Adventure Fly Fishing & Alaskan Wilderness Tours — Guided, Unforgettable, Local Experts

A serene body of water surrounded by green, forested mountains under a clear blue sky.
Three bears standing on rocks in a flowing stream surrounded by moss-covered boulders and greenery.
Two people fly fishing in a river surrounded by trees.
Two hikers wade through a shallow lake in a mountainous landscape with a seaplane on the water, surrounded by forested mountains and a partly cloudy sky.
A man and a woman stand on a wooden dock by a lake with a mountain and forest in the background. There is a dog and some gear on the dock, and the sunlight creates a glare on the water.
A mother bear with two cubs walking on rocks near a stream in a moss-covered rocky area.
Person fishing in a river during sunset, wearing a dark jacket with 'SIMMS' written on the back.
A small boat resting by the shore of a calm, foggy river surrounded by dense trees.
Two people fishing in a river at the base of a waterfall surrounded by lush green trees on a sunny day.
A person climbs onto a seaplane docked at a wooden dock on a calm body of water with mountains in the background.
A seaplane with four people on the pontoons, standing on a rocky shoreline, with mountains and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
Two people standing in a lake, fishing with a forest in the background.
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For over 24 years, Family Air Tours has been flying anglers into the heart of Southeast Alaska’s best fishing. Based in Ketchikan, we specialize in fly-out fly fishing adventures that combine classic bush planes with remote rivers, alpine lakes, and salmon-rich streams deep in the Tongass National Forest.

Our seaplanes take you beyond the road system to places where the fishing is exceptional and the crowds are nonexistent. Along the way, you’ll experience breathtaking flightseeing over the Misty Fjords, snowcapped peaks, waterfalls, and true Alaskan wilderness.

Whether you’re here to chase fish or simply explore Alaska from the air, we offer a personal, small-operation experience rooted in local knowledge and a deep love for fly fishing.

Explore our trips below and let’s go fishing.

  • Person fishing in a forest stream with moss-covered rocks and trees in the background.

    Guided Drive-Out Fly Fishing Trips

    Enjoy world-class guided local fly fishing – explore Ketchikan’s finest waters with expert guides and unmatched Alaskan scenery.

    - 4 Hours Long

    - All Equipment Provided

    - No Minimum Group Size

    - Full Refund for Weather Cancellations

    - All aboard Guarantee, you wont miss the boat!

    - $365 Per Guest (No Minimum)

    - We have limited permits and this trip fills up fast

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    Guided Fly-Out Fishing Trips

    Reel in the adventure of a lifetime with our Fly-Out Fishing Trips – exclusive access to Alaska’s best remote fishing spots.

    - 6-8 Hours Long

    - All equipment provided (Waders, Boots, Rods)

    - Works Great wit Cruise Ship Port Times

    - All aboard Guarantee, you wont miss the boat!

    - Full Refund for Weather Cancellations

    -Minimum of Two Guests (Solo Travelers can Join Existing Trips)

    - $750-$900 Per Guest

    - We have limited permits and this trip fills up fast

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  • Three people near a seaplane on a calm lake surrounded by mountains with snow-capped peaks and green forested slopes.

    Deluxe Misty Fjords Flight Seeing

    Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Alaska’s Misty Fjords on our Deluxe Air Tour – where every turn reveals breathtaking waterfalls, deep fjords, and untouched wilderness.

    - 2 Hours Long

    - Works Great wit Cruise Ship Port Times

    - All aboard Guarantee, you wont miss the boat!

    - Full Refund for Weather Cancellations

    - $385.00 Per Guest

    -Minimum of 2 Guests (Solo Travelers can Join Existing Trips)

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  • A bears’ face with wet fur holding a fish in its mouth.

    Anan Wildlife Observatory

    Fly with us to the Anan Wildlife Observatory – a front-row seat to Alaska’s incredible bears and eagles in their natural habitat.

    - 4 hours long

    - Only Available from early July to Late August and Permits Fill up Fast

    - All aboard Guarantee, you wont miss the boat!

    - Full Refund for Weather Cancellations

    -Minimum of 2 Guests (Solo Travelers can Join Existing Trips)

