Seaducks, Fishing & Crab

Kodiak isn't just about deer.

Every trip includes seaduck hunting, saltwater fishing, and crabbing straight off the yacht. Deer in the morning. Halibut and crab on the table by dinner.

Harlequins in the rocks. Long-tails racing the boat. Crab pots heavy at dusk. Halibut coming over the rail. This is Kodiak.

After the morning deer hunt, we shift gears. Set crab pots in the afternoon, work seaducks along the rocky shoreline, or drop a line for halibut and rockfish. Everything gets cleaned aboard the yacht and shows up on your plate the same night.

Hunters bring their own licenses, federal duck stamps, and state waterfowl stamps. Fishing licenses required for anglers on board.

Sea ducks flying low over a rocky Kodiak shoreline

What you'll be into

Harlequin Ducks
Rocky Kodiak shorelines — a hunter's trophy sea duck.
Fall / Winter
Long-tailed Ducks
Fast, acrobatic, and abundant off the yacht.
Fall / Winter
Eiders & Scoters
Diving ducks worked from the skiff in protected water.
Fall / Winter
Halibut & Rockfish
Fresh fillets on the deck the same day.
Trip add-on
Salmon (in season)
Silvers and pinks depending on the window.
Summer / Fall
Dungeness & Tanner Crab
Pots set from the yacht, pulled at dusk.
Year-round add-on

Waterfowl hunters must hold valid Alaska hunting licenses, federal duck stamps, and applicable state waterfowl stamps. Anglers require an Alaska sport fishing license. Verify current regulations with Alaska Department of Fish & Game.

Seaducks, fishing & crab FAQ

What seaducks can I hunt on Kodiak Island?+
Harlequin, long-tailed, common and king eider, and all three scoter species along Kodiak's protected bays and rocky shorelines. We decoy from the skiff and retrieve as we go.
When is Kodiak's seaduck season?+
Seaduck hunting is typically strongest in the fall and winter under Alaska's coastal zone waterfowl regulations. Confirm exact dates and daily/aggregate bag limits with the Alaska Department of Fish & Game before booking.
What saltwater fishing is available from the yacht?+
Halibut and rockfish reliably, plus salmon in season (silvers and pinks depending on the window). Fishing gear is aboard and fish are cleaned on deck.
Do you run crab pots?+
Yes. Dungeness and tanner crab pots are set from the yacht and pulled at dusk. Fresh crab back at the yacht most evenings.
What licenses do I need for waterfowl and fishing on Kodiak?+
A valid Alaska hunting license, federal duck stamp, and Alaska waterfowl stamp for hunters, plus an Alaska sport fishing license for anglers. Verify current requirements with Alaska Department of Fish & Game.

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