Fishing near Ketchikan, AK

Nearest public waters

Straight-line distance from Ketchikan. Tap a water for its spot profile.

WaterStateDistanceType
Puget Sound
Salmon, Lingcod, and cutthroat.
WA657 mibay
Lake Washington
Cutthroat and bass.
WA668 milake
Kenai LakeAK737 milake
Nehalem Bay
Salmon and sea-run cutthroat.
OR753 mibay
Kenai River
Famous king and sockeye salmon.
AK776 miriver
Columbia River
Sturgeon and salmon.
OR799 miriver
Spokane River
Rainbow trout.
WA811 miriver
Coeur d'Alene Lake
Kamloops rainbow trout.
ID835 milake

All waters in AK

AK license & regulations

Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G)

  • Resident annual: verify locally
  • Non-resident annual: verify locally
  • Source: verify locally — see Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) current license fees and regulations.

Full AK regulations →

Species nearby

SalmonLingcodCutthroat TroutLargemouth BassRainbow TroutLake TroutKing SalmonSockeye SalmonSturgeon

Distances are straight-line estimates from the city center for planning only. Confirm public access, boat launches, and local rules with the managing agency before you travel.