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.

Kenai River Trout

Kenai River Trout Fishing

The Connection Between Kenai River Trout and Salmon Kenai River trout fishing is always good, and more often than not it is great. If the salmon pursuit is slow, it seems you can always depend on the trout to save the day. Some years are certainly better than others and to the extent we find …

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Kenai River Sockeye

How to Catch Sockeye Salmon on the Kenai River

Kenai Sockeye Salmon Fishing Guides Kenai River Sockeye: Are they shy? Sockeye or Red salmon, Oncorhynchus nerka. Often called the “shy” salmon, the sockeye is perhaps the most mysterious of the five pacific salmon. Typically present in astronomical numbers, they can transform even the smallest creek into a churning highway of back-to-back fish. Highly coveted …

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Cook Inlet Halibut

Alaska Halibut Fishing

Cook Inlet Halibut In Alaska, saltwater fishing means Pacific halibut and neighboring Cook Inlet is home to the finest Alaska halibut fishing in all the world. We are proud to offer first class fishing trips for these bottom-dwelling giants. Aside from the excitement of hauling one of these mighty creatures from the deep, their savory …

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Where We Fish On The Kenai River

Where We Fish On The Kenai River

Where is Kenai River Guide Mark Glassmaker Fishing? The answer is everywhere. For those of you who have never taken an Alaska Kenai River Fishing trip, there are several different areas where we fish on the Kenai River that offer various opportunities at different times of the summer. This means that we can be on …

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Hatchery king salmon.

Alaska Fishing Reports: 2012

2012 Year in Review As I look back on the highs and lows of this past fishing season, it becomes obvious that the lows definitely outnumber the highs. Perhaps the most disappointing was the low returns of king salmon, not just here on the Kenai River, but across the entire state of Alaska. Highs and …

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Kasilof King

Alaska Fishing with Mark Glassmaker Customer References

We know there are many companies offering Alaska fishing and lodging services on the Kenai Peninsula. We are proud to display some of the positive feedback we have received from past guests. If you would like a list of references to contact personally, call or email us anytime. Sincerely, Mark and Cindy Glassmaker Hi Mark …

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Alaska Fishing Headquarters Information

Alaska Fishing Headquarters Information

Welcome to our Alaska Fishing and Kenai River Headquarters. This page is designed to assist our guests to research helpful information before booking Alaska fishing trips with us. From the Kenai Peninsula, to the West side of Cook Inlet and beyond, we have compiled helpful information to assist you in planning the perfect fishing adventure. …

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