You've Got Plenty of Time to Book Oasis During a Shore Excursion! We booked with Oasis instead... moreWe booked with Oasis instead of doing the fishing shore excursion through the cruise line (Norwegian). We thought it would be a bit more hassle because of having to call for a taxi, but really, it all went so smoothly and gave even more business to locals. In fact, talking to the taxi driver likely gave us more of a glimpse into Alaskan life than we ever would have doing the ship's shore excursion. We also had plenty of time to get to Oasis and back.Fun fishing! We were upriver from the cruise line charters, and we had the river to ourselves - and the boat, as no one joined our family of four. Bald eagles watched us from the treetops and tried to steal our fish when they saw them on line! We were a bit early for the salmon run so we didn't catch any kings, but we caught 2 chums and 3 rock fish. They cleaned them right on the dock and we had them shipped to my husband's dad for Father's Day (health wouldn't permit him to come on the cruise). Everything arrived in good order.The people at Oasis were great. The office and docks were staffed by clean-cut, polite Latter-day Saint kids up from Utah doing "mission service." The captain was young and friendly, living, as he said, "a working vacation."We originally booked through Oasis to save a few bucks. In the end, we would have paid a few bucks extra for the adventure and privacy that booking through Oasis provided. Go for it!! less

4 Hour Charter off cruise ship on Late August 2018 Although we did not catch... moreAlthough we did not catch anything huge, everyone caught at least one keeper and all had a great time on the charter. Captain Murray was professional, knowledgeable, cheerful, and his boat was more than well maintained, equipped, comfortable, and stocked. We all felt welcome on his boat, and recognized during the charter his efforts to make our brief time on the water as memorable as possible. less

Amazing three days! What a terrific 3 days... moreWhat a terrific 3 days with Capt Murray. Everyday was perfect weather and superb fishing. In three days we caught 109 Salmon, 50 Sea Bass, 9 Halibut and 8 Ling Cods....and that's just the stuff we didn't throw back. Murray is like the fish whisperer, unbelievably talented and so laid back, he just lets people enjoy the whole experience. We basically saw all of the wildlife Alaska has to offer from the boat.

Water was calm, processing and packaging was effortless and JoAnn and Mark are great hosts. Next time we come back we are doing nothing else but hanging out with these folks. Best money spent on our whole trip.

Anybody want some salmon? less

Best of Alaska Good people, great views, excellent... moreGood people, great views, excellent experience. This is one of the best excursions we took in Alaska.You really have to do this! less

Super nice guide but he gave my fish to his buddy Because it was too big... moreBecause it was too big for us to keep?? Also plan on an extra $80 for the cab ride and try to get into the open ocean, those boats caught way more fish than us. less

Halibut Fishing Our family was visiting Ketchikan... moreOur family was visiting Ketchikan on an Alaskan cruise. Prior to arrival the communication with Oasis Alaska Charters was great. They answered all of my questions. The day we arrived in port, we were picked up promptly and transported to the boat. Captain Murray had the boat ready to go once we arrived. We rode out a few miles with breathtaking scenery, dropped our lines in the water and within a few minutes had our first halibut. We saw whales, a hungry eagle and caught our limit on halibut and rockfish. This trip was wonderful and Captain Murray put us on the fish. If you’re not taking your fishing charter with Oasis Alaska Charters and Captain Murray, you’re wrong! less

Amazing and incredible fishing experience My daughter and I had... moreMy daughter and I had the pleasure of fishing with Oasis in early August 2022 for Halibut and Salmon. We selected a four-hour tour as we were on an Alaskan cruise. We decided to select them as our tour guide as I believe they were the only charter offering private tours. Most of the companies combine groups and as much as I love meeting new people, the thought of sharing a boat with others didn’t interest me at all. As we were on an Alaskan cruise, we reached out to Mark and JoAnn in early March and booked ahead of time to ensure we had a spot. They were very responsive and answered our questions in a timely manner and the process of making the deposit was easy. On the day of the fishing trip, one of the owners, Mark, picked us up at the cruise port, he was on time and my daughter was excited to be graced with the presence of their dogs for the 25-minute trip to the dock. The cost of the transportation was added to the price of the tour which is standard practice. Upon arrival at the dock, I was introduced to our Captain named Hunter. He advised that I would require a fishing license for the trip so I proceeded to purchase one for $15 dollars in the shop near the dock. While I was heading back to the dock to proceed on our exciting adventure, Hunter and my daughter were fishing off the dock as there was a large school of pink salmon right beside the boat (at this point I got excited as I knew the day would be fruitful). Hunter was a great guide and amazing with my 8-year-old daughter. He was knowledgeable, patient, and overall the best Captain I have ever had the experience of deep sea fishing with. On the boat, he offered us some snacks and drinks. If you are heading out for a tour, I would recommend bringing some food onboard, just in case you do get hungry . Originally, we were brought out to fish solely for Halibut, but after hearing how well the previous group did on their morning tour we opted to fish for both Halibut and Salmon. One should remember that during these tours you’re not guaranteed to catch mass quantities of fish, so manage your expectations accordingly . Luckily, my daughter and I landed 4 Halibut, 22 pink salmon, and a Coho. In addition, I would say that we had over 20 fish that broke off the line. What an incredible experience for myself and my daughter. I was also surprised at how many double headers we had during our trip. I do wish my daughter was a bit stronger as she had a very difficult time reeling in some of the fish. Regardless, Hunter and I tried our best to make it feel like she was doing most of the work. Man, my forearms were sore the next day (a nice problem to have).To be honest, I don’t think I could have had a better day on the water. The fish were biting, the weather was great and our guide Hunter was AMAZING! If you’re looking to book a tour don’t hesitate to book with Oasis (they exceeded my expectations). They’re a well-run family company that cares for their client’s experience. I hope that I have the opportunity to share more memories with Oasis if I ever travel back to Ketchikan. less

