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lardmama 7/27/2022 Great Salmon Fishing experience! My two sons and I... moreMy two sons and I had a great experience with Oasis Alaska Charters and captain Drew. It was a slow day but Drew worked constantly to help us find the fish. This was my boys (15 & 21) favorite excursion of our cruise and they had a blast! I would highly recommend the whole crew at Oasis Alaska Charters! less cpete2019 8/20/2019 Salmon fishing Our guide, Des was excellent.... moreOur guide, Des was excellent. Very knowledgeable and made our experience very memorable. We caught 12 salmon while out with him. less - Adme014 9/21/2016 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 mikecarr2536 8/21/2019 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
- kelpcruiser 9/28/2016 Last trip of the season 092316 Expected the fishing to be... moreExpected the fishing to be slower this late in the season and only fishing about 4 hours because have to get back to the cruise ship. Fishing was awsome, only went 1/4 mile from slip and only covered one small area which we shared with whales and bald eagles the whole time. We caught 5 fish and had many more bites. If that is slow I will take it any day. We told the lady cab driver we would get her a filet and we did-she was really happy. We didn't ship any fish because would have to have lots more meat to make it worth while. Our captain Mark really knows the fishery up there. I am going to do a full day and target Halibut with him on our next charter. I have my own boat in San Diego and have been fishing bluefin tuna all summer and this was a great change of pace. Best part was I didn't have to clean the boat when we got back to the dock. less Jennifer 7/14/2015 The Best Fishing Experience Ever! We decided to book our... moreWe decided to book our fishing trip outside of the cruise because it was a little cheaper. Booking the trip was seamless and secure. Mark made sure to commuincate everthing I needed prior to the trip before I even had to ask him. Once we got to the dock we were directed to our fishing boat and met our captain. We had the best time ever! Caught some huge Salmon (25lbs, 19lbs, 12lbs.) Our Captain was knowledgable and very friendly. Worth every penny! Would do this again if we go to Alaska again:) I promise you will not be disappointed! I would have given this 100 star rating if possible. less
- Kflynt 6/26/2018 Awesomeeee!!!!! Had a blast fishing with... moreHad a blast fishing with oasis charters I would recommend it to everyone, captain Chris made the trip worth every dollar, his expertise led us to catching fish right away. less JD 6/25/2022 Great Charter For The Family Went out for a 4... moreWent out for a 4 hour trip one day and a full day a couple days later on a recent trip to Ketchikan. Captain Murray was great. Fishing was slow, but he still managed to get us into fish both trips. He even gave us a little whale watching tour when he spotted some as we were just starting out. Would highly recommend booking a trip with Oasis. The whole family will enjoy a day out with Captain Murray less
- Traveler443457 6/09/2022 Awesome! Fabulous trip! The owners are... moreFabulous trip! The owners are overly accommodating-we did not have our license as we were supposed to and they printed them for us at their home. Murray was a fabulous captain-we quickly caught our limit of halibut and he took us to fish for other types of fish! When we visit Alaska again, we will definitely use Oasis! less davidh610 8/05/2022 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
- paminreno 6/27/2017 Awesome salmon and halibut fishing experience! We have been staying at... moreWe have been staying at Clover Pass Resort in our RV and doing the self-guided fishing boats catching a "keeper" king salmon here and there. Our friends from Reno flew up for two days and we wanted to make sure they had some halibut to take back. We had been watching and listening and knew that Capt. Murray was the one to book. He did not disappoint us. Limited out on Halibut and caught one nice King, a Pacific Cod and some rock fish. The dock hands who usually process the fish were at lunch, so another Capt from Oasis stepped in and filleted our fish so that we could get it ready for Alaska Airlines shipping. What a great team! less Gordon 8/05/2021 Hands Down, the Best! Oasis and Captain Hunter were... moreOasis and Captain Hunter were indescribably great. Oasis was upfront and extremely helpful with our group. This was our first time on a charter so talking with them ahead of time I had so many questions I was annoying myself. The Oasis team never even sounded a little irritated. They took everything in stride and seemed eager and excited to help even when we needed to add another person at the last minute. As far as Captain Hunter, I can't say enough. We were all extremely new at fishing. 