Testimonials

– Sutherland Party, July 2024

We had a great cruise. We all agreed the best part of our trip was fishing in Sitka with Chuck! Thanks again for accommodating us!

– Paulsrud Party, July 2024

We had a great time, really loved our boat crew as both Connor and Adam were great. Adam is from North Branch and his family lives about 10 miles away from us just down the road and we know some of the same people.  The gals were also great and Ganny especially sweet, but all were so nice!

– Vik Party, June 2024

It is always good to fish with Derek! My niece’s first trip was a success. I am going to talk with some of my nephews and see if they might want a Sitka fishing experience next year.

– McGerr Party, June 2024

I would like to say a few things about this years trip with Captain Chuck. He was excellent to fish with and always had a very positive outlook, even during slow times. I believe that he gave us 150% effort, consistently had long days on the water and at the end of the trip I personally passed on that message to the Captain. Chuck’s son was an excellent deck hand and I believe will make a good captain. The captain and/or deck hand were always there to re-bait and deal with the issues that always come up during a multi-day trip. Overall it was a very pleasant experience and I look forward fishing with Chuck again next year.

– Delarm Party, June 2024

Fishing with Chuck for the first time was a lot of fun. He truly loves his work and is a great coach. He took care of us, including meeting our request for a slower travel speed. These guys are the best, we had a wonderful trip.

– Vail Party, June 2024

– Richards Party, June 2024

– Elliott Party, June 2024

– Bloom Party, June 2024

– Scruggs Party, June 2024

– Mastin Party, June 2024

– Markus Party, June 2024

– Zuck Party, June 2024

– Nelson Party, June 2024

– Ely Party, June 2024

– Glaeser Party, June 2024

– Rigby Party, June 2024

– Bullock Party, June 2024

– Piat Party, June 2024

– Welk Party, June 2024

– Wilson Party, June 2024

– Petersen Party, June 2024

– Jensen Party, June 2024

– Alan Party, June 2024

– Regalado Party, June 2024

– Capasso Party, June 2024

– Desmarais Party, June 2024

– Raney Party, June 2024

– Nordquist Party, June 2024

Scott and I had a wonderful time fishing with DJ and Luke.  Bob and Janice were great fishing partners.  Limited every day with one oversized gaffe halibut.

–Dilley Party, June 2024

For the 5^th time, Sitka did not disappoint. Captain Sarah, George, the hostess, Annie, Maddie 1 and 2 make everything seamless.

The fishing, scenery, and service make the trip complete.

– Busek/Del Greco Party June 2024

I personally had the best experience of any fishing trip I have been on. A great captain (Spencer) and deck hand Niles. Caught lots of fish more than I expected for a bunch of rookies. The girls were great also getting us to and from the boat and airport cleaning up after us very impressed!!!

– Emblom Party, June 2024

We had a great time as usual.  The staff and crew were amazing as always.

– Wu Party, June 2024

We had a great time. Capt Conner is great and we really liked our new accommodations – suite 5.

– Lundstrom Party, June 2024

Captain Jack and Griff were absolutely awesome once again and we would like to book the same dates with them for 2025. We hope a spot opens up at the lodge, but if not we can once again stay at the Aspen.

– Castaldo Party, June 2024

Service and captains were impeccable! We had a blast.

– Metz Party, June 2024

We had a wonderful time with Captain DJ and Luke on the Petrel. Per usual they could not have been nicer to us and thanks to them we caught plenty of fish! Similar to our previous trips your entire staff was very helpful and just seem like good people. Everybody seems to be happy doing their job and it is contagious. Our host Madigan (Ganny) was particularly delightful.

– Stick Party, June 2024

My two sons (Josh & Noah) along with our family friend Ed had a terrific time! Ed called it the “best trip of his life” and my son’s the same!

Thank you again from the four of us for a wonderful experience and a memory we will never forget.

– Lange Party, June 2024

We had a great time fishing with Captain Ryan. The staff was responsive and very friendly. The fish we brought back is delicious.

– Ladick Party, May 2024

In one word “Fantastic ” trip! Great fishing every day with DJ and Luke; they know what the other one is thinking with just a nod and the anchor goes down or new bait on your hook magically appears. Couldn’t have had a better Captain or Deckhand to be with. DJ methodically maneuvered his boat on top of the fish and Luke right there with a smiley grin.

Met both Chuck and Tom along with Madi, Molly, and Bella to name a few with all deserving a pat on the back for a job well done. Angling Unlimited gets five stars from us. Thank you all for the memories!!!

– Williamson Party, May 2024

Well, let me first start off by saying WOW!! It truly was an amazing experience. I can’t stop talking about it now that we’re back home and how it brought back fond childhood memories from growing up in the PACNORWEST fishing.

I have not been out on a boat fishing for salmon and bottom fish for over 25 years. It took me the first day to get reacclimated and then BAMN – fish on! It’s kind of like riding a bicycle, you never forget no matter how long it’s been, it just comes back naturally.

A big shoutout to Capt. Sarah and Deck Hand George. These two were responsible for allowing us to bring home approximately 225 lbs. of fresh fish – yum!

Capt. Sarah is a true mariner in all regards. She gave us a great safety brief on day 1 prior to departure, knew all the best fishing techniques, skilled at boat handling, safe navigation, fishing rules and regs, and most importantly finding fish. I completely felt safe knowing she was at the helm.

Deckhand George, I was so amazed at how thorough and diligent he was. He reminds me a lot of myself when I was in my 20’s as a deck seaman then Boatswains Mate in the Navy – hard #$s worker, never complained, always professional, and was constantly on the move and did not hesitate.

Between Sarah and George, they make a great crew and work excellent together. Because of their synergy, it maximized our fishing time without any delays. For example, Sarah would get really excited when salmon showed up on the fish finder and would let us know the depth and range and inform us to get our gear down expeditiously. George, hearing this, also gets excited and would be standing by with fistfuls of herring to rebait anyone’s hook to ensure no missed opportunities. Another example, when we transitioned from in shore salmon to deep water halibut, the transit time was approximate 30 min. During this time, George wasted no time and quickly stowed all the salmon gear, baits, poles, cleared the deck, and broke out all the halibut gear and baited all the rigs. Once this was complete, we had arrived at the halibut grounds. He then transitioned quickly to the bow to ready the anchor. It’s perfectly timed so that once we anchored, all poles were ready to go with no downtime. We did this every day, it was the same routine, like clockwork. Almost forgot, lunches on the boat were spectacular. Sarah and George tag-teamed this effort and alternated each day. George has a unique way of making a half sandwich, I never thought of this, but he would use one slice of bread and fold it over like a taco instead of making a whole sandwich and cutting it in half – ingenious!

The care that goes into our catch is outstanding. Sarah knows the fishing rules and regs by memory, she doesn’t cut corners, if the fish is over or under size even by a quarter of an inch, painfully it goes back. George on the other hand is like Fruit Ninja or Edward Scissor Hands (hope you get these references). Over the five days of fishing, we caught and retained a combined, 12 Kings, three Chums, 40 Black Rockfish, 20 Halibut, and three Ling’s (missed limit by one). While transiting back to port, George was hard at work on the fantail regardless of the continuous pounding of waves, salt spray, wind, and rain against his face (losing two hats overboard) cleaning our fish. George is very systematic, he does the rockfish first, then the halibut and cheeks. Each day on the way back to port, he cleaned eight rockfish and four halibut placing the fillets in its own container and on ice before we made port (that’s a lot of fish). The salmon and lings were cleaned at the dock after we had returned. What amazes me the most, this is George’s first year with the company as a green horn deck hand with no prior experience in this fishery. He filleted all the fish with great concentration, skill, and precision. I would sit back aft with him and watch him every day clean our catch, marveling over his work.