Another successful charter with Oasis This is a great little... moreThis is a great little charter company. They have a good website full of information and make booking and paying for everything easy. This is my second charter with Oasis and also the second time out with Captain Murray. Capt. Murray is a great guy, full of hustle and always on the fish. He has a great network of fellow Captains to draw from but I think they mostly draw from him. The re-power on their boat has made it a perfect charter boat for fishing and when the Chaos hits with 3 and 4 on at a time their is ample room for you and the Captain to get the job done. Please give these guys a call or take a peek at their website and get booked and enjoy your fishing trip. This review is from someone who has used several charter operations over the years in Alaska but this is the only one I have used and ever will use in Ketchikan. less

Awesome fishing trip!! Can't say enough good things... moreCan't say enough good things about this fishing trip. We had a trip planned for 2 people, then last minute made some changes and added 3 additional guest. and they were very accommodating. Our guide Murray was great.. He was very helpful, and made sure we all had the best fishing trip imaginable. We can't wait to get back on the water with Oasis Charters! Thanks for such a great trip and for the memories that will last a lifetime! less

Amazing Day of Fishing I can not say enough... moreI can not say enough about your amazing day of fishing with Captain Murray. We were on a cruise and decided the Ketchikan stop we would go fishing. We booked the charter in advanced. Upon arriving in Ketchikan we had Sourdough taxi take us to the charter. We were met by Joann at the dock and introduced to Captain Murray. Captain Murray did a great job at letting us know what to expect and was very helpful. The boat was clean and the equipment was in excellent condition. He had us on fish in no time and the next (4) hours just flew by. We all had a lot of fun and hope to return for another day of fishing with Oasis Alaska Charters. less

Beautiful day on the water Although the halibut fishing was... moreAlthough the halibut fishing was rough, Thomas did his best to keep us in some action. We caught a wide variety of fish and had a great time. If our ship had not been leaving port early, I would have tried to book Thomas for the afternoon also. My sons and i thoroughly enjoyed it. less

Oasis Alaska Charters I was recently on an... moreI was recently on an Alaskan Cruise and I had set-up in advance a charter for myself and 5 family memebers to go Salmon fiishing in Ketchikan. When I get to port on Friday August 18th the boat Captian leaves a message he is sick and cancels my trip!! I call around and Gary from Oasis Alaska Charters on short notice landed my a charter from his company. The captian, Logan was frioendly, knowledgable and very professional and patient on the trip. We caught 14 fish in 3 hours!! I highly recommend working with Oasis of you are oplanning to fish for Salmon or Halibut in Ketchikan. less

Halibut Fishing Captain Murray was the best!... moreCaptain Murray was the best! Not only did he hook us up on halibut, our limit plus, we caught a small cod and tried for salmon. We saw a pod of whales and they swam right by us. Captain Murray was fun, knowledgeable, accommodating, and hard working. He ensured we had plenty of time to get back to our cruise ship, yet gave us our full fishing time paid for. I would not hesitate to sail with Captain Murray at Oasis Alaska Charters again. less

Great Time Fishing In Ketchikan My wife, kids and I... moreMy wife, kids and I went out for a 6 hour salmon trip with Captain Hunter. Best captain in the 3 times we have gone to Alaska. Great with kids, easy going, incredibly knowledgeable of the are and had us catching fish the whole time.

I know for many going to Alaska is all about the fish count. For us it is more about the experience and being on the water in such a beautiful place. We would have enjoyed this trip even if our fish count was not so high and that says a lot about the area and the Captain.

Fishing gear was top of the line, boat was very nice, especially for the area with an indoor area to sit and then a large fishing platform.

After we finished processing our catch was a breeze. They come right to the boat and take care of it from there. We now have a freezer full of fresh Alaskan Silver Salmon.

We highly recommend this charter service. I know Hunter and the other captains of this group were also working as a team communicating with each-other over the radio trying to get everyone fish on all of their boats. So even if you don't get Captain Hunter, I am positive you will have a great day on the water from the Team Work I saw throughout the day. less

3 Days of Awesome Fishing Captain Murray provided us with... moreCaptain Murray provided us with 3 great days of fishing! Captain was high energy and helped our group of 4 with lines, bait, etc and was able to find the spots to catch the fish.We had a great time on the boat ,,,,plenty of room on the boat, great music, and hospitality. Would go again without any hesitation. less

Awesome fishing trip! Super fun and easy. ... moreSuper fun and easy. Oasis Alaska was very organised and professional from the beginning to the end. I would recommend them to anyone wanting to go fishing in Ketchikan.

I was a little concerned about doing an excursion that was not associated with the cruise we were on, but this was our favorite activity of our cruise trip! Oasis Alaska was waiting for us when we got off the ship (I received an email and text telling me he was there) in a big white van with the Oasis logo on the side. We arrived about 30 minutes early, and got right on the boat early. Captain Murray took us right to a spot and we were fishing within 20 minutes. We started catching fish right away and continued to catch a variety of fish throughout the entire trip. After we got back to the dock, the processing was also very easy. They got us back to the cruise ship with time to spare. less

Great charter, would do again. Great experience. Our family chartered... moreGreat experience. Our family chartered two boats, both captains were amazing. Great job by the company overall. I would certainly do another charter with this company again. less

Halibut Fishing trip Fishing was a little slow... moreFishing was a little slow but the entire trip was excellent. Fishing guide Chris D'Amico was GREAT. The scenery was breathtaking. Transportation from ship to boat and back to ship was great as well. We are still enjoying the fish we did send back to Colorado from Alaska. I will try and go back again someday. less

Dad fishing with daughters I took my two daughters... moreI took my two daughters salmon and rock fishing. The captain was real hands on and gave us the best amount of fishing for our time. We went in July, if I did it again would go in mid August and do the all day. If you do the the all day the well take you to the cape which is a two hour trip, bigger rock fish and enough time to catch more salmon less

