Alaska offers some of the best saltwater fishing in the world off its shores, and there is an abundance of charter fishing boats that are available all along the coast of Alaska. Charter fishing boats are available for fantastic fishing in Alaska's coastal communities of Sitka and Ketchikan in the southern portion of the state for king salmon, silver salmon, sockeye salmon, and halibut. The Kenai Peninsula in Alaska is world famous for its fabulous salmon and monster halibut fishing, and the entire area is inundated with charter fishing boats. The captains of these charter fishing boats depart from Homer, Soldotna, Seldovia, Anchor Point, Ninilchik, and Seward, and venture into Kachemak Bay, Lower Cook Inlet, and the Gulf of Alaska in pursuit of king salmon, silver salmon, sockeye salmon, and halibut.