3/5 of us a had never fished at all and the other two only here and there on lakes. He talked us through everything and ran himself ragged helping out at every opportunity. You could see other boats from different companies out there and no one was working close to as hard as he ways helping us out. I have no doubt that he is adaptable to any skill level and would be awesome for seasoned fishers as well. He talked to us about our options, gave us his professional recommendations, and was insanely friendly the whole trip. He was never pushy or seemed in a hurry to to get us out of there and managed to get us on more fish than we could ever catch. None of us would have thought we would limit out on everything, but we did! We understand that it doesn't always go that way, but it was great knowing he was going to do everything in his power to get us there. Even the crew at the dock at the end were extremely friendly and helpful getting our fished processed and explaining our options for getting them home. I can't imagine I will ever go on another charter that was better than this entire team provided. If I am ever back that way I know the only company I will book with. … less
- MTTravelers1 7/28/2015 Fishing in Alaska Our family had a very... moreOur family had a very good experience with Oasis! Went salmon fishing a few days ago. Trip included my wife, my two children, and my mom and stepfather. Murray was the captain from Oasis and was very professional the whole time. Weather did not cooperate, nor did the salmon. However Murray made sure to at least go in a location to catch some rock fish so the kids would have a great time. Just sailing around and looking at the scenery, including many bold Eagles was great! I would definitely recommend Oasis. less sherimA9231UJ 9/04/2022 Best fishing excursion trip of my lifetime! Hunter went above and beyond... moreHunter went above and beyond to ensure we had a memorable fishing trip. He is awesome! We had the best time of our life. Thank you Hunter! less
- Michael 7/30/2017 Great People & Great Fishing! Our crew (Logan & Earl)... moreOur crew (Logan & Earl) were the best. They put us on the fish and ensured that we had a great time. It truly was the best part of our Alaskan vacation!!! less Joseph 9/01/2021 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
- slsurwilo 9/13/2019 Fishing for salmon in Alaska My husband and I had... moreMy husband and I had a fun 4 hours on the water and caught two Coho salmon. We had them sent home and just enjoyed a dinner of our catch. Our captain was very nice and handled everything professionally. less Marisaoneal31 7/31/2022 Excellent Fabulous experience!! Hunter was our... moreFabulous experience!! Hunter was our guide and we have fished many places, but he was the BEST!! Such a great efficient company! less
- pastortomccag 8/27/2018 Great Fishing! Captain Murray put us on... moreCaptain Murray put us on the salmon within 20 minutes. I would recommend Oasis if you want to catch fish! less Sherpa09589799160 6/28/2019 Great time Capt. Murray was great. ... moreCapt. Murray was great. Worked very hard to get us some fish. We had a terrific time on the boat. It was the first of the season but we were still able to come home with a catch. less
- Enzo4444 7/12/2019 great experience spent 2 1/2 days fishing... morespent 2 1/2 days fishing with Chris - the whole company is first rate - friendly, accommodating, very interested in providing a top notch experience; although we were scheduled for an 8 hour trip we actually fished for over 10 hours as there was no pressure to return at a certain time; willing to go wherever necessary to find fish - plan to go back next year and will definitely use these folks less Ron 5/31/2022 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
- rdangerfield2018 7/21/2018 Awesome Salmon fishing trip The trip was awesome! We... moreThe trip was awesome! We were on the Salmon in about 15 minutes after we start trolling. The Captain really knew what he was doing. I can’t wait to come back and I will definitely use Oasis! less Nathan 9/11/2020 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
- ED 9/19/2020 Amazing Trip Oasis Charters literally saved our... moreOasis Charters literally saved our trip. Our original plans blew up due to Covid and JoAnn and our captain, Chris, stepped in and completely blew us away with an incredible trip. We originally were scheduled with Oasis for a 1 day trip, and ended up going out with Chris for all 4 days. Chris was a blast and put us on the fish each day, catching everything from Salmon and Halibut, to Sea Bass, cod and rockfish. We will be back again next year and the ONLY choice is Oasis Alaska Charters. What an amazing trip! See you next year.
