Kodiak Fishing Charters

 

Kodiak Island Charters (KIC) is a family business started out of a love for fishing, the ocean and the outdoors. The primary goal of our business has always been to share that love and passion with others by taking them out on deep-sea fishing excursions. Kodiak Island Fishing Charter hopes that in just one trip, it can succeed in helping clients gain a further appreciation for nature and even a better understanding of themselves while surrounded by Kodiak’s pristine environment. Like any other business KIC needs to be financially successful in order to thrive and continue. The business is the sole bread and butter for the Fiala family, as well as some of the employees. That being said, KIC makes it a priority to balance expenses while keeping prices fair and affordable for clients as well as maintain a small business sense of care and concern for customers and employees alike.

 

OUR STORY

Kodiak Island Charters was established in 1990 as one component of a hobby industry initiative inspired by Rev. & Mrs. Moon.  It began as a one-man, one-boat operation that −over the past three decades− has grown to include three boats, three captains, and a busy summer and fall season. After 30 years, we continue to operate as one family, providing quality customer service and personal contact with all of our clients, new or returning.

 

 
 

Kodiak Salmon Fishing & Halibut

The fish around Kodiak Island are bountiful and aggressive. The main fishing season in Kodiak runs May to October and during these months we offer Kodiak halibut fishing, salmon fishing charters, and we fish for sea bass and ling cod.  Pacific cod have become a popular catch in recent years, because they are delicious to eat.  Halibut fishing is amazing in the months of May through October. King Salmon feed all year long around Kodiak Island, but are most abundant during the biologically active summer months. Silver Salmon show up in the saltwater early July through September.  Resident sea bass inhabit nearby reefs in large numbers and willingly smack jigs any time of year. All the fish we target around Kodiak Island’s cold, pristine waters are edible.  Give us a call today to book your next Kodiak fishing adventure!

 
 

Our Captains

Kodiak Island Charters_ Captain Chris Fiala

Chris Fiala

Chris has been a skipper for KIC since its founding.  Intuition, persistence and excitement sums up his fishing style.  He has a keen perception of the marine environment and its biology.  Fishing with Chris is fun and productive; his love for the sport is contagious!

Carey Owens

Carey is a natural born fisherman, hunter, and overall outdoorsman, with extensive commercial and charter fishing experiences. He is a gifted storyteller and a popular celebrity in Kodiak's outdoor repertoire.

Kodiak Island Charters_CaptainDavid Reyes

David Reyes

David is a native Seattleite but has called Kodiak home for fifteen years. He moved here because of his passion for fishing and been part of the KIC crew ever since. He is an expert on the ins and outs of the Kodiak waters and our services.

Jonathan Von Euw

Jonathan is from the Bay Area, but is by no means a stranger to fishing in Kodiak. He has dedicated almost a decade of his summers to fishing on our waters, and is devoted to providing a world-class experience for his clients.

Kodiak Island Charters Crew

Our Boats

Kodiak Island Charters _ Fishing Boat _ U Rascal

U-Rascal

The 43-foot U-Rascal was built in Seattle by Delta Marine for the salmon charter industry. It features a walk-around deck with a spacious cabin and a full bathroom. It weighs 18 tons and features twin John Deere turbo diesels for a cruising speed of 18 knots. The boat is USCG-inspected for 13 passengers and 2 crew. On fishing trips we limit the number of clients from 8-9 people.

Private Charter Rate: starts at $3,800 + tax

 

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Moon Shadow

The 35-foot Moon Shadow is a tough Canadian gillnetter modified for charter fishing. It features a large cabin with a full bath and a beamy cockpit with lots of rail for sport fishing. It has a new John Deere turbo diesel and cruises at 18 knots. It is limited to six fishing clients. 

Private Charter Rate: $2,850 + tax

Harvest Moon

The 34-foot, 12.5 feet wide, fiberglass Harvest Moon is a fast and rugged offshore walk-around sport fishing boat. It was built in North Carolina for discerning anglers. It has a sizable cabin and a full bath, and can take up to six clients. It features twin Yanmar turbo diesels and cruises at 24 knots.  

Private Charter Rate: $2,850 + tax