Alaskan Gamefisher - Kenai River 

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.0/5
out of 5 stars from 7 reviews
Boat
4.1/5
Crew
3.9/5
Experience
4.0/5

Photo by reviewers (1)

Very successful trip!

Angler rating

4
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0
2
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

71%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

86%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

71%

Caught fish

71%

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews
Showing: 5 of 7 reviews
Katie B.
Katie B.

Phoenix, Arizona

5.0/5

Jun 29, 2021

Half Day Trip - Salmon

June fishing trip

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 Katie B. recommends Alaskan Gamefisher - Kenai River
 Katie B. recommends Alaskan Gamefisher - Kenai River

Evert K.
Evert K.

DeWitt, MI

5.0/5

Jun 18, 2021

Half Day Trip - Salmon

June fishing trip

VERIFIED

 

 Evert K. recommends Alaskan Gamefisher - Kenai River
 Evert K. recommends Alaskan Gamefisher - Kenai River

Russell I.
Russell I.

Seattle, Washington

5.0/5

Aug 3, 2019

Half Day Trip - Salmon

Very successful trip!

VERIFIED

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

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

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 Russell I. recommends Alaskan Gamefisher - Kenai River
 Russell I. recommends Alaskan Gamefisher - Kenai River

William D.
William D.

United States

4.7/5

Jul 23, 2019

Full Day Trip - Salmon

Full day trip with Captain Mel

VERIFIED

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

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

 William D. recommends Alaskan Gamefisher - Kenai River
 William D. recommends Alaskan Gamefisher - Kenai River

Richard D.
Richard D.

Santa Ana, CA

4.3/5

May 22, 2020

Full Day Trip - Salmon

Early King Fishing 2020

VERIFIED

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

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

 Richard D. recommends Alaskan Gamefisher - Kenai River
 Richard D. recommends Alaskan Gamefisher - Kenai River

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip - Salmon
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5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 16 - Jun 30 (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
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US $500 
Shared tour: for 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)
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US $650 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.0/5
out of 5 stars from 7 reviews
Boat
4.1/5
Crew
3.9/5
Experience
4.0/5

Photo by reviewers (1)

Very successful trip!

Angler rating

4
1
0
2
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

71%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

86%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

71%

Caught fish

71%

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews
Showing: 5 of 7 reviews
Katie B.
Katie B.

Phoenix, Arizona

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip - Salmon on June 29, 2021

 

 Katie B. recommends Alaskan Gamefisher - Kenai River

Evert K.
Evert K.

DeWitt, MI

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip - Salmon on June 18, 2021

 

 Evert K. recommends Alaskan Gamefisher - Kenai River

Russell I.
Russell I.

Seattle, Washington

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Very successful trip!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip - Salmon on August 3, 2019

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

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

Review media 0
 Russell I. recommends Alaskan Gamefisher - Kenai River

William D.
William D.

United States

4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Full day trip with Captain Mel

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip - Salmon on July 23, 2019

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

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

 William D. recommends Alaskan Gamefisher - Kenai River

Richard D.
Richard D.

Santa Ana, CA

4.3/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

4.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Early King Fishing 2020

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip - Salmon on May 22, 2020

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

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

 Richard D. recommends Alaskan Gamefisher - Kenai River

FAQs about Alaskan Gamefisher - Kenai River

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The fish you can target

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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
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