Ed & Sue less bigredspf 7/16/2021 Fishin is the Mission! Oasis charters was a great... moreOasis charters was a great episode. Joanne is very helpful and Capt Hunter was awesome. We were on fish as soon as the tackle was in the water. Great experience, looking forward to fishing with them again! Steve less - Rick 7/21/2019 GREAT FISHING !!! top notch guide service with... moretop notch guide service with great boats, equipment and captains.Catch lots of fish with these guys Highly recommend. AAA+++ less JeanetteReasner 9/20/2019 The Best!!!! We had the best time!!!!... moreWe had the best time!!!! Would highly recommend this Charter! Would use them again! Our captain was excellent and very knowledgeable!!! less
- deannahammons 9/18/2019 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 TANIA 7/29/2016 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
- Darell 7/22/2021 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 ewhitney4 9/18/2018 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
- TravelKenneth 6/08/2019 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! More less andyalbert2019 7/26/2019 Tough conditions..but our captain worked hard to get us into some fish We hit a day on... moreWe hit a day on the water where the weather changed from a several day period of calm water and low 70s ambient air temps to a high in the low 50s, with sustained 20 mile an hour winds and rain, sometimes sideways, for the entire day. All of that said - our captain got us into some salmon and halibut and initiated entertaining conversation n between the fish. Well run org. less
- N.Garcia 7/11/2021 The most fun you will have In Ketchikan! Oasis Alaska Charters and Captain... moreOasis Alaska Charters and Captain Murray were phenomenal! Fantastic company, excellent fishing Captains, they know exactly what they’re doing! The communication is great and they make everything flow so smoothly, you can just enjoy the fishing! They really take great care of their guests, and put you right on the fish! They even tried their best to keep us on smooth waters, we were very happy with our experience and plan to fish again with them in the future! … less Debra 8/05/2016 Great excursion!! Captain Murray was awesome. ... moreCaptain Murray was awesome. This trip was amazing. Highly recommend Oasis! We had a great catch and Captain Murray made the trip so much fun! less
- Patrick 8/09/2022 Picked us up at ship, delivered to boat, fished, then back to ship. Great time. Good trip. Captain... moreGreat time. Good trip. Captain Murray was great and within 10 minutes, we were hauling in Salmon. We limited out before end of time and Murray spent extra time trying something else. Ages were 70, 68, 52, 40 and 12. less Mark 9/21/2017 Almost I understand Oasis cannot control... moreI understand Oasis cannot control the weather. They could however warn you ahead of time that conditions are not favorable and give you a chance to cancel or re-book. It was only after we left the dock that I was told the we could not fish for halibut. And that salmon are very tough to catch in the windy rainy weather.So I spent $700 to catch ONE fish.And the snaks were a couple tiny bags of chips.Very disappointing. less
- Michael 9/21/2017 Great day of Salmon fishing My wife and I chartered... moreMy wife and I chartered a trip with Capt. Desmond and we were thoroughly impressed with the entire operation . Des put us on the silver salmon and we caught our limit plus two large pink salmon! We had 52 lbs of fillets shipped home and a ton of great memories!We will be back to give Halibut fishing a try next time! less Louis204 9/25/2019 Natural Born Predator We went out with Captain... moreWe went out with Captain Chris on the Predator. I would absolutely recommend Oasis Alaska Charters and Chris!! Great time, Great Music, (Of course me and the fiance stopped on the way to the boat and grabbed a 12 pack along with the sandwiches we snuck off our cruise ship - Oasis told us where to go when we booked for the beer). Captain Chris was high energy and all about keeping positive vibes and celebrating every fish caught as if it was the first one!! We definitely decided to ship everything we caught home. It is alot LESS expensive than we thought it would be. Nothing better than eating what you catch, especially when it's Alaskan Salmon!! There are only specific charters that will accept 2 people, and this is one of them. less
- Jjbswartz 8/04/2017 Great day with a great captain! Capt. Logan was awesome! Such... moreCapt. Logan was awesome! Such a personable, professional young man with such a great work ethic! And we caught fish - even a big King- so everyone left happy! less islandgal206 2/18/2015 Best fishing experience ever!!! Went up to Ketchikan for... moreWent up to Ketchikan for a few days of fishing and I was not disappointed. The boat was clean and even though it had been a long time since I fished, the captain was patient and helped me with the process. The whole experience from booking to fishing was top notch!!! Don't hesitate to book with Oasis charters I certainly will. less
