Alaskan Gamefisher - Kenai River 

4.0/5 (7 reviews)
 37385 Arctic Tern Rd, Soldotna, AK 99669, United States

Alaskan Gamefisher - Kenai River 

Soldotna, AK, United States
20 ft
5
4.0/5 (7 reviews)

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If you're an avid angler and nature lover, to you Kenai River will be heaven on Earth. Alaskan Gamefisher and Captain Mel Erickson are here to show you the best of both worlds and take you on unforgettable fishing trips, all with the stop-and-stare nature as your backdrop.

Salmon fishing is always fun, but going after these underwater VIPs in Alaska is about as good as it can get. Chinook Salmon just happens to be Alaska's state fish for over half a century, and for all the good reasons. They're abundant in this area, will definitely pose a challenge to reel in, and make the best meal you could ask for. You should also be on the lookout for Coho and Sockeye, that could just as easily find their way to your cooler.

The optimal time to fish Kenai River and make the most of it is between mid-May and September when the bite is red-hot and so is the fun you'll have. Capt. Mel is a Salmon fishing specialist since he's been doing it for almost 3 decades.

He'll provide you with all the adequate fishing equipment including rods, reels, and tackle. Cleaning and filleting of your catch is also complimentary, so the results of your hard day's work can be on your table the same day.
The Captain will provide bait when allowed.

For starters, you'll come aboard a 30' Willie Predator rigged with an outboard 50 HP Yamaha engine to take you to the best fishing grounds. The vessel is fully outfitted to accommodate 5 persons fishing comfortably and wrestling their new personal Salmon record.

Bring the whole family and enjoy a fishing vacation where you can share your angling passion with the people closest to you – that's the stuff memories are made of. Capt. Mel and his first mate will go out of their way to turn your time on the water into an awesome experience.

Book a trip with Alaskan Gamefisher and discover the beauty and riches of Kenai River. Let the Alaskan fishing adventures begin!

If you're an avid angler and nature lover, to you Kenai River will be heaven on Earth. Alaskan Gamefisher and Captain Mel Erickson are here to show you the best of both worlds and take you on unforgettable fishing trips, all with the stop-and-stare nature as your backdrop.

Salmon fishing is always fun, but going after these underwater VIPs in Alaska is about as good as it can get. Chinook Salmon just happens to be Alaska's state fish for over half a century, and for all the good reasons. They're abundant in this area, will definitely pose a challenge to reel in, and make the best meal you could ask for. You should also be on the lookout for Coho and Sockeye, that could just as easily find their way to your cooler.

The optimal time to fish Kenai River and make the most of it is between mid-May and September when the bite is red-hot and so is the fun you'll have. Capt. Mel is a Salmon fishing specialist since he's been doing it for almost 3 decades.

He'll provide you with all the adequate fishing equipment including rods, reels, and tackle. Cleaning and filleting of your catch is also complimentary, so the results of your hard day's work can be on your table the same day.
The Captain will provide bait when allowed.

For starters, you'll come aboard a 30' Willie Predator rigged with an outboard 50 HP Yamaha engine to take you to the best fishing grounds. The vessel is fully outfitted to accommodate 5 persons fishing comfortably and wrestling their new personal Salmon record.

Bring the whole family and enjoy a fishing vacation where you can share your angling passion with the people closest to you – that's the stuff memories are made of. Capt. Mel and his first mate will go out of their way to turn your time on the water into an awesome experience.

Book a trip with Alaskan Gamefisher and discover the beauty and riches of Kenai River. Let the Alaskan fishing adventures begin!

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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip - Salmon
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 16 - Jun 30 (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
US $500
Shared tour: 2 people
Full Day Trip - Salmon
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
9 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 16 - Sep 4 (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
US $650
Shared tour: 2 people
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Rating

4.0
7 reviews
4.1
Boat & equipment
3.9
Captain & crew
4.0
Fishing Experience

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Katie Bertram
Katie Bertram
Repeat angler
us
Arizona, US
Member since 2021
2 trips
5.0
Verified
June fishing trip
Half Day Trip - Salmon on June 29, 20215 adults

Evert Kramer
Evert Kramer
Repeat angler
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2021
2 trips
5.0
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June fishing trip
Half Day Trip - Salmon on June 18, 20212 adults

Russell Ivory
Russell Ivory
us
Utah, US
Member since 2019
5.0
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Very successful trip!
Half Day Trip - Salmon on August 3, 20192 adults

Mel was very friendly and helpful in showing us techniques that caught fish!

William Dowling
William Dowling
Repeat angler
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2019
2 trips
4.7
Verified
Full day trip with Captain Mel
Full Day Trip - Salmon on July 23, 20195 adults

Although fishing was for King Salmon, Mel also setup so we could fish a few hours for sockeye salmon which we greatly appreciated.

Reported catch:
Chinook Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Richard Drummond
Richard Drummond
us
Arizona, US
Member since 2020
4.3
Verified
Early King Fishing 2020
Full Day Trip - Salmon on May 22, 20202 adults

Was out on the River all day great time had by all!!

FAQs about Alaskan Gamefisher - Kenai River

Alaskan Gamefisher - Kenai River offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $250 per person - Half Day Trip - Salmon (5 hours)
  • US $325 per person - Full Day Trip - Salmon (9 hours)
When you book a trip with Alaskan Gamefisher - Kenai River, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Radar
Trips booked with Alaskan Gamefisher - Kenai River include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate
Alaskan Gamefisher - Kenai River offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (Kenai River salmon fishinhg)
  • Offshore fishing
Alaskan Gamefisher - Kenai River offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Fly fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Alaskan Gamefisher - Kenai River include:
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Salmon (Sockeye)

Your operator

Alaskan Gamefisher
Alaskan Gamefisher
Alaskan Gamefisher

Soldotna, Alaska, United States

1 Fishing Report
53 Customer reviews
Member since April 2014

Captain Mel Erickson is the owner and operator of the Alaskan Gamefisher, running trips since 1989 along the Kenai River and out into Cook Inlet. Capt. Mel is one of very few Alaska fishing guides that personally guide for both Kenai River Salmon and Alaskan Halibut. He also owns the Dream Raiser, fishing down in Costa Rica for awesome species like Marlin, Sailfish, and Tuna. His guides will make sure you have a memorable day on the water.

1 Fishing Report
53 Customer reviews
Member since April 2014

Captain Mel Erickson is the owner and operator of the Alaskan Gamefisher, running trips since 1989 along the Kenai River and out into Cook Inlet. Capt. Mel is one of very few Alaska fishing guides that personally guide for both Kenai River Salmon and Alaskan Halibut. He also owns the Dream Raiser, fishing down in Costa Rica for awesome species like Marlin, Sailfish, and Tuna. His guides will make sure you have a memorable day on the water.

The fish you can target

Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Sockeye Salmon

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2004
Boat manufacturer
Willie Predator
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 50HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Kenai River salmon fishinhg
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Fly Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Catch and release mandatory
Chinook Salmon from July 18th onward

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

 Checks

What’s biting in Soldotna right now

Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)
Salmon (Sockeye)Salmon (Sockeye)

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