Location
Kenai Peninsula
Alaska, United States
Drive-in Access
All-Inclusive?
All-inclusive lodges include:
  • accommodation
  • all equipment/gear/tackle
  • boats and fuel
  • guiding
  • all meals
  • fish processing (unless fishing is catch-and-release only)
See below to find out exactly what is included in the price.
Fishing
saltwater, freshwater (rivers),
Guided
8 hours/day
4:1 guest-to-guide ratio
Fly fishing
RATING
Avg.
5/5
176 reviews

Overview

We are your Kenai River fishing guide service. Sharing our home waters with our guests is our passion. We specialize in small group personalized guided Alaska fly fishing and light tackle Alaska spin fishing trips in the beautiful Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. We have rare permits that allow us to offer Alaska guided fishing trips on the very best water.

​We cater to small groups, up to 4 fishermen per guide. Availability is limited.

Fish with Alaskan Angling Adventures owner and Cooper Landing fishing guide Mike Adams and see what a difference intimate local knowledge can make. Whether you are an accomplished fisherman or a total beginner we would love to be your guide to fun times and tight lines trout fishing and salmon fishing on Alaska’s beautiful wild rivers.

What makes us unique:

  1. We operate under rare permits within the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.
  2. Year-round local guide owned and operated.
  3. We can customize any package to make it the best fit for you.

What We Catch

List
Species Availability Calendar
  • Halibut 1Halibut
  • Rainbow 2Trout - Rainbow
  • 21074 3Dolly Varden
  • 21075 4Salmon - Chinook (King)
  • 21076 5Salmon - Coho (Silver)
  • 21077 6Salmon - Sockeye (Red)
  • 21078 7Salmon - Pink (Humpback)
  • 21079 8Steelhead
SpeciesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Halibut
Trout - Rainbow
Dolly Varden
Salmon - Chinook (King)
Salmon - Coho (Silver)
Salmon - Sockeye (Red)
Salmon - Pink (Humpback)
Steelhead

Our season runs from May 16 to Oct 31.

Packages/prices

Estimated PER-DAY fishing vacation rate:

US$504.17
CA$690.75
£404.78
€471.36

PER PERSON

4 nights / 3 days fishingDrifter's Dream Fishing Adventure Package

Full kitchen

US$1,865.00
CA$2,555.20
£1,497.35
€1,743.64
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4 nights / 3 days fishingDrifter's Dream Fishing Adventure Package

Breakfast and shore lunch only

US$1,645.00
CA$2,253.78
£1,320.72
€1,537.95
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5 nights / 4 days fishingDrifter's Dream Fishing Adventure Package

Full kitchen

US$2,580.00
CA$3,534.81
£2,071.40
€2,412.11
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5 nights / 4 days fishingDrifter's Dream Fishing Adventure Package

Breakfast and shore lunch only

US$2,360.00
CA$3,233.39
£1,894.77
€2,206.42
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6 nights / 5 days fishingDrifter's Dream Fishing Adventure Package

Full kitchen

US$3,075.00
CA$4,213.00
£2,468.82
€2,874.89
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6 nights / 5 days fishingDrifter's Dream Fishing Adventure Package

Breakfast and shore lunch only

US$2,850.00
CA$3,904.73
£2,288.18
€2,664.54
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7 nights / 6 days fishingDrifter's Dream Fishing Adventure Package

Full kitchen

US$3,560.00
CA$4,877.48
£2,858.21
€3,328.33
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7 nights / 6 days fishingDrifter's Dream Fishing Adventure Package

Breakfast and shore lunch only

US$3,340.00
CA$4,576.07
£2,681.58
€3,122.65
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10 nights / 7 days fishingUltimate Alaska Getaway

Full Day Deep Sea Halibut fishing charter (add $125 per person for deep sea combo), full day guided Fly-In fishing trip (or ocean fishing combo your choice), 2 full days guided hike-in fishing trips (alternative non-hiking options are also available), 3 full days guided drift boat fishing trips for salmon and/or trout and char. Choose a new stretch each day, or focus more time on your favorites. Full kitchen.

