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Half-Day Fishing Trip on the Kenai River

4.8 (21 reviews) 4 hours
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Half-Day Fishing Trip on the Kenai River

About this activity

Experience a taste of the Kenai river on a half-day fishing adventure. Your trip includes Alaska guided drift boat fly fishing or spin fishing for salmon or trout. All skill levels welcome.

Fishing Charters On the Water Seasonal Small Group Involves Animals Weather Dependent - Moderate

At a glance

Duration
4 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 4 people
People per booking
1–4
Guide
English
Operated by
Alaskan Angling Adventures LLC.

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Professional local guide
  • Included: Life jackets
  • Included: Rods, reels, tackle, and fishing gear
  • Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Included: Local transportation can be arranged if needed
  • Included: Fly fishing, spin fishing and bait casting gear

Not included

  • Not included: Food and drinks
  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Drift the upper Kenai river with a local professional guide and experience a taste of this amazing fishery. This beautiful stretch of water is nestled between the peaks of the majestic Kenai Mountains in permitted areas of the Chugach National Forest. We will fish for native Rainbow trout and Dolly Varden char or the seasonal runs of Sockeye and Silver Salmon. The abundant flora and fauna offer a glimpse of Alaska's natural beauty and wildlife sightings are common. Trout and char are catch and release. Salmon have seasonal limits and cleaning of your catch is complimentary.

  1. Stop 1

  2. Kenai River

  3. Chugach National Forest

  4. Cooper Landing

  5. Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • We will meet at the parking area for the Cooper Landing boat launch mile 48 Sterling Hwy. Turn right on King salmon drive and stay to the right. You can park in an open space in the large paved parking lot. There is a $5 parking fee.

End point

  • We will meet at the parking area for the Cooper Landing boat launch mile 48 Sterling Hwy. Turn right on King salmon drive and stay to the right. You can park in an open space in the large paved parking lot. There is a $5 parking fee.

Using your ticket

All non-residents 16 and older are required to have a valid Alaska fishing license in their possession and non-residents under 16 are required to have a harvest card. All Alaska residents 18 and older are required to have a valid Alaska fishing license in their possession and residents under 18 are required to have a harvest card. Fishing licenses and harvest cards can be purchased and printed online here: https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/Store/

The listed price does not include a $5-$12 parking fee, payable at the time of tour check-in.

Please provide waist and shoe sizes in men's and women's sizes so waders can be provided for the day

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Recommend you bring warm layered clothing, wool or synthetic socks, waders (please note: felt soles are no longer allowed in Alaska), two piece rain suit, camera, sun tan lotion, polarized sunglasses, hearty lunch, and water or other beverages

  • Please note: you must have your license/stamp physically with you to fish. To purchase online, visit the Alaska Fish and Game website at https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/Store/

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Options

  • Morning Half Day Fishing Trip

    Trips depart daily from the Cooper Landing boat launch mile 48 Sterling Hwy. Departure times vary. Please inquire

  • Afternoon Half Day Fishing

    Trips depart daily from the Cooper Landing boat launch mile 48 Sterling Hwy. Start times vary. Please inquire

  • Private Half Day Fishing Trip

    Private Boat Option: Enjoy a more personalized experience with a trip that is catered specifically to you and your group.

Traveller ratings

4.8 out of 5 · 21 reviews
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