Half-Day Fishing & Sightseeing Combo

Quick Details

Trips & Duration: Half Day
Charters: Fish & Sightseeing
Timing: Custom Times
Offered: April 15th - September 15th
Target Fish: Rockfish, and salmon when in season

Up to 6 passengers Exclusive use of the boat: $1320

Sightseeing Tour with Fishing in Seward, Alaska

This is a custom Seward charter focusing on sightseeing with just a little fun fishing included.

We sightsee for about three hours in the beautiful Seward region of Alaska and then fish for black bass for about an hour. The sightseeing tour takes you through the El Dorado Narrows, where you see towering cliffs, sea caves, sea lion haul-outs, bird rookeries, puffins, eagles, black oystercatchers, sea otters, kittiwakes, Murres, Dall porpoise, sometimes mountain goats and black bear, and an occasional whale! Be sure to bring your binoculars and a camera for this Seward sightseeing and fishing combo!

Fishing: Black bass is both easy and fun to catch. This charter is especially good for families with children because the fish bite regularly, and you can almost count on getting your limit of fish. We see many young fishermen catch their first fish on these charters. There is nothing more fun than watching a child reel up his or her first fish! These fish are great fun for young kids and big kids alike.

The return trip from Cape Resurrection navigates Rugged Island to Callisto Head and offers a beautiful view of Bear Glacier. We stop at various fishing spots known for catching black bass and fish for about an hour.

You enjoy the thrill of catching one fish after another. There are times that you can even reel up two or three on the same line, which really makes for a fun time and an unforgettable excursion on your Alaska vacation!

a view of a body of water with a mountain in the background

Dalls Porpoise Bow Ride in Seward Alaska at Miller's Landing

Catch from a Fishing Charter in Seward, Alaska

View More: http://bethanybartonphoto.pass.us/millers-landing-2017 The catch of the day hung up on the line from one of our fishing charters!

Eagle keeping a watchful eye over Resurrection Bay, Seward, AK

Filleting a day's catch of rockfish. View More: http://bethanybartonphoto.pass.us/millers-landing-2017

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a view of water and a mountain in the background

a large body of water with a mountain in the background

More Information

Get ready for a fishing adventure, with stunning views, good company and an authentic Alaskan fishing experience that will leave you with several great fishing stories. Departure is at 7 am, 12 pm and 5 pm, and the trip lasts about 4 hours. Using our WiFi, you can purchase your Alaska fishing license here We have free parking. Our half-day fishing boat is can take up to 6 passengers and gets launched right next to the Millers Landing office.

Below is more information about our itinerary, fishing regulations, and competitions.

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.
Buy your fishing and hunting license online at https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/store/ – these can be printed out ahead of time, but must be on your person whenever you fish!

*2020 Fishing Regulations Online – Full Sport Fishing Regulations for State of Alaska
*2020 Fishing Regulations Online – Sport Fishing Regulations for Seward Area (North Gulf Coast)
Runs from June 1st – 30th. Miller’s Landing will be selling tickets for the Halibut Derby from their campground store.

The Seward Silver Salmon Derby runs the second Saturday of August every year and is not only Alaska’s oldest fishing derby, but it’s also the highest-dollar cash prize fishing derby in Alaska. You can buy tickets right at the store, and it’s a blast!
Make sure you have comfortable shoes and warm layers for fishing outside on the bow, good rain gear is also essential. The boat is heated inside with comfortable seating so don’t worry, there is always a space for you to crash. We also recommend snacks and water.

Don’t forget medical necessities, and if you get seasick and are using Dramamine, take it an hour before departure.
Enjoy world-class fishing for all species using Thrasher and Seeker rods, Avet and Shimano reels, and hand-tied gear using top-end components! Read more about our equipment here!

We usually use Avery H. for our half-day charters. For other fishing excursions we have the Thomasea for groups of 6 or fewer, and the Fox Willie for groups over 6 people. Read about them here: Our Vessel Fleet | Miller’s Landing in Seward Alaska (millerslandingak.com)
- Cancellations must be received by email only to [email protected] The cancellation notice date is the date the email was received at [email protected] Phone cancellations will not be accepted.
- Cancellations received by email 30 days prior to the first day of the reservation are charged a $10 cancellation fee and you will receive a refund of 90% of the total amount of the reservation.
- Cancellations received by email 15 to 29 days prior to the first day of the reservation are charged a $10 cancellation charge and you will receive a 75% refund of the total amount of the reservation.
- Cancellations received by email 14 days to zero days prior to arrival are charged a $10 cancellation fee and you will receive a 50% refund only if we are able to rebook your camping, cabin, fishing, kayaking, water taxi, shuttle, lunch, or activity. If we are not able to rebook your reservation, then no refunds will be issued and you will also be charged a $10 cancellation fee to your credit card.
- In some situations, a raincheck worth 75% of your reservation may be issued at the discretion of Miller’s Landing management instead of the applicable cancellation charge. If this option appeals to you, please suggest this at the time of cancellation. Rainchecks are good for one year and may be used for activities, camping, or lodging owned by Miller’s Landing or towards the cost of hats, T-shirts, gifts, etc. sold in the Miller’s Landing store or items sold online. For items purchased online, the customer is expected to pay for the cost of postage. Rainchecks may NOT be transferred to another person.
- A 100% refund will be issued for any activity that was canceled due to weather by Miller’s Landing. Miller’s Landing reserves the right to determine weather cancellations. Rain does not constitute a cancellation.
Please note: Miller’s Landing encourages only guaranteed prepaid reservations. Unlike many other states, Alaska has a very short tourist season, which can make it difficult for us to rebook when we have cancellations without ample notice.