Tess made sure we were well taken care of while on land. Our accommodations were always clean and restocked. Tess greeted us at the airport once we arrived and shuttled us to our accommodations. Once at our accommodations, she briefed us and explained what we needed to know. She did a fantastic job looking after us and kept our place tidy and clean. I really appreciated the coffee maker. It was ready to go in the mornings with just a push of a button – no work required. The cookies were amazing too. So good in fact, Jenn has already baked a few batches of our favorites from the recipe book.

Also, a huge shout out to all the other staff that we did not have frequent contact with but knew contributed in ways to make our trip enjoyable, it was a team effort. Lastly, a big thanks to Chuck for making all this possible. It truly was an experience of a lifetime, something that will never be forgotten only missed, and am already looking forward to next season.

Thank you Angling Unlimited!!

– Donaldson Party, May 2024

– Hultenberg Party, May 2024

– Wood/Moffett Party, May 2024

– Ringler Party, May 2024

– Jacobson Party, May 2024

– Meunier Party, May 2024

– Woods Party, May 2024

– Scott Derksen, May 2024

– Supplee Party, May 2024

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Hirose Party, May 2024

– Moen Party, May 2024

We had an awesome time, the crew and the whole team worked so well together. I was so glad to see Hayden in his work mode and all that he and James do for the clients. The other guys as well had nothing but praise for the entire experience. We’ll be back.

– Schaber Party, May 2024

Our trip to Sitka was magical. We started off our trip with Greg following off a kayak into the ocean and only an hour later we were 30 yards from a brown bear and her two cubs. That kickstarted an amazing 4 days of fishing with Jack, Conner and Gunner. We hit our limit every day and felt so lucky we got to fish with Jack and Conner. Both were great people who put us on the fish and were great to chat with. We will need to come back to find that 100+ lbs halibut we were hoping for.

– Mrowiec Party, May 2024

We had a great time with Jack and Griff. And, we hope they enjoyed fishing with us as well….even though it was colder, rougher, and tougher fishing, Kristyn said that this was her favorite trip of the five years we’ve been coming. I guess fishing is growing on her!

In short, we had a really good trip. Missed fishing with Tom but fishing with Jack showed that AU doesn’t miss a step even when the captains change.

– Burnett Party, May 2024

My trip to Sitka was fabulous. From the airport pick up to the airport drop off, it was very enjoyable.

Captain Spencer was great, with no complaints whatsoever. He knows his fishing in Sitka. I felt safe the whole time I was on the boat. Nells, the deckhand was excellent! He seemed very experienced, even though he had only been at it for about 2 weeks.

The rest of the staff and facilities were perfect. Tess and Madigan were very pleasant. I really enjoyed the seafood chowder cookout too.

– Derksen Party, May 2024

Oh my gosh, one of the best trips in our 20 years with AU. James and Hayden were fantastic and the fish cooperated.

Ullom Party, May 2024

Eng Party, May 2024

Landers Party, May 2024

Miller Party, May 2024

CNB Party, September 2023

Hauser Party, September 2023

Swets Party, September 2023

Swets Party, September 2023

Gary Party, September 2023

We want to thank all the staff at AU for an epic trip! Robert had a better time than he thought he could. We love Captain James, and we were able to see (Cobra) Bryan again as he was helping out on deck the first day. Then we got to meet Tom, James’ coach, he was great. The fishing was hot and on the fourth day, we just took it easy in Hoonah Sound.

Thanks again for everything. We ❤️ Angling Unlimited

Barlow Party, September 2023

The trip exceeded my expectations and feel very blessed to have been invited. Not only was the fishing world-class, but the scenery was second to none. Captain Tyler was a joy to be around and a great captain. At one point we only had 6 fish in the box so he rallied and worked his butt off to try to make a limit happen for us in windy conditions. He makes one of the best sandwiches in the business as well.

Gunner, his first mate, did an excellent job with an amazing attitude. He is small in stature and big on heart and work ethic and does great things to make every trip special. All the staff we came in contact with was pleasant hard working and did everything possible to make that trip one you will never forget.

The people who handled the logistics of travel and fish processing had to be some of the best in the business as everything was flawless. I hope to get back to that magical place again. We had a great meal and fun conversation with the owners Chuck and Jennifer one night and everyone had such a great time with laughs and memories that will never be forgotten. Thanks to all the gracious people that made our trip amazing and we will all look back on it with fond memories.

Our hostess Kaisa was amazing as well.  Great smile, easy going, confident and so fun to be around.  All in all a gem.

CNB Party, September 2023

Absolutely outstanding! We really need to thank E and the fish processors/packers for using the Reflectix bag material to line my two boxes for the two day trip back from Sitka to Bloomington Indiana. All the fish were still fully frozen or at worse 98% and still chilled when I got them transferred into the freezer. This kind of detail in the logistics part of getting your customers home with fish is certainly noteworthy as was E and the crew’s effort to get our fish tagged and checked in at Sitka. A huge part to complete the experience in a positive way.

Furthermore, Capt Lev and Cody were simply awesome and great guys to be out on the water with. I would welcome fishing with them anytime in the future and Annika was outstanding as well!!!

Lastly, Many thanks to your outfit for helping me check a bucket list item off for fishing in Alaska and in a big way. I could not be more pleased with the whole experience. THANK YOU!

Gorski Party, September 2023

Good times were had by all of us. The Angling Unlimited staff was impeccable and very professional. Lev and Cody did a great job on the water and Annika was our bacon fairy on the land.

Gorski Party, September 2023

We had a BLAST!  Captain Sarah was awesome!

Murray Party, September 2023

We absolutely loved the trip and had a great time. You guys have a top-notch operation and we’ve already recommended Angling Unlimited to several friends/family.

Varilek Party, August/September 2023

We had a fantastic time with Jack and Connor. And were well taken care of by our hostesses. AU is a First Class Operation. Thank you.

Kroke Party, August 2023

I can tell you that if I had to pick my next Captain and deckhand today, it would be Captain Tyler and Gunner. The fishing was great and we were well taken care of. Beyond that, they were fun to be around, and just real gentlemen!

Stapleton Party, August 2023

All 4 of us on Captain Tyler’s boat had a fantastic time! Limiting out all 3-days. Captain Tyler and deck hand Gunner were outstanding and fun to be around. Captain Tyler did a great job of getting us on fish for great results.

Stapleton Party, August 2023

We had a great time, per usual. I honestly can’t think of anything that could have been better on the boat. As far as I could tell, we caught as well as any of the boats out there and had a great time with Spencer and Hunter. Probably the best deckhand I’ve had up there as well, by the way.

Braun Party, August 2023

Our trip overall was fun despite the fishing and weather not always being cooperative. Captain Spencer provided as good of an experience as we could have hoped for under the circumstances. Also, Connor the Deck hand in my opinion was one of the best ones we have ever had.

Addink Party, August 2023

We had a wonderful time, was fun to fish and chat with Tom the first day and Jack was a great captain for us all three days. Katie was a great hostess, always there! Condo was very comfortable!

K.Peterson Party, August 2023

As always, the captains, deckhands, hostesses, office staff and everything else was great! The customer service was supreme, as usual, and everyone commented on it. We also caught a ton of fish, even with a very bad weather day. The Friday social hour was a hit with the new guys.

Castillo Party, August 2023

I had an incredible time for my first trip to Alaska. Good fellowship, good fishing, and good weather with some up my trip. From what my buddies tell me, the water was incredibly unusual—-but I will take it! Our boat, captain Spencer Chute and his deckhand Hayden did an incredible job, helping us find fish and a few extra views to boot.

We saw a brown bear swimming in the water after he had killed a sea lion. We saw several humpback whales that hung out with us. We even hooked into a few blue sharks that we, of course let go. our host, Molly took care of the things that we needed including food when it ran out. All of your workers were very upbeat and positive people. I also enjoyed the joint dinner the crew hosted for us with the other guests. It was fun to hang out with Spencer and Hayden in a non-fishing situation.

