Kodiak Island Charters (KIC) is a family business started out of a love for fishing, the ocean and the outdoors. The primary goal of our business has always been to share that love and passion with others by taking them out on deep-sea fishing excursions. Kodiak Island Fishing Charter hopes that in just one trip, it can succeed in helping clients gain a further appreciation for nature and even a better understanding of themselves while surrounded by Kodiak’s pristine environment. Like any other business KIC needs to be financially successful in order to thrive and continue. The business is the sole bread and butter for the Fiala family, as well as some of the employees. That being said, KIC makes it a priority to balance expenses while keeping prices fair and affordable for clients as well as maintain a small business sense of care and concern for customers and employees alike.

OUR STORY

Kodiak Island Charters was established in 1990 as one component of a hobby industry initiative inspired by Rev. & Mrs. Moon.  It began as a one-man, one-boat operation that −over the past three decades− has grown to include three boats, three captains, and a busy summer and fall season. After 30 years, we continue to operate as one family, providing quality customer service and personal contact with all of our clients, new or returning.

John Simeonoff is a lifelong Kodiak fisherman who knows these waters better than most. He lives to fish — the kind who’ll head out solo in the dead of winter, chasing King salmon when everyone else is home by the fire.

John Abel has over 30 years of charter captaining experience across waters from Africa to Alaska. He started deck handing at nine on Lakes Erie and Ontario, later adding Coast Guard service, commercial work, and launching a top‑tier Kodiak charter in 2013.

David is a native Seattleite who’s called Kodiak home for the past fifteen years. He moved here for his passion for fishing and has been part of the KIC crew ever since. He knows the ins and outs of Kodiak’s waters — and our services — better than just about anyone.

U-Rascal

The 43-foot U-Rascal was built in Seattle by Delta Marine for the salmon charter industry. It features a walk-around deck with a spacious cabin and a full bathroom. It weighs 18 tons and features twin John Deere turbo diesels for a cruising speed of 18 knots. The boat is USCG-inspected for 13 passengers and 2 crew. On shared fishing trips we limit the number of clients from 8-9 people.

Private Charter Rate: starts at $4,000 + tax

Moon Shadow

The 35-foot Moon Shadow is a tough Canadian gillnetter modified for charter fishing. It features a large cabin with a full bath and a beamy cockpit with lots of rail for sport fishing. It has a new John Deere turbo diesel and cruises at 18 knots. It is limited to six fishing clients. 

Private Charter Rate: $3,000 + tax

Harvest Moon

The 34-foot, 12.5 feet wide, fiberglass Harvest Moon is a fast and rugged offshore walk-around sport fishing boat. It was built in North Carolina for discerning anglers. It has a sizable cabin and a full bath, and can take up to six clients. It features twin Yanmar turbo diesels and cruises at 24 knots.  

Private Charter Rate: $3,000 + tax