Middle Kenai River Full-Day Fishing Trip

Overview

The middle Kenai River flows out of the glacial waters of Skilak Lake in the heart of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, home to a large variety of Alaskan wildlife.
We use an outboard motor to cross Skilak Lake and to run back upstream to fish the most productive spots.
This stretch of river can produce excellent trophy Kenai River trout and Dolly Varden char and seasonal runs of salmon. Daily guided drift boat fly fishing and spin fishing trips are available for all ages and skill levels.

City: Soldotna

Mon 23 Jun

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Starting at $482.00

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Mon 23 Jun

Starting at $482.00

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What's Included

Life jackets

Rods, reels, tackle, and fishing gear

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Local professional guide

Fly fishing, spin fishing and bait casting gear

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please provide shoe sizes in men's and women's sizes so wader's can be provided for the day
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. To purchase online, visit the Alaska Fish and Game website at www.admin.adfg.state.ak.ua/license/

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (9)

B3852MUjohnd

Nov 2018

My Dad and I have fished with Mike for 5 or 6 years ago. Mike also guided my Mom and Dad on a separate trip. They were 74 yrs old then and Mom was concerned about floating the river. Mike was great and she still talks about how patient, positive and FUN he was on the trip. Mike works harder than any other guide we have seen to put clients on fish and to ensure that the float is fun and safe. Our two trips with Mike in 2018 were epic. Mike put Dad on over a dozen bows over 22 inches and ended the day (literally the last 10 min of the float) with a 28" bow for me. (He was more excited than I was) Funny thing is that when we arrived back at the Hutch (great place to stay in Cooper Landing by the way), we talked with another guy who had floated the same day on the Middle (we saw him several times during the day) with another guide. He had not caught a single bow and only a couple of dollies. His guide had said that the fish were not biting due to an "egg glut". That may have been true, but Mike had put us on over 30 fish and worked constantly changing egg patterns and finding pockets of active fish. Something to be said for local knowledge... Thanks, Mike, for the continued great service and friendship!!! I cannot give a better recommendation for fishing the Kenai than Mike Adams!

Response from Host

Apr 2019

Thank you for choosing to fish with me. I always look forward to our fall trips together and your folks are such awesome people. I have so many great memories from our fishing trips together. See you in September!

AndyR-Flyfisher

Oct 2018

Fished 4 full days with Mike the week after Labor Day. Went with a friend, Tim, who has fished with Mike previous years and highly recommended him. Weather was perfect. Cold foggy mornings and warm sunny days. The fog made the scenery eerie but picturesque. We were targeting big rainbows.....and that's what we caught ..... big fat rainbows. Also caught various salmon species, lots of Dollies and Arctic Char. The action was non stop. Mike steered us where the fish were. He worked hard keeping us in the productive runs. I learned a lot from Mike. Without his guidance i don't believe I would have landed some of the big brutes. Those rainbows danced on the water, charged the boat full speed, and fought non stop. (Mike kept insisting on quickly getting the fish on the reel...absolutely a must). After multiple days fishing with Mike, my wrist and shoulder ached from all the reeling. (ibuprofen helped). Saw lots of bears, eagles everywhere snagging fish with their talons and all kinds of wildlife. Need to just stop and look around. Recommend stopping in Sterling for breakfast at the first gas station you hit coming from Coopers' Landing. Fresh made breakfast burritos with fresh made salsa. Coffee there is not bad either. All the locals seem to stop there for breakfast. Definitely returning next year. This time with my daughter. Mike...Thanks for the great experience. Andy

Response from Host

Apr 2019

Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences Andy. It was so cool to have several days to really share the river with you. I can't wait for your daughter to experience it with you.

Sothea D

Nov 2017

I had an amazing trip with a lot of fish on the line. Thank to Mike, he showed lot of professionalism (on time everyday), he's a great teacher and most of all he's passonate about it ! Thank you Mike, can't wait to go again !!! Sothea Deng

Response from Host

Jul 2018

Thanks for making the long journey to fish with me Sothea! I hope we get the chance to do it again!