SO FUN! This might have been the... moreThis might have been the best part about our cruise! We had a great time and our arms were sore from reeling in all the fish! Great day and great Captain! less

Excellent Charter! We chartered the Oasis for... moreWe chartered the Oasis for my family to take a short 4 hour fishing trip when we visited Ketchikan Alaska! We could not have been more pleased with our charter! Mike was our Captain - he was awesome! We had an excellent time and would definitely recommend Oasis to anyone visiting the area. We only wished we had more time to fish! less

Great owners and captain Went on a full day... moreWent on a full day halibut and salmon trip on the Reel Therapy and had a great time and caught a lot of fish less

Another full day out with captain Murray. Last year we had a... moreLast year we had a full day with captain Murray and we limited out on halibut,cod and sea bass as well as a bunch of salmon. This year was more of the same as we had six of us instead of four last year. Didn’t make a difference. We all limited out on the same fish and a lot of salmon. This guide is so busy baiting hooks , netting fish ,watching the fish finder,moving back on the fish after minutes of no bites. I just can’t imagine a better guide. He does the work of three people and when you get back you know where the money was spent and it was well worth it. Captain Murray, thank you for another amazing experience!Hope to do it again next year.
Mark Pate
Los Angeles California less

Great fishing trip The Captain worked overtime to... moreThe Captain worked overtime to catch fish. Boat is roomy and nice. Big cabin to get out of the weather. Picked us up and dropped us off so the whole day was easy. Fish processing right on site. less

Absolute Fantastic Fishing! Beware of processor. My husband, daughter and myself... moreMy husband, daughter and myself went out with Capt. Murray on 8/1/2021 for a 4 hr. charter. Wow, what an amazing trip we had! Very friendly experience and we would definitely recommend this company to anyone looking for a great experience of fishing and fun. * The taxi ride from the cruise ship/downtown is $50 each way. I know it says a few different things on the website, but it's just a straight $50. * Our biggest disappointment came with the Clover Pass Resort fish processing. One of the most unprofessional companies I have ever dealth with. After our fishing trip in which we caught 3 halibut (one 50lbs) and 10 nice salmon, see photo, we arranged to have our fish shipped back home. After giving our name, address, payment info and being assured our fish would be tagged, frozen, processed and shipped overnight: we called Clover Pass to inquire about our shipment and were told that all of our fish that we had caught had been processed and shipped to another client that had fished on a separate boat that day. They called the Capt. of our boat to ask what we had caught and then offered to send us (at full cost) approximately what we had caught that day and would add a few pounds to make up their mistake. We were told that it would be fish caught sometime this year by other persons who had left their fish behind. We declined as if we had wanted fish we didn't know where it came from or when it was caught, we can go to our local grocery store. What a terrible ending to a trip of a lifetime. … less

6 hour Halibut and Salmon Mark was fast to respond... moreMark was fast to respond when I left a message to book the trip and we took advantage of their shuttle van. Hunter was our Captain and did a great job finding fish on our 6 hour Halibut and Salmon trip. With a little time left to spare, Hunter let us jig for Sea Bass and he kept the boat over the fish. It was a great trip and we would definitely book with Oasis again! less

Alaska at it's best The hospitality that was shown... moreThe hospitality that was shown to our group the two days we were fishing was amazing. The whole Oasis staff was extremely catering and helpful to our group. From the time we arrived until we had to leave, great lengths were taken to ensure our time was nothing short of the best. Shout out to Capt Chris and Capt Murray. If you're gonna go, request one of those guys!! less

Best Fishing Trip EVER! This was one of the... moreThis was one of the best experiences of my life, hands down. Everyone involved with Oasis and Salmon Falls were professional, fun, and incredibly gracious. I would highly recommend this charter group to anyone interested in this sort of excursion! I'm already beginning to plan my next trip! less

Amazing It was so awesome, even... moreIt was so awesome, even though we were early in the season. We caught plenty of other fish. The owners ( Mark and Joann ) were wonderful. Our captain, Hunter was the best. Relaxed, helpful and personable. I highly recommend this group of people. less

dissapointed We selected our trip due... moreWe selected our trip due to the reviews on Captain Mike, to our surprise we did not have Capt. Mike, but rather a 20 something female. Our anchor got stuck, therefore were limited as to moving the boat. On our check out slip due to these issues we were told and it was written that our captain was going to throw some halibut in with our package home. Thus, I thought we were generous with our tip. When the fish arrived there was no halibut. The fillets from the Red Rock we caught were smaller than some farm pond crappie we catch. Overall, I am not disappointed in the amount of fish we caught, as it did not appear anyone caught many fish that day. (That is how fishing goes). If you book with Oasis, I would suggest you ask for the captain that the reviews are written for. When a couple of old guys go fishing, we are not looking for a young female captain. I can not recommend Oasis. less

Awesome Reunion with Oasis Alaska Charters We had heard that the... moreWe had heard that the cruise lines were not visiting Ketchikan and felt like we needed to joint Mark, Joanne and Capt Murray to help with Covid 2020. What a great time, weather was ok, but Murray put us on the fish and we enjoyed our scheduled two days so well that we all extended to a third day, where we slayed salmon and halibut. Great time had by all and we will be back!!! Cheers to a great organization. less

Awesome family experiance Our family had 9 total... moreOur family had 9 total on the boats, each guide was amazing and made a memory of a lifetime for our family. It was a blessing, and a blast. We caught so many fish, the shipping was easy and painless, the fish was great beer battered and fried next we are trying fish tacos with the halibut. We definitely recommend this company to anyone out there who wants to fish. less

