Testimonials

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 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 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 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 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 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 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!

It was another great trip. Once again, the service was 5 stars. Kyza, our hostess did a wonderful job catering to our needs. Spencer and Wes were the ultimate team on the water. We travelled 2 hours the first day and struck gold. We limited out with Silvers in 2 hours. Everyday was different, but Spencer always put us on the fish. I believe we were the most productive of the whole fleet.
We are all looking forward to 2023..

Photo taken July 30th on a trip with captain Chuck.

When I hooked this Pink I had no idea what specie the fish was. When I got it about 75 feet from the boat the sea lion appeared, and I immediately decided it wasn’t going to eat this fish! I reeled like crazy, continually steering the fish away from the hungry predator until our deckhand Caden was able to net it on his third lunge! The whole time I was screaming some not-so-nice things to the sea lion, and at one point everyone in the boat joined in. Captain Chuck said it was definitely the most fun he’s had landing a Pink, and if it weren’t for Caden’s long arms and extra effort we wouldn’t have won the fight! This catch was definitely a highlight of our trip! Thanks again for a great time!

We had a super time this year. Jack and Calvin (the deckhand) were terrific to be with. We also enjoyed our time with Chris and John. We didn’t limit out but are quite satisfied with what we caught and the box of fish we each brought home.

– Gregg Williams

I’ll echo what Gregg said about Captain Jack and deckhand Calvin, they were great and johnny on the spot each time we needed a change of bait or fishing location. They’re both very cordial and professional. And it was a little unique to have two “Calvins” onboard! I go by “Cal”, but I had a few times where I was ready to respond to a “Calvin”.

– Cal Blood

This trip as all trips was fantastic. Weather was really nasty Sunday. We managed to get 3 king keepers between the 4 of us, Gary held out, wanted to try and get a bigger one, I let 7 additional King keepers go as per the non-resident limit, 3 baby halibut and a couple silvers and rock fish was our count for the day. Fishing was a little better on Monday, still weather was less than desirable. Fishing was better for a short time, I managed to land 6 nice silvers in approx 20 minutes, unheard of, then seemed to taper off. Not by lack of effort by DJ and deckhand Luke “Luther” McNamee was the cause of slow catching, fish just were not hungry, Tuesday we went deep for cod and got Pacific cod and a few black cod, along with the final King for the 4 of us, nicer size halibut and a couple Ling cod. Bella and the staff at the lodge are great as always, nice talking with everyone at tent night. It was like you don’t see or talk to people for a year and you just pick up where you left off when you do see them.

Fantastic!!!!! We started our trip with two days in Juneau, followed by 5 days in Glacier Bay National Park with one day of fishing there. While at GBNP all I heard from my three “amigos” was – “Really Andy, 3 continuous days of fishing in Sitka, what the heck!” By the last day our experience with Angling Unlimited in Sitka was “BEST TRIP OF MY LIFE!”, from all 3 “fishing buddies”!

Of the almost 400 lbs of fish we brought back my wife, Kathy caught ~45%, AND 4 King Salmon. While debatable with my wife, I caught the largest King Salmon (that’s my story) followed by Kelsie’s King catch. By the end of the 2nd day, Kathy had decided it was “all skill”, not luck. Well, she caught a Silver while sleeping and one day I handed her my rod, turned my back and she had a fish!

The most memorable moment was the Sea Lion theft of our biggest King Salmon on the 2nd day, we all watched Lisa’s King being gobbled down by the mocking Sea Lion. While at the airport waiting to depart, Kathy was making the rounds (we have video) chatting up all the other “fishers” and comparing stories, particularly her catches! What a good time we all had at Angling!

Captain LEV was wonderful! By far the best fishing captain we’ve ever experienced. Not easy with amateurs. These two guys are just SUPER!

We had a wonderful time! We were blessed to have DJ and Luke the entire time fishing, and they were amazing! DJ and Luke were great! DJ was so helpful, knowledgeable and a great teacher! Luke was kind, helpful and boy does that kiddo work hard!

