Ketchikan Salmon and Halibut Charters

My name is Alex Rudolph and I own and run Santa’s Favorite Guiding Service for a reason. I’m passionate about what we do. We love catching everything Alaska has to offer, and we want you to experience that too.
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My name is Alex Rudolph and I own and run Santa’s Favorite Guiding Service for a reason: I’m passionate about what I do! We love catching everything Alaska has to offer, and we want you to experience that too. I started Santa’s Choice Charters due to my passion for fishing in Alaska. Our company specializes in salmon and halibut fishing where we offer a variety of different trips. We can accommodate the casual cruise ship passenger with a 4 or 6 hour fishing excursion. We also offer the full day experience (8-10 hours) for the more intense fishermen wanting to spend more time on the water.

So whether you’re a cruise ship passenger with only a few hours, or a gung-ho adventurer ready for a multi-day intensive experience, we have the package deal for you. Get easy access to fresh, Alaskan air and wild, delicious fish with our well-maintained equipment and top-notch expertise. We take pride in taking you straight to the best place and getting you the amazing experience you deserve.
Alex Rudolph
Owner

Alaskan Fishing Tours

Halibut & Salmon Day Tours

If you’re part of an Alaskan cruise, what better way to spend the day off-ship than to go on a compact fishing adventure and have your fish shipped home.

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Multi-day Fishing Excursions

For the more dedicated fisherperson, consider our 2-3 day excursion packages with lodging and transport included. See the full list of options here.

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About Us

We have a unique passion and local knowledge to get you in just the right place for success. Check out our history and qualifications here.
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Gallery

A photo showcase of all of our most fun and gorgeous catches. It’ll make you hungry for fish!

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What Folks are Saying

Expectations Exceeded

Booked with Santa’s Choice Charters to take my parents fishing in AK for the very first time and my expectations were exceeded on every level. Alex is incredibly knowledgeable about running a boat, where the fish are, etc.

Kiley Matthews, Google Review

Best Captain Ever

Alex is a fish whisperer. A natural. Alex knows the secret places to make a haul. He is experienced, intuitive, and an expert. Alex also is nice to hang out with and watch in action. He is a machine.

Anne Marie McLellan, Google Review

Great Guide

There are many guys who make the claim of a great fisherman but there are few who just prove it without saying it. That’s exactly what Alex did.

Kevin Nolan, Google Review

Looking Forward to More

I had an absolute blast fishing with Captain Rudolph. As someone with not a lot of experience I appreciated his patience and thorough guidance throughout the whole process. Can’t wait to come back!

Denise Crabb, Google Review

What to expect on a Fishing tour - FAQ

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Whether you’re ready to jump in, or have more questions, don’t hesitate to contact us today for more information.