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Shrimping Charters in Whittier, Alaska Starting April 15
January 11th 2021
First let me start by stating I hope you all had a wonderful holiday. 2020 was a challenge for all of us, but we made it
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Whittier Alaska Fishing Charter for X-mas
December 17th 2020
Wondering what to get your loved one for Christmas? Give the gift of a Whittier Alaska Fishing Charter with Saltwater Excursions.
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RQE passes both the House and the Senate
December 12th 2020
Good News on the Whittier Alaska Fishing Charter Front. The bill has passed both the house and the senate and is sitting
"Kristen, had a great time fishing with you last summer...........will be going again this year"
Nancy Lagasse
- How do I get my catch processed and shipped home?
- What you need to know for your 2021 Fishing Charter in Whittier Alaska
- Where do we meet you in the morning?
- How much do I tip the Crew?
- Broiled Salmon and Wild Rice Salad
- Green Curry Halibut
- Walnut-Coated Sea Bass with Lemon-Dill Sauce
- Hazelnut Encrusted Halibut with Apple Vinaigrette
- Where do I park when I get to Whittier?
- Terms and Conditions
- Do you provide Hunting Transportation/Drop Offs in Prince William Sound?
- How do I get my fish back home?
- What clothing should I bring?
- What if I get Seasick?
- Can I drink Alcohol on the boat?
- What do I need to bring for the vessel?
- How do I get to Whittier?
- Will I need a fishing license?
New Halibut Regulations
It is that time of year again when the North Pacific Fisheries Management Council makes critical decisions on the management of the halibut allocation.
In 2014, the charter sector was cut by 34% of their allotted limit. Unfortunately, we came in at 16% higher than that reduced limit. Therefore we, the charter operators, had to make a recommendation on how to further reduce our catch limit. We believe that making a recommendation is far less harmful than having the council and the International Pacific Halibut Commission tell us what our cuts will be.
The charter sector agreed that it would recommend to the council that the charter sector stands down on Thursdays between June 15th – August 31st for fishing for halibut and impose a 5 fish annual limit per charter angler.
Please understand that this is necessary for the conservation of the halibut and we are hoping that some time in the future that the biomass will increase and we will return to our limits of 2 fish any size, any day for both sector 2C and 3A.
The restrictions that were imposed in 2014 will continue. Charter anglers are still allowed one fish of any size and one fish 29 inches or less. Crew will again not be allowed to retain fish on days that paying clients are on board.
Many of you may have heard of a GAF fish or a Guided Angler Fish. Saltwater Excursions does not participate or support that idea. It was posed as a conservation effort when in reality it is the buying of a commercial fish or part of an IFQ (Individual Fishing Quota) to put in the hands of a recreational fisherman.
Saltwater Excursions will change up Thursday’s in July and August to target Lingcod, Salmon and/or Rockfish. Again, we are sorry for any disruption that this may cause in your trip planning.
Kristen’s 90 pound halibut caught on October 1, 2014
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