Perfect visit! Our trip was perfect!!! Just... moreOur trip was perfect!!! Just what I wanted. Our guide Murray was great, funny, knowledgeable, and he found the fish! It was our first trip to Alaska, and he had great tips about sights in the area. The gear was all there including rain gear which we didn't need. We caught 5 salmon and 1 rockfish, went home happy. We will be eating salmon for quite a while.Thanks,Lewis less

Amazing fishing trip We travelled to Ketchikan for... moreWe travelled to Ketchikan for the sole purpose of a once in a lifetime fishing trip. After a full day outing with captain Murray we were more than satisfied. After getting our limits of halibut right away, captain Murray went to work getting us giant lings and limits on black cod as well as salmon and many others. Scenery consisted of plenty of whales , otters and bald eagles. Amazing day! less

Great family fun Great charter service! We enjoyed... moreGreat charter service! We enjoyed our fishing trip with captain Murray! He made sure we had fun but more importantly had lots of fish to take home! The owners are also great and usually at the dock to Great us upon returning! Recommend oasis charters! less

Excellent fishing charter The charter was very professional,... moreThe charter was very professional, and catered to our every need. Fishing was good, and our captain knew his business very well. We were even able to have our fish cleaned, packaged, and sent home. less

Fishing Trip in Ketchikan Family Fishing Trip to Oasis... moreFamily Fishing Trip to Oasis Alaska Charters was literally Off the hook. Terrific experience from the get go. Taxi ride was easy, and the whole outfit was the epitome of professionalism. Captain Logan was excellent. We caught at least 18 good size salmon. I would book this trip again in a heartbeat. less

Hunter Is a Fishing Fool! Booked a 6 hour charter... moreBooked a 6 hour charter with Hunter. Super cool guy that lives to fish! We didn't have our lines out 3 minutes and we had a triple of salmon on. Trolled until the tide was right then anchored for the halibut bite. Ended up with 19 keepers and threw back at least that many sub legal fish. I've fished all over the world and this young man will get you on the fish. You will not be disappointed with this outfit! … less

Timely, Great Service We were at The Oasis... moreWe were at The Oasis dock 25 minutes after our ship docked. We waited less than 10 minutes for our Captain Desmond to meet us. Once we got the licenses we were out fishing. While it was “shoulder” season we still managed to catch 7 fish. It was a great time. less

We had a great time We had a great fishing... moreWe had a great fishing trip with Oasis. Joann helped us get everything set. We have recommended the Oasis Charters to our friends and family. less

Excellent customer service I booked a 4 hour... moreI booked a 4 hour fishing trip for my husband and his friend while our ship the Coral princess was to be in port on Monday September 23rdJoanne the owner was very helpful getting all the details arranged I gave her a deposit via credit card with the balance to be paid the day of the tripTo our disappointment our ship was unable to dock in Ketchikan due to high windsWhen I called Joanne to advise her that my husband his friend were so sad that they were not going to be able to go fishing Joanne kindly refunded our entire deposit This was excellent customer service and a very kind gesture. I would not hesitate in booking again if we ever get the chance to come back to Ketchikan Alaska less

Fish on! We were in Ketchikan for... moreWe were in Ketchikan for two days and with very late notice on our part, they were able to take us out fishing. We caught Halibut, rockfish, Pacific Cod, Coho and Pink Salmon. The boat was very clean and the gear was in great shape. We happened to see quite a few whales and on the second day of fishing our captain got us pretty close to a pair of whales just in time to see it breach. The processors in Clover pass were also awesome. We will return again in the future to Oasis. Thanks less

Outstanding Support, Outstanding Catches, Outstanding Experience! Big thanks and kudos to... moreBig thanks and kudos to the entire Oasis Alaska Charters team! I was one of a dozen disabled veterans from northern and central California who participated in this year's annual fishing trip to Ketchikan, Alaska, i.e., "A Trip of a Lifetime". The trip was sponsored by Purple Heart Anglers Inc., and thoroughly enjoyed myself...as did every other participating veteran. While every facet of the trip was outstanding, especially noteworthy was our exciting and successful time on the water landing bountiful numbers of salmon, halibut, and rockfish. This was made possible by our outstanding Oasis charter boat captains, Matt and Murray, who each provided excellent leadership on their respective boats, ensuring every veteran a quality, comfortable and hands-on angling experience. I've fished on several charters before and have not seen more capable and dedicated captains than Matt and Murray. They worked hard to put and keep us on fish every moment we were on board and injected the perfect amount of fishing humor to keep us all smiling and happy throughout each of our three days under their tutelage. I hope I can return to Ketchikan soon for more fishing. If that happens, I will not hesitate to go with Oasis Alaska Charters again to ensure yet another outstanding and memorable outing. --Jim, Col, USAF (Retired)-- less

Great day of fishing Thomas was very knowledgeable about... moreThomas was very knowledgeable about the area, the techniques, and the conditions that would catch us fish. Worth every penny to have an experienced guide rather than try to go it alone. It turned out to be the highlight of my entire group's trip. I emailed owners with a couple of questions before the trip and within a few minutes had a return call with answers and more information. less

A fantastic time in Alaska! We had so much fun,... moreWe had so much fun, we even caught some fish! Definitely one of the absolute highlights of our Alaskan vacation. The boat was the perfect size. It was just the six of us so there weren’t tons of people trying to fish at one time getting their lines crossed, etc. I would highly recommend to anyone looking to go fishing to book your tour through Oasis Alaska Charters. less

Halibut Fishing Day We had the absolute best... moreWe had the absolute best day with Capt. Hunter out fishing for halibut. It was very relaxing, fun and successful. We caught several halibut as well as a Ling Cod which is very rare. Hunter was very easygoing and accommodating. The owner, Mark, picked us up and dropped us back off at our cruise ship pier for a very smooth experience. We highly recommend Oasis for a great fishing experience. less

