Alaskan Angling Adventures 

4.9/5 (31 reviews)
 Jim's Landing Boat Launch Mile 58 Sterling Hwy, Cooper Landing, AK 99572, United States

Alaskan Angling Adventures offers you the chance to fish in search of King, Silver, and Sockeye Salmon, as well as Dolly Varden and Rainbow Trout. Launching out of Cooper Landing, Sterling or Kasilof you will be fishing in the heart of the Chugach National Forest or the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge while still being an easy drive from local cities.

You will be spending your day winding along one of the area’s many rivers aboard Mike’s 20’ Willie Drift Boat. Built in 2009, this sturdy, modern vessel is the perfect tool for getting into the very best waters. Many of the local fisheries are drift boat-only, so you can leave the noise and pollution behind you and focus on the fishing.

You can take your pick of local rivers to explore, each offering great and unique opportunities. Head deep into the Upper Kenai River, following its path through the Kenai Mountains and into the Chugach National Forest. Drift along the Kalisof River, or the Middle Kenai River making your way through the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.

Whatever you do, you can trust your guide to get you fishing in the best spots. Mike has been fishing his whole life and is never happier or more at home than when on the water. He will teach you all about the local wildlife and nature and will get you on catches the likes of which you have never seen.

Anglers of all ages and skill levels are welcome, with everything you need for world-class fishing provided on your trip. Your guide will even clean and fillet all your Salmon at the end of the day, ready to enjoy as soon as you get home. Please be advised that all Trout and Char are catch and release only.

This truly is an incredible opportunity, fishing in untouched wilderness for hard-fighting fish with an experienced guide and top tackle. So get out into the country and get ready for a trip you will forever look back on and smile.

Sales tax is included in the rates.

Mike Adams

Captain

Mike Adams

19 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified

Most popular features:

 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half Day Trip – Upper Kenai River
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 11 - Aug 31
Price for 2 people
US $470 
Half Day Trip – Upper Kenai River
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:30 PM
Seasonal trip Jun 11 - Aug 31 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun)
Price for 2 people
US $470 
Full Day Trip - Kasilof River
Low rate deposit non-refundable
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Jun 10
Price for 2 people
US $670 
Full Day Trip - Middle Kenai River
Low rate deposit non-refundable
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 11 - Sep 30
Price for 2 people
US $670 
Full Day Trip – Upper Kenai River
Low rate deposit non-refundable
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 11 - Oct 31
Price for 2 people
US $670 
Half Day Trip – Upper Kenai Private
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 11 - Aug 31
Price for up to 4 people
US $927 
Half Day Trip – Upper Kenai Private
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:30 PM
Seasonal trip Jun 11 - Aug 31 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun)
Price for up to 4 people
US $927 
Full Day Trip – Private
Low rate deposit non-refundable
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 31
Price for up to 4 people
US $1,339 
There are 4 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 31 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (23)

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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

96%

Appropriate for children

85%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

88%

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Josue G.
Josue G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Mike

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip – Private on June 15, 2024

 

 Josue G. recommends Alaskan Angling Adventures
1 person finds this review helpful
Mike Adams
Mike Adams (The Captain)
Replied on June 18, 2024
Thanks for fishing with us and for taking the time to share your experience. I'm so glad you enjoyed the trip!

Rick L.
Rick L.

Washington, NJ

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Full day salmon trip Kenai River

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip – Private on July 13, 2023

Even though we where in between salmon runs, Mike took us rite to where he thought salmon would be hanging. We limited out in several hours. Great trip and guide, no reason to look anywhere else. We’ll book with Mike again. Rick and Tina

Even though we where in between salmon runs, Mike took us rite to where he thought salmon would be hanging. We limited out in several hours. Great trip and guide, no reason to look anywhere else. We’ll book with Mike again. Rick and Tina  

 Rick L. recommends Alaskan Angling Adventures
1 person finds this review helpful
Mike Adams
Mike Adams (The Captain)
Replied on July 14, 2023
Thanks for choosing me to guide you on the Kenai. I look forward to our next trip together!

Wes M.
Wes M.