Souza Party, August 2023

Spencer and Haden were outstanding. So patient with us. We don’t move as fast as we used to but still have a blast. The fishing was great, too! Also, the rest of the staff was great. Always helpful and smiling, even at 4 am.

Keagle Party, August 2023

We had a great time with Capt. Tom and Deckhand Wes. As expected, Tom runs a tight ship. Both he and Wes not only kept a careful eye on us so that they were there to help us with fresh bait, tangle lines, or unnoticed bites. They both worked really hard to maximize our catch and as my wife said, Wes really makes a great sandwich. Kassie did a great job keeping our unit tidy and well-stocked. We really enjoyed the tent night. The food was really good and it was nice to get a relaxed time to talk with the AU crew. I enjoyed catching up with Tyler, our Captain from last year.

Newton Party, August 2023

All 4 captains passed with flying colors. Everyone in our group enjoyed the experience and service provided for them to catch fish. All the deckhands seemed to be well on top of things and “Johnny-on-the-spot” in baiting and netting the fish caught.

Avila Party, August 2023

We had a great time fishing with Chuck/Jack and Connor. Tons of fish, beautiful weather, and calm seas… hard to beat!

Orton Party, August 2023

I had a great trip and particularly I enjoyed the comfortable house that you found for us. Our needs were more than perfectly met. Angling Unlimited does a great job, and always make me feel like a special customer.

Beyond that, as usual, DJ and Luke were great. Fun to hang out with and ultra-competent at their jobs. DJ is so great about moving around to find fish and staying on them to maximize fish-on time. And both seem to have a half dozen eyes, and typically take care of my needs before I know I have a need. Great job!

The Pavillion party keeps getting better. And the hostesses seem to be getting more helpful and nicer every year.

Delarm Party, July/August 2023

We thoroughly enjoyed fishing with Captain Ryan! And everything else was really well organized too.

Stevens Party, July/August 2023

Another year under the belt. One thing for certain, the quality of service remains at five stars. Once again, we were met at the airport by a group of wonderful hostesses. Once at the lodge, Kassie escorted us to our usual scenic room. Kassie was a ray of sunshine and a joy to have for our hostess.

Day one began with meeting up with Skipper Spencer and his new deckhand Hayden. We headed North to the fishing grounds. The weather was absolutely gorgeous, with 2ft waves and 5 mph winds. We fished hard all day and managed to land about 23 Silvers, 1 King, 4 Halibut, 1 Ling Cod, and various cod.

Day 2 appeared to be the same weather, great. The bite was slow, so we decided to venture south stopping at different known fish locations. At one stop we were surrounded by Hump Back Whales. They came as close as 40 ft away. Then a small pod of Orcas. Although we weren’t doing so great with the fishing, nature was surely entertaining us. We ended up going all the way around the island, picking a fish here and there.

On the third day, we headed right back to the north end. The weather was perfect again. Things started slow, really slow. Then the tide turned and the Silvers turned on. We had multiple hookups. We released several Kings. We limited on Halibut as fast as we could go to the bottom. It was a great day. All through the three days, Spencer was the Captain, he has always been, great. Hayden, also was there every time we tangled, needed bait, or needed direction on landing the “Big One”.

The Captain and crew were outstanding. As always, the friendliness of everyone is overwhelming.

Feinmark Party, July/August 2023

The trip was excellent and Tyler did an excellent job searching for the right spot to fish. Adam, the deckhand, was a delight and kept us fishing all the time managing bait, landing fish, etc.

I enjoyed all three of the fishing mates that you paired me with – it really helped that they were experienced fishing out of Sitka with AU. Brought home 60-70 pounds!

All staff at the lodge were very happy to be of assistance – great crew!

Hultenberg Party, July/August 2023

Captain Tyler and deckhand Adam were fantastic! They were sharp, on top of their game and gave us the best experience I’ve had since going with Angling Unlimited. The other trips were good too, but this was the best for me.

They have a good sense of humor, and it was really cool when they set up a rig to catch a shark and – they caught one! Never seen that before. It makes the whole experience special. Cap Tyler and Adam hit the ball out of the park!😃

Gorecki/Roberts Party, July 2023

FYI we had a great trip. Limits every day and weather you couldn’t beat. We have been coming up for years and have always had a great time. This last outing with weather and fish combined as well as the company was five-star.

Kennedy/Schepper Party, July 2023

We wanted to take a second to thank the Angling Unlimited team for another GREAT 4 days, it was just great. From the pick up at airport, to going to the lodge to register, to the house and yes, fishing with DJ, Luc, Jack, and Griffin. What a honor and fun! They worked their tail off to make sure we caught fish. Thank you again!

Gorstayn Party, July 2023

We had a wonderful time. Probably the best fishing I’ve had in my 5 visits with AU over the years. Jack and Griff were super on the boat, very helpful, encouraging, and great netters!

Williams Party, July 2023

We had a terrific time fishing with Angling Unlimited. This was my second trip to Sitka. Captain Sarah was great and I would love to be able to fish on her boat again. The service provided by Angling Unlimited is second to none. The entire operation is 1st rate. The accommodation right on the water’s edge was also fantastic. I can’t wait to have the chance to do it all over again.

Carnes Party, June 2023

Great weather, flat seas, and fabulous fishing…one of the best trips over the last 20 years. Captain Jack and Grif nailed it! Just need to figure out how not to catch so many chinook salmon. Looking forward to next year already!

Biggers Party, July 2023

Our stay always goes so fast. The staff on hand is always positive and fun to be around; they take very good care of us. Upon our arrival at the Aspen Suites one of our suitcases went to the wrong party and they were on it and it was corrected quickly. I think they were more concerned than we were as we knew it would be fixed.

Everyone seems so happy to be in Sitka (which I so understand) and to be on staff with Angling Unlimited and I find that a huge positive. From the time we land and get our bags to the time we have to depart, everyone makes sure everything goes well and they do it with a smile on their face! So a big thank you to Captain Jack, Wes, Bella, Kassie and Tess and everyone who shows up to make our trip so memorable.

Jensen Party, June 2023

I feel safe to say that our consensus was we all thought Lev and Logan worked very hard for us to have a good experience, plus they were enjoyable. We would all welcome the opportunity to fish with them again, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone that I know.

I fished with Captain Tom in 2014 and 2015, so I had some experience with AU. I thoroughly enjoyed those two past trips. This trip was just as memorable and enjoyable and clearly met my expectations. Overall, a very memorable and enjoyable trip. It made me wonder why I let those years from 2015 until now pass by without another trip with all of you.

Pederson Party, July 2023

Our trip with Angling Unlimited was all that we hoped for, and probably more. Captain Tyler and Griff were great to spend time with and they took care of every detail. We especially enjoyed the group dinner and spending time with others.

Mims Party, July 2023

We had a great time with Chuck and Adam. Their personalities are so engaging, they made every day fun! They were cheerleaders, without the pompoms!

Molly, our hostess, was fabulous! What a gem! We thoroughly enjoyed Jess and Tom whom we were paired with as well. We would go fishing with those two any day. It was a fabulous experience for us. We will certainly be in touch with you for our next Alaskan fishing adventure!

Thank you to your entire staff for making our time in Sitka memorable. A special shout-out to Chuck and Adam!!

Bobb Party, July 2023

My first ever Chinook, and what a beauty. I’ve fished many times but not for kings. Really a first-class fishing trip. Capt James and Hayden were helpful, kind, and cheery. They took care of the fish perfectly.

Waldo Party, July 2023

We had a GREAT time. The weather was amazing, not 1 rain drop which is almost unbelievable!! Saturday was a T-shirt day, sunny and gorgeous. We were a little worried that the silvers were going to be an issue, only landed 3 on day 1 but they showed up and we limited on then days 2 and 3. Got all our Kings too 😉

DeHaas Party, July 2023

I had an extraordinary time in Sitka with Angling Unlimited. There is not one thing I would change from the trip. Staff, lodging, hospitality, fishing, scenery, everything was simply perfect! I am a lifelong fisherman from MN and have fished all over MN, Manitoba, Ontario, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, the Great Lakes of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, California, Wyoming, and Alaska. Without hesitation, my time with Angling Unlimited was the best fishing trip I’ve ever been on.

