Not a very good experience. First thing out of the captain's mouth is we can't use the bathroom or…read morewe would have to pump our own waist out. The boat was filthy. Did not look clean inside the cab or on the back deck. It smelled like it had been out fishing for a very long time. The fish had gone bad. The captain seemed to be just going through the motions waiting for the season to end. The captain was also vaping constantly through the entire charter. No drinks were offered no courtesy of any kind. The equipment was worn some of the reels for nonfunctional. They are lacking a variety of trolling lures. Axle was very nice and helping me book through his company, but I would consider changing some things on this particular boat.

an epic experience with Captain Conner - definitely a do-over next year. Conner put us on fish and…read morewe caught many species all of which were fun to catch and will be delish to eat. I recommend without hesitation using Svenson Sportfishing and if Conner is your Captain - you'll be in great hands! Phil Vega

You want the BEST!? Colby your dude. Stop searching and just call and pray he has a spot open…read more PERIOD. I took my 14 yr old out and Colby is great with kids, very attentive to all, and has great respect for the fish and nature as well.

I've been fishing with fishing guides for many years, Colby is the best!!!…read more My brother and I took our 93 years old dad from New York for fishing. Colby has the fastest boat (2 X 225 hp) and he is very knowledgeable and very proactively help us. We wanted to experience the Ketchikan two-day fishing for crabs, rock cods, halibuts, and salmons of course. Colby planed out our fishing based on the weather report (raining the first day), and the wind direction. The first day we started setting crab traps, then rock cod fishing fellowed by salmon fishing. We got 7 rock cods, 8 crabs, and 9 salmons (8 pinks, 1 silver). The second day, we reached our salmon limit (18 pinks, 1 chum) before 10:30. Then Colby took us to his favorite spot, in less than an hour, we all got a halibut each. Then took us for some more rock cod fishing. Colby started helping his dad fishing since age 9. He started his commercial fishing at age 15. Since he is only 27 yr old, he is very proactive, hard working, very courteous, yet has tons of fishing knowledge. Excellent combination, highly recommend !!!

Exceptional Trip, From the Sea Wind Float Plane Staff to the Lodge staff, the trip beat all…read moreexpectations. Captain Bridger and Deckhand Dillon were exceptional. I cannot say enough positive about them, we caught fish, laughed and were just present, phenomenal team. Arrival was excellent, the coordination with the seaplane staff and the hop to the resort was painless and a great experience. At the lodge, the arrival staff was excellent, followed by a cocktail hour, and then an excellent meal. The rooms were more than adequate, and exceptionally clean and serviced. The food was spectacular, and service exceptional. Fishing was awesome, and I caught the biggest fish of my life and had a great time every day with the boat staff and fellow fisherman. We handed off poles when one wasn't catching and it was a true team effort across the board. We split the catch and ended up taking home a whole lot of fish. Looking back at the expense of the trip, while expensive for a po' boy like me, it was well worth the savings to get there. Being remote, vice in the city taking a charter out, was well worth the cost. A once in a lifetime experience. A HUGE thank you to the support staff and boat crews for making my bucket list trip memorable. Jim 6/26

First came here in 1998…read more Each year it just gets better. The operations at the lodge get smoother. The staff is always friendly and helpful, willing to satisfy any reasonable requests. The food is excellent & they can meet any dietary needs. The boats nice and spacious, comfortable in the roughest seas. The boat crews are great and will put you on the fish if they are there!

Went here from a cruise ship. They have their own shuttle with friendly service. Much less…read moreexpensive than booking thru cruise line. Captain Josh was friendly, knowledgeable, handled the poles hooks baiting and taking fish off hooks. They have a service to ship your catch back home. Holds up to 6 people, but seating is for 4. Be aware salmon non resident to keep fish is about June 15+ yearly, else is catch and release. If you make a mistake and book salmon charter when still catch and release is decided for ketchikan in your year, just call them, they adjusted us to halibut fishing for same price. Each of us caught our 1 halibut, ranging from 5 lb 10, pair of 6 lb, largest was 8 lb 10oz. Very nice morning, if your on a cruise ship, suggest 7am pickup, fishing at 8 thru 12, to get back to town to still have time to walk creek street.

