The name Skagway means “Home of the North Wind” and is located at the northern end of the Inside Passage on the Lynn Canal in the Southeastern Alaska Panhandle. Its waters are home to some of the largest Salmon to be caught anywhere, and the King Salmon became the state fish in 1962. |
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View from Skagway's Small Boat Harbor |
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| Fat Salmon Charters - Skagway's Best Sport Fishing |
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Fat Salmon Charters is conveniently located in Skagway’s small boat harbor within walking distance from downtown and the cruise ship docks. Fat Salmon offers half and full day sport fishing trips as well as two hour scenic wildlife cruises. Our fully-equipped, 35-foot yacht, Badly Bent, has twin engines, full electronics, a large fishing deck, an enclosed heated cabin, an elevated viewing deck and a restroom. Captain Joe Warchuck is USCG certified, a PADI dive master, Eagle Scout and is certified by the American Red Cross in First Aid and CPR. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned angler, Captain Joe, a Skagway resident since 1997, is always prepared to provide you and your party with an exciting, unforgettable fishing experience! |
Captain Joe Warchuck with a Skagway King Salmon. |
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The fully equipped 35-foot yacht “Badly Bent” |
Scenic Wildlife Cruises
For the wildlife enthusiasts ... Sit back, relax and enjoy a Fat Salmon’s Wildlife Cruise where you’ll have an opportunity to view Skagway’s shore wildlife and glaciers. Skagway’s cold waters are home to a variety of wildlife including seals and sea lions, otters, Orca whales and even the amazing Pacific Humpback. Fat Salmon provides the comfort and binoculars, Mother Nature provides the rest. This unforgettable sightseeing opportunity is fun for the entire family, and can accommodate up to six passengers. |
Besides the pristine glaciers, mountains and surrounding beauty, sea lions and whales are common sights in Skagway.
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Salmon Fishing Charters
If you’re sport fishing...get ready for an exciting day on the deep waters of the Upper Lynn Canal. We’ll hunt for Dolly Vardens, Pink, Chum, and Silver Salmon. But when you take a Fat Salmon fishing charter, expect to battle the big FAT Kings, the largest of all Pacific salmon species, with weights of individual fish commonly exceeding 30 pounds! Furthermore, Skagway is home to a large population of the rare Ivory King Salmon. It could be your lucky day! |
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Fat Salmon Charters will typically go wherever the fish are abundant, but Skagway’s best fishing spots are near the shorelines not too far from the harbor, which means less travel time and more fishing time.
After the excitement, Fat Salmon Charters will clean and package your prize fish right at the dock, or arrange for special processing and shipping to your doorstep. We even provide some fabulous recipes! Check out the F.A.Q. page for more information. |
Expect your pole to be “badly bent” when fighting a FAT Chinook or the notorious Ivory King Salmon. |
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