Richards Party, July 2023

Loved, loved loved our trip and Captain Jack McNamee is a genuine ROCK STAR and makes great sandwiches. My genuine thanks to the entire Angling Unlimited team……!!!!

Cannon Party, July 2023

Captain Sarah was great as were Wes and Grace. We had a great time. Loved the place we stayed. Would definitely stay there again. Thanks for all you do. AU is a classy operation from top to bottom.

Heilman Party, July 2023

We had a great trip! Lev and Logan were fantastic!

McConnell Party, July 2023

Our trip was wonderful! As always, the AU staff and amenities were first-class.

Evans Party, July 2023

It was a great time, especially for a couple of guys who hadn’t done this before. Captain Tyler and deckhand Adam were awesome.

Michels Party, July 2023

The trip was great as usual and everyone from my group loved the trip. It is a great experience and have enjoyed every time I fish with the AU group.

Evans Party, July 2023

Salmon fishing in Sitka Alaska? AWESOME!

Gearhart Party, June 2023

We had a great time and limited out on fishing! Thank you to the guides for getting us on fish. We had a great reception from the staff and felt well taken care of during our trip.

Meredith Party, June 2023

We had a great trip! All three groups enjoyed the level of service that our Captains and deckhands provided. It was my first time fishing with Spencer…great guy! The weather (wind) made things a little tougher….as the ocean was up, and never really laid down, but we fished through it!

Erwin Party, July 2023

I would like to give a huge shout out to everyone on your team in Sitka I was fortunate to fish on both boats because my uncle wanted a day with his brother and me with my cousins. The staff at the lodge made it a sheer pleasure to take care of us as well. I have been told about this trip since Manny has been coming here. Thanks again to all involved and I most definitely will be back. Please give the Sitka team and all involved a Big Thank You!!!

Avila Party, July 2023

Fantastic trip, Spencer and Hayden are awesome!!!! We had unbelievable weather and fishing, with limits in almost every category. AU is such a fine-oiled experience, nobody in my opinion comes close in comparison.

Merisko Party, June 2023

We had a fantastic vacation. AU really knows how to treat its customers well. It was such an easy trip with transportation, breakfast, groceries and lunch, fish processing and delivery and a car-the perfect set up. We had a great time. Griffin and Sarah were excellent and so patient and put us on fish for 3 straight days!

W. Johnson Party, June 2023

Everything on our trip to AU was spot on as always. Jack treats us like he’s known us forever and as friends. His knowledge of his boat and the fishery is top notch. Griffin did a fantastic job working the boat as Jack was captaining. The girls working behind the scenes making beds, cleaning rooms, planning lunches, etc. also were also always second to none. I will continue to recommend AU to anyone who asks about my trip and look forward to returning in the future.

Nordquist Party, June 2023

We had a great time at Angling Unlimited. The fishing was great. Conditions for days 1 and 2 were good and Spencer put us on the fish quickly. Day 3, last Friday, was a rough day and Spencer warned us we were going to have to work for our fish. He was right but after persevering we limited out on king salmon, halibut and rock fish.

The fishing experience was great as we hoped/expected it would be but I was even more impressed with the people. Spencer is a true pro and and a gentleman. He was great with the four of us. He was patient, naturally curious, engaging and treated us with respect that can’t be faked. We also had a great time with his deck hand, Hayden, who was super helpful and attentive to our needs. He brought a lot of value on his own and he and Spencer make a great team. Back at the lodge, the team there was great. They went over and above to make us feel at home. This went beyond our hostess and extended to all staff we interacted with.

Special thanks to Tess, our hostess, and Bella who are both great. Others who made an impression were Addie, Molly and Cassie.

Nichols/Cosnotti Party, June 2023

Our trip in Sitka was beyond amazing! Captain James and Deckhand Hayden were hands down the best. Ironically, Andrew and I were paired with a group from Kansas City who have been fishing with Angling for many years. It was a perfect match of people with a perfect Captain and Deckhand to guide us newbies.

James was amazing at getting us out to the perfect spots to catch all our daily limits. And for me being the only female on the boat he was so great at calming my nerves during some semi-rough water and making sure I felt safe! We really enjoyed having him guide the way. I was so impressed with Hayden’s fish filleting skills and couldn’t believe how easy he made it look while the boat was moving.

We thank everyone for all their work behind the scenes to make everything happen and get us all set up. We also appreciate the hospitality from Kassie and all the hostesses and how inviting everyone was. Hands down the best experience I’ve ever had!

Thurston Party, June 2023

The trip was great, limited each morning on kings, halibut, and rockfish. Ryan is likely the best captain of the three we’ve had. Companions were pleasant and the young ladies were prompt and helpful.

Dretsch Party, June 2023

The trip was great. Spencer and his deck hand, Hayden, were true pros and did an awesome job.

Nichols/Cosnotti Party, June 2023

We had a fabulous time (and great fishing) despite less-than-perfect weather. We caught limits of Chinook salmon, halibut, and rockfish on all days but one, when we were one halibut short because we kept throwing back the limit halibut in hopes of catching a larger one. We also caught a few coho salmon and lingcod (a personal favorite) with a chum salmon and Pacific cod thrown in for good measure.

Captain Ryan worked very hard to find fish in safe, fishable areas for us, even when the wind was strong. Although he gave recommendations, he always asked for our opinions on what we would like to fish for. Deckhand Adam was always hard at work untangling lines, re-baiting hooks, setting and pulling the anchor, making sandwiches, cleaning and filleting fish, and numerous other tasks. Captain Ryan and Deckhand Adam were always friendly and patient with us, answering our questions and offering advice with a smile. It never seemed like they were “going through the motions” until the trip was over. Alaska salmon fishing was a new experience for most of our group, and everyone was enthusiastic about the trip (except the weather on the second day).

I have fished with charter companies in Alaska and Canada before, but I can honestly say that this trip with Angling Unlimited was the best and smoothest charter experience ever, with attentive and friendly service from the Minnesota office and the Sitka hostesses as well as the charter boat crew. The lodging arrangements were also ideal for our group.

Elliott Party, June 2023

Everything went great, Sarah made a fantastic captain. Very thorough and safety oriented, she put us on fish and was great with the entire family. We’ll be booking again with Angling Unlimited in the future for sure.

Luoma Party, June 2023

We just returned from our 16th consecutive annual fishing trip with Angling Unlimited, all but one with Captain Tom. Jack McNamee, who is already a Captain, was our boat hand. On the 3rd day, Tom let Jack plan the day, select the fishing spot and mostly run the boat. Jack selected the area called “the bowl” for salmon fishing. The previous days, “the bowl” was not productive, and I couldn’t see anything on the fish finder that looked promising. And yet, we had one king immediately and a few minutes later a triple. We caught all 4 kings within 10 minutes, a record for us.

Jack is only 20 years old, and his girlfriend Addie, who is working for AU for the first year, just graduated high school. As an old geezer of 78, I hope to fish with Captain Tom next year, but if Tom retires, we will happily fish with Captain Jack. It’s hard to imagine trusting a 20-year old so much, but I do. Jack relates well to older clients in a way few 20-year olds are able. Growing up with Captain Chuck and Captain Tom has given Jack experience and ability well beyond his years. By the way, we caught limits on everything every day, as usual.

Brantigan Party, June 2023

With Ryan and deckhand Adam, I was simply amazed as they did not miss anything that was going on with 4 of us fishing at any given moment. It’s like their heads were on a swivel, their reaction times were immediate and it felt like I was the only one fishing on the boat. Adam has a great work ethic, continually on the move whether preparing gear, cleaning the boat keeping everyone safe, as well as cleaning the catch. The boat itself was everything we could ask for, plenty of room and comfortable.

