Kenai Peninsula
Drive-to Alaska: river salmon in the morning, Cook Inlet halibut the next day.
Alaska is calling.
Rivers you can wade at midnight in June. Halibut grounds an hour from the dock. Lodges at the end of the road and floatplanes past it. This is the trip we love planning most.
Seasons are typical windows, not guarantees. Runs move with the year. We'll match dates to the fish you want.
Every region has a personality. Here's the honest version of each.
Drive-to Alaska: river salmon in the morning, Cook Inlet halibut the next day.
It depends on the fish. Kings run May–July, sockeye peak June–July, silvers August–September, and halibut are good all summer. If you want a shot at everything, late June through July is the sweet spot.
Lodges bundle boat, guide, meals and beds. Easiest. Day charters from Homer, Seward or Ketchikan suit a mixed trip or a cruise stop. Fly-ins (Bristol Bay, Kodiak) are the bucket-list, remote experience.
Yes, most lodges and charters process, vacuum-pack and freeze your catch, and can ship it or pack it for the flight. We'll tell you what each partner offers.
Absolutely. Glacier cruises, bear viewing, hiking, kayaking, great food in Homer and Seward. Tell us who's coming and we'll plan for all of them.
Tell us what you want to catch and who's coming. A person who has fished it will reply with a plan. No fee to you.