My only halibut/salmon experience in Alaska was in Sitka. The run from the marina to the halibut spot was only 30 minutes. We fished at "the Eccombs" straight across Sitka harbor from the marina. Every trip we brought in several chicken halibut in the 30-60 pound range. I also fought one estimated at 250 pounds for 2 1/2 hours before he finally won the battle.

The fishing is inside and protected. We were fishing in approximately 60-75 feet of water and at high slack so we didn't have to use huge weights or reel forever to fish.

On the salmon side, June is when the biggest runs are. I fished inside and over by Mt. Edgecomb (a 45 minute ride). We caught fish no matter where we fished.

I don't have any current guide information, as it has been several years and I was fishing with a local (the college president). I would recommend it, though.

Good luck.