Ecklund Party, June 2023

Always a good time with AU, Captain Jack is a really good captain! I certainly enjoy all the time on the boat, and am looking forward to next year doing the same.

Young Party, June 2023

Trip was great! James and Hayden were awesome, great team. Guided first timers wonderfully, very encouraging. Always found the fish!

Paschke Party, June 2023

Our trip was everything I had hoped. First to catch a king or two and everything else. I was a little nervous about including Parker (8 years old), but in essence this trip had a lot to do with him. When I was about his age my father took me on several salmon charters out of San Francisco. It was an important experience for me…now 80, some years have passed. Lev and Logan were exceptional with all of us, but particularly with Parker. I enjoyed the way Lev handled the fishing decisions. Of course it is always somewhat related to good fortune, but we never stayed anywhere to “grind it out” when catching didn’t seem very likely. At the same time, we didn’t just jump off a spot when nothing happened immediately. Moving always made sense and we generally moved to something that was different and happening. He was even able to make a special event out of preparing the sandwiches…a rare skill indeed.

It may be my last trip on big water, and if so, it couldn’t have been better – even the weather cooperated. Finally, for anyone who is interested, I offer the strongest possible recommendation for Lev and Logan.

Burke Party, May 2023

We had a fantastic time. Can’t say enough about Tyler and Gunnar. They got us on the fish, ready to go, and well fed the whole trip. Everyone did a great job on the cabin and ferrying us to and fro. As usual, nothing but raves for the whole AU staff. Got a great Orca show.

McLean Party, June 2023

We all had an awesome experience with our first Angling Unlimited fishing trip! Captain Tyler, deckhand Sam, and hostess Kassie were all top-notch! Also, our lodge room Point Amelia, unit A, was awesome!

Fuglestad Party, June 2023

Fabulous trip for us! We love fishing with DJ and deckhand Wes was great as well. First class service by every person in your operation!

Stick Party, June 2023

It was another great trip with Angling Unlimited! As always the crew did a wonderful job in making our experience the best possible. I have other plans for June of ‘24 so will pass my slot on to someone else. Your business will always be highly recommended by me!

Maughlin Party, June 2023

To start, our trip to Sitka and Angling Unlimited was nothing short of amazing. The entire staff has been wonderful to work with. The attention to detail and providing a top-notch service doesn’t go unnoticed. Our hostess, Kassie, was attentive and thoughtful. It was very apparent she and the entire Hostess team truly enjoy providing a memorable experience. Captain Tyler and deckhand Gunner were so much fun to spend 3 fishing days with. They made our first Alaska fishing trip a positive one and helped us come home with lots of fish! They both went above and beyond in truly every aspect of our fishing trips. It was a pleasure to get to know them both. The party on the pavilion is such an awesome idea and so appreciated! We were able to take in a hike on Indian River (thanks Tess for the recommendation)! The views were spectacular! Because of our experience at Angling Unlimited this trip to Alaska will be far from our last.

Slick Party, May 2023

This was without a doubt the best ever.  Jack put us on the fish exactly where we needed to be, Grif was outstanding, and for a first, we got limits of Black Cod with Lake Sitka offshore on Saturday the conditions were ideal.

Ringler Party, June 2023

I had a phenomenal time with Tyler and Gunner on board. They were very helpful and patient with an inexperienced angler as myself. I can’t say enough good things about Angling Unlimited and how much fun we had.

Smoke Party, June 2023

I totally enjoyed it…had a blast…and you matched me with a great trio of folks….Lev and Logan were tremendous capt/first mate….and AU does a great job taking care of its clients…….you can put me on a solo list…although I am not sure I will go again in 2024…seems I like going every couple of years…but leave me on the list and we will see….thanks again.

Downey Party, June 2023

Captain James and deck hand Hayden did an outstanding job of keeping us safe and getting us limits.

Butera Party, May 2023

We had a great experience during this—our 10^th fishing trip to Sitka. The room at the lodge was clean and functional. In addition, we really loved the Lamborghini (someone tried unsuccessfully to convince us it was actually a 2001 Mercury Marquis) that the lodge provided for our driving pleasure. Captain Jack and deck hand Griffin were nothing short of awesome!

Castaldo Party, May 2023

We had a blast, everyone was super glad they came, even the guys who got seasick! Spencer and Ryan were great and I hope they enjoyed our group.

Bullis Party, May 2023

Had a great time! Captain Lev was very personable and attentive and very skilled. Logan was a very impressive young man- very personable and attentive and hard working with great work ethic- It is nice to see these qualities in someone his age.
All of the young ladies I interacted with were likewise very attentive. Overall a very well-run business.

Furtado Party, May 2023

The experience, our first, was great. Capt. Jack put us on the fish, instructed us well on how
to catch each species and we limited out everyday-last day was bonus catch.

The staff at the lodge was great, very helpful and friendly. The group of fishermen/ladies were
friendly and we all bonded well during dinner.

Caldwell Party, May 2023

Had another awesome fishing trip with AU.
First, thank you for working out the group on Captain DJ’s boat. I had a blast fishing with Captain DJ’s dad Dave, his friends Dick and his son Matt.

For the crew – Captain DJ was on the fish as usual. I have never caught 10 Kings before on a trip. Capt. DJ can’t pre-determine the size but I got to keep 3 nice size Kings and had a lot of good salmon runs. Caught an assortment of other fish – Limits of Halibut, a nice Lingcod, Black Cod, Pacific Cod, and Rockfish.

Our Deckhand Wyston was super friendly and worked really hard. Did an awesome job cleaning and fileting our fish. Our group all agreed Wsyton was a real good deckhand.

My Hostess Kassie, was super friendly and straightened out my room each day. Always nice to come back after a long day to a super clean room. She took the time to get to know me. Always a plus.

Shout outs also to Madi – She picked me up at the airport and got me all settled in when I got to the lodge. She was also shuttling our group about half of the time. Again super friendly and helpful.

Kim – Thank you for finding me a spot with AU.

Lastly – Hook it and Cook it was super tasty each night. The food was outstanding and all the hostesses did a great job at serving all of us.
It was tough to leave on Monday because I had such a great time being in Sitka with AU.

Thanks again to the entire AU staff. Incredible trip.

Blessings,
Jim Wilke, May 2023

As usual, AU service was first-class from beginning to end on the trip. Having Captain Chuck on the first day was a real treat, starting us off with our first 30 fish coho limit ever! Made for an awesome dock photo. Highlighting that day, Andrew caught a behemoth beautiful 18 lb coho of which Chuck took a gorgeous photo that we saw made your website – very cool! Captain DJ also really found the fish for us, as always, the next two days, catching another 25 silvers each day, and we could’ve easily limited out again each day if we’d landed a few more that were hooked. An amazing delicious salmon haul to bring home along with all the yummy assorted white fish. And, in the foil bubble liners (thank you!!), all the fish came through great and frozen on our respective return trips to Spokane, Denver, and even Dan’s and my three-stop, 11-hour total trip back to Pittsburgh.

Also special thanks to the shore crew for all the special treatment in shuttling us to and from the dock in Little Blue each day, with Dad’s chair, and also for treating Dad to yet another delicious home-baked German chocolate cake. Extremely thoughtful and appreciated as always!

We had a great experience. After four previous trips, this was my first time fishing with a captain other than Chuck. As anticipated, Captain Tom also provided great fishing, interesting conversation and some laughs along the way. Chuck, of course, gave us everything we could hope for – and more. We were fortunate to have outstanding assistance from Collin as our deckhand for 3 of our 4 days on the water. Kassie did an excellent job as our hostess.

Saltwater fishing was a new experience for Rod, Jerry and Mike. Though we were physically tired at the end of each day, they consistently told me they were having a great time and looking forward to the next day of fishing.

Thanks to AU for another exciting adventure!

We had a wonderful time on our trip! Everything about our trip was so well organized. Captain Tyler and Calvin were a pleasure to fish with. They quickly saw to our every need while fishing and expertly kept us on fish each and every day.

