2012 King salmon look great!

2011 was probably the best king salmon season we've seen in 18 years!  Lots and lots of nice kings.  The preliminary estimates are that 2012 will be just as good.  We've got a few times left for people to take advantage of this and the other species of fish we limit on each day: halibut, ling cod, rock fish.

Our boats are anchored up in a small bay within a bay - protected all around - and only about a 10 minute boat ride to start fishing.  No long runs so you don't have to get up at 4 AM to "catch the bite".

Give us a call or send an e-mail.  We'd love to talk to you.

Trip of a Lifetime

My dad, brothers and I had a trip of a lifetime.

The salmon came in the night before we arrived, so we caught plenty of fish, had beautiful weather, and think that this is the best time we have ever had, just the boys.

Will was a great skipper, and the most impressive thing is that you feel like you are home from the moment you get to the camp. It is a perfect intimate setting that is all about family, memories and fishing. All three elements were top notch. I have never been on a trip like this before, but believe that the bar has been set so high, that I would only go with Alaska Far West if I ever get the chance again.

Thank you sooooo much Pete, Tony, Will, Ed, Roy, Krystine, Samantha. I hope we get the chance to come again and re-live the experience.

My first trip to Alaska

Please convey my sincere thanks to [the crew] for an excellent fishing adventure July 5 - 9, 2010. This was my first trip to Alaska and to a fishing camp. The fishing was great (see pictures) and the Alaska Far West services were first class. Your staff really made the trip enjoyable from the moment we boarded the float plane in Ketchikan to our departure with box loads of fish.

As a fishing novice, I appreciated the help and support from your fishing captains (Billy and Will) for setting up the fishing rods, baiting the hooks, netting the catch and cleaning the fish. More than that though, I appreciated the constant support and encouragement.

The accommodations and food were great and the Alaska scenery was spectacular! Again, many thanks to everyone at AFW for a wonderful trip and loads of great memories.

Mike from San Diego

A new season

It's been a while but we got started June 17. Big tides slowed salmon fishing for a while but it seems to be back on track now.

First time guests Bill and Mike from Delaware sent these pictures from their June 23 - 27 trip.

"Mike and I had a really great time. We recognize the salmon fishing was still slow, but we also enjoyed the great fishing for other species, and the great wild Alaskan experience.

Also, everyone at AFW was extremely attentive to our needs, and really fun to be with.

Thanks to all for a wonderful time with Alaska Far West."

Eagle grabbing dinner.

A few early silvers showed up along with the kings we expect in June. Everyone enjoys the Alaska spot prawns for appetizers. We pull the pots every day.

And we can still keep a few yellow eyes!

more pictures

Just sent to me: the bears are still down on the beach. Kings are still around. Didn't know halibut could read! We're trying out a few kayaks this summer - we've seen some beautiful spots close by!

Fantastic trip

"I would just like to thank you and the crew for a fantastic trip. We knew we would have fun no matter what the conditions were but we did not have any idea of the magnitude. We will be back. Pete was especially friendly and open. Will is definitely a keeper..... Thank you again for allowing us to share your piece of paradise."

- first time guests, a couple from Colorado, August 1 - 4

Had a great time

From a father and son on their second visit:

"Wanted to let you know that my son and I had a great time on our fishing trip August 7 - 10. The weather was perfect, the seas were calm, the fish were biting (T.. caught a 100 lb. halibut!), the food was great, and the staff was terrific! It was truly the trip of a lifetime! Thanks for inviting us back."

from northern Caifornia. Thanks for the good word - we always appreciate knowing we're doing a good job for you.