Southeast (aka the Panhandle) is one of the most pristine and uncrowded places in Alaska to fly fish. It only takes a short boat ride or flight to be away from it all and into the fish. Whether you have just a day to fish or a whole week, Searunner Guide Service is our choice for guided fly fishing in Juneau. Searunner is the only fly fishing guide service in Juneau to offer both boat-based and fly-out trips.

Whether cruising aboard a covered 20' Wooldridge boat or flying over remote islands and waterways in a DeHavilland floatplane, Searunner will get you to where the fish are. You will have access to uncrowded streams, inlets, and channels where you can experience Alaska's solitude at its best. You will most likely be fishing for one of the following 6 species of fish: Dolly Varden, Cutthroat Trout, King Salmon, Chum Salmon, Pink Salmon or Coho Salmon. The biggest factor that determines what kind of fish you will find on the other end of your line is the time of year. For more information on fish run timing in Southeast click here. Wildlife such as bald eagles, bears, whales, dall porpoise, harbor seals, stellar sea lions, and sea birds are commonly seen on our trips.

Your Trip
Your guide will pick you up at your pre-arranged place and time. Most trips begin at Juneau Fly Fishing Goods, our local fly shop, where you will meet your guide and pick up any last minute items needed for the day's adventure. You will then transfer to the airport or the harbor and after a safety briefing embark on a scenic trip to a remote stream. Waders, fishing gear, flies, and lunch will be provided, although you are welcome to bring any personal gear you have. Your guide will have fishing licenses on hand for sale for those who don't already have them.

Upon arriving at the mouth of the stream, the gear is assembled and casting instruction is provided to novices. You'll fish with the assistance of your guide and enjoy the beauty, wildlife and solitude of your selected stream. The beaches tend to be quite rocky and usually some hiking is involved. On some trips, we may be hiking along the stream banks, through the forest, and over uneven terrain.

The fish availability and specific itinerary for your trip will depend on the time of year, weather and tide conditions, and the overall physical condition of the group. All trips are catch and release. Both half and full day trips are available.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Use of fly rods, reels, leaders, tippet and flies.
• Waders
• Light Lunch on 1/2 Day Trip. Full Lunch on the Full Day Trip.

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

• One Day Alaska Fishing License (Available from your guide for $20 cash)
• 5% City of Juneau Sales Tax
• Rain Jackets, gloves, or clothing. Please bring these items. You can leave them in a day pack if you don't end up needing them.

Boat Based Trips

HALF DAY
5 hours on the water starting when we leave the harbor and ending upon return to the harbor. Approximately 3.5 to 4 hours of on-stream time.

1-2 people- $395 per trip
For 3rd, 4th, and 5th persons add $180 each
Maximum capacity of 5 fishermen

FULL DAY
Approximately 7 hours of fishing on the stream is provided and more remote locations may be selected.

1-2 people - $630 per trip
For 3rd, 4th, and 5th persons add $290 each
Maximum capacity of 5 fishermen

Rates do not include $20.00 non-resident fishing license or 5% city sales tax.

 
Float Plane Based Trips

HALF DAY
5 hours from the time we are airborne to the time we return to Juneau, approximately 3.5 to 4 hours of on-stream time.

1-2 people - $1225 per trip
3 people - $1,600 per trip ($533 per person)
4 people - $1,760 per trip ($440 per person)
5 people - $1,925 per trip ($385 per person)

FULL DAY
8 hours from the time we are airborne to the time we return to Juneau, approximately 7 hours of on-stream time.

1-2 people - $1,430 per trip
3 people - $1,870 per trip ($623 per person)
4 people - $2,090 per trip ($523 per person)
5 people - $2,300 per trip ($460 per person)

Rates do not include $20.00 non-resident fishing license or 5% city sales tax.

BOOKING INFORMATION

Please call Alaska Fly Fishing Goods at (907) 586-1550 to book your trip.

A 50% deposit is required to book a day. The balance is due the day of the trip.

Our refund policy is as follows: