Fishing in Ketchikan Alaska
Fishing in Ketchikan Alaska, reeling in my last Pink Salmon. Caught my limit of 6 Salmon today. Great day of fishing! Northern Lights Charter boat.
Ketchikan fishing
Went out fishing today today with Brother John, Rick and Chris the owner of the cool fishing boat. One engine (300) costs more than my Toyota Camry ('07) when it was brand new!! There are two 300 Yamaha four strokes!! It scoots
Ketchikan Alaska
Ketchikan serves as Alaska's southern most port of call for the majority of Inside Passage cruises. Visitors can tour the Tongass Historical Museum, which offers exhibits of traditional native culture, a history of the fishing industry and an example of a timber camp bunkhouse. A major center for sport fishing, opportunities abound for fishing from shore or aboard one of many charter boats. Visit the world's largest collection of totem poles in Saxman and Totem Bight State Park, just outside of town. Or glimpse Ketchikan's frontier days at Dolly's House, a former brothel located downtown.
Shaped by the staggering force of massive glaciers millions of years ago, Alaska's Inside Passage boasts wildlife-filled fjords and lush island scenery — habitat for bald eagles, sea lions, porpoises and whales. Its mountains are carpeted with majestic forests. Inside Passage Alaska is home to Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian Indians whose history is reflected in towering totem poles. Russian settlers left a legacy of onion-domed churches gleaming with icons.
Walking in Ketchikan, Alaska - What to Do on Your Day in Port
This is a quick video of walking through Ketchikan, Alaska. Ketchikan is the state's southeasternmost major settlement. Downtown Ketchikan is a National Historic District. Incorporated on August 25, 1900. Ketchikan is located on Revillagigedo Island, so named in 1793 by Captain George Vancouver.
Ketchikan is named after Ketchikan Creek, which flows through the town, emptying into the Tongass Narrows a short distance southeast of its downtown. Ketchikan comes from the Tlingit name for the creek, Kitschk-hin, the meaning of which is unclear. It may mean the river belonging to Kitschk; other accounts claim it means Thundering Wings of an Eagle. In modern Tlingit this name is rendered as Kichx̱áan.
We walked up to Creek St. and then took the tram up to Cape Fox Lodge. We then walked down to the City Park and then back to the ship.
Note: At 5:13 the caption reads: We have walked about 'fo blocks' now. There is an outlet mall here with restrooms.
It should say 'four blocks'.
*The mistake was a glitch in my computer.
Live in Ketchikan Aboard the Sikuliaq
This long-awaited vessel dropped into Ketchikan recently as it toured the state of Alaska. Watch the whole show on KPU TV 611.
Grizzlies fishing in Tongass National Forest, Alaska
The salmon run had just begun in Fish Creek, attracting grizzlies, black bears and wolves. Chum and pink salmon filled the creek. Three grizzlies are featured in this video, filmed over two days in early August in Tongass National Forest near Hyder, Alaska. (Music by Apple, Inc.)
Salmon ladder - Ketchikan, Alaska
S salmon ladder is usually a series of natural steps in a cascade or steeply sloping riverbed, or a similar arrangement incorporated into a dam, allowing salmon to pass upstream. Salmon ladders are used to help mitigate the damage done by dams and other human made obstructions to the natural, historical movement of salmon.
Creek Street is an historic part of Ketchikan, Alaska where this particular salmon ladder is located and can be viewed by passersby. The path connects with an antique boardwalk on wooden pilings over Ketchikan Creek where there are various restaurants, curio shops, the Dollys House Museum, private dwellings and Married Mans Trail.
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09-10-2015
Undertow
Just returned from the great state of Alaska. These are some of the highlights and lowlights of this years salmon season. The music was recorded by my self and the members of The Forrest Wolf Band I was in from Atlanta. I'm playing bass and my brother is playing guitar. Shemya 2015.
