Tower Rock Lodge – Kenai Peninsula Rivers 

4.8
(3 reviews)
 1235 Angler Drive, Kenai, AK 99611, United States–

Tower Rock Lodge – Kenai Peninsula Rivers 

Kenai, AK, United States
–
21 ft
5
4.8
(3 reviews)

The Kenai Peninsula is home to some of the most diverse and productive fishing in all of Alaska, offering incredible opportunities to pursue a wide variety of freshwater and saltwater species. From massive halibut and rockfish offshore to all five species of Pacific salmon, trophy Rainbow Trout, Steelhead, and Dolly Varden, this world-renowned fishery attracts anglers from around the globe in search of unforgettable adventures.

Our guided river trips focus on some of the peninsula's most sought-after freshwater species, including Sockeye Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, and Steelhead. Throughout the season, we fish both the legendary Kenai River and the scenic Kasilof River, choosing our destination based on current fishing conditions, seasonal runs, and where the fish are biting best to give you the greatest opportunity for success.

Whether you're an experienced angler chasing an Alaska trophy or visiting for your very first fishing trip, our knowledgeable guides will tailor the experience to your skill level while sharing local techniques and insight to help you make the most of your day. Every outing is designed to be both enjoyable and productive, with quality equipment, expert guidance, and plenty of opportunities to experience the incredible scenery and wildlife the Kenai Peninsula is famous for.

Most river trips require chest waders to ensure comfortable access to productive fishing areas. If you don't have your own, waders and boots are available to rent for just **$20 per person, per day**, making it easy to arrive prepared for an unforgettable day on the water.

Come experience why the Kenai Peninsula is considered one of the premier fishing destinations in North America. With breathtaking landscapes, abundant wildlife, and world-class fisheries, every trip offers the chance to create memories—and catches—that will last a lifetime.

The Kenai Peninsula is home to some of the most diverse and productive fishing in all of Alaska, offering incredible opportunities to pursue a wide variety of freshwater and saltwater species. From massive halibut and rockfish offshore to all five species of Pacific salmon, trophy Rainbow Trout, Steelhead, and Dolly Varden, this world-renowned fishery attracts anglers from around the globe in search of unforgettable adventures.

Our guided river trips focus on some of the peninsula's most sought-after freshwater species, including Sockeye Salmon, Coho Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, and Steelhead. Throughout the season, we fish both the legendary Kenai River and the scenic Kasilof River, choosing our destination based on current fishing conditions, seasonal runs, and where the fish are biting best to give you the greatest opportunity for success.

Whether you're an experienced angler chasing an Alaska trophy or visiting for your very first fishing trip, our knowledgeable guides will tailor the experience to your skill level while sharing local techniques and insight to help you make the most of your day. Every outing is designed to be both enjoyable and productive, with quality equipment, expert guidance, and plenty of opportunities to experience the incredible scenery and wildlife the Kenai Peninsula is famous for.

Most river trips require chest waders to ensure comfortable access to productive fishing areas. If you don't have your own, waders and boots are available to rent for just **$20 per person, per day**, making it easy to arrive prepared for an unforgettable day on the water.

Come experience why the Kenai Peninsula is considered one of the premier fishing destinations in North America. With breathtaking landscapes, abundant wildlife, and world-class fisheries, every trip offers the chance to create memories—and catches—that will last a lifetime.

Joe Chambers
Captain
Joe Chambers
16 years of experience

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
7 Hour Trip – Silver Salmon
Non-refundable
7 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Aug 10 - Oct 1
Salmon (Coho)
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
7 Hour Trip – Kenai River Trout
Non-refundable
7 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 11 - Oct 1
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Dolly Varden
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
8 Hour Trip – Sockeye Salmon
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 4 - Aug 15
Salmon
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Dolly Varden
Salmon (Coho)
+1
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.8
3 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.3
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (7)

Reviews (3)

  • Sean Prater
    Sean Prater
    Repeat angler
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    4.3
    Verified

    Great silver salmon fishing trip!

    7 Hour Trip – Silver Salmon on September 21, 2026 • 3 adults

    Fished with Dean today. Great guide! He put us on fish at every spot we stopped at which was great for how late in the season we were fishing.

  • Boyd Hutton
    Boyd Hutton
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent service and a top notch experience!

