Alaskan Gamefisher - Kenai River 

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

Alaskan Gamefisher - Kenai River 

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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Rating

4.0
7 reviews
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3.9
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4.1
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Katie Bertram
Katie Bertram
Phoenix, Arizona
5.0
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June fishing trip
Half Day Trip - Salmon on June 29, 20215 adults
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Evert Kramer
Evert Kramer
DeWitt, MI
5.0
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June fishing trip
Half Day Trip - Salmon on June 18, 20212 adults
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Russell Ivory
Russell Ivory
Seattle, Washington
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!
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William Dowling
William Dowling
United States
4.7
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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
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Richard Drummond
Richard Drummond
Santa Ana, CA
4.3
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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!!
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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)
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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 
Shared tour: for 2 people

Rating

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

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Katie Bertram
Katie Bertram
Phoenix, Arizona
5.0
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June fishing trip
Half Day Trip - Salmon on June 29, 20215 adults
0
Evert Kramer
Evert Kramer
DeWitt, MI
5.0
Verified
June fishing trip
Half Day Trip - Salmon on June 18, 20212 adults
0
Russell Ivory
Russell Ivory
Seattle, Washington
5.0
Verified
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!
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William Dowling
William Dowling
United States
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
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Richard Drummond
Richard Drummond
Santa Ana, CA
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!!
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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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