Ketchikan’s Premier Fly Fishing Guide Service and Sightseeing Company

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.
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A mother bear with two cubs walking on rocks near a stream in a moss-covered rocky area.
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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 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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  • People boarding a small airplane at a waterfront dock on a cloudy day, with a forested hill in the background.

    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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  • People in yellow kayaks on a calm river with a waterfall and forest in the background.

    Misty Fjords Fly Out Kayaking

    Experience the ultimate adventure with our flyout kayaking trips, where pristine waters meet breathtaking views!

    - 4 Hours Long

    - Only Available from June 1st to September 15th

    - All aboard Guarantee, you wont miss the boat!

    - Full Refund for Weather Cancellations

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

    - $650 Per Guest

    - We have limited permits and this trip fills up fast

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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

    - Learn More

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  • People boarding a small red and white seaplane at a wooden dock by a body of water on an overcast day.

    USFS Cabin Trips

    Family Air makes reaching remote Alaskan cabins easy with safe, reliable flights, ensuring a seamless getaway and unforgettable wilderness experience.

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  • A small airplane is docked on a calm lake surrounded by mountains. Three people are near the plane, one standing on rocks by the water and two near the plane, one holding a camera and another with a camera strap around his neck. Snow-capped mountains are visible in the distance under a clear blue sky.

    Remote Communities and Lodges

    We solve the challenge of accessing remote Alaskan communities with reliable charter flights, ensuring timely connections and essential support.

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  • Two hunters in camouflage clothing kneeling behind a large, dead mountain goat with curved horns in a foggy outdoor setting with green shrubs and rocks.

    Hunting Trips

    Family Air offers a solution to the challenge of accessing remote Alaskan hunting areas, providing safe and efficient flights that enhance your hunting success and experience.es here

