Big Jim’s Charters is a private charter company in Auke Bay, Alaska, offering sportfishing, whale-watching, and sightseeing trips on the waters around Juneau. The company serves cruise visitors and local guests, with every trip run as a private charter for parties of six or fewer. Captain Mike Bonfils purchased Big Jim’s Charters from Big Jim Preston in 2006 and has been fishing the waters of the Pacific Ocean for the last 40 years.
A trip to Alaska is not complete until you experience the wonders of being out on our waters. With so much wildlife and so many beautiful sights to see away from shore, you’ll want to make sure a charter tour is at the top of your to-do list when you’re planning your Alaskan vacation.
Big Jim’s Charters runs fishing charters, whale-watching tours, and sightseeing charters out of Auke Bay. Fishing charters target five species of salmon, Pacific halibut, and bottom fish, using top-of-the-line Shimano gear that is upgraded annually, with enough salmon and halibut setups for six anglers. The three-hour whale-watching tour offers views of the Mendenhall Glacier and chances to spot humpback whales, sea lions, otters, porpoises, eagles, bears, and orcas. Boats are stocked with snacks, bottled water, and sodas, and lunch is provided on six- and eight-hour tours.
Big Jim’s Charters keeps every trip private and fully equipped, so your group gets the boat, the gear, and the views to yourselves.
What Sets Us Apart:
- Private charters for parties of six or fewer, with no shared groups
- Captain Mike Bonfils brings 40 years of fishing experience on the Pacific
- Top-of-the-line Shimano gear, upgraded annually, for both salmon and halibut
- 360-degree views from the heated cabin, enclosed areas, and open-air deck
- Snacks, bottled water, and sodas onboard, with lunch on 6- and 8-hour tours
- Fishing, whale watching, and sightseeing available from one Auke Bay operator
How to Plan Your Juneau Charter with Big Jim’s
- Pick Your Adventure: Choose a fishing charter, a whale-watching tour, or a sightseeing charter.
- Choose Your Charter Time: Charters run 4 hours (8am to 12pm or 1pm to 5pm), 6 hours (8am to 2pm), or 8 hours (8am to 4pm).
- Book Your Trip: Reserve online or call 1-866-BIG-JIMS (866-244-5467).
- Head Out from Auke Bay: Board your private boat, with gear provided on fishing trips and snacks, water, and sodas onboard.
- Enjoy Juneau’s Waters: Fish for salmon and halibut or watch for humpback whales and other wildlife against Alaska’s scenery.
Book your fishing or sightseeing charter with Big Jim’s Charters and experience the waters of Juneau, Alaska firsthand.
Are you ready for a one-of-a-kind experience of the beauty of Juneau, Alaska?
Book your fishing or sightseeing charter with Big Jim’s Charters today!
Big Jim’s Charters provides private fishing, whale-watching, and sightseeing charters in Juneau, Alaska. The company serves cruise visitors and local guests with flexible private trips on the waters surrounding Southeast Alaska. Fishing charters target salmon, Pacific halibut, and other bottom fish, while wildlife and sightseeing trips offer opportunities to experience whales, marine wildlife, glaciers, and Alaska scenery. Private boats accommodate groups of up to six guests, with experienced captains and equipment provided for fishing trips.
Salmon & Halibut Fishing Charters in Juneau, Alaska
The local waters in Juneau are a fisherman’s dream. They’re home to five species of salmon alone, Pacific halibut, and over 50 species of bottom fish. When you charter one of our boats, we’ll provide you with The local waters in Juneau are a fisherman’s dream. They’re home to five species of salmon alone, Pacific halibut, and over 50 species of bottom fish. When you charter one of our boats, we’ll provide you with top-of-the-line Shimano gear, which we upgrade annually. We have enough gear for six anglers, both for halibut and salmon. Beginners and experienced fishermen alike will get a thrill trying to reel in a catch on a Big Jim’s fishing charter.
Whale Watching & Sightseeing Tours in Juneau, Alaska
Along with dozens of fish species, the waters of Juneau are also home to the glorious humpback whale. Seeing them swim in the water and emerge for air is a sight like no other—and one you can get a front-row seat for from our fishing charters. On our three-hour whale watching tour, you’ll enjoy views of the Mendenhall Glacier and be likely to spot sea lions, otters, porpoises, eagles, bears, and orca whales along the way.
Our private charter boats offer 360-degree views from inside the heated cabin, under the enclosed areas, and outside in the open air. They’re stocked with plenty of snacks, bottled water, and sodas, and lunch is provided on six and eight-hour tours. We can accommodate parties of six or less.
Big Jim’s Charters offers three primary private charter experiences: fishing, whale watching, and sightseeing. Fishing trips target five salmon species, Pacific halibut, and other bottom fish, with gear provided. Whale-watching and sightseeing trips focus on the wildlife, glaciers, scenery, and waters around Juneau. Charter lengths and schedules can be adjusted to accommodate different trip plans, including cruise ship schedules.
Are you ready for a one-of-a-kind experience of the beauty of Juneau, Alaska? Book your fishing or sightseeing charter with Big Jim’s Charters today!