Thanks also to Kassie and Katie and the other staff at AU for making the trip so enjoyable. Pickups and dropoffs were right on time and our lodging was very clean and well stocked.

We enjoyed the chance to meet everyone at the AU-hosted barbeque on Wednesday night. Such an enthusiastic and fun group to be around.

Thanks again,
Mike and Mary Wood

We had a great time. Both Tyler and Calvin couldn’t have been better. Tyler headed to halibut grounds first, as Gary wanted to make sure we got our halibut limit this time. Tyler was good at putting us on drifts that had salmon and moving as the fish got scarce. We enjoyed their positive, enthusiastic attitudes.

Tell them thanks for a good time.
Kathy and Gary Fleming

We had an absolute blast on this trip. Captain DJ and Deckhand Kayden were awesome, professional, and just enjoyable to be around. Captain DJ was extremely knowledgeable and got us on fish everyday no matter what the weather was. He knows every fishing spot there is and is a top-notch captain. Kayden work his rear end off keeping everyone fishing and did an excellent job. Angling Unlimited was the most friendly, professional and well-organized outfit we have ever been to. Unfortunately, we can’t go back every year as much as I would love to. Kassie, Captain DJ, and Kayden, we appreciate you taking good care of us.

We absolutely enjoyed our trip. It was so much fun to be with my family (son, son-in-law, and one grandson) and experience this outdoor trip together. We caught lots of Salmon, halibut and rockfish. We also loved our accommodations and food. The Saturday dinner event in the pavilion was special. All of Angling Unlimited are special. Every one of them couldn’t be more helpful. Always smiling and eager to help and please. We had lots of laughs with skipper Sarah and Jack. We felt they worked hard to catch fish and accommodate our every need. And Kim also was so special to help us through all the registration issues. Thanks to everyone.

We enjoyed the trip. Rough weather one day but exceptional service from Tom and Collin. The best I have seen in my 10 + years fishing there.

We had a great time and caught lots in spite of the weather. Captain James and Wes were great. James is a “hoot” too. Very entertaining! Kassie and the rest of the staff were great. We really liked how Kassie took charge of getting us and our luggage checked in at the airport.

We had not been to Sitka and AU for about 10 years. It was refreshing to see that you still have great customer service. You can’t say that about a lot of organizations.

We had a great time with Angling Unlimited and Captain James. We are there to enjoy ourselves and have some fun, catching fish is just a bonus. Captain James is just awesome. He works hard and you can tell he loves what he does. Not only is James our Captian, he is also our friend and we really enjoy fishing with him. Kassie is also a wonderful hostess and if she comes back next year we would like for her to be our hostess again. So you can reserve the boat for us again as I know for sure that we are definitely going to be coming back next year.

I am going to repeat what I said last year in that Angling Unlimited is so blessed with its entire staff. Captain Lev teamed up with Logan on the Loon and worked in harmony and put us on the fish. They are “top of the heap” if you ask me. All of us came home with two boxes of fish per person and are now the most popular neighbors where each of us live.

Our only complaint is that all our friends want us to make it and entertain them as we seem to have all of the magic recipes. A special shout out to Alex and the processing crew as we were in contact a few times prior to our departure. They are amazing members of the Angling team that often are overlooked. Your product and services are 5+ stars for sure.

Sarah was an awesome skipper. Skilled, Strong, dedicated, wise, patient, knowledgeable, and just generally a nice person. Her main goal was to make sure we caught fish….and we did – Two 50lb boxes each.

Angling Unlimited runs a first class operation – from the initial pick up to the rooms, the girls that were helping us at home base, the deck hands and the boats – top notch. It was wonderful to see the fruits of our labors show up at the airport in nicely packed boxes with our names on.

Our July trip this year was another amazing, truly blessed experience for all of us! DJ was his usual wonderful, spectacular self as guide, supported by Luke’s now experienced help as deckhand. The shore crew was fabulous too, with special shout-outs to Jenny for organizing baking a birthday cake for me (way too kind of her to do so and deliver it to our room), Tess for organizing our room, and Caden for wheeling Dad up and down the dock ramp on 2nd and 3rd days! Everyone is so kind, generous, and patient, it really makes the trip special for all of us.

Priceless pics of Dad and Melanie with nice kings from the trip. (Notice how DJ and Luke strapped Dad’s chair to the boat with a mooring line – did the trick in rough seas!) Definitely, truly blessed and priceless!

In spite of some rough weather we had a great time. Captain Spencer and his deckhand worked hard to find fish and make our trip as enjoyable as possible. I will certainly be back for my 5th trip but unfortunately not next year. My wife has got me on a cruise ship without fishing rods! Ready to come back to Sitka in 2024.

Fishing was great! I was with Cpt. James and as always he ran a 1st class operation. We left the storyteller with some great stories to tell!!! What’s more impressive than your Cpts and deckhands is the office staff and young ladies that work for you. They are fantastic at what they do. They are all so polite, helpful, and courteous. They also make some dang good cookies too 😃

We had an awesome time. The fishing was great, the weather was perfect, and your staff was awesome as usual. Tyler was fantastic. The first time I came to AU, he was a rookie deckhand and was the deckhand for us in 2019. It was great to see all his hard work pay off and him step up to the captain role.

I got home at 1:30 AM last night; fish arrived on time. My time there was absolutely spectacular, you guys run a great program. Your crew Lev and Logan were friendly and became part of our crew so to speak. All of the girls were fantastic, helpful, generous, and happy – I can’t say enough!

I will absolutely recommend you to anybody and everybody that will listen to me. Thanks for the great adventure but I think I got carpal tunnel syndrome from reeling in so many fish! Cheers may your business keep growing as it should.

Wow!!!! What can I say…. We had the best fishing experience possible. Myself and Hadley had been there before (Twice) but my friends Steve and Tom were first timers.

From the time we were picked up at the airport until we were dropped off all of our needs were met. Tess our Hostess was the best. Captains Jack, Lev, and Sarah were the finest and most professional Captains I’ve ever seen. There was an issue with one of the boats and everybody came together and made what could have been a problem into problem solved!!!!!

My friends are already asking if we are going back next year and how do we make that happen?

I must mention Deckhands Kaden, Calvin, Griff, and Logan….. You guys are what makes fishing in Sitka with Angling Unlimited the best experience possible in Alaska. I hope to see you all next YEAR!!!!!!

We were at Angling Unlimited for June 25,26,27 this year. The onshore weather was terrific as we sunned ourselves on the deck each afternoon. The entire crew is first class and always on time. We fished with captain chuck and his son Luke. They are a great team and got us all the various fish we wanted. The atmosphere was light as we joked and laughed our way through the day sharing jokes and laughing all the time. Attention to detail is the name of the game with Angling Unlimited. The whole crew are very professional and no detail is overlooked. BTW Capt Chuck makes the best sandwiches! Can’t wait to come back next year.

We had a great time! The weather for us the past two years has been wonderful and last Thursday it was 78 in Sitka. It was warmer in Sitka than our hometown of Seabeck. Jake and Brian were amazed at the fish they caught, and this year was a wider variety of fish too. Our boat caught salmon, halibut, lingcod, rockfish, true cod and black cod. Bob caught a couple of halibut that were over the 40″ but under the 80″ limit, as well as an oversized lingcod. I had a fun time reeling in a rockfish that a lingcod decided to have for lunch that day so I landed two fish in one.

Captain Jack was once again spot on. Really, he is a wise soul and boat captain at the ripe old age of 26! It is always a good day on the water when you are catching fish, laughing and having fun. Calvin, our deckhand, did a great job. I was surprised it was his first year being a deckhand as he netted the fish, rebaited hooks, and cleaned fish like a pro. Those guys work hard! Lucia took good care of us and answered all our questions.