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We’re looking for Junior Fishing Guides to join our team for the 2026 season. This is an entry-level position for anglers looking to get their foot in the door and build real experience in Southeast Alaska. 📅 Season: May 1 – September 30 (Start dates are flexible) Requirements: • Must know how to tie flies • Strong work ethic and willingness to learn • Passion for fly fishing and the guide lifestyle • Must complete the application on our website and submit a resume Job duties include: • Working in the fly shop • Driving guests to and from trips • Assisting with aircraft operations • Opportunities to guide as skills develop 🏠 Housing options available ✈️ This is NOT a pilot position Spots are limited — only 3 junior guide positions available. We are still accepting applications. Link is in our bio #nowhiring #fishingguidejobs #flyfishingjobs #juniorguide #alaskajobs seasonalwork flyshoplife guidelife flytying southeastalaska ketchikan
Trade the crowds for untouched water. ✈️🎣 Our Fly-Out Fishing Trips take you beyond the road system and into wild Southeast Alaska—remote rivers, glassy lakes, and fish that don’t see flies very often. From the moment the floats lift off, the adventure starts. This is more than fishing—it’s the kind of day you’ll still be talking about years from now. 📍 Ketchikan, Alaska 🎣 All skill levels welcome ✈️ Access to places you simply can’t reach any other way #FlyOutFishing #AlaskaFlyFishing #KetchikanFishing #FloatplaneFishing #RemoteFishing AlaskaAdventure BucketListFishing WildAlaska TongassNationalForest FlyFishingLife CatchAndRelease AdventureByAir OffTheGrid AlaskaBucketList FishingTrip ExploreAlaska FishingTravel WildernessCulture
Pink salmon showed up looking like they forgot the invite—but ate anyway. 🎣🐟 Small brains, big enthusiasm, zero regrets. #Ketchikan #alaskalife #FlyfishingAK
We’re hosting our fly tying group tomorrow at 9:30 AM at The Hook Up Fly Shop. Bring a vise if you’ve got one, grab some coffee, and spend the morning spinning up flies, swapping ideas, and talking fishing. All skill levels welcome &mdas
We’re hosting our fly tying group tomorrow at 9:30 AM at The Hook Up Fly Shop. Bring a vise if you’ve got one, grab some coffee, and spend the morning spinning up flies, swapping ideas, and talking fishing. All skill levels welcome — whether you’re dialing in winter steelhead patterns or just getting started at the vise. We’ll have materials, conversation, and plenty of inspiration. See you at the bench. #flytying #flytyinglife #flytyingaddict
We’re looking for 3 Junior Fishing Guides to join our team for the 2026 season. This is an entry-level position for anglers looking to get their foot in the door and build real experience in Southeast Alaska. 📅 Season: May 1 – September 30 (Start dates are flexible) Requirements: • Must know how to tie flies • Strong work ethic and willingness to learn • Passion for fly fishing and the guide lifestyle • Must complete the application on our website and submit a resume Job duties include: • Working in the fly shop • Driving guests to and from trips • Assisting with aircraft operations • Opportunities to guide as skills develop 🏠 Housing options available ✈️ This is NOT a pilot position Spots are limited — only 3 junior guide positions available. We are accepting application from Now until January 12th and will begin interviews the 13th and 14th. 👉 Application & resume required — link is in our bio #nowhiring #fishingguidejobs #flyfishingjobs #juniorguide #alaskajobs seasonalwork flyshoplife guidelife flytying southeastalaska ketchikan
Starting this Saturday, we’re kicking off weekly fly tying sessions every Saturday at 9:30 AM right here in the shop. Whether you’re dialing in steelhead patterns, brushing up on the basics, or just want to hang out and talk flies, this is a laid-back, hands-on morning at The Hook Up Fly Shop. Bring your vise if you’ve got one, or just show up and watch, learn, and swap ideas. Coffee, flies, and good conversation guaranteed. We have vises and tools available to use if you don’t have one and want to pick up some materials to at the shop. See you at the Shop #flytying #flytyingsaturday #flyfishing #flyshoplife #steelheadflies alaskaflyfishing ketchikan flytyingbench tightlines
Even when it feels like we have the river all to ourselves, we’re never the only ones using it. 🐻🌲 Sharing water with wildlife—especially bears—is part of fishing in Southeast Alaska. It’s a good reminder to slow down, stay aware, and respect the fact that we’re visitors in their home. Moments like this are just as memorable as the fish themselves. #️⃣ #alaskawildlife #blackbear #sharedwaters #flyfishingalaska respectthewild
New year, new water, new fish stories waiting to be written. 🎣 Kick off the year by planning a guided fishing trip with us in Ketchikan, Alaska—where rainforest rivers, saltwater bays, and wild fish set the tone for the season ahead. Whether y
New year, new water, new fish stories waiting to be written. 🎣 Kick off the year by planning a guided fishing trip with us in Ketchikan, Alaska—where rainforest rivers, saltwater bays, and wild fish set the tone for the season ahead. Whether you’re swinging flies for chrome or exploring Southeast Alaska by boat and floatplane, there’s no better way to start the year than with time on the water. Make this the year you fish more, explore farther, and let us handle the details. #alaskafishing #flyfishing #guidedfishing #ketchikan alaskaadventures
We’re looking for Junior Fishing Guides to join our team for the 2026 season. This is an entry-level position for anglers looking to get their foot in the door and build real experience in Southeast Alaska. 📅 Season: May 1 – September 3
Trade the crowds for untouched water. ✈️🎣 Our Fly-Out Fishing Trips take you beyond the road system and into wild Southeast Alaska—remote rivers, glassy lakes, and fish that don’t see flies very often. From the moment the floats lift off
Pink salmon showed up looking like they forgot the invite—but ate anyway. 🎣🐟 Small brains, big enthusiasm, zero regrets. #Ketchikan #alaskalife #FlyfishingAK
We’re hosting our fly tying group tomorrow at 9:30 AM at The Hook Up Fly Shop. Bring a vise if you’ve got one, grab some coffee, and spend the morning spinning up flies, swapping ideas, and talking fishing. All skill levels welcome &mdas
We’re looking for 3 Junior Fishing Guides to join our team for the 2026 season. This is an entry-level position for anglers looking to get their foot in the door and build real experience in Southeast Alaska. 📅 Season: May 1 – September
Starting this Saturday, we’re kicking off weekly fly tying sessions every Saturday at 9:30 AM right here in the shop. Whether you’re dialing in steelhead patterns, brushing up on the basics, or just want to hang out and talk flies, this i
Even when it feels like we have the river all to ourselves, we’re never the only ones using it. 🐻🌲 Sharing water with wildlife—especially bears—is part of fishing in Southeast Alaska. It’s a good reminder to slow down, stay
New year, new water, new fish stories waiting to be written. 🎣 Kick off the year by planning a guided fishing trip with us in Ketchikan, Alaska—where rainforest rivers, saltwater bays, and wild fish set the tone for the season ahead. Whether y