Sometimes you just want to get away with some friends, get out on a boat and fish until you've had…read moreyour fill! I planned a four day getaway with the husband and 5 friends to Ketchikan. I called months in advance as I'd heard things fill up quickly. After calling several companies, I opted for Oasis because of the stellar customer service and reasonable prices. JoAnn answered all of my questions and even made recommendations. It was a wonderful experience. The first day was an all-day salmon and halibut trip with Captain Murray. We caught the limit! We had such a good time, we decided to return the next day for a half-day halibut trip with Captain Thomas. Once again, we caught our limit! In total, after all of the fish was processed and filleted, we came home with 112 pounds of halibut, pacific cod, coho (silver) salmon, yelloweye rockfish, and silvergrey rockfish. It was a perfect trip. We couldn't have asked for a better time!

Have been there 2 times...Enjoyed both! Caught fish! Staff is very friendly and accomodating. No…read morefrills...Apples are the only fresh fruit! No salad...Halibut, salmon, shrimp and crab are the only dinner entrees. Menu is kind of high on carbs and starches. Food is good, fishing equipment and boats are good...Would recommend this place highly. Only reason not 5 stars is the lack of fresh fruit, vegies, etc. Two charter boats are available to rent...but each room comes with an 18' fishing boat and gear...prefer that to the charter!

I love fishing at Clover Bay. The staff greets you upon your arrival. The room is no frills, but…read moreaccommodating. The food isn't gourmet,, but what you would expect if you're on a fishing vacation. Ryan and Angie are very nice people and will do whatever is possible to see that you have a great fishing experience.

An absolutely amazing experience with Sandra and her daughter! It was so empowering to have all us…read moregirls on the boat for half the day, catching our own crab for our crab boil feast that evening. It was all our first time crabbing and it was such an adrenaline rush to experience this together. We took our daughters on this day trip: Sandra was so generous with her time, taking us out so far to her secret spot where all the crabs are! She had an abundant amount of snacks, water and anything else we needed! She's the real deal; a complete bad ass chick who knows how to drive that boat like a pro. She was so professional and kind! Highly recommend!

We had the best time with CPT Sandra on the Scarlet Grace. She is amazing, as soon as we put a line…read morein we were reeling out fish! She knows these waters like the back of her hand! We each hit our max while having a blast! Totally recommend CPT Sandra. Chick Charters is a must! You come to Ketchikan.... Call CPT Sandra to go out on Scarlet Grace for a memorable fishing time.

The critical review below compelled me to share my experience on Sumdum. You will not find better…read morepeople than Captain Bob, Ann and Treva. They will show SE Alaska in a way most will never see it. Their local knowledge is second to none. Everything they do is tailored for the client, even the smallest details. The boat is specially suited for life in Alaska and is meticulously maintained. Safety is a top priority and to question their commitment to safety is pure nonsense. The food is excellent and locally sourced. The scenery is stunning regardless of the weather conditions. These people will put you in areas the large ships cannot navigate. I am thrilled that I have had the opportunity to share this experience with my family. I look forward to going again.

Just came home from a once in a lifetime week long charter on the SUMDUM. The experience was so…read moreamazing I can't even put it into words. The wildlife, scenery, ship, food, crew and every aspect of the trip was first class. I'm very perplexed by the one and only bad review! I've grown up around boats and the SUMDUM is one of the best laid out vessels for an adventure in SE Alaska and in pristine condition. I'm 6"4 and my bed was very comfortable. We had two standard twins in our cabin with lots of room and storage. My daughter and her friend had another stateroom the same and no complaints. My daughter whose only 14 said this trip was the most fun thing she's ever done, I will agree with that statement for sure. Captain Bob was an absolute blast to hang out with and was a wonderful tour guide. Ann was so much fun also and her food was beyond this world!! They had a crew member named Riley, he was attentive, helpful and kept the ship spotless! I'd give these guys ten stars if I could!!! Thanks again SUMDUM family for a trip of a lifetime!!

This is a great, quiet park to beach comb at…read more It's not prominently marked on maps, and is mainly used by locals. We got here by utilizing the excellent bus system in Ketchikan. We saw curious seals not far off the shore, and families playing with the land-seals/dogs on the shore. If you're feeling sporty, you can walk a couple more miles down the road and visit Totem Bight, then use the bus stop there to get back into town.