Great time even without catching fish We booked with Oasis Charters... moreWe booked with Oasis Charters prior to our cruise because we really wanted to go out fishing and there was not any excursions on our cruise that had that as an option. From the minute I called Oasis Charters I was in contact with Mark one of the owners. Mark was very honest about the odds were not good for catching halibut during the time of year we were going and so we chose to go salmon fishing instead. Mark and his wife led our boat and were very nice and helpful, even taking my daughter back to shore when she got sick. The motion on the boat is pretty intense if you've never been out on the ocean in a small boat expect to take time to adjust to the movement. We went out for a few hours but did not catch any salmon to take home. My son had one on his line, but it looked to small to keep and he lost it right at the boat. Mark was in frequent contact with the other boat in their fleet as they were catching an abundance of salmon. We switched our depth and were using the same bait but had no luck. We left a little disappointed that we didn't catch anything, but were very pleased with the charter itself. This is a great trust worthy company I would highly recommend. The boat dock is easy to access via a taxi both ways from the pier. The boat had a restroom on board and there was bathroom facilities at the building near the dock. less

Great fishing and boat captain My father-in-law and I chartered... moreMy father-in-law and I chartered with Oasis for a 4 hour salmon trip. Overall the experience was good and the captain, Hunter, was excellent and we enjoyed our afternoon. The one disappointing part was the transportation. We were on a cruise that docked in a new area west of town. Taxis could not enter the area, so Oasis picked us up and brought us back in their van. A 10 minute trip each way. After spending $640 for a private charter for 2, Oasis charged me an additional $80 for the 20 minutes in their van!!!! Got to be honest, I thought that was a little greedy. less

Great day fishing Fishing trip of a life... moreFishing trip of a life time.11 different species of fish lots of action.captain Thomas was great dude Keith and Nelson Mackay Ontario canada less

First Halibut! Went out fishing with Murray-he... moreWent out fishing with Murray-he was fantastic-showed us and told us about fishing there and put us on the fish-there were boats around us but we caught the fish! less

Hunter Is a Fishing Fool! Booked a 6 hour charter... moreBooked a 6 hour charter with Hunter. Super cool guy that lives to fish! We didn't have our lines out 3 minutes and we had a triple of salmon on. Trolled until the tide was right then anchored for the halibut bite. Ended up with 19 keepers and threw back at least that many sub legal fish. I've fished all over the world and this young man will get you on the fish. You will not be disappointed with this outfit! less

Low on fish, high on enjoyment Bad day of fishing is... moreBad day of fishing is still better than almost any other day. Capt murray supergood guy. Helpful and funny less

One hell of a time Murray and his wife were... moreMurray and his wife were awesome they treated my wife kids and my self like family. We will be back! less

Amazing Experience! I was lucky enough to... moreI was lucky enough to book Oasis Charters for a "bucket list" Alaska fishing trip for my father and father in law. Things could not have been better. Mark and Captain Murray made this an amazing experience and went out of their way to make sure we had the time of our lives. We caught a ton of salmon and halibut and thoroughly enjoyed everything about the experience. Thanks Mark and Captain Murray! less

Fishing fun !! This trip had been planned... moreThis trip had been planned earlier in the year. We had been looking forward to it and were not disappointed. We booked a package deal that included lodging at Clover Pass. We fished three days with Captain Murray and had a great time. We caught more fish than most every day. Halibut, Rockfish, Lingcod and Salmon. Brought home enough to share.... less

We had a great time with Captain Murray! We had a short trip... moreWe had a short trip to Clover Pass from the Cruise Port and quickly got on our boat with Captain Murray. We were catching fish within minutes and quickly caught our limit of salmon. I even caught a nice halibut before we ran out of time. We would love to do it again sometime. less

6 hr Halibut and Salmon fishing My wife and I had... moreMy wife and I had an excellent trip weather was very nice. The fishing was okay but our captain Micheal from florida did everything to put us on fish. less

Epiroc business outing Had the chance to go... moreHad the chance to go with friends and business associates to Clover Pass Lodge and spend three day's fishing with Oasis Charters. Although warmer and drier weather slowed the salmon, we racked up on halibut, sea bass and a variety of other fish. We had three boats and three great captains/guides who took excellent care of us and made us feel like family. I highly recommend booking a fishing trip with these guy's. Thanks for three day's of pure fun and entertainment less

Awesome We caught our limit of... moreWe caught our limit of Pink Salmon in about an hour and spent the rest of our time trolling for Kings. A great experience with our guide Hunter! less

Great Trip, Great Captain! Very helpful staff and crew.... moreVery helpful staff and crew. Made everyone feel comfortable and put us on the fish which is so much fun. We definitely would recommend this to our friends and plan to go back again. less

Oasis Alaska My son and I enjoyed... moreMy son and I enjoyed a great morning of fishing with Captain Murray on Oasis. Lots of fish. Wonderful time. less

Charter fishing trip Captain Murray besides being an... moreCaptain Murray besides being an outstanding captain and "fish getter" was a hoot, He provided a very safe and friendly experience. He put us on the fish and never stopped looking for bigger and better fish. The boat was very comfortable and was set up well for fishing with four people. Captain Ron, you rock! less

Great all around trip My son and I went... moreMy son and I went on a four halibut trip. We were fishing within fifteen minutes of leaving the dock. The boat had everything we needed and the captain and crew were extremely friendly and helpful. It was an awesome experience! The Clover Pass crew made it easy to process our fish and ship them home. I would definitely recommend Oasis Alaska Charters to anyone! less

OVER THE TOP WONDERFUL Purple Heart Anglers is a... morePurple Heart Anglers is a 501 c 3 all volunteer organization. We have been taking Disabled Veterans on a "Trip of a Lifetime" for 7 years now and as the founder and President I can say we have always been with and will continue to go out with Oasis Alaska Charters. The owners and Captains are, as far as I'm concerned the best in Alaska.
Randy Houston less