Headed To Alaska
Hey everyone I hope all is well with you. Well Its that time in my life to make some big changes and well I am heading to Alaska ! I need to make a living for my family and I would like to check out the fishing industry this 2012 season. I will be there on the 19Th of May and will be there until the end of the season which is in September.I am landing in Ketchikan and I will Walk the docks Until I find work. I am a greenhorn and I am excited. I was fortunate to meet a Captain off of an online Salmon Trolling forum and he and his family have take me in for a week in Olympia Washington. He has shown me so much and I am confident I will do well up there. I do not know anyone in Alaska and I only bought one way tickets. I will be taking the ferry out of Bellingham WA . I will make it in the industry and will make any Captain proud he hired me. I bought a new Sony HD Camcorder to get some great video and hope you will all keep in touch ! Thank you
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Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan is Alaska's First City (as it's the first Alaskan city that visitors traveling by sea usually arrive it), Salmon Capital and Rain City (about 150 inches of precipitation per year). It is a popular cruise ship destination. With a number of museums, historic sites, totem poles, shows like the Great American Lumberjack Show, Creek Street and walking tours, there's a lot to see and do in the city beyond the tourist and souvenir shops. Ketchikan is also a good jumping off spot for fishing expeditions, visits to Misty Fjords, flightseeing tours and bear tours. Visitors can also get a good introduction to native Tlingit traditions, culture, art and history.
The Photos (in order)
A14A0266 - We're arriving in downtown Ketchikan by sea; someone else is arriving by seaplane
A14A0273 - Chief Kyan Totem Pole in Whale Park is one of a number of colorful and expressive totem poles found around town
A14A0314 - The Totem Heritage Center has a collection of historic totem poles and provides visitors with a lot of information on this artform
A14A0352 - Ketchikan is a working fishing village - that's why the seafood here is arguably the best and freshest in the word; there are a number of fishing boats in the city's harbor
A14A0377 - Dolly's House Museum harkens back to the day when Creek Street was filled with with brothels for the men working in fishing, lumber and mining; today Creek Street features a number of shops and restaurants that cater to the cruise ship visitors
A14A0412 - Married Man's Trail provided discreet accesses to the Creek Street businesses of days gone by; today it leads up the hill to Cape Fox Lodge hotel and restaurant, which offers some great views of the city; if you'd rather not walk up the hill, take the funicular found on Creek Street
A14A0489 - With little flat land along the waterfront, a number of streets and buildings are located atop pilings out over the water; some of the streets that serve hillside houses are built on trestles due to the lack of flat land
A14A0530 - The famous Bridge to Nowhere was proposed to connect Gravina Island, home to Ketchikan's airport - pictured here - and about 50 residents, to Ketchikan proper on Revillagigedo Island; it would have also promoted more local development on the relatively flat land on Gravina Island; the proposed cost was quite high, though, as the bridge would have had to have been tall enough to accommodate cruise ships, which also means that it would have had to be rather long; but with only 50 residents and the Bridge to Nowhere moniker, the bridge became quite a tough sell and the proposal, um, went nowhere
2013 Mother Goose to Alaska - Leg 1 Bellingham, WA to Ketchikan, Alaska
2013 Mother Goose to Alaska - Leg 1 Bellingham to Ketchikan
Charter boat cruise with 5 other boats - 26 days, 900+ miles
Grand Banks
Exclusive Alaska Guided Fishing & Wilderness Dining
Experience an authentic fishing excursion in the unspoiled wilderness of Alaska's coastline. You'll be outfitted with waterproof boots, bib overalls, hooded jacket, hat and gloves. Then, glide into a breathtaking landscape aboard a stable, custom, 19-foot skiff. Cast a line, and what you catch will become the fresh basis of a gourmet campsite meal! With only five guests per boat, your professional guide customizes the excursion to fit your interests and skill level. Along the way, you may view seals, eagles, whales, birds, porpoise, spawning salmon, and even bears. With quality fishing gear, hone your skills landing a variety of rockfish, cod, or Pacific halibut. After fishing, the skiff heads to a remote wilderness campsite, where a crackling fire awaits in the rain forest of ancient cedars and spruce. Here, you'll enjoy a gourmet meal of your own freshly caught fish, served atop a saffron-infused, bouillabaisse-inspired stew (no shellfish). Savor sourdough rolls with garlic-aioli spread, a signature rhubarb and blueberry bread pudding, and steaming mugs of coffee or hot chocolate. You'll leave having experienced the Alaskan way of life. Note: Participants must be at least 5 years of age, weigh at least 30 lbs. and no more than 300 lbs. and be physically active. We recommended that you wear warm, layered clothing. Actual fishing duration varies from two to three hours. Tour requires negotiating uneven terrain and the skiff is open to the elements. Alaska State Law requires a fishing license that can be purchased in cash at the outfitting room for $20.