- ft857 8/23/2018 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 David 8/05/2022 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
- Jacob 6/16/2017 King salmon in Ketchikan Just return from cruise to... moreJust return from cruise to Alask With my wife and two kids. in Ketchikan booked private charter with oasis charters. Great to work with, They were very accommodating to the ships schedule. Boat was like new, clean and in great working order. Capitain Murray was great with kids and was able to put us on the fish. Processing for our catch was available at the marina. Can't wait to return to Alaska and will definitely fish with oasis charters again. less Louis204 9/25/2019 Natural Born Predator We went out with Captain... moreWe went out with Captain Chris on the Predator. I would absolutely recommend Oasis Alaska Charters and Chris!! Great time, Great Music, (Of course me and the fiance stopped on the way to the boat and grabbed a 12 pack along with the sandwiches we snuck off our cruise ship - Oasis told us where to go when we booked for the beer). Captain Chris was high energy and all about keeping positive vibes and celebrating every fish caught as if it was the first one!! We definitely decided to ship everything we caught home. It is alot LESS expensive than we thought it would be. Nothing better than eating what you catch, especially when it's Alaskan Salmon!! There are only specific charters that will accept 2 people, and this is one of them. More less
- billmC5720UQ 7/28/2018 Salmon/Halibut Charter Oasis Charters was very friendly... moreOasis Charters was very friendly to work with over the phone and in person. This was our first time fishing in Alaska and chartered a trip with another couple. We had read several reviews about a few different seasoned Captains and were equally looking forward to that experience and their stories. Our Captain was quite young .... and while very friendly and knowledgable .... it just wasnt quite what we had visualized. The weather was beautiful ... caught several Rockfish and one Salmon. No luck with the Halibut. Our guide said she would throw in some Halibut she had caught the day before and send with our fish that were cleaned and shipped home, but none was included. less rself76713 9/13/2019 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
- jaimieldelong 9/17/2018 GREAT Experience We had an amazing time... moreWe had an amazing time with our Captain Murray! The salmon were a little slow but we did catch a few Kings, a yellow eyed rockfish and a number of rockfish. The overall experience was awesome! We had a great time and even got to see humpback whales. We would definitely book with them again. less Adodd3RN 6/12/2022 Excellent Halibut and Sea Bass Fishing in Ketchikan My husband, father in law,... moreMy husband, father in law, and I booked a 4 hour Halibut tour outside of our cruise ship- We were in port from 1230p-730p and wanted a more personalized experience rather then going through the cruise line. I am SO GLAD THAT WE DID because we had a great day and ended up with a nice catch of fish!
This operation offered transportation from the cruise ship to the marina. As we were getting off the ship, Mark, called us and said he was in the parking lot waiting for us. It was about a 20 minute drive to the marina where we met our captain Hunter. The boat was in excellent condition and managed the sea’s well. It was overcast/rainy (typical for Ketchikan) but also a little breezy. Hunter and Mark had told us that they were concerned with the weather report and we would have to “play it by ear” if it got to rough. Thankfully, it did not get to rough and we were able to spend a lot of time out on the water.
It took a little while for the Halibut to turn on as the tide was not moving in the right direction, but when it did, we quickly caught our limit! One Halibut was 35 inches, which is big considering we couldn’t keep it if it was over 40 inches, so we were thrilled!
After we caught our limit, Hunter gave us the option to do some Salmon fishing or do some bottom fishing for cod/sea bass. Since we wanted table fare, we opted for the bottom fishing- it was not Salmon season yet. Hunter ran for about 20 minutes to get us to a more protected area (the wind was starting to pick up a bit and we needed calm waters to jig). No sooner then we got to this new area, he saw fish on the meter, told us what to do, and boom we started catching sea bass. Unfortunately we did not catch any cod, but we did limit out on sea bass. During this time there was a bald eagle flying around and doing his own fishing which allowed me to capture some amazing photos. We also saw Orca’s and sea lions.
Overall this trip was amazing. We ended up with 3 Halibut, 1 pacific cod, and 15 sea bass. When we got back to the marina, the dock guys met us, took the fish, cleaned them up for pictures, and then filleted and packaged the fish for shipping. Now that we are back home (in Maryland) we should be getting the fish this week. We are so excited!