When I booked our group to fish with Angling Unlimited, I had no idea our experience would be as amazing as it turned out to be. Captain Lev and Deckhand Logan were phenomenal. They worked continuously together to find fish for us. Logan seemed to be working non-stop prepping hooks, untangling lines, and cleaning our catch while underway. Lev worked tirelessly to find the fish, work the boat, and jumped in when needed on deck to keep things running smoothly and efficiently. In addition, I compliment him on making phenomenal sandwiches. The ground crew in camp kept our rooms cleaned and stocked and anticipated everything we needed. I have never experienced a consumer-oriented business so focused on their clients and so capable as Angling Unlimited. The coordination of effort throughout your organization had to emanate from the top down, because every employee contributed aggressively to make our time in Sitka wonderful. From the amazing people you have hired, through their training to perform so perfectly as a team, along with the enthusiasm demonstrated by each and every one of them, I can only say thank you from all of us. Congratulations to you all; you deserve every accolade imaginable.

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 😃

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

I thoroughly enjoyed fishing with Jack and Calvin. Another highly professional, safe and fun AU trip!

We really enjoyed our trip. Captain Ryan and Pete are a great crew. They worked hard to get us fish. I would be happy to fish with them again.

Our trip was great! Captain Ryan and his nephew Pete were a lot of fun! Really enjoyed spending time with them both! We definitely had a fun time with those two! It was my first time ever fishing and then I go to Alaska! Crazy woman I am! The deckhands sure work their tails off and earn their keep!

I had a great time this year. The ocean was great all three days. We had to work for the fish we got. We got a variety of different fish with daily limits or near limits of salmon, halibut and rock fish. Also got several pacific cod and black cod. Overall a very nice trip.

Our group had a memorable trip to Sitka, Alaska. From the time we exited the plane in Sitka to the end of our trip, the team from Angling Unlimited treated us like royalty making sure that all our needs were met. The host, the shuttle drivers, the office personnel and the entire office crew did an unforgettable job of customer service. The boat Crew, Captain Jack and First Mate Clayton, not only did a great job of finding fish, but their personalities, stories and their devotion to providing for our every need on the boat was first-rate. Every staff member we met was gracious and seemed to really love working for Angling Unlimited. Thank you Kim for always being there to answer our questions.

We had a great trip. Capt. Tom and Mate Jack kept us in the fish and local lore the whole time. Even with rough seas on days 2-3, we still got into the Kings. I admire Tom’s endurance especially to keep plugging away for the whole day and then some. The bear video is great. I’m pretty sure Tom or maybe Chuck arranged that event. All in all, we will definitely be back and the photos we’ve shown people back home will certainly bring more folks your way. This trip was on Hank’s bucket list and I think he is very happy.

It was the trip of a lifetime!!! We are so happy we went! We were blown away by Angling Unlimited. Sarah was the greatest captain and guide. She handled the boat like a pro!

The trip was fantastic. The accommodations were terrific. The organization and efficiency of the staff was top notch. DJ and Caden were professional and enjoyable to be with. I would highly recommend Angling Unlimited to anyone.

Wow! What an incredible fishing trip this was! Would highly recommend AU to anyone looking for the very best fishing charter and lodge in Sitka, AK. Angling Unlimited was an impressively well-oiled machine and the team went above and beyond at every opportunity. Our crew on board made the trip fun, unforgettable, and so rewarding with all of the fish we brought home. Captain Sam was an expert fisherman, navigator, AND entertainer. He kept us laughing and smiling the whole time. Thanks for everything Captain Sam! Tyler and Jack were expert deckhands, attentive to our every need, even filleted our fish on the boat on our way back to harbor each day, and even taught us how to fillet the fish ourselves!

Everything was meticulously prepared and ready for each and every activity of the trip. A truly all-inclusive experience! They handled everything from airport pickup, to lunch and snacks on board every day, to fish processing, packaging, freezing, to airport drop off and logistics at the end of our trip. And our Hostess Anna was so terrific! She kept the whole trip running smoothly for us, and baked the best cookies!! The AU team was with us every step of the way to be sure our trip was comfortable and memorable.

Thank you for everything, Chuck, Tom, Kim, Bella, Sam, Anna, Tyler, and Jack for making this the trip of a lifetime. We’ll be back!!