I have lost count as to how many times I have enjoyed this trip to Alaska, but they get better every time. DJ never fails to impress me with his ability to find the fish. Chuck has a great guide in DJ …. always into serving the customers. By the way, the 1st mate (Caden) did a tremendous job as well.

Jack and Calvin and your whole staff were fantastic. I have been telling people who ask about our trip about what a top-notch outfit you guys run. You might be getting some calls for bookings. Thank you again and pass the word on to Chuck and the rest of the crew what a great job they do!

James always does a great job for us. It is interesting how he matches the fishing spot with the weather, for best advantage. We are definitely on for next year.

We all had a phenomenal time!! Everything went perfect, James and Hayden were fantastic, the 1st day was a bit rough with the wind and we missed getting one king and couldn’t get out to deeper water for the bigger halibut, but still a good time. It was the day I fished ☹ the next day was perfect for the boys and they limited by 10:00am!!!.

Maddie was fantastic and the other office help. Kim, thanks again for a well-organized and hassle-free trip, you guys have this dialed down to perfection, no suggestions on improvement 😊

The trip was amazing. Lev and Logan were really great to spend three days with. The entire trip was executed seamlessly by the team there. Anna was also a wonderful hostess. This was an unbelievable trip and can’t wait to do it again. This will be something I do every year.

Yes, the trip was as good as the last one and in ways a little better and a little worse. Better, because we were able to fish for cod and more rockfish. Worse, due to the weather being a bit wet and cold that early in the season. The crew made sure we all had fun and caught lots of fish.

We will be back in future years. The company runs like a well-oiled machine. Cannot imagine anyone having a complaint about the service AU provides.

Unforgettable 3-day trip! Came in with limited fishing knowledge or skill, but I learned so much from the knowledgeable 7th Sun crew — and I’m already planning my next fishing trip this summer! Captain Sam, Tyler, and deckhand Jack were a blast and led us through both calm and rough waters with success; we limited out on king salmon, halibut, and rockfish on the first day, even snagging a few cod and a cabezon. Everyone else at Angling Unlimited (including Bella, the office manager, and Anna, our hostess) was so welcoming and helpful, and the entire operation is one incredibly well-oiled machine; our room at the lodge and boat were always stocked with food, and the process of getting our filets home with us was seamless. Thank you all for the amazing experience!

– Talia Zook, Odd Dog, May 2022

By far the best fishing trip I have ever had !! Great weather ( l know you have no control over that ) Great fishing and who could ever have ask for a better captain than James !!!
The girls were the best, housekeeping was top-notch!! Hoping to make it again next year.

We had another wonderful time!! Captain James and deckhand Hayden did a great job and were a lot of fun to be around.

We had a great time on the trip. Caught lots of fish, and enjoyed the Scenery. We really enjoyed everyone, and especially Captain James and Haden. I have some friends at work who would love this trip as well and will pass on the info.

Had an excellent time! Lev and Logan on the Loon were absolutely amazing. Top notch professionalism from the entire staff. It was my first time and it was truly an unreal experience. Thank you to everyone involved, especially our Captain and Deckhand!

We had a great trip with Lev and Logan. Limits on King and Halibut everyday and great cod fishing the last day. Accommodations are very good and the rest of the staff was top notch. We even got to drive old red again!!

James was a wonderful host and guide, a great representative of Angling Unlimited for sure! We fit in a little Vikings conversation too, who I am still a fan, unless playing Seattle. It was so great working with so many Minnesotans! The young ladies you hire as hosts are another great reflection of the company. I feel we experienced Sitka, however, there were a few restaurants that hadn’t opened up yet. Brian and I have been enjoying the fish very much! Overall, it tastes better than what we have access to, it could also because Team Peterson caught it! We left Sitka in unanimous agreement that this is likely an annual trip, you cannot beat the flight time out of Seattle. From the arrival into the Sitka airport to the departure, with Chuck there making sure that fish boxes are ready for travel, a quality experience indeed! Thanks so much for your handling of our reservation.

Our trip was nothing short of amazing!

Maddi was so great and on top of anything we needed.

Nick was awesome! We kept him busy with tangled lines, changing bait, and lunch. He makes a mean sandwich. We even got this quiet guy to talk a bit.

James kept things really fun. From his random music mix, the count down to move to the next spot, there was no getting bored on The Storyteller. He was also great about teaching us little tricks on how to test our bait, see if we really had a fish on, etc. He definitely knows his stuff.

Thanks for an amazing trip. I hope to be back again soon.

The trip was fantastic. The fishing was great and everyone at the resort was so pleasant and accommodating.

I can’t say enough about our Captain Lev and deckhand Brian. Not only did they put us on the fish but their instructions on the different fishing methods were right on. They were both very personable and a pleasure to spend the day with.

Looking forward to making a return trip.

Captain Spencer and Drake were amazing! Spencer put us on the fish and we love him! We want him again as our Captain! Thank you! Great time. The staff, as always, was awesome too. Thank you!!

Had a great trip with DJ, Luke and team.  Can’t say enough about the entire AU team who makes the stay very fun.

We had a great trip. My wife Wendy had always wanted to go, but wasn’t sure she’d enjoy getting up so early and spending so much time on the water. She absolutely loved it! Jaime was a really fun Captain, and Tom was a great teacher with a dry sense of humor. Zack was terrific and always entertaining. We also got to know Kassie pretty well and really enjoyed talking with her. We all loved seeing the wildlife, and the sunset one evening was absolutely spectacular.

Newbies, Judy, Dennis and Wendy loved the unit that we stayed in. It was fun seeing the AU operation through the eyes of people who’d never experienced it before.

Ben showed up while we were there and took the time to come over to our unit to seek me out and talk. So did Jenn and Chuck who sought me out at the Friday event. It made me feel like part of the AU family.

Tough weather, but James and Scotty made the most of everything. They could not have worked harder to make sure we had a great time. This was my fourth trip and I could not be more impressed with everyone I’ve met at Angling Unlimited. You have a fantastic organization. I hope you are all proud of what you have built.

Once again, please pass along my compliments regarding James and Scott. They are both people of great character. They take pride in their work and they are really good at it!

Tough weather, but James and Scotty made the most of everything. They could not have worked harder to make sure we had a great time. This was my fourth trip and I could not be more impressed with everyone I’ve met at Angling Unlimited. You have a fantastic organization. I hope you are all proud of what you have built.

Once again, please pass along my compliments regarding James and Scott. They are both people of great character. They take pride in their work and they are really good at it!

Well, things sure turned around this year as far as the number of people traveling. Our flights were all full and some were late. You just have to bite the bullet. We had an adventure just landing in Sitka. The plane circled for 60 minutes until the fog and clouds cleared. Finally, we made it grabbed our luggage, and went to the smiling-faced Hostesses. Elli was our great hostess and made everything very easy. The room was perfect as usual. Spencer was, of course, the fishing magnet. I’ve never seen a guy work so hard to find fish. His new deckhand Hunter worked his butt off and was always on top of things. Changing baits, gaffing fish, making sandwiches, always hustling and learning. The water conditions were perfect. We had to work hard finding fish but we did pretty darn good. I had two new guys in my crew, who had never experienced Alaska fishing. They have stories forever. Angling Unlimited is just a well-oiled machine. Ready for 2022. Thank you…Oh, I forgot Ryan, the Processor. He was so helpful at the airport making a hectic experience easy… That’s it.

We had an awesome trip! Beautiful weather, friendly helpful staff, clean spacious stocked rooms on the waterfront. Hard to think of how things could have gone much better. We caught tons of fish and brought home 4 boxes of meat.

Your company is great at what it does.

I thought our trip went great! Both Sarah and James were super with the kids, helping them with anything they needed. The kids had a great time and I’m sure they will want to join us again in the future. James and Sam were also great in helping Mike’s dad, Len.

We had a wonderful trip with great memories! It was such a joy to be with my dad and brothers and Captain Chuck again this year. My personal goal for this trip was to catch and land a big king and boy did I! My 36 pound king was one of my highlights.

