History
The owner Captain Anthony Knuteson was born and raised in Ketchikan Alaska. At age 23 he started Aurora Sportfishing. Aurora Sportfishing has employed Captains/Fishing Guides from as far as Florida Keys. Aurora Sportfishing has operated as many as 4 charter boats in the summer season. Starting in 2014 he chose to operate only 1 charter boat with no employees, 1 man 1 boat. Aurora Sportfishing's boats are large 35' boats with seating for 6 fisherman. While in the beginning all business came from Norwegian and Princess Cruise lines contracts. Aurora Sportfishing is now a private charter company specializing in private charters for all cruise passengers and multi day groups alike.
Specialties
Ketchikan Alaska fishing charters. We cater to cruise ship passengers, and allday fisherman alike. Ketchikan King Salmon fishing in May through mid July. Coho and Pink Salmon fishing July through September. Ketchikan Halibut fishing trips throughout the summer. We also offer Dungeness crab fishing depending on group availability. With nearly 100 charter boats operating out of Ketchikan Alaska we have to stand out. Aurora Sportfishing has been in business since 2004. Captain Tony is a lifelong Ketchikan resident. Currently Aurora Sportfishing is a 1 man show, with Captain Tony running either the Valhalla or Never Enough. Our boats are large, clean, comfortable, and safe. Call now to book! The busy summer season has all Ketchikan charter boats fishing every day, availability is limited.