If you are booking a charter and lodging and your charter, water taxi, or kayaking is cancelled due to weather, you are still responsible for the lodging or camping reservations and the normal cancellation policy applies. All of our activities are possible during rain, so rain does not constitute a cancellation. Miller’s Landing is not responsible for vehicle breakdowns, personal emergencies, flight delays, health issues or other unforeseen hardships. We will try very hard to work with you, but the cancellation policy will need to be applied if we cannot issue a raincheck or find an alternative solution that appeals to both parties.

Please understand that Miller’s Landing also incurs a hefty financial merchant fee from our bank for the cost of charging your credit card and again for the cost of refunding it, and there is also a cost involved for the time involved in the processing and refunding your reservation in employee costs. Our goal when taking your reservation is to have a solid, guaranteed prepaid reservation. We strongly discourage the practice of making reservations without having an airline ticket or making tentative reservations. Thank you for your understanding.

Watch to Catch

Pelagic Rockfish Black Bass - Dusky - Widow - Yellowtail - Blue

Black Bass are both exciting and fun to catch. They are the most prolific of the pelagic Rockfish species and are found near shallow rocky areas. Fishermen are limited to a set number of pelagic and nonpelagic rockfish per day, and we make an effort to catch both to reach the limit. These fish average about 4 to 5 pounds but range up to 12 pounds. We often fish for them with light/medium-weight tackle. These fish are great fun for young and big kids alike as they hit fast and furious, are located all throughout the water column near rock structure, and can liven up a lull in the bite. They are excellent fried, baked, or blackened.

Five per day, per person, no size limit

Non-Pelagic Rockfish Yellow Eye - Red Snapper

Yellow Eye Rockfish are one of the tastiest fish we catch, and also one of the oldest. They are non-pelagic rockfish, which means they’re one of 32 different species in the same classification caught in Alaska. Other non-pelagic rockfish we catch are Copper, China, Silver gray, Tiger, et al. They are generally speaking all of the “colorful” species of rockfish. Red Snapper and their non-pelagic brethren live to be incredibly old – they grow about an inch per year, don’t start breeding until they’re 7, and the eggs have less than a 1% survival rate. They live where they are born, and as such are limited in most areas to 1 per person per day. They are incredibly good-eating, gorgeous fish which initially hit like a truck. Red Snapper can get up to 32 lbs, and we’ve had them swallow the whole salmon on halibut gear. They are generally caught while fishing for halibut and ling cod.

One per day, per person, we do not keep the little ones, but release them using deep sea release mechanism.

Pink Salmon Humpy - Haddo - Gorbusch

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.

Three fish per day outside of Resurrection Bay. Six fish per day, within Resurrection Bay. No annual limit.

Silver Salmon Coho

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!

Three fish per day outside of Resurrection Bay. Six fish per day, within Resurrection Bay. No annual limit.

Pacific Cod Alaska Cod - Gray Cod - True Cod

While Pacific Cod are not the target species around here, they are great eating and fun to catch. There is never a guarantee of when we catch them. Some days we are “covered up with cod” while halibut fishing and it’s as fast as you get to the bottom. These fish live up to 20 years and grow up to 6 ft in length. Pacific Cod migrate as far as 490 miles in a year from the Gulf of Alaska to the west coast of Norway. Cod is quite healthy like most fish and is great cooked in butter on a hot skillet.

No limit as of now for the 2023 season.

Lingcod Buffalo Cod - Cultus Cod

Ling season opens July 1st, and they aren’t actually Cod at all! Lings are members of the Greenling family, and in some cases their flesh is naturally tinted green or blue, turning white when cooked. They eat a great deal of chlorophyll, lending the fish its unusual tint. These fish can grow to over 80 lbs. They look like prehistoric sea monsters and are apex predators, often shunning bait and going instead for an actively worked jig. Lings can be caught at almost any depth, but we catch most of them at 30-275 feet. Many people prefer the moist, succulent, white meat of Ling Cod to Halibut. Lings are often caught pre-season but must be released prior to July 1st.

One per person, after July 1st only, minimum legal size is 35 inches, but we won’t keep them unless they’re over 36 inches.

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