US$4,725.00
CA$6,473.63
£3,793.56
€4,417.52
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10 nights / 7 days fishingUltimate Alaska Getaway

Full Day Deep Sea Halibut fishing charter (add $125 per person for deep sea combo), full day guided Fly-In fishing trip (or ocean fishing combo your choice), 2 full days guided hike-In fishing trips (alternative non-hiking options are also available), 3 full days guided drift boat fishing trips for salmon and/or trout and char. Choose a new stretch each day, or focus more time on your favorites. Breakfast and shore lunch only.

US$4,285.00
CA$5,870.79
£3,440.29
€4,006.15
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4 nights / 3 days fishingMulti-Species Fishing Adventure

Full day deep sea halibut fishing charter (add $125 per person for deep sea combo), 2 full day guided drift boat fishing trips for salmon and/or trout and char. Full kitchen.

US$1,975.00
CA$2,705.91
£1,585.67
€1,846.48
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4 nights / 3 days fishingMulti-Species Fishing Adventure

Full day deep sea halibut fishing charter (add $125 per person for deep sea combo), 2 full day guided drift boat fishing trips for salmon and/or trout and char. Breakfast and shore lunch only.

US$1,755.00
CA$2,404.49
£1,409.04
€1,640.79
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5 nights / 4 days fishingMulti-Species Fishing Adventure

Full day deep sea halibut fishing charter (add $125 per person for deep sea combo), full day guided hike-In fishing trip, 2 full day guided drift boat fishing trips for salmon and/or trout and char. Full kitchen.

US$2,415.00
CA$3,308.74
£1,938.93
€2,257.84
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5 nights / 4 days fishingMulti-Species Fishing Adventure

Full day deep sea halibut fishing charter (add $125 per person for deep sea combo), full day guided hike-In fishing trip, 2 full day guided drift boat fishing trips for salmon and/or trout and char. Breakfast and shore lunch only.

US$2,195.00
CA$3,007.33
£1,762.30
€2,052.16
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6 nights / 5 days fishingMulti-Species Fishing Adventure

Full day deep sea halibut fishing charter (add $125 per person for deep sea combo), full day guided fly-In fishing trip, full day guided hike-in fishing trip, 2 full days guided drift boat fishing trips for salmon and/or trout and char. Choose a new stretch to fish each day, or focus more time on your favorite or most productive waters. Full kitchen.

US$3,185.00
CA$4,363.70
£2,557.14
€2,977.74
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6 nights / 5 days fishingMulti-Species Fishing Adventure

Full day deep sea halibut fishing charter (add $125 per person for deep sea combo), full day guided fly-In fishing trip, full day guided hike-in fishing trip, 2 full days guided drift boat fishing trips for salmon and/or trout and char. Choose a new stretch to fish each day, or focus more time on your favorite or most productive waters. Breakfast and shore lunch only.

US$2,965.00
CA$4,062.29
£2,380.51
€2,772.05
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7 nights / 6 days fishingMulti-Species Fishing Adventure

Full day deep sea halibut fishing charter (add $125 per person for deep sea combo), full day guided fly-in fishing trip, full day guided hike-in fishing trip, 3 full day guided drift boat fishing trips for salmon/and or trout and char. Choose a new stretch to fish each day, or focus more time on your favorite or most productive waters. Full kitchen.

US$3,658.00
CA$5,011.75
£2,936.89
€3,419.96
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7 nights / 6 days fishingMulti-Species Fishing Adventure

Full day deep sea halibut fishing charter (add $125 per person for deep sea combo), full day guided fly-in fishing trip, full day guided hike-in fishing trip, 3 full day guided drift boat fishing trips for salmon/and or trout and char. Choose a new stretch to fish each day, or focus more time on your favorite or most productive waters. Breakfast and shore lunch only.

