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ALASKA FISHING TRIPS

Experience some of the best Alaska fishing trips for salmon, trout, steelhead, and halibut with Alaska Fishing with Mark Glassmaker. From half day river trips to week long multi-trip adventures to multiple locations, we work with our guests to build custom Alaska fishing itineraries including complete fishing and lodging packages. We design each package to fit our clients individual desires, schedules and budget.

We also provide the best Alaska fly in fishing trips to some of the most beautiful and productive fishing found anywhere on earth for those who want to get off road and experience the real Alaska.

About Us Mark and Cindy GlassmakerAbout the Owners | Mark and Cindy Glassmaker

Mark and Cindy Glassmaker have been married for 28 years, and their business, Alaska Fishing with Mark Glassmaker, has been operating since 1990. Over the past 34 years guiding on the Kenai River, we’ve witnessed many changes. Through early diversification and the dedication of our entire guide staff and team, we’ve built and maintained what we believe is the premier Kenai River fishing experience.

We take great pride in our work and in the reputation our business stands for. Your trip becomes part of that legacy, and we are committed to making it exceptional. Every outing is approached with 100% effort and service, ensuring that your Alaska fishing trips not only meets but exceeds expectations.


Fishing & Lodging Adventure Packages

Salmon Fishing Trips

May – October

Fishing for Alaska salmon is a bucket list for nearly every fishermen worldwide and we offer guided salmon fishing trips all summer long.

Half Days Starting At – $295pp (Up to 5 hours)

Full Days Starting At – $350pp (Up to 8 hours)

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Kenai River Sockeye Salmon Trips

Kenai River Silver Salmon Trips

Kasilof River King Salmon Trips

Kasilof River Sockeye Salmon Trips

Kasilof River Silver Salmon Trips

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Trout Fishing Trips

June / July / August / September / October

Kenai River Rainbow Trout Trips are among the most sought out rainbow trout fishing trips in the world. Due to the large salmon runs which provide rich and plentiful food sources, it is not uncommon for Kenai River rainbow trout to reach  30″ and beyond.  Timing is everything with this healthy population of educated rainbows but you will not fish a trout fishery with this potential for trophy fish without flying out west.  If you put in your time, the Kenai will reward you.

Half Days Starting At – $295pp (Up to 6 hours)

Full Days Starting At – $350pp (Up to 8 hours)

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Kenai River Rainbow Trout Trips

Kasilof River Steelhead Trips

Kenai River Dolly Varden Trips

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Fly In Fishing Trips

June / July / August / September

Our fly out fishing trips are a favorite for all our guests. You will fly in a float plane across Cook Inlet with majestic views of inlets, volcanoes, mountains, and beauty few get to experience. You will fish remote streams with some of the best fishing found anywhere.

West Cook Inlet – $695pp Sockeye or Silvers (Big River, Kustatan, Bachatna), 5 hours

Chuit, Crescent Lake – $850pp Sockeye, Silvers, Trout, 6 hours

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Big River Lake / Wolverine Creek Trips

Kustatan River Trips

Crescent Lake Trips

Chuitna River Trips

Bachatna River Trips

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Alaska Halibut Fishing Trips

Our Alaska Halibut Fishing Trips provide some of the most accessible and predictable saltwater & halibut fishing found anywhere in Alaska. The Kenai Peninsula offers the choice of Alaska halibut fishing in Cook Inlet or saltwater fishing trips for halibut, ling cod, rockfish and salmon from both Homer or Seward.

HALIBUT TRIP RATES

May / June / July / August / September

• Full Day Cook Inlet – $395pp

• Full Day Homer – $395pp

• Full Day Seward – $395pp

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT US

Rather than boast on ourselves, we prefer to let our loyal clients speak for us so be sure to check out the testimonials below. Thank you for considering Alaska Fishing with Mark Glassmaker for your next fishing adventure in Alaska!

Planning Your Alaska Fishing Trip

Planning your alaska fishing trip

Since 1990, we have provided high quality Alaska Fishing Trips on both the Kasilof River as well as in remote waters on the west side of Cook Inlet and salt water destinations across the Kenai Peninsula.

There are a number of important factors to consider when planning an Alaska Fishing trip including run timing for specific species, weather, and fishing regulations.

The Kenai Peninsula offers 4 out of the 5 pacific salmon species including king salmon (chinook), sockeye salmon (reds), silver salmon (coho), and pink salmon (humpies) as well as prolific populations of wild rainbow trout and dolly varden and several returns of wild steelhead trout.

Nearby ocean waters also offer excellent fishing for halibut, lingcod and rockfish as well as saltwater opportunities for both king salmon and silver salmon.

Our central Kenai Peninsula location in Soldotna and many fishing and lodging options offer the perfect place for you to base your Alaska Fishing trips and adventures.