I highly recommend this company and this tour. It was excellent and we had a great time. While we had a great day, remember, its called fishing, not catching…. Although I am confident Hunter will do anything in his power to put you on the fish 🙂 less - Jack 9/14/2018 My 4 hr salmon charter Traveled to Alaska on the... moreTraveled to Alaska on the NCL Bliss. This was my wife’s dream cruise. Several weeks before I decided to try fishing while in Ketchikan. Knowing full well that our time was limited, I choose Oasis both on reviews and the ability to do a 4 hour trip and still have an hour to spend in town. Captain Des and his first mate proved to be the perfect match. Hearing that the prior few days were slim pickings did not diminish my excitement for the trip. I wanted the experience of a cruising on a small boat and chasing salmon and Capt Des did not disappoint. Headed out to one of his favorite spots fished about a half hour with one or two bites. Not satisfied pulled anchor and went for about 20 minutes. That’s where I caught my first coho.He was excited as I was. Dropped line and said to me “you need at least 2 “ I told him wanted to have my family In for a salmon dinner fresh caught. About 30 minutes before having to return, I got my second coho. The reviews are totally correct, these guys work hard to get fish for their clients . While there are no guarantees in fishing it’s not from their lack of trying . In many cases it is a once in a life time trip. And thanks to first mate Alexis, she did the video of my catching both coho’s and captured some beautiful scenery as wellIn closing I highly recommend these folks. For cruisers their 4 hour even with the 20 minute ride is perfect.Thanks Capt Des and First Mate AlexisFor an awesome trip. Yes , you got me hooked (pardon the pun) and hope to plan a two day trip this summer less Darcy 9/27/2019 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
- Barb 9/07/2015 Not a Great Trip! We were greeted by Captain... moreWe were greeted by Captain Murray who was very nice and helped us get our fishing licenses. Unfortunately Captain Matt took us fishing. He didn't greet us, didn't explain anything about fishing in Alaska, in fact barely talked to us unless we asked him a question and didn't act like he wanted to be there! Obviously he wasn't feeling well as he was coughing the entire time and unfortunately we both got sick right after our trip with him...would rather had them cancel the trip!! Also Matt told us it would be about $5 a pound to ship the salmon home which in fact ended up being $18 a pound. Maybe with a different guide it would have been a much better experience! less dmerritts 7/14/2015 Only Way to Fish in KTN My family and I had... moreMy family and I had an amazing experience with Oasis! My mother grew up salmon fishing in the Northwest during the hay days of fishing and had very high expectations. Oasis exceeded even her's. Our two day charter delivered. We brought home nearly 35 fish - salmon, halibut and cod. Not to mention the most memorable family experience my parents and brothers have had together for decades.// GuidesThe guides we had were amazing. Incredibly personable and efficient. Keeping the poles in the water means we got more fish. Their primary guide - Mike -- has nearly 11 years up here and even on a day others came in skunked - we came up with a lot of fish. // LocationClover pass is a perfect location. It's only a short 20 minute drive out of town. The best part: They have the best fish processing stand in KTN. They ship all you fish - however you want it -- directly to your door. And, we had a super complicated shipping / distribution need and they were very sweet to help. // OperatorsMark and Joann run a great operation. They're not only on top of all the details -- they are incredibly personable and care about your trip. After our first day, they invited us over for a total treat: crab feast. They went crabbing and brought in about 70 crab and couldn't eat them all. So, we had a lovely - and totally unexpected -- fresh crab feast as we waited for our ride back to town. // Tips+ Schedule early. It fills up. + Bring your lunch, snacks and booze. + Practice reeling - you're going to catch a ton of fish. // Bottom LineFish here. After surfing the Internet, reading hundreds of reviews, Oasis delivered beyond our expectations. less
- CetKara 7/27/2022 Unforgettable experience As a first timer in... moreAs a first timer in Alaska and such fantastic fishing activity, I have to say Oasis and their crew are the best on making the things so easy for their visitors, we had great time with our customers, thanks a lot! looking forward to come back again. less Randy 9/26/2018 Disabled Veterans fifth annual "Trip of a Lifetime" with Oasis alaska Charters The ownership, Captain and deck... moreThe ownership, Captain and deck hand truly made this a "Trip of a Lifetime" for our Disabled Veteran participants. We caught fish, we laughed and we came back with Kodak moments and wonderful memories that will be there for a lifetime. As the President of Purple Heart Anglers I just can't say enough. less
- hallen777 6/07/2019 Halibut Fishing 23 May 2019 Boat was well maintained, clean... moreBoat was well maintained, clean and operated flawlessly in ruff seas. Captain knows fishing period (i have been fishing 60+ years). Enjoyable 4 hours. Boated 3 Halibut - all under 7 pounds, 6 Turbot and a Rat fish - the highlight. less robert 8/22/2022 Best Fishing Trip Ever Perfect trip. Drew and... morePerfect trip. Drew and Joann were amazing and very accommodating. The fishing system was down at the state level and Joann drove us to get the license. Drew was our captain and we caught our limit of halibut in about two hours. This left time for salmon fishing and we caught seven salmon (6 pink and a coho). This was in a four hour trip. I cannot recommend them highly enough. less
- Ryan 7/19/2018 6hr salmon/halibut charter Went out on July 5th... moreWent out on July 5th with a good friend of mine to catch some halibut. Due to stupidity on my part from the night before,I was out of commission the entire trip and didn’t pick up a pole. But my friend had a good time and the staff was friendly and accommodating. Despite my best efforts to feed the fish, my friend was unable to pull anything in worth keeping, but that’s fishing, and I would go with them again if I am back in Ketchikan. less rdhanley2 7/28/2016 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
- guy 8/08/2019 Best charters in Katchican! Capt Murray is the best,... moreCapt Murray is the best, thank you! If want to fish in Ketchikan this your place to go! Very professional and will put you on the fish! less mwshankle 7/14/2015 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
- Bobby 5/07/2023 Unforgettable Fishing Adventure with Oasis Alaska Charters I recently went on a... moreI recently went on a fishing tour with Oasis Alaska Charters and it was an incredible experience. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the area and provided us with all the necessary equipment and instructions to make our fishing trip a success. The shuttle service was also excellent, making it easy to get to the fishing spot without any hassle.
