So, let’s go fishing! Join D&M Charters for a real Alaskan fishing experience. We have been fishing Alaska’s waters since 1976 and chartering for the past 20 years. It is our dream to share the beauty and experience of Alaska with everyone who appreciates the great outdoors. D&M Charters has provided the avenue to do just that, we want to invite you to partake of their warm hospitality and love of Alaska. So, what are you waiting for? LET’S GO FISHING!! 

All of our captains are knowledgeable and very experienced in fishing Alaskan waters. We pride ourselves with polite and courteous deckhands. We provide all the gear, help and expertise you’ll need in order to catch your “prize”. We utilize four 28’ equipped with all the amenities, heated cabin cruisers with private toilet facilities (which the ladies greatly appreciate) and ample space to reel in your “Kodak moment.”  Our boats also meets or exceeds all current Coast Guard safety requirements. 

You’ll begin your fishing ‘season’ anywhere from May 1 on, chasing barn door size halibut. A typical catch averages between 25 to 45 lbs. with the occasional catch of 100 lbs. and up. Having fished these waters for a number of years, our captains know where to find the fish you want. Knowing how hard it is to haul in these great fish we try to keep his clients in waters that don’t exceed 95’ to 105’. Nor does he make you pay for a boat ride. Many charters take 3 hours or more to get to their fishing grounds. If nasty water comes up it’s going to take that ling if not longer to get back. We go about 25 to 45 minutes out and on rare occasions maybe one hour. We don’t like long boat rides any more than you do, also the sooner you’re fishing the better chance you have of getting the fish you want to keep. Many charters will make you keep whatever you reel in, no matter how small the catch. We pride ourselves in not making our clients keep anything they don’t want. Just remember that as the day draws to a close, you may end up keeping fish smaller than you threw back hours ago. I’m happy to say the majority of my clients are quite pleased with their catch. We know you will be too.

Starting in May your fish fighting pleasure increases with the first run of salt water kings. These fish average between 30 to 45 lbs. and up, with the run lasting until around the first week of June. If catching both kings and halibut is your desire, we urge you to book early as the prime ‘tide dates’ for catching both book up fast. We also recommend that if at all possible you book at least 2 or better yet, 3 days of fishing. We do so because this is Alaska and extremes in weather do occur, making ‘blow off days’ an unlikely but common hazard of the best laid fishing plans. So, if you’ve been able to book at least 2 or 3 days of fishing, then your odds of getting out on the water are better than good!

In the unlikely event that you should get ‘blown off’ the water, D&M can set you up with an enjoyable side trip to either the Kenai or the Kasilof Rivers for some great salmon, dolly varden, or other native species fishing. It’s a standing rule for D&M Charters to offer these alternate fishing excursions when our clients get ‘blown off’ the water due to bad weather. Our goal is for our clients to have a great time and if you’re the die hard angler(s) we know that you recognize that any fishing is better than no fishing, so rest assured, fishing the Kenai or Kasilof is World Class fishing at it’s best. So you’ll have a great time. We do recommend that you bring your own favorite fresh water fishing gear.

As an added side, ask us about our clam digging shuttles to Sadie Cove, for $100 round trip, we take groups to Sadie Cove and dig for butter and steamer clams, BYO buckets and shovels, if you don’t have any, we have extras. Permits are free and can be obtained at any convenience store. Bring your own snacks and drinks.