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.

Alligators in Alaska: Fly Out Silver Salmon Fishing

January 24, 2013

Fly-Out Silver Salmon Fishing: Big River Lake It was a typical August morning as we arrived at the float plane lake and shuttled our gear to the tarmac, (a large wooden float with a turbine Dehavellin Beaver tied off to it). By typical, I mean either raining or pea-soup fog. Today it was the latter. …

Kenai Kings – What to Expect

January 23, 2013

With big Kenai Kings, knowing what to expect is half the battle! It happened just like it always does. The side rod creaked for a millisecond and then gets buried in the rod holder. The idle chatter and relaxed atmosphere of bobbing around on the river is poignantly interrupted by a king salmon just minutes …

Alaska Animals

January 16, 2013

Here is our gallery of additional Alaskan animals. Please click on an image to open a larger view in a new window. 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 …

Alaska razor clam half open at Alaska Fishing

Alaska Clam Digging

January 15, 2013

When you book an Alaska Fishing trip with MGFAlaska, you will experience the adventure of a lifetime. When you’re not out on the Kenai River reeling in a once-in-a-lifetime trophy catch, you’ll have time to partake in another amazing Alaska pastime: Alaska clam digging. Razor clams are plentiful on the beaches of the eastern shores …

Alaska Bear Viewing Trips

January 15, 2013

Daily Alaska Bear Viewing Trips from Kenai to the West Side of Cook Inlet The opportunity to experience one of our Alaska Bear Viewing Trips to view wild brown and black bears in their natural environment is one of the most alluring aspects of visiting the Last Frontier. Alaska and Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula remain the …

Alaska Bear Protection

January 15, 2013

What about Bear Protection? Should You Carry Bear Protection While Fishing in Alaska? Alaska Bear Protection. Many times during the course of planning trips for my clients, I get the question as to whether they should be concerned about bears and if they should bring a firearm. While most people that visit and fish the …

Alaska Bear Viewing

January 15, 2013

Brown Bears in Alaska: Alaska Bear Viewing Alaska remains one of the last true strongholds for Brown Bears worldwide. The vast untamed wilderness of America’s Last Frontier supports both inland Grizzly Bears and Coastal Brown Bears. Grizzly Bears are relatively smaller than their coastal cousins and are found mostly in Alaska’s interior region where there …

Anchorage to Kenai Commuter Flights

January 14, 2013

Transportation to the Kenai Peninsula Anchorage to Kenai: Commuter Flights Era Aviation and Grant Aviation are the sole commuter airlines providing service from Anchorage to Kenai . Their flights runs almost hourly and the duration of the flight is 20 minutes. Era Aviation: 1-800-866-8394 Grant Aviation: 1-888-359-4726 If you are pressed for time or have made …

Alaska Travel

January 14, 2013

Alaska Transportation: Travel within Alaska Anchorage Cars Rentals: •Thrifty Car Rentals: 907-276-2855 •Dollar Rent A Car; 907-248-5388 •Hertz Rent A Car; 877-826-8782 •Enterprise Rent-A-Car; 907-248-5526 •Budget Car Rentals; 907-243-0150 •Avis Car Rental; 907-249-8200 Anchorage RV Rentals: •ABC MotorHome: 1-800-421-7456 •Anchorage Cruise America RV Rental: 1-800-327-7799 •Great Alaskan Holidays: 1-888-2-ALASKA Kenai Car Rentals: •Budget; 907-283-4506 •Payless …

Alaska Fishing Vacation Planner

January 14, 2013

Alaska Vacation Planner This website was designed to be both educational and helpful when it comes to the important planning details of your trip. Our Alaska Vacation Planner is a list of convenient links to all the services you’ll need for a perfect Alaska fishing vacation. From booking your flight to making your fishing and lodging reservations, …