During the tour, we were lucky enough to catch 3 halibut, which was beyond our expectations. The guide from Oasis Alaska Charters was super attentive and made sure we had a great time on the water. He was patient and helpful, answering all our questions and offering tips on how to improve our fishing techniques.
Overall, I had a fantastic time on this tour and would highly recommend Oasis Alaska Charters to anyone looking for a fun and memorable fishing adventure. The service was excellent from start to finish, and the experience of catching our own fish was truly unforgettable. less Etwaite 8/03/2019 Everything was Great! Oasis was so wonderful and... moreOasis was so wonderful and easy to work with! We had the best time and our Guide was the best! He worked hard to make sure we caught our salmon. less - Etwaite 8/03/2019 Everything was Great! Oasis was so wonderful and... moreOasis was so wonderful and easy to work with! We had the best time and our Guide was the best! He worked hard to make sure we caught our salmon. less Kent 8/23/2018 Fantastic Marie was friendly and Knowledgable.... moreMarie was friendly and Knowledgable. She guided us on an experience my son and Father in Law will remember forever! less
- Sem95 8/23/2018 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 debbiereininger 8/05/2021 Great fishing expereience! We had the BEST fishing... moreWe had the BEST fishing charter experience we have ever had on a charter!
Captain Hunter scored! we caught lots of salmon, did a little bit of halibut fishing but didn't catch any of those, but had a great time, and will highly recommend Oasis Charters to our friends.
We were nicely surprised that it was our Captain picked us up at the hotel where we were staying, and that we got to meet him before getting on the boat.
Great experience! less - Jteel476 8/05/2019 great guides. the guides form this charter... morethe guides form this charter are some of the best. They work very hard to get you on the fish no matter what. less magicfan1000 9/11/2018 Great Trip We fished Captain Marie and... moreWe fished Captain Marie and Deckhand Megan's last charter of the summer. They were very professional, I think we caught more salmon than any boat I saw that morning. We had some first time fishermen and they were very patient and helpful. I would recommend this company to anyone interested. less
- Barbara2012 9/13/2019 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 Sonia 7/18/2016 Great Experience! As many other travelers, we... moreAs many other travelers, we were on a cruise. We booked this trip on our own and had a great time. My boys had a blast. Unfortunately, we did not have any luck with the salmon. My husband caught one, but it was a couple of inches too short. Our captain was great & made it fun for our boys! less
- StewnDaph 9/13/2019 Awesome experience A well run charter experience... moreA well run charter experience right from the initial on line query to the actual fishing! Murray is an excellent fishing guide and very willing to share his experiences and wealth of local knowledge with us who were fishing! Thank you for the right information and the great communication and a superb fishing day! less Patty 8/19/2018 Girls Trip 2018 Was such a great experience...... moreWas such a great experience... will sign up again and again.... Captain of our boat was so awesome...made the day fun and he knew where the fish were!! less
- Katelyn 6/28/2021 Great experience Hands down the best charter... moreHands down the best charter ever!!! Owners are amazing, very accommodating! Captain Murray is the best captain anyone could ask for. Would not go with another charter. Had a great 3 full days, can’t wait to come back next year. less Rob 7/16/2021 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
- Mamad19 9/16/2019 Great Day!! We were very happy with... moreWe were very happy with 95% of our fishing adventure. The weather was perfection, the captain was great! The fish were not cooperating, but we thoroughly understand that is out of their hands. We caught 1 king that was too small to keep, and one beautiful Silver. There were no other bites, very disappointing for the money we paid. Because a previous charter did not want to keep their Pinks, they did offer us to keep them. We happily accepted that offer, and are awaiting our fish. We had a bonus of watching 10 whale breaches during our trip, so that was amazing!! we wouldn't hesitate to go with Oasis again. less Jon 2/16/2018 Labor Day Weekend 2017 Great guide; we fished for... moreGreat guide; we fished for several hours as described in the package and caught several types of fish - halibut, salmon and cod. less