    7 Hour Trip – Silver Salmon on August 15, 2025 • 1 adult

    Captain Brandt put us on the fish! What an excellent day on what’s probably the final day of sockeye salmon fishing. I booked literally last minute, the day before fishing, as a solo fisher. This outfit was able to accommodate and provide an over-and-above fishing experience on the Kenai. I highly recommend if you want to catch some fish, and enjoy your time spent doing it!

  • Donalisa Maldonado
    Donalisa Maldonado
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing experience!

    8 Hour Trip – Sockeye Salmon on July 16, 2025 • 2 adults

    Our captain was Ollie, he was very knowledgeable and easy to talk too. He gave us tips while we fished and was a great help to us the whole time. We will definitely recommend this guide service and more specifically; Ollie, to anyone we know wanting to fish the kasilof. Great experience!

FAQs about Tower Rock Lodge – Kenai Peninsula Rivers

Tower Rock Lodge – Kenai Peninsula Rivers offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per person - 7 Hour Trip – Kenai River Trout (7 hours)
  • US $300 per person - 7 Hour Trip – Silver Salmon (7 hours)
  • US $300 per person - 8 Hour Trip – Sockeye Salmon (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Tower Rock Lodge – Kenai Peninsula Rivers, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Radar
Trips booked with Tower Rock Lodge – Kenai Peninsula Rivers include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fly fishing equipment
Tower Rock Lodge – Kenai Peninsula Rivers offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Lake fishing
Tower Rock Lodge – Kenai Peninsula Rivers offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with Tower Rock Lodge – Kenai Peninsula Rivers include:
  • Dolly Varden
  • Grayling (Arctic)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Salmon (Sockeye)

Your captain

Joe Chambers
Joe Chambers
Kenai, Alaska, United States
1 Fishing Report
9 Customer reviews
Typical response within 9 hours
Member since May 2019
Benefit from Capt. Joe's extensive knowledge of the local fishing areas and ensure a memorable fishing trip for your group in Soldotna. Join them on a thrilling fishing trip where you might reel in Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Dolly Varden and Sockeye Salmon. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
Our Team
Lindsey B.
Lindsey B.
Business partner
Joe Chambers
Joe Chambers
1
reports
9
reviews
2019
member since
~9h
response
Benefit from Capt. Joe's extensive knowledge of the local fishing areas and ensure a memorable fishing trip for your group in Soldotna. Join them on a thrilling fishing trip where you might reel in Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Dolly Varden and Sockeye Salmon. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
The crew
Lindsey B.
Lindsey B.
Business partner

The fish you can target

Dolly Varden
Dolly Varden
Arctic Grayling
Arctic Grayling
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon
Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Dolly Varden
Dolly Varden
Arctic Grayling
Arctic Grayling
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon
Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon

Real catches by this captain

  • Angler proudly holds a large silver salmon aboard a fishing boat, with a second angler preparing gear in the background on a foggy waterway.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Sean P.
    Sean P.
    Fished with Dean today. Great guide! He put us on fish at every spot we stopped at which was great for how late in the season we were fishing.
  • Angler proudly displaying two large Salmon caught during a fishing trip on a scenic river.
    Fish 1
    Chum Salmon
    Boyd H.
    Boyd H.
    Captain Brandt put us on the fish! What an excellent day on what’s probably the final day of sockeye salmon fishing. I booked literally last minute, the day before fishing, as a solo fisher. This outfit was able to accommodate and provide an over-and-above fishing experience on the Kenai. I highly recommend if you want to catch some fish, and enjoy your time spent doing it!
  • A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of silver salmon while fishing on a scenic river.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Coho Salmon
    One if the best years if sockete fishing ever!
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of salmon along a riverbank, surrounded by lush greenery.
    Fish 1
    Sockeye Salmon
    Donalisa M.
    Donalisa M.
    Our captain was Ollie, he was very knowledgeable and easy to talk too. He gave us tips while we fished and was a great help to us the whole time. We will definitely recommend this guide service and more specifically; Ollie, to anyone we know wanting to fish the kasilof. Great experience!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2009
Boat manufacturer
Willie
Boat type
Skiff
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 50HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
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.
More details

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
Catch and release allowed

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:
 Visa
 Mastercard
 Checks
 Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Kenai right now

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

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