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.

Alaska Fishing for Arctic Grayling

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Arctic Grayling is distinguished from trout and char by a prominent dorsal fin. They prefer cold, clear streams and are very sensitive to pollution. For those who may be inclined to venture out on their own, you can find Arctic grayling in Grayling Lake (Mile 13.3) on the Seward Highway, where a trailhead leads about …

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Baked Salmon with Bernaise Sauce

Baked Salmon with Bernaise Sauce

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This is an exquisite yet rich dish that is sure to please everyone. Béarnaise sauce is a classic French accompaniment prepared with white wine, parsley, tarragon, eggs, and green onions or shallots. However, in a pinch, you can use a package of Knorr Hollandaise sauce mix and prepare it according to the directions. When the …

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2007 Kenai River Ice Flood

2007 Kenai River Ice Flood

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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 …

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Fried Salmon with Cornmeal Crust

Fried Salmon with Cornmeal Crust

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Fried Salmon with Cornmeal Crust Here is another signature recipe from Alaska fishing guide Mark Glassmaker to enjoy after one of our Kenai Peninsula fishing trips. I must admit, this is one of my favorite ways to prepare salmon. We have more excellent tips on ways to cook salmon like how to smoke salmon found …

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Experienced fisherman with their Dolly Varden

Alaska Dolly Varden Char

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Alaska Dolly Varden Fishing. Dolly Varden (Salvelinus 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 saltwater) and lake populations of Dolly Varden char. Once thought to be a predator of salmon eggs, studies have shown …

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Kenai Peninsula Restaurants

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Soldotna and Kenai Peninsula Area Restaurants When you are looking for top Kenai River guided fishing charters, you will find that Soldotna serves as the central hub for many of the most experienced guide services in Alaska. Because the area has a wide variety of restaurants to choose from, it is the perfect home base …

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Homer

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Homer, Alaska: The Town at The End of the Road – BY 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 often charge extra for returning a vehicle with a “fish smell.” As your Alaska halibut …

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Recipes for enjoying your Alaska Salmon | Canned Smoked Salmon

How to Smoke Salmon

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Are you wondering how to smoke salmon caught during your Alaska fishing and lodging trip? When you are planning a fishing trip to Alaska, you want to be sure that you are making the most of your Alaska Salmon. As delicious as our fried Salmon recipe is, there is no recipe that is more iconic …

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Kenai Task Force Summary

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For those keeping up with the latest discussions regarding our king salmon returns, it is important to remember that this all comes down to preserving what is arguably the most genetically unique king salmon run in the world. As your Kenai River expert guide service team, we firmly believe the Board of Fisheries must prioritize …

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