- hallen777 6/07/2019 Halibut Fishing 23 May 2019 Boat was well maintained, clean... moreBoat was well maintained, clean and operated flawlessly in ruff seas. Captain knows fishing period (i have been fishing 60+ years). Enjoyable 4 hours. Boated 3 Halibut - all under 7 pounds, 6 Turbot and a Rat fish - the highlight. less Hawkeyedds1988 7/08/2016 Outstanding Fishing Guide Service! We bottom fished with Murray... moreWe bottom fished with Murray on July 4th and caught our limit of Halibut and Yelloweye! The boat was nice and well equipped and the guide was knowledgeable and eager to help us catch fish! less
- MrsCJStone 6/30/2015 Amazing I went on the ship,... moreI went on the ship, "not being a fisher". I got off the ship so excited and happy!! Thank you soo much for an amazing fishing experience! Can't wait to visit again!! less paslee 8/17/2016 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
- Lewis 10/09/2015 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 Jeff 9/20/2017 Salmon Fishing Great day of Salmon fishing!!!... moreGreat day of Salmon fishing!!! It was a beuatiful day on the water and the captain was knowledgeable and friendly. less
- Inspire55667876615 8/21/2019 Salmon fishing with friends We had a great time,... moreWe had a great time, fishing was good. Mostly we caught pinks, some silvers, and a few kings. Which we put back. Everyone enjoyed the Captain with his knowledge and sense of humor. A great time was had by all. Would do it again gladly. less tracibaskett 1/23/2015 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
- chrismcb04 7/23/2018 Awesome Charter Oasis and our captain Chris... moreOasis and our captain Chris took great care of us. He knew exactly where to go and what to do to consistently be reeling in fish. We were able to limit out on Ling Cod, and Rock fish both days, and walked away with ~40 fish in two days. less dalehendr 7/30/2016 Catch of a Lifetime My wife and I booked... moreMy wife and I booked Oasis instead of the Cruise line offerings and had an awesome trip. Mark and JoAnn were great to work with and everything was exactly as they had promised. The boat, gear and Captain Matt were all first class. We took the 6 hour Halibut and Salmon trip and limited out on Pinks in less than an hour. In addition to the 100 pound plus Halibut my wife landed, we caught Cod, Rock fish, shark and several other species (35 fish total). Captain Matt is a fun, hard working guy who really knows his business and I would highly recommend Oasis Alaska Charters. less
- Sandy 7/27/2016 Spectacular day of fishing! We had a fantastic time... moreWe had a fantastic time with Captain Murray. He was just awesome. So attentive and really knew his stuff. We were catching so many fish -halibut and Salmon- that it was hard to even keep up! My dad and brother have been on many fishing charters and said by far this was the most successful trip we have ever had. We caught more fish than we can probably ever eat! Great day! Also saw some whales as a bonus. Thank you Murray! We loved spending the day with you! less mgallegos2017 1/03/2018 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
- quorum87 8/05/2019 Awesome guide and salmon fishing experience Chris, our guide, was awesome.... moreChris, our guide, was awesome. Fun to be around and helped us catch a ton of salmon on our trip in late July. While we didn't snag the elusive king, we did manage to have a blast fishing and enjoying the incredible Alaska scenery. Logistics were very smooth getting in and off the boat. Shipped fish arrived at our East Coast house about a week after the trip. less nanders0n1965 7/01/2021 Great fishing adventure What a great fishing trip.... moreWhat a great fishing trip. This was a trip with myself and 3 adult children. This is something we have been trying to plan for years. Captain Murray was absolutely amazing. Really was a trip of a lifetime. less
- guy 8/08/2019 Best charters in Katchican! Capt Murray is the best,... moreCapt Murray is the best, thank you! If want to fish in Ketchikan this your place to go! Very professional and will put you on the fish! less CruiseCrusader 8/05/2019 Amazing day on the water fishing for salmon Great communication, captain and boat... moreGreat communication, captain and boat were ready as soon as we got there. Short ride to fish and caught 11 salmon that we had processed and flown home. Favorite day in Alaska by far. less
- W3970HIpaull 6/26/2022 Great Charter Company! We fished with Oasis on... moreWe fished with Oasis on July 19th. We were cruising on Royal Caribbean. Hunter was our Captain and we had a great time! There were 5 in our party including 2 younger boys and all of us caught a King Salmon, 2 of which were keepers and one was just a half inch short.
