Absolutely awesome adventure. The people the food the fishing guides/equipment were fantastic. In…read moremy opinion, this is a really fine-tuned establishment, making sure everyone is treated at the highest level. Thanks to all.

5-star accommodations, food, and staff! Fishing guides were excellent and put us on the fish…read moreeveryday! I highly recommend Jimmy Jack's! We're already booked for next year!

A Truly Unforgettable Experience -- Above & Beyond in Every Way…read more Captain Steve's Fishing Lodge in Ninilchik deserves every bit of praise I can give. Our trip was planned last-minute while my brother was home on a short military leave before he had to return to Guam. We wanted to go fishing and sprinkle our dad's ashes to mark the end of probate, and this crew turned what could've been a heavy, emotional trip into something profoundly meaningful and beautiful. Despite being closed for renovations, Captain Steve and his wife, LeAnn, reopened just for us because our dad had fished with them many times over the years. They even rearranged their own holiday plans to make sure we could come. That alone speaks volumes about the kind of people they are. From start to finish, they handled everything. They helped us secure a last-minute car rental, cleaned and processed all our fish for shipping home, and woke up early--on what should've been their day off--to make sure we were fed, warm, and taken care of. Leann cooked five-star meals for us every day--breakfast, lunch, and dinner. She truly is the "hostess with the mostest!" And the highlight we'll be talking about forever? They cooked fresh crab for us right on the boat. Pulled from the ocean and cooked and eaten by hand on the spot--it doesn't get any better than that. We were also incredibly blessed with wildlife sightings. Over the course of our trip, we saw two pods of orcas, playful sea otters, several seals, and even a bald eagle--which meant more to us than words can say. The eagle is a special spirit animal for my brother and I, a symbol we deeply associate with our dad, and seeing one felt like a sign that he was with us. Captain Steve chose the perfect place for us to spread our dad's ashes--one of the spots he used to take him fishing. Evan, the sweetest and most attentive deckhand, helped us every step of the way and even brushed the snow off our car before we left. Every detail was handled with genuine care and kindness. This wasn't just a fishing trip. It was a healing experience, a family moment, and a memory we'll carry for the rest of our lives. We felt cared for, supported, and welcomed like family. We can't wait to come back in the summer for halibut, but for now, the salmon--and the memories--are perfect. Thank you, Captain Steve's team, for making our trip so special and unforgettable. -The Vuicich Family

Outstanding Fishing Experience with Captain Steve and Crew!…read moreI highly recommend Captain Steve and his amazing crew! From the moment we stepped aboard, they made us feel like family. (And amazing wife) The entire day was well-organized and exceeded all of my expectations--from the fishing itself to the top-notch accommodations on board. Captain Steve went above and beyond, even helping us fillet and clean our catch of fish and crab. It was clear that the crew genuinely cared about providing an unforgettable experience. What a great group of people--knowledgeable, friendly, and incredibly professional. I'll definitely be booking again!

Fished two days with him. One day he went straight for chicken butts. Next day he said we made a…read moremistake booking, he took a family of 4 or 6 out instead of honoring my buddy and my reservation. Ended up going following day in white cap red flag condition. Horrible decision on his part. Limped out in bad weather then limped back in after a couple of hours fishing. Horrible captain and fishing charter. Avoid him like a plague.

Frank was a great charter boat captain. We actually stayed out longer than the advertised time so…read morethat everyone could limit out. The little cabins on his property were clean, comfy and had everything you need to include some cool VHS and DVDs for down time. When we caught our fish, Frank offered ingredients to make dinner from his own kitchen. Was a great trip/charter/experience.

A trip to Alaska would not be complete without a halibut charter by Reel Salty Charters! Combining…read moretheir personal touches (like getting to know the names of their clients) with their avid fishing experience, is a successful combination that is guaranteed to supply you and your friends/family with a great time! They were very detailed in explaining how to operate the equipment, helped us land some delicious halibut, and demonstrated how to fillet a halibut like a professional! The boat ride was very smooth and they drove us down to the beach in a passenger van so it is very convenient for those who can't walk long distances Thank you Brian and Katie for taking such great care of us! You made our family fishing trip one we will never forget!