    - $750.00 Per Guest

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Silver bodies, clean water, pure chaos. When the salmon push upstream, the whole river comes alive — splashes, flashes, and that steady determination to make it home. This is Southeast Alaska in its rawest form. No filters needed. Just fish and current. #SalmonRun #KetchikanAlaska #TongassNationalForest #AlaskaFishing #WildAlaska
There’s nothing quite like this. Engine off. Plane gently rocking. Just sitting on the water in Southeast Alaska… and a pod of orcas surfaces beside you. No docks. No crowds. Just the sound of breath hitting cold air and that black-and-white flash sliding through glassy water. This is the part of flying we don’t always talk about — the quiet moments after the landing. When the Tongass feels big, wild, and completely untouched. Sometimes the best wildlife viewing isn’t from the air… it’s from a floatplane sitting still. #FamilyAirTours #KetchikanAlaska #FloatplaneLife #Orcas #AlaskaWildlife
Steelhead. Silence. And a cabin you can only reach by floatplane. Huge thanks to Matt Devlin @western_pix stern_pix for capturing this fly-out cabin trip the way it really feels — mist on the water, chrome steelhead in the net, and zero cell service. Just you, the river, and the sound of a 185 fading into the mountains. This is Southeast Alaska the way it’s meant to be experienced. Remote. Raw. Earned. Our DIY fly-out cabin trips drop you deep in steelhead country — where 20+ inch fish aren’t stories, they’re possibilities. Ready to trade crowds for chrome? #FamilyAirTours #SteelheadAlaska #FlyOutFishing #AlaskaCabinTrip TongassNationalForest MistyFjords FloatplaneLife ChromeSeason WildAlaska FlyFishingAddict
When the river starts boiling… you know it’s on. salmon pushing upstream in one wild, splashing surge — pure Alaska chaos in the best way. The sound, the energy, the smell of the tide turning… it never gets old. This is what feeds the forest. This is what brings the bears. This is why we live here. #SalmonRun #AlaskaWild #KetchikanAlaska #TongassNationalForest #PacificSalmon AlaskaFishing WildAlaska RiverLife FamilyAirTours
Some days we just load the rods, fire up the 185, and go find fish where there aren’t any roads. ✈️🎣 That’s the beauty of Southeast Alaska — lift off over Ketchikan, land on a quiet lake or creek in the Tongass, and fish water that doesn’t see much pressure. It’s simple. Fly. Land. Fish. Repeat. #FlyOutFishing #FloatplaneLife #KetchikanAlaska #FamilyAirTours
Some of the best fishing in Southeast Alaska… are the places we can’t guide. Lakes like Patching hold some absolute giants — wild coastal cutthroat pushing 20+ inches that will smash a dry fly and make you question every trout you
Some of the best fishing in Southeast Alaska… are the places we can’t guide. Lakes like Patching hold some absolute giants — wild coastal cutthroat pushing 20+ inches that will smash a dry fly and make you question every trout you’ve caught before. No pressure. No boat traffic. Just glassy water, rising fish, and that heavy head shake in clear Alaska water. We don’t guide there. But… you can experience it on your own. Our DIY cabin trips let you fly out, get dropped at a remote USFS cabin, and spend a few days earning those fish yourself. No schedule. No crowds. Just you, the lake, and big cutthroat cruising the shoreline. Some places stay special because they’re earned. If that sounds like your kind of fishing, you know where to find us. #AlaskaFlyFishing #CutthroatTrout #SoutheastAlaska #DIYAlaska #RemoteCabin TongassNationalForest FlyFishingLife Ketchikan WildFish FamilyAirTours
Up close and personal with bears 🐻🔥 This moment at Anan was unforgettable — raw, powerful, and humbling. Watching these incredible animals move through their natural habitat reminds you just how wild and beautiful Alaska truly is. There’s nothing like feeling that mix of adrenaline and respect when you’re standing this close to nature’s giants. #AnanWildlifeObservatory #AlaskaWildlife #BrownBears #IntoTheWild #WildlifePhotography AlaskaLife BearCountry NatureLovers
A little coaching, a steady hand, and suddenly that tug on the line turns into a memory that lasts forever. Watching our guides walk clients through the process — from the first cast to the first fish — is what it’s all about. Whet
A little coaching, a steady hand, and suddenly that tug on the line turns into a memory that lasts forever. Watching our guides walk clients through the process — from the first cast to the first fish — is what it’s all about. Whether it’s your first trout or your fiftieth, we’re there every step of the way. 🎣 Come fish with us in Ketchikan and let’s make it happen. #FamilyAirTours #KetchikanAlaska #FlyFishingAlaska #GuidedFishing #AlaskaFishing TongassNationalForest CutthroatTrout SalmonFishing AlaskaAdventure FlyFishingLife
Silver bodies, clean water, pure chaos. When the salmon push upstream, the whole river comes alive — splashes, flashes, and that steady determination to make it home. This is Southeast Alaska in its rawest form. No filters needed. Just fish a
There’s nothing quite like this. Engine off. Plane gently rocking. Just sitting on the water in Southeast Alaska… and a pod of orcas surfaces beside you. No docks. No crowds. Just the sound of breath hitting cold air and that black-and
Steelhead. Silence. And a cabin you can only reach by floatplane. Huge thanks to Matt Devlin @western_pix stern_pix for capturing this fly-out cabin trip the way it really feels — mist on the water, chrome steelhead in the net, and zero cell s
When the river starts boiling… you know it’s on. salmon pushing upstream in one wild, splashing surge — pure Alaska chaos in the best way. The sound, the energy, the smell of the tide turning… it never gets old. This is wha
Some days we just load the rods, fire up the 185, and go find fish where there aren’t any roads. ✈️🎣 That’s the beauty of Southeast Alaska — lift off over Ketchikan, land on a quiet lake or creek in the Tongass, and fish water tha
Some of the best fishing in Southeast Alaska… are the places we can’t guide. Lakes like Patching hold some absolute giants — wild coastal cutthroat pushing 20+ inches that will smash a dry fly and make you question every trout you
Up close and personal with bears 🐻🔥 This moment at Anan was unforgettable — raw, powerful, and humbling. Watching these incredible animals move through their natural habitat reminds you just how wild and beautiful Alaska truly is. There&rsq
A little coaching, a steady hand, and suddenly that tug on the line turns into a memory that lasts forever. Watching our guides walk clients through the process — from the first cast to the first fish — is what it’s all about. Whet