US$3,405.00
CA$4,665.12
£2,733.77
€3,183.42
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7 nights / 5 days fishingMulti-Species Fishing Adventure

Full day deep sea halibut fishing charter (add $125 per person for deep sea combo), full day guided fly-In fishing trip, full day guided hike-in fishing trip, 2 full days guided drift boat fishing trips for salmon and/or trout and char. Choose a new stretch to fish each day, or focus more time on your favorite or most productive waters. Full kitchen.

US$3,355.00
CA$4,596.62
£2,693.63
€3,136.67
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7 nights / 5 days fishingMulti-Species Fishing Adventure

Full day deep sea halibut fishing charter (add $125 per person for deep sea combo), full day guided fly-In fishing trip, full day guided hike-in fishing trip, 2 full days guided drift boat fishing trips for salmon and/or trout and char. Choose a new stretch to fish each day, or focus more time on your favorite or most productive waters. Breakfast and shore lunch only.

US$3,075.00
CA$4,213.00
£2,468.82
€2,874.89
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NOTES

Unless otherwise stated, prices do not include taxes, gratuities, or fishing license/stamp.

This lodge charges in $USD.
Prices that have been converted to your chosen currency are based on today’s exchange rate. This lodge charges in $USD, so the amount billed to you may be different than the converted value shown here. Source: openexchangerates.org

What's Included?

How many hours of guided fishing?

8 hours

Return transportation:

If YES, the lodge covers all transportation costs to and from the Travel Destination. If NO, you are responsible for all costs getting to and from the lodge.

Equipment / gear / tackle / bait:

Fish processing:

Cleaning, filleting, vacuum packing and refrigerated (or frozen) storage.

All meals / snacks / non-alcoholic drinks:

Alcohol:

Other:

  • All fishing licenses and tags are included.
  • Waders are provided free of charge for freshwater fishing trips.
  • The included fish processing is for up to 50lbs per person.

Deposit required: 50%

Balance due: 30 days prior to arrival.


Deposits are refundable only if the reservation is cancelled by Alaskan Angling Adventures LLC. Our guides are scheduled ahead of time; therefore trip itineraries cannot be changed within thirty days of reservations. If a guest decides not to fish on a day there is no refund or credit for a fishing day not used, as our guides are already scheduled. Any changes must be made at least thirty days prior to the existing reservations and are based on availability. Alaskan Angling Adventures LLC. does not guarantee the catching of any species of fish. Actual guide service may be other than Alaskan Angling Adventures LLC. Alaskan Angling Adventures LLC. may work in conjunction or contract with other guides. PRICES: All prices are per person and do not include sales tax, card processing fees, license or gratuities. Prices are subject to change without notice.


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Weather

°C / MM
°F / IN.

Temperature, °C

Avg HIGH

Avg LOW

Avg. Accumulated Precipitation

mm

Weather data based on closest weather station which is 77 miles from the lodge, so the actual climate at the lodge can vary a bit. Based on weather reports collected during 1985–2015.
Jan
-5
-11
7.8
Feb
-2
-10
7.8
Mar
1
-8
5.4
Apr
8
-1
3
May
14
5
6.8
Jun
18
10
11
Jul
19
12
24.9
Aug
18
11
43.4
Sep
13
6
54.3
Oct
6
0
27.9
Nov
-2
-8
14.6
Dec
-4
-10
14.8

Temperature, °F

Avg HIGH

Avg LOW

Avg. Accumulated Precipitation

inches

Weather data based on closest weather station which is 77 miles from the lodge, so the actual climate at the lodge can vary a bit. Based on weather reports collected during 1985–2015.
Jan
23
12
0.31
Feb
28
15
0.31
Mar
34
18
0.21
Apr
46
30
0.12
May
57
41
0.27
Jun
64
49
0.43
Jul
67
53
0.98
Aug
65
52
1.71
Sep
56
44
2.14
Oct
42
31
1.1
Nov
29
18
0.57
Dec
25
14
0.58

ACCOMMODATIONS

Description

Guest accommodation depends on several factors.  Availability, group size, group dynamic (couples or singles for example), and time of year are some of the factors used to determine exact accommodation. Here are some of the accommodations you may stay in during your trip:

Sunrise Inn: A year-round, full-service café, bar, and motel in Cooper Landing, Alaska. We are located at milepost 45 of the Sterling Highway and offer many amenities for those passing through or looking to stay awhile. In addition to food and lodging, we also have an RV park, gasoline pumps, and propane refills.

