Captain Mike Halbert has been our captain and sports fishing guide in Gustavus and Glacier Bay for…read more10 years now. My Dad, Great-Uncle, sister and I have been fishing in Gustavus for halibut and salmon and we will only do so with Captain Mike each and every time. We would not have it any other way. He makes it all look so easy, and we have caught fish every single trip, without exception. You will get to see the most amazing wild-life, from bald eagles to Orcas, enjoy the fantastic scenery, and most importantly, catch a lot of fish, which is filleted, frozen and vacuum packed for you to take back on your flight home. It is everything you want to see in Alaska combined with sports fishing, with the nicest and funniest Captain at the helm who has made every trip an unforgettable one. You cannot go wrong.

Went on one of their tours. Best experience on our trip to Alaska. Stu - our guide - went out of…read morehis way to ensure we saw bears and other wildlife. He's brilliant in his knowledge of the area, the animals, the surrounding environment and the history of the area. Can't recommend highly enough!

We booked this tour rather than the bear tour through the cruise ship excursion. We spent ample…read moretime at the river where bears feed. There were still a few salmon but, apparently, it was too late in the season for bear activity as we did not see a single bear. Our guide, Stu Mills, went out of his way during the 3.5 hour tour to drive around to spots where bears might be found. Still no bears. However, Stu is a native of Hoonah and he educated us with endless stories about his life, family, native culture, local plants and vegetation used for medicinal purposes (the Devil's club ointment really works!). While the bears were disappointing, Stu's expertise made the trip very much worthwhile.

probally one of the funnest things I've done in Alaska. when I first found out they did this, I was…read morelike "I wont see anything!" but I saw sea lions, humpback whales, a bear, and so much more. would definitely recommend for any families that want to see the wild life of Alaska. Also we had the woman's son, Kyle and Casey. The sweetest people you will ever meet and they Ben had hot chocolate for us on the boat. They love answering questions and this has been a business for over 30 years! And ever since trip they have done, they've always seen a whale. There has not been one trip in 31 years that anyone hasn't seen anything.

The whale watching boats are well maintained. We saw whales and seals. The staff were friendly and…read morehelpful. I recommend this Charter.

A must-do adventure! Remo made our fishing adventure the trip of a lifetime! Remo and Pete took…read moreexceptional care of our family. Everyone caught a fish and we learned so much about Hoonah. Don't miss out...

The most amazing nature experience. Remo and Pete showed this city girl and my family how to fish…read moreand navigate bear country. Definitely recommend to any one wanting to experience the real Alaska

Ear Mountain Charters is a great, personal-sized fishing charter (and whale watching too). Capt…read more Eric Williams was a great host as well as a knowledgeable fisherman who will make the most of your time. My teenage son and I were only in Hoonah (a.k.a. - Icy Strait Point) for a day as a cruise ship stop. Eric did not waste time and we were on the water fishing post haste! We were going for salmon that day and Eric did not disappoint...we enjoyed our 1/2 day and landed 4 salmon (coho and pink). Eric drove us back to the ship and we worked-out the details for processing and shipping our catch back home. The morning after we returned from our vacation, a Fed Ex delivery with our cleaned and vac-packed salmon was delivered. Captain Eric be "Da Man"! We enjoyed Ear Mountain Charters and fully recommend it for your next visit to Hoonah, Alaska!

We loved fishing with Captain Eric! This trip was in a smaller setting(only four of us) so it was…read morevery easy to ask questions and learn more. We caught 4 halibut and 2 different kinds of cod. He was very helpful teaching us how to catch the fish properly. We also saw whales while we were out on the water! Very great experience!

While on our Alaska cruise, we grabbed tickets for the Skypeak Gondola at Icy Strait Point--one of…read morethe stops on our itinerary. The gondola takes you from the cruise terminal all the way up to the top of Mount Hoonah, and the views along the way are absolutely stunning! You get sweeping panoramas of Icy Strait, Chichagof Island, and the surrounding waters. The cabins are spacious and have huge windows, so you get a full 360° view of the landscape. The ride itself is super smooth and relaxing, taking about 10-15 minutes to climb the 2,000 feet to the top. Each cabin fits around 6-8 people comfortably. Once you reach the summit, there's plenty to explore--an observation deck, hiking trails, outdoor restaurants, gift shops, and cozy coffee spots. It's a great place to hang out and soak in the scenery. Tickets were $49 for adults, which gave us unlimited rides for the day--same price as what the cruise charged. We really enjoyed it! The ride was peaceful, and the views both going up and coming down were just gorgeous.

Very comfortable cars that take you all the way up! I'd afraid of heights don't do this. It is…read morebeyond steep. Once up there at the top, not much to do. There's a trail. Also a snack cart with s'mores kits ($14), beers, chips. There's a guided tour and then a trail you can do on your own. Wasn't worth the money to do this. Views are terrific but nothing else to do up there. Better off taking the green FREE one into the little town to shop and eat. Can also see some good views over there even though they aren't super high up.

One of, if not, THE best excursion we have taken on our Alaskan Cruise this far. Capt. Lucas was…read moreextremely informative; providing a full run down of the local area and all that there is to do and see. Fishing was incredible! Capt Lucas kept us on top of the fish and moved spots when bites "went cold". In addition to Halibut (x5), we hooked up on Dusky Rockfish (x2) and Cod (x2). While catching fish, we enjoyed passing Humpback whales and got lucky enough to see a small pod of Orca passing thro Our boys (12yo and 8yo) thoroughly enjoyed it; very interested in picking up a fishing pole when we get home. Although it was only supposed to be a 3.5hr fishing trip, our guides extended it to ~5hrs to insure we got the full experience.

Game Creek Guides are 100% 5 Stars. I am old school and like to call to confirm what I'm booking…read moremyself for. Brenda was super nice and accommodating on phone. We went couple days before the season fully starts and she went above and beyond to find us a good fishing excursion. Our guide Lucas was the best ! The family had a ton of fun on the trip which included halibut fishing, whale sighting, sea lion coming up to grab our catch, and a snack right on the boat ! Highlight of our trip and made me look like a super star. Thank you !

Absolutely the BEST fishing experience in Icy Strait Point/Hoonah. Chris and his wife are an…read moreabsolute pleasure to be around, and they sure do know their way around the waters. As soon as we dropped anchor at a location Chris scoped out for us, I caught a HUUUGE halibut and the excursion only got better from there. For the remainder of the trip, every passenger continue to hook fish one after another and that continued until everyone was exhausted. I know catching fish is not guaranteed on any trip, but based on my own personal experience, combined with my research of other customers reviews; I would venture to guess your chances of catching a fish with him at the helm is as close to 100% as humanly possible. I can not give a higher recommendation for Chris at Tok River, and highly suggest you check them out as well.