Alaska Liveaboard Fishing Charter

Sitka is a 2.5-hour Flight from Seattle.

Fly or Spin Fishing - Salt and Freshwater

Embark on the ultimate Alaskan adventure with Captain Brandon, Sitka-born and raised. In the vast 17-million-acre wilderness of the Tongass National Forest, you'll be immersed in Alaska's raw beauty while fishing fresh and saltwater. Tailor your trip to your group's interests to include halibut, hardcore salmon fishing, relaxing in natural hot springs, crabbing and shrimping, and a guided Cast-and-Blast. Get together a group of up to six guests and customize an unforgettable trip.
2025 Rate:  $25,000 per group for 5-nights and 5-days guided fishing.

June 2025 Openings:
Save $2,500 per group
Trips run from Sunday to Friday.
June 1-6
June 8-13
June 15-20
June 22-27.

Sitka Liveaboard Adventure

Experience the majestic beauty of Sitka, Alaska, by cruising and fishing aboard the 67-foot M.V Desperado. This grand vessel offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the rich waters of the North Pacific, famous for its abundant marine life including salmon, and a variety of other species.


Sitka, on the west side of Baranof Island, is part of the Tongass National Forest, the country's largest national forest. With a population of 8,500, Sitka is Alaska's fifth most populated city. As the sixth largest seafood port in the nation, Sitka is also a hub of maritime commerce.
The Liveaboard:  Aboard the Desperado, a 67-foot liveaboard, you'll explore Sitka's pristine Pacific waters. With state-of-the-art navigation and fishing gear, the Desperado transports you to the area's most fertile fishing grounds for king and silver salmon, rockfish, and lingcod.
Season:  Liveaboard packages are available from May through November.
Group Size:  The Liveaboard comfortably accommodates up to six guests. Groups are not mixed. So you will need to get your own group together.

Five-Day Package Options

Customize your liveaboard adventure with Captain Brandon aboard the Desperado, a 67-foot trawler. Five day package options.

Customize your package with Captain Brandon. For example, with a five-day package, you may decide to fish hardcore for three days and then take in a whale or wildlife viewing tour.
Package Options:
• Halibut
• King Salmon Combo
• Silver Salmon Combo - July through September
• Rockfish are available all season.
• Lingcod fishing, all season
• Guided Cast-and-Blast
• Unguided Blacktail or Bear Hunts
• Whale viewing opportunities
• Five-day packages.
Customize Your Package:  Trips are tailored to your group's interests. If you want to fish hardcore for a few days and get fish in the freezer, then spend a day exploring Sitka's unique bays and natural hot springs, or crabbing and shrimping, followed by a fire on the beach and a fresh seafood dinner, there are numerous options.

A Typical Fishing Day:
Daylight Hours in Sitka:  4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
5:00 a.m. - Coffee is hot.
5:00 to 6:00 a.m. - Head to fishing grounds. The deckhand will prepare breakfast during the cruise to the fishing grounds, and you’ll sit down for the meal once the boat is anchored.
Noon - Anglers will have a deli-style lunch in the boat and then return to fishing.
4:00 to 5:00 p.m. – The vessel will cruise to pull up crab and shrimp pots. The deckhand will prepare dinner during the cruise. Once the boat is anchored, you’ll enjoy dinner. Depending on the group’s desires, the day’s catch can be prepared for dinner, or if the weather is pleasant, enjoy a fire on the beach and boil up some fresh crab.
You can fish as much or as little as your group wants. Kayaks and paddleboards are available to take to shore, where you can explore multiple hot springs, which are enjoyable after a long fishing day.
Evening - The yacht will move daily and anchor in a different sheltered cove each night.

The Fishing Program

Aboard the Desperado, you'll fish for halibut, salmon, lingcod with the help of a deckhand and Captain Brandon at the helm.

Captain:  Brandon, the owner/captain, has his 100-Ton Master License and will oversee your fishing days. His deckhand is also the cook and your fish care guy.
Fishing Equipment:  Rods, reels, and tackle are provided, plus crabbing and shrimp pots.
A Fishing License is not included. A non-resident Alaska license is $45 in 2025. Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Paddling Vessels:  Four kayaks and two paddleboards accompany the liveaboard, plus a 12-foot inflatable skiff for transfer to the beach.

Cast-and-Blast Options

Take in an Alaska Cast-and-Blast and stay on a liveaboard vessel while your hunting and fishing party explores Sitka

Cast-and-Blast Option:  Cast-and-Blasts are available from September through December during duck hunting season; dates vary by year. Guided fresh and saltwater fishing for pink salmon, silver salmon, chum salmon, steelhead, rainbow trout, dolly varden, and guided waterfowl hunts for puddle or sea ducks.

Blacktail Self-Guided Hunts

With the Desperado Liveaboard adventure, hunters have opportunities to track and hunt the majestic Alaskan Brown Bear and the elusive Sitka Blacktail Deer, all while enjoying the comfort and mobility of a liveaboard.