We had a great time. Frank who is an EVP of sales for Bombardier says it was one of his top things he has ever done. He sells private jets for a living and if you google his name and look at images you will see him with Bono, Taylor Swift, Meryl Streep, etc. Said you guys blew him away by Thursday at 10 am :-)…. Everyone had a great time this year and way better than last year. Might be because these were my friends versus I was a fill in for a group last year.

It is impossible to adequately describe the joy we all experienced with Chuck and son Jack – what a perfect crew for my little crew!! It was a dream come true and the weather – wow – Neptune came through for us and gave us a mirror ocean for 2 of the 3 days and the 3rd was OK as well.

I thanked Chuck and Jack and told Chuck on the boat that this was the last grandkid trip – 5 of 8 came to AU and told Chuck that I would be taking July out of the yearly schedule. As you’ll remember, the days he fished with us were days that he originally had OFF – and he was so very kind to do this – SPECIAL!!

Thank you for your efforts on our behalf Kim – you are one of the key players in all of our moments of happiness – Here’s to YOU!!

The trip was excellent as it has been every year for the past 21 years. Hart and I always enjoy fishing with Capt DJ. It is always a pleasure. Silver salmon fishing was a bit slow but not by lack of effort by DJ, also fishing with deckhand Luke McNamee, we kept calling him Luther, was a lot of fun. Very good deckhand and nice young man, hope to fish with him again.

A lot of new faces this year in Sitka, it was nice to see Bella as the office manager, she is always a joy to talk to, but everyone is the best as always. Weather was nice, all in all, fishing was good. Came back with 2 boxes of fish, a lot of black cod, ling cod, P cod and we all got our Kings and a good halibut harvest, so I am happy.

Tommie and I can’t wait to get up there in September and Fish with Capt Sarah. Hart and I are definitely coming back next year at the same time slot.

On another note fishing with Matt and Miles was great, we all clicked right from the get-go. The 4 of us went out to dinner the last night they were there and hopefully will be fishing together again next year. Thank you as always for another great AU trip, Hart made a great comment the day we arrived in Sitka saying coming up here is like getting released from prison, it feels so free, not that either of us have been in prison, but a great saying I thought.

It is impossible to adequately describe the joy we all experienced with Chuck and son Jack – what a perfect crew for my little crew!! It was a dream come true and the weather – wow – Neptune came through for us and gave us a mirror ocean for 2 of the 3 days and the 3rd was OK as well.

I thanked Chuck and Jack and told Chuck on the boat that this was the last grandkid trip – 5 of 8 came to AU and told Chuck that I would be taking July out of the yearly schedule. As you’ll remember, the days he fished with us were days that he originally had OFF – and he was so very kind to do this – SPECIAL!!

Thank you for your efforts on our behalf Kim – you are one of the key players in all of our moments of happiness – Here’s to YOU!!

We had a great trip! Some of the best weather of any of the trips I’ve been with AU. Captain Tom and deckman Cody were outstanding as always — and I think we all learned more about the skills and nuances of angling for Kings, Halibut, Silvers, Black Cod, and uncounted species of rockfish.

Appreciate all you do to make our trip run smoothly — as always, we didn’t have a worry or a care from the moment we stepped off the plane in Sitka until we flew back to reality on Wednesday.

Our trip was great as always and as always AU did an outstanding job!

Jaime always went above and beyond the expectations of customer service. Ellie always had a way of making us feel like we were all just one big family and wish her the best on her next adventures in life.

We would like to give a shout-out to Zach, we were impressed how well he did in his first year of being a deckhand! We look forward to seeing him next year.

Last but not least we want to say thank you to every individual at AU for all the hard work y’all do to make this happen in a free country we live in! God bless y’all and God bless Merica🇺🇸

I only have one request…..more ginger snap cookies 🤣👍🏻!

Had a great time as we always do!

Thanks Capt. Chuck and Jack for some great fishing. Brought home lots of fish & had a great time on the boat. Had a bunch of “first timers” on this trip, they were all very impressed and talked about others they “must bring”.

The accommodations were spectacular, we were treated like kings and queens by all the staff (AU is a sharp outfit) and the scenery and wildlife were amazing, the “First time Alaska” were stunned. I’m still amazed by how charmed I am be the whole area even after all these years.

We had a great time with Ryan & Pete.

The office rooms were very nice. 2 of us got to stay in a 2 person suite for 2 nights. Very nice of staff to offer us as it was tight with 6 persons in one suite.

Our host was very nice and helpful.

Good to see Captains – James, Tom & Chuck

Thanks again

We had a great time and brought home lots of fish, two boxes each. Capt. Chuck and his son were a great crew and good company to boot. The weather gods have rarely smiled so brightly.

Our trip to Angling Unlimited in Sitka, Alaska was everything that Kim said it would be and then some.

The fishing, weather, and hospitality was outstanding. Every person working at AU was so fun and friendly and by their actions showed that they truly love what they are doing. What a tribute to the McNamee family!!

Captain Chuck was great….. but Jack, his son, the deckhand was amazing!!!! We caught our limit every day but even if we wouldn’t have it was worth the trip to experience the scenery, the whales, the bird sanctuary, the Black Sand Beach, the luncheon that Chuck made for us with the homemade cookies each day, the ocean (two days of calm ocean and one day of “angry” ocean) and seeing how life is lived elsewhere!

We are enjoying treating our kids and grandkids to different recipes for salmon and halibut. They loved hearing our stories and they themselves are hopeful that they will be able to experience AU someday.

We made unbelievable memories that will stay with us for the rest of our lives and we are so thankful to have had the opportunity to experience this once in a lifetime deep-sea fishing adventure at AU.

Thank you so much AU

My husband and I went on a fishing trip through Angling Unlimited for our honeymoon and we were so impressed by this company – we cannot say enough great things! My husband has been on multiple fishing trips and said this one far exceeds any he has ever been on. Their attention to detail, customer service, and communication is outstanding. What impressed us the most was how hardworking the staff was. Our captain, Captain DJ, and deckhand Luke were some of the most hardworking people I have ever met. While on the boat, they consistently provided the best experience for us and ensured we had everything we needed for a great 3-days of fishing. I also want to say a big shout out to our hostess, Synneva, for all her help during our trip. She was beyond friendly, helpful, and professional from the moment we met her at the airport until the end of our trip – which appeared to be a common thread with all of the hostesses! Lastly, this company is beyond streamlined with logistics. From the day we arrived, I felt like we never had to wait. They were so on top of being on time – ensuring customers got to their destination quickly and promptly. At the end at the airport, when we were greeted by two young boys who packaged our fish, I still couldn’t believe how friendly they greeted us and ensured we were all set to go to end our trip. The top-notch service never stopped! Overall, this was the best honeymoon we could have ever asked for (not to mention – we brought home SO much fresh fish!). Thank you to the whole team at Angling Unlimited for making this happen for us. I can say with 100% confidence we will be back – and hope to bring many more friends and family with us next time!

We had a great time….it felt so good to be back after missing last year. Captain Lev was outstanding…and Logan was great as well, he’s learning under a good teacher in Lev….good stuff.

We had an amazing time! Ryan and Peter were awesome! Your staff was great and the amenities and bots were nice and comfortable. It might take us a few years to eat all the fish before we need more!

Our trip was fabulous. We brought home about 300 pounds of fish, and definitely created a lasting memory for all of us. Captain Lev and Logan were great, and took exceptional care of us.

While I’m sure the accommodations at the lodge were pretty nice, staying at the Hughes House was an added bonus for us. It was nice to be able to unwind in an actual house at the end of the day that had a great view of the water and surrounding mountains to boot.

This trip was a high school graduation present for my oldest grandson Nicholas, and he’s already talking about returning to Sitka some day to hunt, fish and hike. I hope he will be able to eventually fulfill that goal.

Thank you for everything you did on your end to make this trip perfect and unforgettable.