Fishing in Ketchikan Fishing and captain were a... moreFishing and captain were a blast! Thanks for making it a great and memorable time, Oasis! 2 of our fishermen caught a rare yellow eye fish and met their one per year limit. HOW FUN! less

Great job I booked Oasis for 8... moreI booked Oasis for 8 of my clients and they've raved over the GREAT job. The captains were a husband/wife team and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great fishing charter in Ketchikan. less

Alaska 2019 James was an excellent driver... moreJames was an excellent driver and guide for our trip in Alaska. He was very informative and professional. I would highly recommend this tour! less

Fantastic Fishing Bad Cab Experience We had a great time... moreWe had a great time with Mike fishing. We caught 5 too short Kings and 5 pink salmon. Loved every second of it and Mike knew just where to go for the action. He was informative and fun. My only issue with our day was not with Oasis but with the Sourdough taxi cab service that brought us there. We were totally scammed in price on the way back to the dock. We were asked to pay double and when we tried to discuss it the driver became irate. We payed the double fee as our son was with us and we didn't want there to be any safety issue. I don't think Oasis is aware of this cab company doing this but I wanted to post as others can be aware and book a different cab service. Other than that unfortunate issue we had a fantastic day fishing. less

Roger Gentry Good fishing trip. Guides were... moreGood fishing trip. Guides were good and friendly. Caught some pink and some king salmon. Would recommend to anyone Oasis Alaska Charters for a good fishing trip. less

Amazing fishing! Amazing! So many fish, such... moreAmazing! So many fish, such professional staff! They make sure all you do is fish and have a blast! Even the kids got to reel a bunch in. less

Salmon fishing with Captain Mike was amazing! Our group was my Mom... moreOur group was my Mom (75), my brother (35) myself (52). It was perfect for all of us. I was worried about my Mom because she has had two knee replacements, but our captain made sure she was safe and even reeled in two fish. We had our fish processed and shipped home right from the dock at Clover Pass. We took a taxi to Clover Pass and it gave us the opportunity to see more of Ketchikan. It was super easy. This was my third time to fish in Ketchikan while cruising and this charter was excellent! I would highly recommend this company to anyone who is considering a private charter. less

First time in Alaska fishing My wife and I wanted... moreMy wife and I wanted to catch our limit of fish while we were in port. Getting off and on a cruise ship with a limited amount of time, so we booked a private boat for the two of us. Captain Bill called us before we docked and offered to pick us up right of the dock and back to our ship after a GREAT DAY of fishing and scenery. He let us fish right up to the minute to when we had to return. Will Be Back Thanks Captain Bill and Oasis Charters less

What a blast! Me and some buddies had... moreMe and some buddies had the opportunity recently to take a day trip out with Oasis. Desmond and First Mate (and daughter Alexa) met us at the dock and in a short few minutes we had the paper work done and were off. Of course it was raining as it is SE Alaska in September but that did not deter from the fun of fishing that day. After only traveling out about 30 minutes Desmond sets up our poles and we're fishing. Doesn't take long at all and WHAM we are getting hits. First we pull in a nice Pink. A few minutes later after Desmond resets that bait and downriggers, two hits just seconds apart. Brought them both in! Nice Coho's. Although we did loose a few, the highlight of salmon fishing this day was having four poles in the water and having action on all four. We did manage to bring three on board! Salmon fishing was a blast but by late morning Desmond knew the salmon would stop biting and we headed a short distance and anchored 350 feet deep for halibut. WOW, never knew the action on bottom fishing! We only had a short amount of time to continue fishing but brought some cod on board as well as a 15 pound halibut. In total we hauled in 15 fish in a very short time. Dock crew were great also. Met us at the dock, hauled our fish to processing, filet them and shipped to my door when I returned. Very easy for vacationers.Hats off again to Skipper Desmond and Alexa! Great experience. You know your fishing and I can't wait to do it again! less

Such a fun trip! We chartered two boats for... moreWe chartered two boats for 7 of us, and we had a blast. It was chilly and rainy, and it didn't even phase us. Our fishing guys were great, we had all fished before but none of us were experts by any means, and they helped us all to reel in fish and get some pics! The landscape was stunning, and the salmon were flowing :). Would definitely recommend! less

Fabulous Fishing Trip We went out on Reel... moreWe went out on Reel Therapy for 2 full days of fishing with Captain Murray just a week ago. We had an absolutely amazing time! Cpt. Murray was very knowledgeable, personable and a good instructor. We couldn't have had more fun and we caught over 200lbs of fish between the 4 of us. Thanks for a fantastic time! less

Great day of salmon fishing Had a great day of... moreHad a great day of fishing with Oasis. In four hours we caught (and released) about 25 salmon in 4 hours. Easy process and the kids had a blast. The NCL cruise we were on leaves very few options at this port and we had a lot more fun and better Alaskan experience in Ketchikan then the rest of our group. Thanks. less

Fishing with Oasis We had a great time... moreWe had a great time fishing with Oasis. The captain was very friendly and knowlegable. He was always putting on fish. I would highly recommend Oasis for a great fishing trip. less