– Bridget, Odd Dog, May 24, 2022

Everyone had a delightful time. Due to John and my late arrival, our group ended up fishing with Captains Ryan and DJ. On our last day, John and I fished with Captain Tyler. All captains were outstanding. John and I thank AU for going the extra mile and getting us an extra day on the water.

Karen and I had another great time fishing in Sitka. Everything was perfect for us. We caught our share of fish and Spencer did his usual outstanding job in putting us over the fish. Lucas did a great job cooking the gourmet meals for us during the 4 evenings. They were all delicious!! Everything was outstanding. Karen and I plan to come again in 2023 for Hook It and Cook It. We hope we can fish with Spencer as captain again. We also had a great time with Kevin and his guests.

Thank you and EVERYONE at Angling Unlimited for another priceless, blessed summer of fishing for our family! From the 1st class service of your shore crew (thank you Madi!) to DJ and his seasoned skill & patience on the water with us, both trips were awesome! He set up Dad in the back of the boat with a perfect accessible chair arrangement. And capping off our last day of fishing with Captain Chuck teaming up with DJ to be our deckhand was a blast. He’s so good and fun – that was a treat. After struggling to find silvers for the first 2.5 days, we got into a school at one point on the last afternoon and DJ & Chuck managed to help us land all four silvers at once of a QUADRUPLE header (would’ve been a QUINTUPLE if I’d managed to hook mine!). Got a priceless pic with all of us and DJ after that flurry. Such great memories!

As always I had a great time, fishing was exceptionally slow compared to the last 20 years of coming up to Sitka BUT by no means because of a lack of effort on Capt Sarah’s part, the Salmon just were not there. I really had a great time returning for my 2 trips per year again this year. As always the staff and crews are so nice and will bend over backward to make your trip as pleasant and enjoyable as possible.

It was great to see Madison and Cassie again, great hostesses they are, along with the other young ladies. Luke was a great deckhand and would enjoy fishing with him again. Always enjoy talking with Jen, she is always in a good mood and uplifting attitude, Chuck is always Chuck, a fun guy. Tell the Sitka crew and you Kim, thanks for another great trip with AU, I can’t wait to get back up there in July and fish with DJ, and back in Sept and fish with Capt Sarah.

Truly an outstanding experience…Captain Spencer and Drake were awesome as were Jen and your entire staff there in Sitka. Honestly, every single one of them are stars!

The Yellow house provided everything we needed. It was neat, clean and well-stocked for breakfast. Very nice location for a walk down around the waterfront. Having a vehicle was a big plus. Thanks.

Very pleased with the fishing success. High seas the second day kept us off the ocean; however, Spencer worked hard and still managed to find fish. We did not limit out either day but the Silvers were bigger than last time around so we ended up with a little more in the boxes overall.

I could not think of a better way to have spent my 50th birthday than fishing with my three boys, my brothers, and my nephews, thanks in large part to Angling Unlimited. From beginning to end, your hospitality and attention to detail was superb. We loved fishing with Jack, the coho hound dog, and Dave. They were truly a dynamic fishing duo committed to making sure we found the fish even on the slow days. It wouldn’t take long for Jack to sense we were in a dry hole and to quickly try and new spot. On the last day, he meticulously surveyed the grounds before picking a spot to anchor and picking up 22 cohos in less than 3 hours while we watched other boats grind it out. And Dave never left our hooks unbaited but for a few seconds. A couple of times, I went to reach for my tangled line to untangle it but he was always there in an instant. As a result, our lines maximized the time they were finding the fish. Everything was just great and I’d love to do it again especially if we could get Jack and Dave.

Our trip could not possibly have been better. The fishing, weather, camaraderie, etc., were truly outstanding

An awesome trip. Angling Unlimited is first class on all fronts. We really appreciate you making this trip easy for us. Your staff is A grade and your facilities and boats are perfect for what we are looking for in a trip.

Our Captain DJ and Luke were great. DJ is a focused hard worker and did what it took to find the fish. We really appreciated his extra efforts to keep moving if we did not land in a productive hole. I can’t imagine working that hard one day after the next, yet he clearly does. A big thank you to him as well as Kassie

Thanks again for the A-grade hospitality and fishing experience. All fish are resting well in the freezer. All made it home in scheduled timing.

