Sportfishing
The waters surrounding Juneau are a fisherman’s (or woman’s) delight! Each of the five species of salmon can be caught here. Juneau waters are also home to Pacific halibut, often weighing in excess of 100 pounds. Dolly Varden, cutthroat and steelhead trout are found in rivers, lakes, streams and saltwater areas. Dozens of long-time Alaskans operate charter-fishing boats in Juneau. These well-maintained boats are Coast Guard inspected and operated by Coast Guard licensed skippers. Most charter boats carry no more than four fishers at a time to assure lots of rod time for each passenger. Charters can be a half or a full day. There are also local companies who can take you on guided fly-fishing trips, either in a skiff, on shore or by hopping on a float-plane to a remote river or lake. State of Alaska fishing licenses are required, but you can purchase them from your charter boat captain or at major retail outlets.
At the end of your trip, when you're trying to figure out what to do with your catch, consider dropping off your fish at one of Juneau's meat packers where they will process your fish then ship it to you once you return home.