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Alaska Salmon Fishing Trips | Half Day & Full Day Charters
594 five-star reviews. 35 years guiding the Kenai Peninsula. Book your complete salmon fishing trip & package with one call.
Kenai River Salmon Fishing
May – October
Kenai Salmon Fishing is renown for abundant sockeye salmon, rainbow trout, silver salmon, and king salmon which is currently closed. Fishermen world-wide dream of fishing the Kenai River and are ready to make it come true.
Half Days Starting At – $295pp (Up to 5 hours)
Full Days Starting At – $350pp (Up to 8 hours)
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• Kenai Sockeye Salmon Fishing Trips
• Kenai Silver Salmon Fishing Trips
• Kenai Pink Salmon Fishing Trips
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Kasilof River Salmon Fishing
May – October
Kasilof River salmon fishing is really special, we fish from non motorized drift boats for king salmon, sockeye salmon, coho salmon, and steelhead. Our guides help anglers of every experience level catch fish and make memories of a lifetime.
Half Days Starting At – $295pp (Up to 5 hours)
Full Days Starting At – $350pp (Up to 8 hours)
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• Kasilof King Salmon Fishing Trips
• Kasilof Sockeye Salmon Fishing Trips
• Kasilof Steelhead Salmon Fishing Trips
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What’s Included in Alaska Salmon Fishing Options?
Alaska salmon fishing packages include guided charters, riverfront lodging, all fishing gear, fish processing, vacuum packing, and shipping.
We handle everything for your Alaska salmon fishing trip from one place, saving you hours of planning and hassle. That means:
• Professional guide service on the Kenai, Kasilof, or Cook Inlet
• Riverfront cabin lodging (eight cabins available)
• All rods, reels, tackle, and bait
• On-site fish processing and vacuum sealing
• Frozen packaging ready for airline travel
• Local knowledge on timing, techniques, and locations
You don’t need to call five different businesses to coordinate lodging, guides, and fish shipping. One call to us at 907-398-6405 books your complete trip.
Which Alaska Salmon Charter Option is Right For Me?
Half-day Alaska salmon fishing charters
A half-day Alaska salmon fishing trip gives you four to five hours on the water targeting king, silver, or sockeye salmon depending on the season. This works well for families with younger kids, anglers who want to fish mornings and explore Alaska in the afternoons, or anyone adding a fishing charter to an existing vacation. We provide all gear, tackle, and fish processing. Most half-day trips launch from Soldotna and fish the Kenai or Kasilof Rivers. Call for current rates and availability.
Full-day Alaska salmon fishing charters
Full-day salmon fishing charters run eight hours and give us time to target multiple species, move between rivers, or fish remote locations most guides skip. If the kings are slow on the Kenai, we can run to the Kasilof. If Cook Inlet silvers are hot, we head to saltwater. Full-day trips also let us fish prime morning and evening windows when salmon are most active. Includes all gear, lunch, and fish processing. Call for current rates and group pricing.
Multi-day Alaska salmon fishing packages
Multi-day fishing packages combine guided salmon charters with lodging in one of our eight Kenai River cabins. You fish mornings with me, process your catch at our on-site facility, and stay steps from the river. This is how most serious anglers book Alaska fishing trips because it eliminates the hassle of coordinating hotels, rental cars, and fish shipping. I’ll also customize your itinerary based on run timing, targeting kings one day, silvers the next, and halibut in Seward or Homer if you want variety. Contact us for package pricing based on your group size and trip length.
Why Book With Alaska Fishing with Mark Glassmaker?
We handle everything—guided fishing, riverfront lodging, and fish processing—in one booking with 594 five-star reviews and 35 years experience.
Complete fishing packages with lodging with a single phone call
Stop calling five different businesses to book lodging, guided fishing, fish processing, and transportation. We handle everything for your Alaska salmon fishing trip from one place, saving you hours of planning and hassle.
594 five-star reviews on TripAdvisor and Google.
Our guests rate us 5.0 stars with 243 reviews on TripAdvisor (98.8% excellent) and hundreds more on Google. When you’re spending thousands on an Alaska fishing vacation, you want a guide who delivers results every single time.
$0 Trip fees when you call us direct
Unlike booking platforms that tack on trip fees and service charges, calling us directly means you pay only for the fishing charter and lodging. No hidden fees, no surprises at checkout.
35 years guiding the Kenai Peninsula
I’ve been guiding these waters since 1990. I know exactly where king salmon stack up in June, when silver salmon push into Cook Inlet, and which fly-in lakes produce trophy rainbow trout. That local knowledge is the difference between catching fish and going home frustrated.
What’s The Difference Between Half-Day and Full-Day Salmon Charters?
