Full-Day Upper Kenai River Guided Fishing Trip
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Full-Day Upper Kenai River Guided Fishing Trip

By Alaskan Angling Adventures LLC.
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Ages 0-99, max of 4 per group
Duration: 8h
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Live guide: English
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  • Fly fishing, spin fishing and bait casting gear
  • Rods, reels, tackle, and fishing gear
  • Life jackets
  • Transportation can be arranged if needed
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • The listed price does not include a $5 parking fee, payable at the time of tour check-in.


Start:
  • Cooper Landing Boat Launch, 18787 Sterling Hwy, Cooper Landing, AK 99572, USA
    We will meet at the parking area for the Cooper Landing boat launch mile 48 Sterling Hwy. Turn right on King salmon drive and stay to the right. You can park in an open space in the large paved parking lot. There is a $5 parking fee.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 18192P1

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Recommend you bring warm layered clothing, wool or synthetic socks, waders (please note: felt soles are no longer allowed in Alaska), two piece rain suit, camera, sun tan lotion, polarized sunglasses, hearty lunch, and water or other beverages
    • Please note: you must have your license/stamp physically with you to fish. You can purchase and print your license online on the website of Alaska Department of Fish and Game
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travellers

    • All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 18192P1

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    • Alaskan Angling Adventures LLC.
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    • jofrogs
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Salmon fishing is a must do !!! 🎣 🚤
      Mike from Alaskan Angling Adventures did not disappoint. Mike supplied us with all the gear we needed for the day including the coffee. He was very patient in showing us how to fly fish as well as other styles of fishing . A day of salmon fishing on the Kenai River. What an experience we had, my husband isn’t in to fishing one bit but thoroughly enjoyed this adventure. Mike made sure we all experienced the fight of reeling in a salmon when fly fishing. At the end of the day Mike cleaned and filleted all our fish for us and made sure we knew where to get it packed and sealed. Would definitely book another trip with Mike.
      Written 29 August 2024
    • skico111
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Kenai River Fantastic Experience
      We went with a mix of friends and family for five days with Mike. He was patient when he needed to be and determined to have us catch fish and show us his love of the surroundings. He is an excellent oar’s man, as on this deep, fast, and cold water, which is more intimidating than the usual streams of Colorado. we were all able to enjoy ourselves, feel comfortable and catch many different species of fish. Even my wife who went for one day had a fantastic time. We encountered other guides and anglers, and without going into specifics, it was obvious Mike has a high degree of ethics and experience. His love of the ecosystem and ability to have us all enjoy it was first rate. My recommendation is without reservation.
      Written 25 August 2024
    • R530ITtobys
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      Mike is the man
      Mike was the absolute man. My buddy and I came to Alaska with high hopes and expectations and Mike delivered. We did a 3 day trip with him and fished the upper part of the Kenai, the Canyon and the mouth of the Skilak. Great all around experience and above all - we learned the RIGHT way to fish and be respectful of the ecosystem.
      Written 14 August 2024
    • Sbalk19
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Memories made!
      The best day of our Alaskan adventure! My grandsons’ fishing experience has only been in Michigan for bluegill, trout, etc. Nothing compared to fishing the Kenai for salmon. Mike Adams took us to the right spot at the perfect time of day. He was very patient (how many times can you snag a log?) and taught the guys the techniques needed to catch and land those beautiful fish. The scenery is gorgeous and a bonus for us was the bear we saw while drifting downstream. Highly recommend Mike and Alaskan Angling Adventures.
      Written 9 July 2024
    • 469ernieh
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Perfect way to spend Father's Day!
      I can't rate this high enough...The owner, Mike Adams, is an amazing guide.. prompt, professional, knowledgeable, and he got us on the fish in the first spot. Dad and I limited out in less than 3 hours and got to kick back and just enjoy the scenery for the rest of the trip.
      Written 16 June 2024
    • garrysN7209JO
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      Fishing for Big Bows and Sockeye on the Kenai Garry S.
      We signed on with Mike Adams for two days on the Kenai. Both days were amazing; one for Sockeye and the other for trout. Mike put us on fish, provided instruction on how to fish and was very attentive to ensure our catch was landed. He's very knowledgeable of the river and the area with our safety and the preservation of the wildlife as a high priority. Would fish with Mike again and highly recommend his services.
      Written 28 August 2023
    • 219kalebd
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      The awesome fishing trip
      it was awesome! Mike adams got us on the fishđź‘Ť He put us where the fish were and told us just how to catch them.
      Written 26 August 2023
    • erinnL9581BG
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      5 Star Premium Experience
      Mike, our guide, was attentive, easy going, and knowledgeable. He made sure each member of our group was set up for success and had a great time. We will go back again and will definitely book again with this company.
      Written 15 July 2023
    • kentm31
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Highly recommend for your complete multi-day Alaska fishing trip.