Successful Salmon Fishing Excursion We arrived in Ketchikan on... moreWe arrived in Ketchikan on a Holland America cruise ship and had only 7.5 hrs. in port. We called Oasis Alaska Charters and spoke to Joanne, who helped us book a 6-hour private salmon fishing trip tailored to our ship's arrival and departure in port. We paid a small fee for their shuttle service between the ship's gangway exit and boat dock (both ways). Our shuttle service (provided by Oasis) went smoothly even though we were delayed 30 minutes getting into port and off the ship. We received texts and a phone call letting us know that our ship's arrival and our disembarkation was being monitored, which made our transportation experience as stress-less as possible. Hunter was our fishing boat captain. He was extremely knowledgeable about the area and skilled at finding the right spots to fish. Within 1.5 hours we had almost maxed out our fishing limit of pink salmon. Once still we had reached our limit, Hunter asked if we wanted to fish for sea bass. We had lots of time, so we readily agreed. Hunter taught us the technique for fishing for sea bass, and within 1.5 hours we had reached our limit of sea bass. We noticed some eagles perched on treetops along the coast. Hunter showed us a cool trick for enticing the eagles to the boat. We caught a rockfish and reeled it up quickly to stun the fish (it got the "bends"). Once unhooked from the line, Hunter tossed the rockfish overboard. It was alive and floating on the surface. Within seconds, two eagles launched from shore. The first eagle made two dive passes before grabbing the fish in its talons on the third pass. It made for an excellent video to share with friends and family. Upon our request, Hunter took us to see an active eagle's nest. My buddy and I were extremely happy with our fishing trip/experience with Hunter/Oasis Alaska Charters. We HIGHLY recommend Oasis Alaska Charters. We will definitely charter another fishing trip with Oasis next time we are in Ketchikan. Thank you Hunter and Joanne! less

Charter fishing trip Captain Murray besides being an... moreCaptain Murray besides being an outstanding captain and "fish getter" was a hoot, He provided a very safe and friendly experience. He put us on the fish and never stopped looking for bigger and better fish. The boat was very comfortable and was set up well for fishing with four people. Captain Ron, you rock! less

Murray, Steve, Humpbacks Oh My! We spent 5 hours fishing... moreWe spent 5 hours fishing with Murray, our guide. He knew the the area well, was in tune with other fisherman, and the tides. We hit our limit on halibut, got a King Salmon, and a few other variety of fish. We even got to meet "Steve" the Bald Eagle that ate fish literally thrown from Murray's hand. Plus, we saw a humpback whale just as we were leaving the marina. The transfer to and from the port was easy, and they were very conscientious of our cruising times. I was worried about booking outside the ship. No need to worry! When we arrived back to the marina, the staff that cleaned and shipped the fish were efficient and amazing!

This exceeded our expectations. If we go back, they will be the first people we call! less

Roger Gentry Good fishing trip. Guides were... moreGood fishing trip. Guides were good and friendly. Caught some pink and some king salmon. Would recommend to anyone Oasis Alaska Charters for a good fishing trip. less

Why look further when you've found the best Fish ,Fun & the ... moreFish ,Fun & the BEST TIME EVER . These guys are ROCK STARS ....we couldn't dream of going on a charter with anyone else .. less

King Salmon fishing me and my buddy went... moreme and my buddy went on a Salmon fishing trip for two. It was a great time the Capt. Murray was great. we fished 6 hrs. and caught some rock fish and some King Salmon. had to throw back some small ones but then I caught bubba 35lbs. was great and just as we were wrapping up my buddy caught a 20 pounder. we like that just 2 can go on boat for price what we paid for 4 on another charter. will definitely go back to this charter one of the best less

Fun Fun Fun Charter? If you tried... moreCharter? If you tried the rest now try the best, Oasis Charters. My husband and I are seniors and had the time of our life. We were treated wonderful, limited out every day and saw all the wildlife Ketchikan has to offer. We have already booked our trip with them for next season. GO, you will love it! less

Alaskan Fishing Trip Great trip. They worked hard... moreGreat trip. They worked hard to ensure we had a great fishing adventure in Alaska. They planned our experience around what type of fish we wanted to catch. Our boat captain was very helpful in showing us the correct fishing methods for each type of fish. They provided all the fishing equipment and bait that was needed. less

Halibut/Salmon Charter This was our second charter... moreThis was our second charter in Ketchikan and we were very disappointed. We booked this company because they advertised halibut in addition to salmon- many companies do not have the halibut permit. The charter was double the cost of our first- which I was willing to pay for halibut fishing. We received a call at 5:21 am the day of the charter from Mark- telling us that the halibut permit blew out the window so we couldn't catch halibut. He didn't offer any discount, but when I requested he said "yes I will lower it to the salmon only charter rate- I can't remember what that is but I'll check"....really Mark? You offer TWO types of charters- and you can't recall the cost of one of them? .....As it turned out this company caters to cruise ship passengers and relies on their inexperience and lack of comparison. They even make cruise passengers take a long cab ride to their location which is VERY FAR from the port. ASK the charter how far they are from port and what the transportation is BEFORE you book. We were staying on the island so we drove out rental car the 40 minutes to this charter. As far as the halibut permit- my guess is that they had overbooked the day and the CHP (halibut permit) restricts the number boats/anglers- so another captain likely took it on their boat. I don't buy that it "blew out the window"...or was it swallowed by a fish? Or stolen by an eagle? Our captain was Mike. He was friendly at first. We didn't get a bite for nearly two hours- when we finally did and I was reeling the pink salmon in- Mike gave no direction when it got near the boat- the line broke, Mike was irritated and cursing, made a comment about me losing his lure and that it was my fault for lifting the flasher out of the water...Also be sure you wear disposable clothing- Mike would beat the fish with a club inside the boat and spray blood everywhere. Our previous captain killed the fish on the side of the boat- we never saw it nor did we get sprayed with blood.Then he started smoking cigarettes. I retreated into the boat interior whenever he did. We ended up catching 7 fish. 5 pinks, 2 chums. Not a good catch by Ketchikan standards. Of course they have little control over that...Mike was pleasant the rest of the trip. When we arrived back at the dock he transferred the fish into a cart, dropping one of the 7 into the water.....so we left with 6. He apologized and did his best to be nice as we left. We took our fish and processed them ourselves. The processing through this dock is highway robbery- $5-6/lb- we paid only $2/lb at the dock in town near the port. less

