Skinny water, stout fish.
Boiled down to the essentials, that’s the appeal of steelhead fishing on the islands of Southeast Alaska. Watersheds are smaller than most mainland steelhead runs and the fish are more visible. Equinox, with Tongass on the Fly will take you to streams in the Tongass National Forest where you’ll have unsurpassed sight fishing opportunities for North America’s best freshwater gamefish.
Equinox strives to provide guests with a wilderness fishing experience. We cruise the outer coast and Inside passage in search of less accessible steelhead water with minimal fishing pressure.
You’ll wake up at the river, enjoy a leisurely breakfast and spend the day with your guides in a battle of wits with powerful steelhead fresh off the ocean. When you’ve had enough, we’ll return to the comfort of the yacht to recharge, tie a fly, perhaps enjoy a drink on the upper deck. Fresh seafood is in abundant supply for dinner, and if you crack a window as you fall asleep, you’ll hear the river flowing into the ocean, grouse hooting and otters or whales meandering through the anchorage.
We can accommodate up to 4 guests in 4 private staterooms on a 6 day/6 night steelhead focused expedition in May 2025. Seats are limited so please contact asap if you’re ready to accept the challenge. We also have the option of salt water fishing, shrimping, crabbing, hiking and kayaking.
Kevin and Tongass on the Fly
Kevin grew up in Colorado, but now calls Petersburg, Alaska home. After guiding in Bristol Bay he returned to Southeast, Alaska to chase steelhead and is deeply passionate about the sport.
Kevin is a licensed captain and CPR/First Aid certified.
Contact us by phone at 907-738-4736 or email at info@equinoxalaska.com to learn more
rates and dates
Join our group sailing from Petersburg, AK to Kake, AK (as a solo traveler, a couple, or with friends) from May 6th to May 12th. Rates: $5,400 - 6,000/person **Rates vary depending on your room selection. The trip will have 4 people maximum.
INCLUDED:
Lodging for 6 nights aboard the M/V Equinox
All meals during the 6 day trip
Waders, rods, fishing gear - guests are also welcome to bring their own
Access to additional recreational equipment: kayaks, pack rafts, paddleboards, crab pots and shrimp pots
Transportation on the day of arrival and departure
Flights from Kake, Alaska to Juneau, Alaska
NOT INCLUDED: Alcohol, flights to Petersburg, Alaska and out of Juneau, Alaska.
2025 SPRING WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY CRUISE: HUMPBACK WHALES
Every spring, pacific herring move inshore in the billions to spawn in Sitka Sound. This epic 2-3 week event marks the beginning of spring and offers photographers a unique opportunity to capture iconic Alaskan wildlife attracted by the herring. Humpback whales gather in large numbers exhibiting stunning feeding behaviors, most notably bubble net feeding. Witness and capture this impressive cooperative behavior along with sea lions roving in packs, eagles taking turns swooping on surface herring, and numerous migratory seabirds passing through Southeast Alaska.
RATES AND DATES
MARCH 25TH - 5 DAY CRUISE
DATES: 5 days/5 nights, March 25th - March 30th, 2025
RATES: $4,500 - 5,100/person - **rates vary depending on room selection**
INCLUDED: Food & lodging aboard M/V Equinox, land transfer on first and last day of charter
NOT INCLUDED: Alcohol
4 spots available
april 1st - 5 DAY CRUISE
DATES: 5 days/5 nights, April 1st - April 6th, 2025
RATES: $4,500 - 5,100/person - **rates vary depending on room selection**
INCLUDED: Food & lodging aboard M/V Equinox, land transfer on first and last day of charter
NOT INCLUDED: Alcohol
4 spots available
Contact us by phone at 907-738-4736 or email at info@equinoxalaska.com to learn more