      Four of us had Mike organize a week-long trip. He did everything to provide us with a once in a lifetime experience. We had Mike guide us for three of the days. He knew the best fishing spots and we caught more than enough salmon to bring home. He also gave us a day drift fishing for trout and I caught the largest rainbow in my life. Mike also arranged a float plane trip. He hooked us up with a great guide and pilot and we caught our limit of sockeye salmon within 2 hours. Finally, Mike scheduled us to go salt water fishing for two days from Homer. The Captain of this boat, again, was excellent and we caught our limit of halibut each day and also caught king salmon. Beside the outfitting, Mike arranged our lodging--comfortable and perfect to enjoy our evenings.
      Written 9 July 2023
    • ahlelvin
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      Fishing Trip of a lifetime!
      We had a 6 day 7 night Fishing Adventure with Mike Adams at Alaskan Angling Adventure, who arranged and guided our trip. He guided us on three days of fishing for Salmon and Trout. He is very patient and knowledgeable about fly fishing. We caught our limit of Salmon each day! He also, arranged a fly-in trip and a two day Halibut fishing trip in Homer Alaska. Just look at the pictures don't just believe my words. The accommodations were great, the scenery was awesome and the arrangements were incredible. We saw several glaciers, eagles, moose, whales, orca, and of course we caught FISH, over 12 difference species! If you are looking for your "bucket list" adventure of a lifetime, Mike Adams is your one stop adventure guy. I hope I will be able to do it again.
      Written 7 July 2023
    • nancyf45
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      Wish I could go again tomorrow, and the next day
      My wife and I spent the day fishing with Mike and its was a completely first class adventure. No matter what your level as long as you're interested in having fun, learning and catching fish Mike is your guy, I've been fishing since I was 4 but by my wife is new to fishing and Mike did a great job of providing what we both needed to improve our ability and learn the water. At the end of the day we both had limits and and the understanding of why we caught the fish. Its obvious Mike takes a lot of pride in his work and his clients success.
      Written 28 June 2023
    • jdwidaho
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      Sockeye Summer
      Mike took the time to make sure that both my wife and I had a great day on the water. Professional, courteous and a great communicator.
      Written 22 December 2022
    • jimjP3323GT
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      Just totally awesome!!
      Catching 2 sockeye. My companion caught also. Mike Adams was a patient and extremely helpful guide, coach & companion.
      Written 23 July 2021
    • sivikes
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      Amazing day fishing
      Mike made for an amazing salmon fishing day. He had done his scouting and found out based on fish river count entering the river, best location and adjusted. While many spots had numerous groups fishing the banks, he found a spot where we were the only ones. After some fly fishing lessons we started to fish. After some adjustments throughout the day, some tips, we maxed out our count. After Mike cleaned the fish, the only thing left is salmon supper. Thanks Mike for making a lasting memory
      Written 22 July 2021
    • ChristyF79
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great experience on the Kenai River
      Mike is truly an expert and professional fisherman! He has so much knowledge about Alaska (fishing, conservation, etc.) and is willing to share with his guests. Despite the unseasonably cold weather, our party of 4 (3 adults and 1 child) had an amazing time on the river with Mike as our guide. He was very patient and took the time to explain things for all to understand (especially our 11yo son). The picture says it all! đź‘Ť
      Written 20 July 2021
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    Chris M
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2024 • Solo
    Mike was an amazing charter master and guide. I was set up on three different trips on 3 different boats. I was set up with an amazing cabin with an insane view! First trip was on the Kesilof fishing for salmon with Felix as my guide. Felix was one of the best guides on the river and I caught my king salmon limit and 1 sockeye. Our boat caught 9 fish way more than any other. Second trip booked was a halibut trip out of Homer with Maverick charters. Had an amazing day caught 10 halibut and left with the 2 allowed. But the best part of the trip was with Mike fishing the reserve on the Kenai. Was one of the best days of fishing of my life and he was an excellent instructor as well. As I'm not the best with fly rods and I still did very well. Caught some of the biggest trout I've ever caught and more than I can remember. We snapped pics of few but released them all fast so they went back healthy most without photos. Mike even put me on some sockeys. Mike provided a nice healthy lunch for each trip. I cant praise him enough on his professionalism. I will be back again to fish with him. Thanks Mike!
    Written 26 June 2024
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    Thanks for making memories with me! See you next time
    Written 30 June 2024
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    Chris M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2024 • Family
    We had an incredible 4 days of fishing the Kenai River, it was truly a once in a lifetime Alaskan Angling Adventure. As a saltwater angler the drift boat/indicator fishing techniques were new to me, but Mike’s instruction got me up to speed quickly and we were catching fish right away.
    Mike is thoroughly in-tune with the river and ecosystem. This knowledge showed as he was constantly making adjustments to give us the best chance of hooking up. His skills managing the boat and 2 anglers battling fish were also impressive.
    Overall this trip exceeded our expectations thanks to Mike’s preparation, guidance and hard work. 10/10 highly recommend!
    Written 16 September 2024
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    Thank you for fishing with me this season. It was my pleasure to help you have a great experience on the water. I'm glad you enjoyed the trip and I look forward to our next Alaskan Angling Adventure together!
    Written 21 September 2024
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    purplelucybella
    11 contributions
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    Jul 2024 • Family