Amazing time! Lots of fun Was overall a great experience!... moreWas overall a great experience! We caught our limit and still had time so our guide Hunter took us trolling. This was my first time deep sea fishing and it was fun! They are all extremely nice and when we come back, we will be using them again! The only thing we didn’t know is that salmon fishing was not open yet so we were unable to catch any. Over all Mark and his wife are very friendly and knowledgeable and I recommend this charter company to everyone! less

Best Fishing Trip! One of the items on... moreOne of the items on our family bucket list was to fish for halibut in the waters of Alaska. Not only did we get to fish, but we were able to limit out! Murray was the best captain and knew exactly where they were biting! There wasn't a dull minute the whole time! So nice to be able to leave our fish at the resort and have them process it and they sent it right to our home! Awesome experience! less

Two great days of fishing! My son and I had... moreMy son and I had two great days of fishing with Captain Thomas, one fishing for salmon and one for halibut. Captain Thomas was very knowledgeable and friendly. We had great success both days. We even had personalized service with Jo Ann joining us one day, making the experience that much better. Would definitely go with Oasis again!Tad and Carter less

Fishing on Friday the 13th! We met Capt. Marie earlier... moreWe met Capt. Marie earlier than our scheduled time, and she was ready to take us fishing. We began the morning looking for salmon, and found a nice silver. We then went to some deeper water searching for halibut, and got one there too. On the way back, we trolled again for salmon, and got another really nice silver. Marie was very good, knew her stuff, and was quite personable. I would recommend both Oasis and Capt Marie. less

No disappointments 3rd time out with this... more3rd time out with this company and Captain Murray. 4 of us on the boat and 4 Coho Limits just like the previous times. Highly recommend! less

Amazing Salmon Fishing! Captain Murray is a fantastic guide! Let me preface this review... moreLet me preface this review by saying this was our second private fishing trip in Alaska. The first one, the day before was fun and we caught several salmon. However, Oasis Charter with Captain Murray was really exceptional! The boat was extremely clean and very nice. Murray made everything easy and fun! We caught a lot of coho salmon that we had shipped home. Best tasting fish we’ve ever eaten. Murray took us to several fishing sites and along the way pointed out many interesting sights! We plan to come book again book with Oasis and Murray in the near future! less

September Chartered Fishing Trip Very professional and friendly fishing... moreVery professional and friendly fishing service. Very knowledgeable about the area and where to actually locate the fishing grounds and not just go with the masses. Better success than any other people on our cruise ship. less

Great experience! Every aspect of the trip... moreEvery aspect of the trip was top notch. We showed up early and so did the captain and we got a 30 minute early start! Caught 7 quick pink salmon for fresh bait and the cooler box and we were off for halibut fishing. We caught so many variety of fish it was hard to keep track. We finished the 4 hour trip with a great mixed bag of fish. The captain was great, the boat was well equipped and clean. I'd recommend to anyone. less

What a blast! Me and some buddies had... moreMe and some buddies had the opportunity recently to take a day trip out with Oasis. Desmond and First Mate (and daughter Alexa) met us at the dock and in a short few minutes we had the paper work done and were off. Of course it was raining as it is SE Alaska in September but that did not deter from the fun of fishing that day. After only traveling out about 30 minutes Desmond sets up our poles and we're fishing. Doesn't take long at all and WHAM we are getting hits. First we pull in a nice Pink. A few minutes later after Desmond resets that bait and downriggers, two hits just seconds apart. Brought them both in! Nice Coho's. Although we did loose a few, the highlight of salmon fishing this day was having four poles in the water and having action on all four. We did manage to bring three on board! Salmon fishing was a blast but by late morning Desmond knew the salmon would stop biting and we headed a short distance and anchored 350 feet deep for halibut. WOW, never knew the action on bottom fishing! We only had a short amount of time to continue fishing but brought some cod on board as well as a 15 pound halibut. In total we hauled in 15 fish in a very short time. Dock crew were great also. Met us at the dock, hauled our fish to processing, filet them and shipped to my door when I returned. Very easy for vacationers.Hats off again to Skipper Desmond and Alexa! Great experience. You know your fishing and I can't wait to do it again! less

Great fishing We had an excellent time... moreWe had an excellent time highly recommend them our captain was Desmond and was wonderful we caught our limit of halibut plus cod and salmon less

Another full day out with captain Murray. Last year we had a... moreLast year we had a full day with captain Murray and we limited out on halibut,cod and sea bass as well as a bunch of salmon. This year was more of the same as we had six of us instead of four last year. Didn’t make a difference. We all limited out on the same fish and a lot of salmon. This guide is so busy baiting hooks , netting fish ,watching the fish finder,moving back on the fish after minutes of no bites. I just can’t imagine a better guide. He does the work of three people and when you get back you know where the money was spent and it was well worth it. Captain Murray, thank you for another amazing experience!Hope to do it again next year. Mark Pate Los Angeles California less

Great owners and captain Went on a full day... moreWent on a full day halibut and salmon trip on the Reel Therapy and had a great time and caught a lot of fish less

My best charter in Ketchikan Absolutely wonderful charter with oasis.... moreAbsolutely wonderful charter with oasis. We had captain Murray for two long range fishing trips, he was patient and funny and worked his ass off to get us on fish. I've used several different charters in prior years but oasis was a family affair and you felt it. Mark and JoAnn are wonderful people who will go out of their way to make sure you have a great time, DO NOT HESITATE TO BOOK WITH OASIS. less

Fun fishing with an extra bonus JoAnn was extremely helpful in... moreJoAnn was extremely helpful in getting us scheduled and making changes that were needed. Capt Murray is amazing! He is efficient, fun, and knows right where to go. We have 2 younger children and a teenager and they all had a blast. Oasis made it easy for us and it was extra enjoyable. The only recommendation would be to make sure you get your fishing license ahead. We thought the company did that but its so easy they do expect adults to do it. Once we realized, we did it while on the boat with no problem! … less