Ketchikan, Alaska
Recorded June 18, 2007.
Ketchikan is the southeasternmost sizable city in the state of Alaska. With an estimated population of 7,368 in 2007, it is the fifth most populous city in the state. The city is known as the Salmon Capital of the World. Ketchikan is named after Ketchikan Creek, which flows through the town. With an average annual rainfall of 152 inches, Ketchikan has the heaviest average rainfall in North America. Ketchikan has the highest ZIP code in the United States, 99950.
This video begins as we sail into the harbor on the Sapphire Princess. Once off the ship a head for Creek Street, a row of wooden buildings perched over the water on pilings, which is not a street at all, this boardwalk winds along Ketchikan Creek and was once the locale for all the area's brothels.
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Driving around in Ketchikan, Alaska
Driving around in Ketchikan, Alaska
April 6th, 2015
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Trident Ketchikan, Alaska, aug 4, 2013, EPIC world record day EPIC world record season
BEST DAY AND BEST SEASON IN 100YR ALASKA COMMERCIAL FISHING HISTORY...the calm before the storm...i was one of 7 sorters at trident Ketchikan, and this was THE record-breaking day for fish crossing the docks...5.5million fish will cross the docks and thru this table by midnite, breaking a record held since 1991...
2013 Alaskan summer salmon season broke the 100YEAR summer record and trident Ketchikan broke the 100YEAR summer record with 70+milliion...took this video because day before saw 26 fishing boats in the waters in front of me! dock boss sean will tell us the next day we were now part of Alaska commercial fishing history !!!...tenders in the video would attest to this record-breaking day...it is about 5:45am as Alaskan tourist cruise ships docked at 6am...top-tier highliner seiner crewmembers made $80thou for the 2month season!...average seiner crewmembers made $50thou for summer 2013!...Ketchikan is TRULY THE salmon capital of the world !!!
Nellie D goes to Alaska
Our trip from Seattle, WA to Alaska via the Inside Passage on Nellie D, a 37' Lord Nelson Victory Tug. Departed Seattle, WA. Places visited during the first 31 days include, Poulsbo WA, Everett WA, Deception Pass, Sindney BC, Nanaimo BC, Pender Harbour BC, Princess Louisa Inlet BC, Powell River BC, Desolation Sound BC, Lund BC, Grace Haven BC, Prideaux Haven BC, Melanie Bay BC, Teakerne Arm BC, Blind Channel BC, Lagoon Cove BC, Port Hardy BC, Quatsie River BC, Pruth Bay BC, Shearwater BC, Oliver Cove BC, Culpepper Lagoon BC, Khutze Inlet BC, Lowe Inlet BC, Prince Rupert BC, Ketchikan AK.
The Alaskan Journey part 3
Hey everyone ! Hope you are following along so far on my Journey to Alaska. This is part 3 and I have left Bellingham WA and am on my way to Ketchikan AK. It was a couple day ferry ride and it was amazing. Everyday was something new to me and I enjoyed the ferry ride very much. Stay tuned for more to come. Thank you very much to everyone.