Even though more than 90% of the Kenai Peninsula is within the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, the Kenai/Soldotna area offers a nice mix of modern lodging options as well as essential services such a grocery stores, a variety of restaurants and a hospital.

WHAT IS THE BEST TIME TO GO FISHING IN ALASKA?

The Alaska fishing season is May through October and each month has its own unique fishing options. We understand that selecting the best dates to visit can be confusing so let us help you understand all the options and choose the best time for your overall Alaska fishing trip goals.

Things to consider when planning Alaska fishing trips

• Consider the different species available and pick the fishing trips that meet your goals. Are you looking for quantity over quality or both?

• Consider the different months you are able to travel and select the best Alaska fishing trips for the times you are available.

• Consider the different fishing methods for catching the various salmon species as well as trout and halibut. Are you open to fishing with different tackle such as spinning rods and bait casters or are you strictly wanting to fly fish?

• Consider when to visit when crowds are at a minimum or are you ok with the busy conditions that often accompany peak fishing times?

• Consider the weather. Are you ok with colder temperatures and potentially wet and rainy conditions or do you prefer more stable sunny days and warmer temperatures?

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WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO FISH FOR SPECIFIC SPECIES

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FISH RUN TIMING IN OUR AREA

King Salmon: May, June, July

Sockeye Salmon: June, July, August

Silver Salmon: August, September, October

Pink Salmon: August, September (even years )

Steelhead Trout: September, October

Rainbow Trout: June, July, August, September, October

Dolly Varden: June, July, August, September, October

Halibut: May, June, July, August, September

WHAT ARE THE BEST MONTHS FOR ALASKA FISHING

MAY: May is the beginning of our Alaska Fishing season and can be a great time to visit. May sees the first good returns of king salmon to the Kenai and the Kasilof Rivers as well as very good halibut fishing in nearby Cook Inlet. May is typically very consistent weather with lots of daylight hours to explore the Greatland. May also tends to be less crowded overall.

JUNE: June is a great month to fish in Alaska as the first peak numbers of salmon are arriving to the different rivers. The first ten days of June marks the peak of the Kasilof king salmon return, and by mid-June, we will be seeing peak numbers of sockeye salmon on both the Kasilof and the Kenai (Russian River bound). June is also an excellent time for fly out fishing to Big River Lake for sockeye and bear viewing. Trout fishing opens on the Kenai on June 11 and Cook Inlet halibut fishing in June is always very good. June holds the longest days of the year with generally mild weather and the summer solstice on June 20.

JULY: July is considered the true peak of the Alaska Fishing season. July marks the historical peak of the late run king salmon returns to the Kenai and the Kasilof as well as the peak run timing for late run sockeye. The late run sockeye fishery on the Kenai represents the best time for those wanting to take fish home as the limit is six fish and upwards of one million sockeye salmon are swimming upriver in just a few short weeks. July is also a great time for fly out sockeye and also halibut, lingcod and rockfish from Cook Inlet, Homer and Seward.

AUGUST: August is a very popular time for several reasons. We still have very good numbers of late run Kenai sockeye salmon available and beginning in mid August we will see catchable numbers of early run silver salmon in the Kenai and the Kasilof as well as surrounding rivers on the Kenai Peninsula. August is also peak timing for Kenai pink salmon on even numbered years and offers excellent fishing for trophy rainbow and dolly varden. We have excellent fly out fishing for silvers in August as well as very good halibut fishing.

SEPTEMBER: September is very appealing for those not afraid of falling temperatures and precipitation. September is peak timing for late run silver salmon on the Kenai and also one of the best time to catch trophy rainbows. Steelhead also arrive in September to all the southern Kenai Peninsula rivers and also the Kasilof and the Kenai. Fly out fishing to Crescent Lake for silvers, dolly varden and lake trout is excellent in September. The weather in September is definitely cooler with cloudy, rainy conditions being common. With fewer people here and the leaves changing colors, many consider September the best time to visit.

OCTOBER: October weather can be very unpredictable with anything from mild conditions to snow. We still have excellent fishing for silvers, trophy trout and steelhead for those able to tolerate inclimate weather conditions and colder temperatures.

FISHING ON THE KENAI PENINSULA

Welcome to the Kenai Peninsula; the gateway to the most prolific fishing on earth. It is here in the aqua blue waters of the Kenai River that the largest king salmon in the world return, year after year. The Kenai River and surrounding waters also offer some of the finest sockeye, silver, rainbow trout, and halibut fishing in all of Alaska. Since the Kenai Peninsula is road accessible from Anchorage, you can experience this wilderness playground at your own pace and budget. From week-long fishing and lodging packages to half-day fishing charters, we have Alaska fishing trips and adventures for everyone. Start planning your guided fishing trip – call Mark Glassmaker now!

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