This place was amazing !! They really go the extra Nautical mile to make their customers happy !!…read more I would like to Thank Brain and Katie for the one of most Fantastic days of my Life !! So amazing !! Caught a 85 Lb halibut.!! But, that's not the only reason I like this place. They cut it up & package it . Very nice wonderful people !! Mary the wonderful women that makes your reservation has lots of information when you call . Let's you know what you need to do !! A lot of fun can't go wrong with reel Salty Charters !! Husband & Wife Captains really know the area Katie was Raised in Ninilchik she is full of information about the area .. Love you Two ! We will be back !! We can't wait !!! Doug and Sandy

Update: despite the last minute setback mentioned below, I had a good experience today on the…read moresmaller boat out of Ninilchik with Cpt. Thomas. Everyone landed a halibut or two. Out of 5 fisherman, we landed three halibut over 38" and some small ones. Not as big as I had hoped, but a good experience nevertheless. ------------ Everything went smoothly over the past month as I booked/planned my travel to Alaska from California- a trip of a lifetime of sorts for me, such that I ended spending/investing 6K+ total for the opportunity to fulfill my dream of landing a giant (4ft+) halibut. They told me if that was my sole focus, then I should definitely head out of the Homer, AK port. it was a major commitment, not only for me- but for my wife who was willing to accompany me, since she knew how much it meant to me... after enduring ~6hrs of flights (+3hr layover) and driving 6hr (one way) from anchorage to homer, I received a call from them-- just as I was pulling into "lands end hotel", which i booked soley for this. ---- Unfortunately, they decided to cancel my original booking out of homer (larger boat w/capacity 16+) and sent me to a smaller boat (full capacity) from ninilchik instead (40-60m) drive. Prior to booking, weeks ago, I was ensured by Dustin that my boat out of Homer would head out no matter what (ie: even if the resulting ticket/sales came too low and only my wife and i were on it). But they (corporate?) decided not to honor our original terms, i assume to save on costs. note: i do not blame Dustin for this. it is out of his control. I write this only to hopefully illuminatue how poorly it seems to be run and focused over money-first I understand things can change, ie: massive storm can cancel a trip, but this instance, at least to me, was just out of corporate greed and i ultimately have to pay the consequences. The excuse given to me was that they needed to perform maintenance on the boat, but i hope its obvious to folks reading this that it is not -- with several contradictions. note: Dustin himself was decent enough, so I have no ill will there. it is Ninilchik Charters itself that needs to be held accontable

So, Ninilchik Charters Management... You were quick to take…read moremy money, but now will not return it, because of a late cancellation? I understand your 60-90 day cancellation policy, but did you know that my wife fell a few days ago, broke her knee, and is now unable to travel or even put weight on it? We had to cancel our entire Alaska trip! We have a Dr's statement stating she is unable to travel at all. So, we have had a medical emergency. So I guess we are just out the $3200, and now you are not returning my calls or emails? Shame on you! If or when we travel to Alaska, we will definitely not book with you all. You know my name and number if you want to communicate. Messages were left on your machine. Ron L

YOU HAVE TO GO ON THIS TOUR! oh my god, i teared up at one…read morepoint because of how incredible this tour was. let me break it down for you. - the staff is insanely nice and knowledgeable (a huge plus)! - there's drinks and snacks on board - there's indoor portions to keep you warm but i would definitely bring layers just in case - plenty of space outside up front, on the sides, or on the upper deck. trust me when i say you can't be on a bad side - the captain and workers will absolutely make sure you see all the wild life and won't rush the tour at all! while on tour we saw otters , puffins, orcas, hump back whales , goats , and so much more! this tour is informational, fun, and beautiful! plenty of photo op moments and really chill. HIGHLY recommend if you're in alaska!

My aunt booked this tour last minute I think and it was worth it. The tour guides really knew their…read morestuff and answered all my questions. We had fun & saw lots of beautiful sights and animals. :) *This was in 2019 btw*

You couldn't ask for nicer people the view from the lodge is unbelievable. First trip I did the…read moreriver had a great time limited at the first gravel bar. Second day was Halibut and Cod again great people. The negative on this trip was after running out of Homer for an hour we started fishing but noticed the bilge pump running a long time as a boat owner I know that was way to long. The reels and rods where in poor condition one even had a broken tip. Thank you Alaska fish on

We river fished with Connor! He was a wonderful guide. The fishing was tough because of the season,…read morebut we really enjoyed the knowledge he had. He was so helpful in instructing us!! Would reccomended this experience to anyone!!

We combined a wildlife tour with a self-led hike to Glacier Lake for a fabulous all day outing with…read morethe utmost care provided by Bay Excursion: Gareth and Indigo. We saw dozens of puffins, otters with pups, eaglets, and thousands of nesting birds on Gull Island. It was a private tour and a delightful day all around! Couldn't recommend them more.

Tours of the bay for birders. Reasonable - $75 for a 3 hour trip…read more Captain Karl Stoltzfus is soft spoken, low key & highly knowledgeable. He found us Common Murrelets, a Long-tailed Jager, ayellow-billed loon, marbled murrelets, Glaucous-Winged Gulls, (also commonly seen at the pier); Black-legged Kittiwakes (ditto), Harlequin Ducks, Barrow's Golden-eyes, Brants, Pelagic & Red-faced Cormorants, Tufted & Horned Puffins. He's a great resource for birders.