Half-day charters run 4-5 hours targeting one species, while full-day trips run 8 hours and allow multiple species or locations in one outing. Half-day trips give you four to five hours on the water targeting king, silver, or sockeye salmon depending on the season. This works well for families with younger kids, anglers who want to fish mornings and explore Alaska in the afternoons, or anyone adding a fishing charter to an existing vacation. Most half-day trips launch from Soldotna and fish the Kenai or Kasilof Rivers.
Full-day trips run eight hours and give us time to target multiple species, move between rivers, or fish remote locations most guides skip. If the kings are slow on the Kenai, we can run to the Kasilof. If Cook Inlet silvers are hot, we head to saltwater. Full-day trips also let us fish prime morning and evening windows when salmon are most active.
Both options include all gear, tackle, and fish processing.
When is The Best Time to Fish The Kenai River?
The Kenai River fishes May through October, with sockeye salmon peaking July-August and silver salmon running late July-September.
Seasonal breakdown:
May-June: King salmon (currently closed), early sockeye, rainbow trout
July-August: Peak sockeye salmon runs, pink salmon (odd years), Dolly Varden
Late July-September: Silver salmon, continued sockeye, rainbow trout
September-October: Late-run silvers, trophy rainbow trout
Sockeye fishing is most productive mid-July when both runs overlap. Silver salmon arrive in Cook Inlet late July and push into the river through September. Rainbow trout fishing stays strong May through October, with trophy fish most active in fall.
Frequently Asked Question About Alaska Salmon Trips
How much does an Alaska salmon fishing trip cost?”
Alaska salmon fishing costs start at $295 per person for half-day trips and $350 per person for full-day charters on the Kenai Peninsula.
Multi-day packages vary based on group size, number of fishing days, and cabin selection. When you book directly with us, you pay $0 in trip fees—just the charter and lodging costs. Call 907-398-6405 for an exact quote based on your dates and which salmon species you want to target.
When is the best time to fish for salmon in Alaska?”
The best time for Alaska salmon fishing depends on species: king salmon peak mid-June, sockeye run mid-July, and silver salmon late July-September.
King salmon fishing is best mid-June through early July on the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers. Sockeye salmon runs are strongest in mid-July when both early and late runs overlap. Silver salmon fishing peaks late July through September. Pink salmon show up mid-July in odd-numbered years. I’ll recommend the best dates based on which species you want to catch.
Do I need a fishing license for Alaska salmon fishing?”
Yes, all anglers age 16 and older need an Alaska sport fishing license and a king salmon stamp if targeting kings when they’re open.
You can buy licenses online through the Alaska Department of Fish and Game website or at most sporting goods stores in Soldotna. Non-residents pay approximately $145 for a 7-day license or $70 for a 1-day license. The king salmon stamp costs an additional fee when king fishing is open. We don’t sell licenses, but I’ll walk you through exactly what you need when you book.
Can you guarantee I’ll catch salmon?
No ethical guide guarantees fish, but our 594 five-star reviews reflect 35 years of consistently putting clients on salmon across the Kenai Peninsula.
Alaska salmon runs depend on weather, river conditions, and timing—factors no guide controls. That said, I’ve been guiding these waters since 1990, and I know where fish stack up and when they’re running. If one river is slow, we move to another. If kings aren’t biting, we target silvers or sockeye. My job is putting you on fish, and our track record shows we do that consistently. Most clients limit out during peak runs.
What can you catch on the Kasilof River?”
The Kasilof River offers king salmon, sockeye salmon, silver salmon, and steelhead fishing from drift boats May through October.
We fish the Kasilof from non-motorized drift boats, which gives you a quieter, more traditional Alaska fishing experience. The river is smaller than the Kenai, so you’re not competing with as many boats. King salmon run mid-June through early July, sockeye peak in mid-July, silvers arrive in August, and steelhead fishing runs September through October.
How do you get your salmon home from Alaska?
We vacuum-seal, freeze, and box your salmon on-site for airline travel. Most clients fly home with 50-100 pounds of frozen fish in checked bags.
After each fishing trip, we process your catch at our on-site facility—filleting, vacuum-sealing, and freezing each portion. When you check out, your fish is packed in insulated boxes that meet airline requirements. Fish stays frozen for 24+ hours in transit. We’ve been processing fish for 35 years, and our clients consistently report their salmon arrives home still frozen solid.
Do Alaska fishing charters provide equipment?
Yes, we provide all fishing rods, reels, tackle, bait, and fish processing equipment. You only need appropriate clothing and food and drink if you want to bring it.
We supply everything you need for a successful day on the water—high-quality rods and reels, all terminal tackle, fresh or cured bait depending on the species. After your trip, we fillet your fish and head back to the lodge to vacuum-seal your catch. You just need to bring weather-appropriate clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
Ready to Book Your Alaska Salmon Fishing Trip?
Call us directly at 907-398-6405 or fill out our contact form. No trip fees, no runaround—just honest advice on the best dates and locations for the salmon species you want to catch. You can return back to our main landing page by clicking Alaska Fishing Home