Our trip was awesome! Coho fishing was a little slow the first couple of days but then got hot the last day. Bottom fishing was lights out lots of Halibut, Lingcod, Black cod and P-cod. We certainly enjoyed getting to see and fish with Sarah again. What a wonderful human being. Jaime and Bod were also a blast to fish with. They make a really great pair!!

We had a wonderful time. I would find it hard to believe that there is a better Captain than Spencer. My Boys and I commented multiple times about the great organization that goes into making this trip most memorable. It’s hard to put into words how enjoyable a trip like this can be.

I really appreciate your help in putting the trip together after 2019. I am amazed that you were able to come through for us and make it the best trip ever.

Thank you, Spencer and the whole staff in Sitka for making this the best ever.

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!!

The trip was awesome. Can’t emphasize enough what a fantastic job everyone at AU does to ensure we have a great and memorable trip.

Had an awesome trip – Captain DJ was awesome as usual and did a great job. Caught some nice size kings, bigger Halibut, and big Lingcod that we had to release. Great catching those big fish. Was the first time the boat (all 4 of us) caught limits of Silvers all three days in all my years of fishing. Something I don’t expect but it was good. The crew was great as well taking care of us.

Our trip was fabulous. Those employees (the kids as we called them) are above and beyond what we expected. Angling Unlimited has been blessed with being able to surround themselves with that kind of work ethic and talent. The boats and fishing equipment were perfect. There is nothing that we can say that is negative.

As far as the Loon, Lev, again a kid as he is my sons age and looks just like him, is very obviously a seasoned pro. He knows what he is doing! Again, another one of “Anglings” great blessings.

A special shout out to Owen, our first mate who was called to fill in for a couple of weeks. We learned that he had never been a mate before on any type of charter boat, but you would have never known. He was fabulous, knew what he was doing, and worked his butt off. I think it’s an amazing testament to the Men and Women who serve our country. They truly go above and beyond at everything they do.

Had another really great time. Caught fish by the ton. However…I have aged out and will not be making future trips. Been five times and loved every minute of it.

Your people are very very easy to work with and they take care of every detail. I could not be a happier customer. Unfortunately at age 85 I just can’t do it any longer without pain and suffering.

My very best to all the folks at AU. I leave with a lifetime full of great memories.

The fishing trip with AU was fantastic, even if the weather didn’t cooperate for the first two days. Walking down the dock to our boat and seeing Spencer smiling, with his welcoming handshake extended to us was a wonderful moment and it felt very much like a family reunion. After all, we have been exclusively fishing with Spencer for the past six years. Spencer made the most of some very challenging weather and sea conditions. In addition, we were introduced to Sole fishing when we could not go out to the deeper halibut grounds. We even got a couple of lingcod to add to our variety boxes. All in all, we all had a great time and look forward to fishing with Spencer and AU next year.

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

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!

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.

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.

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!!

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 🤣👍🏻!

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.

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.

Please let Tom and Chuck know that we were 110% pleased with every aspect of our stay.  Spencer and Hunter did an amazing job.  Ellie was great.  Your whole crew was great.  I have consistently found in all of the trips I have taken to Angling Unlimited and anyone I have recommended going all say……everything your team can control you do.  It is great to see how the business has flourished under your leadership and how your team are such wonderful ambassadors for your organization.  You have a very, very special guide in Spencer and it was a joy to spend time with him.

We had a great trip and Captain Spencer was fantastic. In addition to being a really good captain, he is super interesting to talk to and has a broad range of topics he can speak to intelligently. Overall our time on the boat was really enjoyable.

James and Sam did their usual outstanding job of finding fish and worked incredibly hard to get them into the boat, even providing curated musical accompaniment. They coped with some iffy weather, a couple of days when the fish were just not cooperating and some seasickness, and in spite of it all filled out our fish boxes. At my request Captain James made a valiant and successful effort to make sure we brought home at least one Sable Fish.

All of your staff, including the girls and the processing people, contributed to our successful trip with their cheerful, can-do attitudes.

I had another amazing time in Sitka. As always Angling was awesome all across the board. James is an incredible person and a great friend. Lev is really cool and great captain. Elle as always was such a pleasure to be around. Ryan (fish processor) was helpful at the airport and is a genuine person. The lodging was perfect. We enjoyed being in town. I wish I was able to come back this year. The time went too fast.