We were personally brought to and from the marina by one of the owners of the company and she was incredibly personable. The trip from the docks to the marina was around 15-20 minutes and well worth it. I have chartered in many areas like Costa Rica and multiple places in Florida and know you are never guaranteed to catch fish. We booked a 4 hour trip which is not a very long time and realize we were very lucky to have each of us catch a fish. We ran into a couple on the cruise who fished in Ketchikan (not with Oasis) who did not catch anything. For us, Hunter had a plan and an area to fish. He worked that area and it paid off.
I was initially a little hesitant to book with a company outside of Royal Caribbean for this charter but so, so glad we did. The whole experience with Oasis, the great communication, everything was top notch!
I highly recommend Oasis for their professional service and personal touch. Thanks, Oasis! less Doug 7/27/2022 Great Salmon Fishing experience! My two sons and I... moreMy two sons and I had a great experience with Oasis Alaska Charters and captain Drew. It was a slow day but Drew worked constantly to help us find the fish. This was my boys (15 & 21) favorite excursion of our cruise and they had a blast! I would highly recommend the whole crew at Oasis Alaska Charters! less - Mamad19 9/16/2019 Great Day!! We were very happy with... moreWe were very happy with 95% of our fishing adventure. The weather was perfection, the captain was great! The fish were not cooperating, but we thoroughly understand that is out of their hands. We caught 1 king that was too small to keep, and one beautiful Silver. There were no other bites, very disappointing for the money we paid. Because a previous charter did not want to keep their Pinks, they did offer us to keep them. We happily accepted that offer, and are awaiting our fish. We had a bonus of watching 10 whale breaches during our trip, so that was amazing!! we wouldn't hesitate to go with Oasis again. More less Amanda 6/12/2022 Excellent Halibut and Sea Bass Fishing in Ketchikan My husband, father in law,... moreMy husband, father in law, and I booked a 4 hour Halibut tour outside of our cruise ship- We were in port from 1230p-730p and wanted a more personalized experience rather then going through the cruise line. I am SO GLAD THAT WE DID because we had a great day and ended up with a nice catch of fish! This operation offered transportation from the cruise ship to the marina. As we were getting off the ship, Mark, called us and said he was in the parking lot waiting for us. It was about a 20 minute drive to the marina where we met our captain Hunter. The boat was in excellent condition and managed the sea’s well. It was overcast/rainy (typical for Ketchikan) but also a little breezy. Hunter and Mark had told us that they were concerned with the weather report and we would have to “play it by ear” if it got to rough. Thankfully, it did not get to rough and we were able to spend a lot of time out on the water. It took a little while for the Halibut to turn on as the tide was not moving in the right direction, but when it did, we quickly caught our limit! One Halibut was 35 inches, which is big considering we couldn’t keep it if it was over 40 inches, so we were thrilled!After we caught our limit, Hunter gave us the option to do some Salmon fishing or do some bottom fishing for cod/sea bass. Since we wanted table fare, we opted for the bottom fishing- it was not Salmon season yet. Hunter ran for about 20 minutes to get us to a more protected area (the wind was starting to pick up a bit and we needed calm waters to jig). No sooner then we got to this new area, he saw fish on the meter, told us what to do, and boom we started catching sea bass. Unfortunately we did not catch any cod, but we did limit out on sea bass. During this time there was a bald eagle flying around and doing his own fishing which allowed me to capture some amazing photos. We also saw Orca’s and sea lions. Overall this trip was amazing. We ended up with 3 Halibut, 1 pacific cod, and 15 sea bass. When we got back to the marina, the dock guys met us, took the fish, cleaned them up for pictures, and then filleted and packaged the fish for shipping. Now that we are back home (in Maryland) we should be getting the fish this week. We are so excited!I highly recommend this company and this tour. It was excellent and we had a great time. While we had a great day, remember, its called fishing, not catching…. Although I am confident Hunter will do anything in his power to put you on the fish 🙂 less
- S6215DWmaxf 8/09/2022 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 mary 8/27/2019 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
