BARANOF FISHING EXCURSIONS

What BARANOF FISHING EXCURSIONS does

Baranof Fishing Excursions is a family-owned guided fishing operator based in Ketchikan, Alaska, founded approximately 25 years ago by third-generation Alaskans AJ and Chuck Slagle. The company runs all-inclusive half-day to full-day excursions targeting salmon, halibut, and multi-species catches, plus fully customizable private charters and a distinctive 'Cook Your Catch in the Wilderness' gourmet dining experience conducted at an exclusive island campsite. Its primary customer base is cruise ship passengers visiting Ketchikan on port days, supplemented by independent travelers, families, and experienced anglers seeking trophy catches.

The operating platform is built on a fleet of custom Raider vessels purpose-built for Southeast Alaska waters, including a 30-foot cabin cruiser, a 24-foot cabin cruiser, and a 23-foot skiff, each suited to different trip types and group sizes (max 6 guests per boat). Vessels are USCG-certified with redundant safety systems (VHF radios, Garmin InReach satellite beacons, Garmin navigation, backup paper charts, backup propulsion) and are maintained by an in-house certified Honda/Suzuki shop. The technology stack is primarily operational and physical, with no disclosed AI/ML, app, or proprietary software components beyond the FareHarbor booking integration and Google reCAPTCHA on the website.

The business model is direct-to-consumer, with per-person excursion pricing of $379-$429 and private charter rates of $1,800-$2,500, supplemented by add-ons (cook-your-catch at $108, crabbing at $50, fish processing and shipping). Distribution is concentrated through the company's own website (exclusivealaska.com), FareHarbor online booking, phone reservations, walk-up traffic at the 3 Salmon Landing office, and a dedicated pier pickup service for cruise ship passengers. The 50+ seasonal workforce, 20+ returning staff, and 100,000+ cumulative guests indicate a stable, mature operation anchored in a single Southeast Alaska geography.

Name

BARANOF FISHING EXCURSIONS

Legal name

Baranof Fishing Excursions

Website

https://exclusivealaska.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Family-owned guided fishing excursion operator in Ketchikan, Alaska, offering salmon, halibut, and multi-species trips plus private charters and wilderness dining experiences, primarily serving cruise ship passengers and independent travelers via a custom Raider vessel fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charter Fishing Services

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (487210), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (4872)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Fishing Charters & Angling Experiences (Deep Sea, Sportfishing, Fly Fishing) (THAJAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Charters & Yacht Experiences (Crewed, Bareboat, Day Charters) (THAJAJAB), Sightseeing & Scenic Boat Tours (Harbor, Sunset, Dolphin/Whale Watching) (THAJAJAA), Fishing & Angling Charters / Guides (THAAALAD)

Keywords

• Guided fishing charters
• Salmon halibut fishing
• Wilderness dining tours
• Private boat excursions
• Alaska fishing trips

Headquarters

HQ city

Ketchikan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Fishing Excursions: Per-person fees for guided fishing trips including salmon fishing, halibut fishing, and multi-species combo excursions. Prices range from $379 to $429 per person for standard excursions.
2. Private Charters: Full-boat charter rentals ranging from $1,700 to $2,500 for 5-8 hour private customizable trips. Includes 30-foot cabin cruiser ($2,000), 24-foot cabin cruiser ($1,800), and Misty Fjords wildlife viewing ($2,500).
3. Add-On Experiences: Additional fees for optional experiences including gourmet wilderness dining (+$108), crabbing (+$50), and fish processing/shipping services.
4. Fishing License Processing: $15 fee collected for Alaska state fishing license plus additional fees for king salmon and halibut stamps.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Family-owned fishing charter company based in Ketchikan, Alaska, offering guided salmon, halibut, and combination fishing excursions, private boat charters, gourmet "Cook Your Catch" wilderness dining experiences, and Misty Fjords wildlife viewing for cruise ship passengers and independent travelers visiting Southeast Alaska.

Product overview

Baranof Fishing Excursions operates as a unified excursion platform offering guided fishing experiences in Ketchikan, Alaska. The core product portfolio consists of four main guided excursion types: Cook Your Catch in the Wilderness (fishing plus gourmet campsite dining), Alaska Salmon Fishing, Halibut Fishing, and Alaska Fishing Combo (multi-species). Private Charters provide fully customizable experiences allowing guests to select target species, boat type, and add-ons. The fleet includes three vessel types (30-foot cabin cruiser, 24-foot cabin cruiser, and 23-foot skiff) that serve different excursion types and group preferences. Optional add-ons include crabbing, shrimping, and Misty Fjords wildlife viewing. All excursions include gear provision, expert guides, and various catch care options (processing, shipping, or cooking).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cook Your Catch in the Wilderness

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100,000 guests hosted since opening
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Peers

• All Alaska Outdoors:

Direct peers

• Hooked On Ketchikan: Local Ketchikan charter operator providing guided sportfishing trips for cruise passengers and independent travelers, overlapping Baranof's core excursion offerings.
• Silver King Charters (Ketchikan): Ketchikan fishing charter company focused on salmon and halibut excursions. Competes head-to-head with Baranof in the same local waters and cruise passenger channel.
• Fish On Alaska Charters: Ketchikan fishing charter operator offering guided salmon and halibut trips with similar vessel-based excursion model. Targets the same cruise passenger and independent traveler base.
• Alaska Fish House & Charters: Ketchikan-based operator offering guided fishing charters and a waterfront meeting point used by Baranof itself for independent travelers. Directly competes for the same cruise and independent traveler segments in Ketchikan waters.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/baranof-fishing-excursions-llc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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