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 Report: June 27, 2016

June 27, 2016

June is quickly coming to a close and that means July is just around the corner. Before we transition to this next phase of the season, let’s take a look back on the past couple of weeks and one of the best early runs of king salmon we have seen in several years. The Kasilof …

Alaska Fishing Report: June 12, 2016

June 12, 2016

One word can be used to best describe the early 2016 season we have experienced thus far: Normal! After consecutive years of poor king salmon returns and accompanying restrictions, this year looks very positive. We have seen exceptional numbers of king salmon on both the Kasilof and yes the Kenai River as well. The Kenai …

Alaska Fishing Report: May 20, 2016

May 20, 2016

The 2016 fishing season here on the Kenai Peninsula is officially underway and we are off to an excellent start. An early spring and warm temps have the rivers up and in great shape. Fishing for kings on both the salt water and the Kasilof river has been very productive. Anglers fishing the marine waters …

Alaska Fishing Report: May 7, 2016

May 7, 2016

Spring is definitely upon us here in Alaska. Another mild winter and warmer than normal spring weather has things happening earlier than normal. This includes everything from the steelhead on the Situk to green leaves on the trees here on the Kenai Peninsula. Indeed, the summer fishing season is rapidly approaching and we cannot wait …

Alaskan Sockeye Salmon 101

February 15, 2016

Kasilof River Sockeye Fishing with Drift Boats Alaskan Sockeye salmon have always had their annual place in our seasonal salmon season, but recent king salmon woes have changed the amount of time we spend targeting these intriguing fish. In recent years, we have started regularly fishing for Alaskan wild sockeye salmon on the Kasilof River …

Early Run Kasilof Kings

February 15, 2016

Low Water & Fresh Fish Means Great Fishing Early Run Kasilof Kings! Low water and fresh fish makes for some great action. If you are looking for that first fresh salmon of the season, look no further than the Kasilof in late May and early June. After a long winter in Alaska, there is just …

Kings rebound in 2015…

February 15, 2016

Kings rebound in 2015… After nearly three full seasons of very low king salmon returns and countless restrictions, king salmon numbers in 2015 were a welcome relief. For the first time in several seasons, the late run of Kenai King salmon season stayed open right up to its annual closure date of August 1. While …

2016 arrives with warm weather and tight lines!

January 8, 2016

Winters in Alaska and particularly here on the Kenai Peninsula have been dramatically different in the past three years. Call it global warming or the El Nino effect but whatever it is, we have definitely seen a difference in our winter weather patterns. Whereas the mountains would typically see tens of feet of snow, now they are lucky to …

End of season review and a look forward toward 2016!

November 16, 2015

With winter and the minus temps descending upon the Kenai Peninsula it seems the 2015 season really is officially behind us. This can only mean it’s time to start looking forward toward 2016 and begin preparations for yet another fishing season! But before we dive into 2016, here is a detailed look back on the very eventful 2015 season: 2015: The Year …

2015 Year In Review

October 27, 2015

2015 Year In Review 2015 came and went like a wildfire and in reality, this is exactly how our season began, again! In a repeat of the previous spring, very little snow and warm temperatures made the Kenai Peninsula ripe for a fire and sure enough in early June, a 10,000 acre blaze once again …