Houston, TX

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Full Day with Cptn Mike

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip – Upper Kenai River on June 28, 2022

Expert level guidance from Mike. Tactics, strategy, presentations….all of it was well thought out and throughly explained. He is patient, well prepared and knowledgeable about all things related to the Kenai Pensula. Highly recommended.

Expert level guidance from Mike. Tactics, strategy, presentations….all of it was well thought out and throughly explained. He is patient, well prepared and knowledgeable about all things related to the Kenai Pensula. Highly recommended.  

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 Wes M. recommends Alaskan Angling Adventures
Mike Adams
Mike Adams (The Captain)
Replied on July 3, 2022
Thanks for fishing with me, looking forward to the next time!

Shaun D.
Shaun D.

Atlanta, GA

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half Day Trip with Captain Mike

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Half Day Trip – Upper Kenai River on July 8, 2021

What a day! My son and I went out with Captain Mike and had the time of our lives. Knowledgeable and skilled at finding the best places and explanations of what to do. Additionally, there was an incident with another boat on the river, who needed assistance. Mike was quick to help and handled the situation with thoughtful professionalism.

What a day! My son and I went out with Captain Mike and had the time of our lives. Knowledgeable and skilled at finding the best places and explanations of what to do. Additionally, there was an incident with another boat on the river, who needed assistance. Mike was quick to help and handled the situation with thoughtful professionalism.  

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 Shaun D. recommends Alaskan Angling Adventures
Mike Adams
Mike Adams (The Captain)
Replied on July 21, 2021
So glad to have the opportunity to share the river with you and your son! I hope we get the chance to fish together in the future. Mike Adams- Owner/Guide Alaskan Angling Adventures

Jennifer S.
Jennifer S.

Saint Michael, MN

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Full dayFishing Trip.

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Half Day Trip – Upper Kenai River on August 2, 2023

Amazing trip

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FAQs about Alaskan Angling Adventures

What are the trip rates for Alaskan Angling Adventures?

Alaskan Angling Adventures offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $235 per person - Half Day Trip – Upper Kenai River (4 hours)
  • US $235 per person - Half Day Trip – Upper Kenai River (4 hours)
  • US $335 per person - Full Day Trip - Kasilof River (8 hours)
  • US $335 per person - Full Day Trip - Middle Kenai River (8 hours)
  • US $335 per person - Full Day Trip – Upper Kenai River (8 hours)
  • US $927 per group - Half Day Trip – Upper Kenai Private (4 hours)
  • US $927 per group - Half Day Trip – Upper Kenai Private (4 hours)
  • US $1,339 per group - Full Day Trip – Private (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Alaskan Angling Adventures?

When you book a trip with Alaskan Angling Adventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Alaskan Angling Adventures?

Trips booked with Alaskan Angling Adventures include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fly Fishing Equipment
What types of fishing does Alaskan Angling Adventures offer?

Alaskan Angling Adventures offers the following types of fishing:

  • River Fishing (Kenai and Kasilof)
  • Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Alaskan Angling Adventures offer?

Alaskan Angling Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Alaskan Angling Adventures?

Top targeted fish species with Alaskan Angling Adventures include:

  • Dolly Varden
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Salmon (Sockeye)

Your captain

Mike Adams

Cooper Landing, Alaska, United States

3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
31 Customer reviews
Response time 2 hours
Member since October 2014

I can't remember when I first got the fishing bug, but I have no desire to find a cure. All my best memories from childhood to the present have been on the water, and the best one's are yet to come.

The fish you can target

Dolly Varden
Dolly Varden
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Sockeye Salmon

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2009
Boat manufacturer
Willie Drift Boat
Boat type
Aluminum fishing

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 10HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing

Kenai and Kasilof

Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Spinning

Fly Fishing

Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

Fly Fishing Equipment

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child Friendly

You Keep Catch

Salmon

Catch and Release Allowed

Catch and Release Mandatory

For Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 PayPal

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Cooper Landing right now

Dolly VardenDolly Varden
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)
Salmon (Sockeye)Salmon (Sockeye)
4 people are looking at this charter.