The Hutch Bed & Breakfast: Nestled in the small Cooper Landing community, this cozy Bed and Breakfast is your home away from home. Located on the Kenai Peninsula, just five minutes away from the headwaters of the world-famous Kenai River, it is the perfect location to launch your Alaska vacation. Built in mid-1990’s, the three-story cedar framed lodge features twelve individual rooms with private baths. Select a room with either a king, queen, full, or twin-size bed. A fully furnished two-bedroom cabin built in 2008 is also available. Guests can start their morning with a warm cup of coffee while enjoying our hearty continental breakfast. Then in the evening come relax and enjoy telling about your day’s adventure around the campfire’s glow. Learn more by clicking on the images below.

Eagle Landing Resort: We have four river side cabins that are situated along the world famous Kenai river and on over 4 acres of land. Our cabins range in size, comfort and budget. Each river side cabin can accommodate various group sizes, ranging from 4-8 people and include cooking facilities and 1-2 bathrooms.

Riverhaven Cabins: These beautiful cabins rest on one acre of river front land on the beautiful Kenai river in Cooper Landing, Alaska. This property consists of one large cabin, one small cabin, and one chalet.

Details

Corporate buyout:

A corporate buyout is a single group booking the entire lodge. Often done for executive retreats.

WiFi available:

Maximum capacity:

12

Average travel time to fishing grounds:

45 mins

Meals

All cabins include a full kitchen and a shore lunch is included.

    Other Activities

    Kenai Fjords Boat Tours (May 20 – October 15)
    A visit to Kenai Fjords National Park is a showcase of marine life on the grandest scale. Watch for calving glaciers and enjoy the abundant wildlife in one of nature’s most amazing places. You won’t be the only one visiting this summer. Multiple whale species visit every summer and often put on incredible shows.
    Alaska White Water Rafting (May 21 – September 11)
    Class IV-V white water awaits in the canyons of Six Mile Creek. Experience Alaska’s best and most challenging white water adventure with the outfitters who pioneered this amazing run.
    Kenai Lake Sea Kayaking Adventures (May 21 – September 11)
    Enjoy an unforgettable paddle on pristine Kenai Lake. The turquoise waters wind and weave for 22 miles providing vast wilderness for wildlife. The surrounding Chugach Mountains offer breathtaking views and exhibit the true essence of rural Alaska. Your guide will provide basic sea kayak instruction for your safe and enjoyable adventure.

    BOATS

    Description

    Freshwater boats are 20 foot Willie. Many areas are non-motorized but the boats are equipped with 9.9hp outboard motors for use in motorized areas. Saltwater boats are custom built Aluminum and vary in make, model and size. Equipment includes fly-rods, spinning rods, baitcasters and all terminal tackle.

    Details

    Bathroom:

    n/a

    Heated cabins:

    n/a

    Ratings and Reviews

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    Nearest significant city:

    The last significant city or town before the final leg of the journey to the lodge. If you are flying, this is where you'll fly to.
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    Cooper Landing, Alaska

    Transportation to/from the lodge and here is NOT included.
    Cooper-Landing

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    Driving Directions
    From Anchorage: Follow Hwy. 1 south. At the junction with Hwy. 9 follow signs to Homer/Kenai/Soldotna. About 15 miles after the turnoff you will come to Cooper Landing. Total driving time is approximately 2 hours.​

    From Soldotna: Follow Hwy. 1 north for approximately 1 hour to Cooper Landing.​

    From Homer: Follow Hwy. 1 north for about 120 miles. Total driving time is approximately 2.5 hours.

    From Seward: Follow Hwy. 9 north. At the junction with Hwy. 1 follow signs to Homer/Kenai/Soldotna. Approximately 15 miles after the turnoff you will come to Cooper Landing. Total driving time is about 1 hour.

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