    What an awesome trip! I live in Alaska and had family visiting from Virginia. The three of us went with Mike on a rainy Monday morning and CAUGHT SO MANY SALMON!! My niece had never been to Alaska before, had never fly fished, had never caught a salmon and after some instruction from Mike about how to do it, she was the first one to catch a fish! And boy was she happy about it!! Her Dad had never salmon fished before either and it wasn't long before he caught his first fish too! Needless to say, they are hooked!! At times they both caught one at the same time, keeping Mike busy with the net. He is a first class guide all the way- knows the places to go, gives good instruction and filets your fish at the end. As we started to wrap up the day, Mike said it would be a 45 minute float or so back to the cars and we'd look for wildlife. No sooner had he said that, then my niece said "bear!! bear!! bear!!", and a few hundred yards down river from us was a brown bear chowing down on a salmon it had just caught. Thanks for everything, Mike!!
    Written 13 August 2024
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    I am privileged to be able to share such an awesome river with so many great folks. I'm glad you enjoyed the trip!
    Written 14 August 2024
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    Heather M
    5 contributions
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    Jun 2024 • Family
    We booked a two full day trips with Mike and had the most amazing time! It was our first time fly fishing and Mike did an excellent job at not only getting us to spots for us to catch fish but also very patiently gave instructions as we continued to master the technique to catch and the reel in amazing salmon!! Our trip with Mike was one the highlights of our entire trip to Alaska. We were able to bring home over 25 pounds of king salmon. We highly recommend booking your fishing trip with Mike - you will not be sorry!!
    Written 22 July 2024
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    Thanks for fishing with me, it was a pleasure to share the river with you.
    Written 28 July 2024
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    Sherpa38374546346
    Eagle River, AK1 contribution
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    Jun 2024 • Family
    We always love our summer fishing trips on the Kenai with Alaskan Angling Adventures! We always catch fish, seems like we always learn something new, see a lot of wildlife, and have so much fun! It really is a relaxing peaceful day, every single time! This is our forth year fishing with Alaskan Angling Adventures, we will continue to make this an annual retreat!
    Written 27 September 2024
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    It is always a pleasure to guide you and your family on your fishing trips. Thanks for fishing with me, I look forward to many more trips together!
    Written 4 October 2024
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    Jonah M
    12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic 2 days with Mike. He was knowledgeable, relaxed, and clearly very skilled. We felt like we were the only ones catching fish. it was a fantastic father son trip. I would highly recommend to anyone looking to enjoy the Kenai
    Written 15 July 2023
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    I'm so glad you enjoyed your trips with me. Thanks for choosing to fish with me. It keeps me on the water doing what I love.
    Written 16 July 2023
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    Patricia R
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2024 • Couples
    Best choice for a guided day trip. Mike was very patient with us beginners and was a great teacher. This was definitely the highlight of our trip. He knows his stuff! We caught fish nonstop, and while Mike is humble and chalks it up to a bit of "good luck" that day, we believe it's all owed to his superior expertise. 100% would chose Alaska Angling Adventures LLC again and again.
    Written 19 October 2024
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    I'm so glad you enjoyed your trip with me! I hope we get the chance to fish together again before too long.
    Written 22 October 2024
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    Michael F
    Walla Walla, WA3 contributions
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    Sept 2023 • Friends
    I had an outstanding 3 days of fishing with Mike the end of September. I fished with a friend who is a much better flyfisher and Mike was able to work with both of us despite our different skill levels. He is a top notch guide, knows the river well, has great gear and will put you on a lot of fish. We did the lower canyon add on 2 of the 3 days. If you want a stand out experience he is your guide. Come prepared for serious fishing.
    Written 1 December 2023
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    Thanks for choosing to fish with me. It was great to be a part of your fishing adventure!
    Written 30 June 2024
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    David R
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2023 • Friends
    We had an unforgettable three day fishing trip with Mike. Is a gentleman who will take the time to give you the good fishing technique but also to explain the behavior of different species of fish to be successful and learn more about this magnificent Kenai river. Being in a drift boat with Mike on this river is a guaranteed fishing success in an incredible setting.
    Written 28 October 2023
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    I'm glad you enjoyed your fishing adventure and am grateful to have been a part of it. I hope we get the chance to fish together again in the future.
    Written 30 June 2024
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    Randy C
    5 contributions
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    Aug 2024 • Friends
    This was my third year fishing with Mike and I can truly say he is the best!
    He has always been prompt and ready to fish.
    Mike is a great tutor, environmentalist, and his fishing gear is top notch.
    The first order of business is a safety orientation which all guides should take more seriously.
    Thanks Mike!
    Written 5 September 2024
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    Thanks for choosing to fish with me again! It's a pleasure to share the river with you and your friends. See you next time!
    Written 8 September 2024
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