Mark 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.

2007 Kenai River Ice Flood

2007 Kenai River Ice Flood

JANUARY 2007 KENAI RIVER ICE FLOOD DELIVERS A WALL OF ICE…OVERNIGHT! As many of you may remember, the Kenai River witnessed a rare and powerful midwinter flood in January 2007. It occurred essentially overnight after a large lake in its glacial headwaters released its contents under the weight of its own ice cap. The result was …

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Fried Salmon with Cornmeal Crust

Fried Salmon with Cornmeal Crust

Fried Salmon with Cornmeal Crust Here is another signature recipe from the webmaster. I must admit, this is one of my favorite ways to prepare salmon. Don’t think that because the fish is fried that it will be greasy. If you heat the oil properly before putting the fish into the skillet, the oil will …

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Alaska Dolly Varden Char

Alaska Dolly Varden Char

Alaska Dolly Varden Fishing. Dolly Varden, Salvelinus malma, malma is actually a subspecies of an anadromous member of the salmon family, and is technically a char.  The Kenai river supports both anadromous (those that travel to salt water) and lake populations of dolly varden char.   Once thought to be a predator of salmon eggs, studies have shown that dollies …

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Kenai Peninsula Restaurants

Soldotna and Kenai Peninsula Area Restaurants The Soldotna area has a wide variety of restaurants to choose from. Sal’s Klondike Diner 44619 Sterling Highway Soldotna, Alaska 99669 (907) 262-2220 A favorite hang out with great atmosphere. It’s decorated with antiques & local history, and its open 24 hours. Mykel’s Restaurant 35041 Spur Highway Soldotna, Alaska …

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Homer

Homer, Alaska: the town at the end of the roadBY CAROL PUCCI The Seattle Times HOMER, Alaska – Here, in what locals call the Halibut Fishing Capital of the World, the motel rooms have freezers and rental-car agencies charge extra for returning a vehicle with a “fish smell.” The best time for a beer at …

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How to Smoke Salmon

How to Smoke Salmon

Are you wondering how to smoke salmon? The first step in smoking salmon is called brining. This means soaking the fish is salted water for some period of time. Some people like to flavor the brine with seasonings or liquid smoke. I prefer to keep it simple. Here is a basic brine recipe suitable for …

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The latest and greatest on Kenai Kings.

Here is another good read covering the latest information on king salmon management… https://www.alaskadispatch.com/article/new-tools-biologists-aim-avert-another-kenai-king-disaster     Mark GlassmakerMark 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 …

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Kenai Task Force Summary

For those of you keeping up with the latest discussion regarding our king salmon returns, here is an excellent article that summarizes the Cook Inlet Task force meeting and proposals to date.  It is important to remember that ultimately this all comes down to making sure we preserve what is arguably the most genetically unique king …

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Southeast Alaska Steelhead Fishing

Southeast Alaska Steelhead Fishing

Spring Steel Springtime in Alaska is marked by longer days and melting snow. It reveals a drab landscape of dead vegetation, void of color, and is without question, the least appealing face of Alaska’s distinctive four seasons. Beneath this sullen exterior, a bounty of new growth awakens from its annual winter slumber. Perhaps nowhere is …

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