When is the best time to fish for Kings In Ketchikan? I heard June and Early July, is that accurate? Thanks

I usually figure Father's Day is about the peak.

I use to go up in mid-June, believe that is when they hold the local tournament. Might want to see what you can track down on their new hatchery program, think it is the same as the one in Juneau, just started a couple of years later. I don't know the timing on that one.

Last 2 weeks of June thru the first 2 weeks of July. Are you fishing on a charter boat or private boat? if its a private boat I can give you a few pointers! (spent 5 years working for a resort in K-town)

Private boat, i go up with a family friend and his brother in law and sister live up there. His brother in law works for a pilot ship company so we fish and do pilot jobs, and dont have to pay for gas, and can fish while at work!!

There is a hatchery run in Georges Inlet that allows additional Chinook harvest, it may be only for resident Alaska licensed fishermen, but you might want to check it out.. It starts in late June.

You're right on the money. I have a buddy who guides there starting May, but says the peak is June 20th or so.

Those George/Carroll inlet fish as well as Neets Bay fish are open to anyone but they are boots, most are black the ones that aren't are well on there way to being black, if you do fish them, leave the bait at home and troll spoons/plugs.

If your limited as to how far you can travel I would hit either Survey pt. north of town or Mountain pt. south of town (you'll see lots of boats at either place). If you can travel 20 miles I would fish Ship Is., hug the mainland shoreline inside of Ship Is. in 50-60ft. of water, I took alot of kings (and numerous 40-50lbs. fish) off that shoreline, also good butt fishing straight off either the north or south end of the island in 160' to 300ft. of water.
Another good king spot is Camaano Pt. 1/2 way between town and Ship Is.
Grindall Is. is another decent king spot and close to that is 20 fathom bank which is 1 of the better halibut grounds in the area.
If you have a boat with long range capability then don't waste any time at the spots I've mentioned, head to the south end of P.O.W. Is. to a place called Cape Chacon, 1 stop shopping for everything salmon, halibut, lings, and reds all in the same general area, but its a long run (35 to 40 miles, 20 miles of open water)
Good fishing, bring lots of film

"Bring lots of film."

And if you're prone to motion sickness, bring some Dramamine. Cape Chacon is not for the meek, especially with a southeaster and a big tide.