DIY Blacktail Deer Hunts:  There is a fantastic deer population in Sitka, which can be harvested from August 1 through December 31, with peak hunting from mid-October through mid-December during rutting season. The hunts are unguided, and the liveaboard offers transport to and from the beach (by inflatable skiff) whenever you wish to go to the hunting areas.
Group Size:  The required group size is four. Groups are not mixed. You will need to get your own group together.

Lingcod are Available All Season

Lingcod are known for their aggressive nature and substantial size, offer a thrilling challenge to anglers. The optimal time to target lingcod in Sitka is between May and September. A variety of techniques, including jigging and bait fishing are employed.

Crab Leg Dinners

The pristine waters around Sitka are home to a bountiful population of crab.

Alaska Cast-and-Blast

Alaska cast-and-blast for puddle ducks and waterfowl aboard the Desperado, a 67-foot liveaboard out of Sitka

The 67-Foot M/V Desperado

Fish for Halibut, salmon, rockfish, lingcod and more with this liveaboard Alaska adventure.

Woodstove in the Lounge Area

Warm up around the woodstove in the Liveaboard's Lounge area.

Sitka Scenery

Sitka, Alaska is renowned for its breathtaking scenery, crystal-clear pristine waters that are an angler's paradise.


The M/V Desperado

The 67-Foot M/V Desperado is your home for the week for you Alaska Liveaboard Adventure with Captain Brandon.

The M/V Desperado is a 67-foot steel custom-raised pilot house trawler with a 370 HP John Deere diesel main engine. She has two 25-kW generators for electricity. USCG-approved safety, communication, navigation equipment, an eight-man emergency life raft, and an EPIRB (Emergency position-indicating radio beacon).
The Desperado has a spacious interior with three staterooms, a crew room, three bathrooms, two showers, and a step-down swim platform.
The fully equipped kitchen has two chest freezers and a vacuum sealer to handle your fresh catch efficiently.
Meals:  Tasty meals are cooked and provided by the crew. Dinners feature fresh-caught seafood accompanied by various side dishes.
Alcohol:  No alcohol is provided, but you can purchase it in Sitka upon arrival.
Communications:  Starlink Wi-Fi is available on the Liveaboard. A satellite phone and VHF radio are also available for emergency communication.


Three Staterooms

Two Bunk Beds in Cabin for Four Guests

Two cabins have two bunk beds in each room, and the front stateroom has a queen-size bed. Bedding is provided, but you are welcome to bring a sleeping bag.

Getting to the Liveaboard:

1.) You'll fly to Sitka, Alaska, a 2.5-hour flight from Seattle.
2.) A Liveaboard representative will drive you from the Sitka Airport to the Liveaboard, a six-minute drive, with a stop for guests to purchase alcohol and other items. You’ll spend your first night on the Liveaboard.
Departure Day:  On the last day, you can fish for about three hours, then catch the early afternoon flight home, or stay later and fish a full day and overnight in Sitka, then fly home the next morning.


2025 USD Rates:

Season:  May - November.
Groups are limited to six guests. Groups are not mixed, so you will need to get your own group together.

5-nights and 5-days (Sun-Fri)
Guided Fishing - May through September
Cast-and-Blast - September - December
$25,000.00 per group
For 6 anglers, it works out to $4,167 p.p.
For 4 anglers, it works out to $6,250 p.p.

DIY Self-Guided Blacktail Deer Hunts
Peak blacktail hunting is from mid-October through mid-December during the rutting season. Trips run from Sunday to Saturday.
7-nights and 6-days
$24,000.00 per group - Limited to four hunters.
For 4 hunters, it works out to $6,000 per person
You'll need to get a group together.

Sitka Sales Tax:  Rates do not include a $720.00 Sitka Sales Tax on the total package.

Request a Desperado Liveaboard
Information Packet.  


The Packages Include:

• Ground transfers between Sitka Airport and the Liveaboard
• Liveaboard lodging, double occupancy
• Meals on the Liveaboard
• Non-alcoholic beverages
• Starlink Wi-Fi on the Liveaboard
• Guided fishing
• Guided waterfowl hunting for Cast-and-Blast
• The use of spin gear and tackle
• Vacuum-packed fish care
• Use of kayaks and paddleboards
• $100 bed tax

The Packages Do Not Include:

• Airfare to and from Sitka, Alaska
• Alaska fishing license, $45
• King salmon stamp, $45
• Freshwater fishing gear
• Alcohol, mixers, and sodas
• Hotel nights and meals in transit to/from the Liveaboard
• Gratuities to guides and staff
• Sitka fish box tax, $10 per box
• $720 Sitka Sales Tax on total package
• Travel Insurance
• Global Rescue
• The Cast-and-Blast does not include guns, ammunition, an Alaska small game hunting license, an Alaska non-resident Annual State Waterfowl Stamp, and a Federal Duck Stamp.
• Anything not mentioned under inclusions.

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