Our experience with Angling Unlimited was fantastic! It was helpful to be able to pick up the rain gear the night before. Captain Lev and Logan were terrific! We’ve fished with other companies and there’s no comparison! They were GREAT and on every detail throughout the day. Thank you also for including us in your lasagna dinner. That was very kind! All of your staff were extremely friendly. Lucia gave us cool hiking suggestions and spent time chatting with us. Ryan and (sorry forgot 2nd person’s name) met us at the airport and were super helpful with getting our fish on the plane. Thanks for everything!

Everyone there is fantastic and we have DJ to thank for the great fishing.

Kyle & I had a great time. The crew and staff were terrific and the fishing was very good. We would recommend you and your company. Thanks again for helping us with everything.

The fishing trip was fantastic. It was so good to be able to share this experience with my three sons.

Ryan and Gretta, Pete and Ellie all made this experience so great. I’m positive there will be future trips for the Grotbo family.

The fish arrived home in excellent condition.

The fishing experience offered by Angling Unlimited will keep us coming back.

Everything about our trip couldn’t have been better. From the time we got off the plane to assistance checking in our fish at the airport everything was top notch. Captain Jack was perfect. He got us on fish early and often and was really cool to talk to. Kaden worked his tail off to make sure we had everything we needed to be successful. Synevva and our lodging were fantastic. I would like to hold our dates for next year. We may come in a day early again but I will figure that out when we figure out who is coming for sure and book our flights. Thank you again for a fantastic experience for our entire crew start to finish.

As a group, and we all individually own business, we talked many times about the efficiency of the operation in moving people from plane, to motel, to lodge, to boat and back. Over and over and over. Our hostess picked up at midnight got us checked in. Moved us at 10am the next morning to the lodge. And checked us in there. Next morning 4am knocking on her door. Her and the other hostesses seemed to be operating without direction and supervision but yet they were always moving and doing something.

On the boat. Sarah was great. We caught a lot of fish and quickly each day. 15 kings was our best day. Over limit Lin Cod and Halibut. Just very focused on catching the fish.

I would like to mention Nick the deck hand since we spent the most time with him. He like the hostesses were always working on the boat without being told what to do. He seem to know what needed to be done. Whether it was ready bait, rinse down or scrub down the boat, and process fish on the way home. What made it really impressive is he has only been a deckhand for a month.

Across the whole operation nothing but positives.

I really wanted to focus on the staff we dealt with. Maddie, Nick and Sarah. Sarah I think is a known quality, everyone knows how she did, she was great. But we were so impressed with the young staff. End of the day we sat on the deck, drank beer and just watched their activity. People in and out. Delivery stuff to rooms. And we commented “whose in charge?” There didn’t seem to be something telling them what to do. They were just doing it. Whereas I get phone calls and texts from clients that my staff don’t call them back when I am gone. And I employ 30 year professionals.

Additionally, I did not talk about the fishing. It was phenoemenal. Second day we had limited out Kings, Halibut, Rockfish my 9:32. Sarah and I noted the time we brought in the last rock fish. So we just went back over to the King Salmon area and caught and released 6 more salmon for fun.

This group travels around the country and mexico to fish (Florida Keys- Sails, Venice, La, for Tuna, Cabo for marlin), we know some days you won’t catch fish, and we have had bad service or stay.

I forgot the fish processor. He met us everyday on the dock with a big smile. How did you do? Walked us through the processing and storage process and then was at the airport at 5:15AM loading our fish to the airlines. Again, just another rock star.

We had a truly memorable trip. The fishing, of course, was spectacular. It was fun fishing with Ryan and Peter, and we were paired up with two really nice guys from San Diego. The staff in Sitka was wonderful, friendly, and helpful and made our visit very enjoyable.

This fishing trip was everything I was hoping it would be. I have fished in Sitka a number of times and Angling Unlimited has it figured out! I would have no problem recommending them to my friends. Great friendly service and hard-working knowledgeable Captains and Deckhands. Captains DJ and Spencer were great!

It was an awesome trip for everyone! I especially enjoyed watching my grandsons landing Kings! It was their first time fishing.

Thanks to all the Angling Unlimited staff!