emergency Orders. Fishing regulations change each year- for the most up-to-date information, please see the ADF&G website, at www.adfg.alaska.gov and the Southcentral Region, specifically linked HERE.

Halibut: Retain two per day — one any size, and one over 27 inches. You may retain two under. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Salmon: Retain six a day inside Resurrection Bay Terminal Harvest Area, or three a day outside of Resurrection Bay.
King Salmon: You can retain one a day but must have a stamp.
Rockfish: Retain three pelagic rockfish a day, and one non-pelagic.
Yelloweye Rockfish: Can be retained starting July 1st.
Lingcod: They can be retained starting July 1st, you can have one per day, and it cannot be less than 36″.

Scroll down for more information on each species!

These salmon do not reside in fresh water for any extended period, unlike coho, chinook and sockeye salmon. Their average length is 20 to 25 inches and their average weight is 3.5 to 5 pounds. We do not target pink salmon, but we do catch them while fishing for rockfish or silver salmon. They often get released when we are targeting silvers, it is most folks’ preference to keep silvers instead of pink salmon. They are great eating if cooked shortly after catching vs. freezing and eating later on.  You can also catch pink salmon right in front of our main office,  right on the beach, in the late summer.

Silvers start their annual return to their freshwater streams in mid-July and August. They average 8-20 lbs and are a lot of fun to catch. They put up a good fight and it’s exciting to watch the fish rip around the boat and leap into the air during the fight! People of all ages are capable of catching Silvers, and kids do very well with these fish. Seward has one of the better Silver Salmon sport fisheries on the Kenai Peninsula, and charter operators actually come from other towns to fish here. Silvers are remarkably tasty, and we take extra care with our salmon, keeping them in coolers with ice and saltwater so they stay firm and fresh no matter what time of day they were caught.  Miller’s Landing has its own ice maker, and we outfit the charters daily with a stock of ice for the catch. When the bite is on, it’s a complete frenzy. Everyone on the boat can fish at the same time!