King of the River – Powerboat
King of the River – Powerboat
Explore the world-famous Kenai River aboard 'King of the River'! This Alaskan hotspot is a haven for Salmon and you'll hook everything from Chinook to Sockeye and Coho. Head out with Captain Dean Schlehofer, he hooked over 1,000 Salmon in 2021 alone and has been guiding in these waters for over 3 decades.
Capt. Dean has 2 20' Willie powerboats. Each one can fit up to 4 anglers who can all fish at the same time. These spacious beauties have enough sitting and standing room to ensure you won't bump elbows while reeling in your fish. GPS and Fish Finder keep you top of your targets and the live wells keeps your bait fresh to entice the bite.
The Kenai River is home to Chinook (King), Coho (Silver), Sockeye (Red), and Pink Salmon which return every year in record numbers. Locals and visitors alike flock here to hook King Salmon weighing between 30 and 70 lbs on average! Alaska Red Salmon makes its charge up the River from mid-June to mid-August giving you the opportunity to hook fish weighing up to 12 pounds!
Capt. Dean provides top-notch G Loomis and Tekota rods and reels. He can even bring along fly fishing gear if you're going after Red Salmon, just let him know ahead of time. He has deckhand on board with him on all trips to help out with everything fish related. If you're happy with the service, tips between 10% and 20% are appreciated.
At the end of the trip, your catch is cleaned and filleted. Capt. Dean can also set up special perishable packaging of your catch through FedEx for an additional $25. It's then mailed to your home address or packaged safely for your flight.
Be sure to bring along any drinks and snacks you'd like to enjoy throughout the trip. Most importantly remember to pick-up a valid Alaska fishing license beforehand. Get your fish on in the productive Kenai River with King of the River!
Please note there is a sales tax, about 6%, that is not included in the trip prices.
Explore the world-famous Kenai River aboard 'King of the River'! This Alaskan hotspot is a haven for Salmon and you'll hook everything from Chinook to Sockeye and Coho. Head out with Captain Dean Schlehofer, he hooked over 1,000 Salmon in 2021 alone and has been guiding in these waters for over 3 decades.
Capt. Dean has 2 20' Willie powerboats. Each one can fit up to 4 anglers who can all fish at the same time. These spacious beauties have enough sitting and standing room to ensure you won't bump elbows while reeling in your fish. GPS and Fish Finder keep you top of your targets and the live wells keeps your bait fresh to entice the bite.
The Kenai River is home to Chinook (King), Coho (Silver), Sockeye (Red), and Pink Salmon which return every year in record numbers. Locals and visitors alike flock here to hook King Salmon weighing between 30 and 70 lbs on average! Alaska Red Salmon makes its charge up the River from mid-June to mid-August giving you the opportunity to hook fish weighing up to 12 pounds!
Capt. Dean provides top-notch G Loomis and Tekota rods and reels. He can even bring along fly fishing gear if you're going after Red Salmon, just let him know ahead of time. He has deckhand on board with him on all trips to help out with everything fish related. If you're happy with the service, tips between 10% and 20% are appreciated.
At the end of the trip, your catch is cleaned and filleted. Capt. Dean can also set up special perishable packaging of your catch through FedEx for an additional $25. It's then mailed to your home address or packaged safely for your flight.
Be sure to bring along any drinks and snacks you'd like to enjoy throughout the trip. Most importantly remember to pick-up a valid Alaska fishing license beforehand. Get your fish on in the productive Kenai River with King of the River!
Please note there is a sales tax, about 6%, that is not included in the trip prices.
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I had an amazing time on my half-day fishing trip on the Kenai River with Captain Dean, the owner of King of the River. Dean is a fantastic guide—patient, knowledgeable, and a great teacher. He took the time to explain techniques, share his expertise, and make sure the whole experience was enjoyable from start to finish. Even beyond the fishing, the trip was unforgettable. Cruising the Kenai River, I got to see eagles, seals, and incredible scenery that made the day even more special. Dean’s passion for what he does and his easygoing, gracious personality made the whole trip worth every minute. I can’t recommend King of the River enough. This was my first Alaskan fishing trip, and thanks to Dean and his deckhand, I left with great memories and knowledge I’ll carry forward. I’d book with them again in a heartbeat!
Had a great time on the river. Almost got our limit of sockeye salmon.
From start to finish this trip was everything you could dream of! Our guide Bobby was exactly what you want in a guide! We limited out in just a few hours! Came home with about 125lb of salmon filets! Don’t hesitate to book with king if the river! Amazing service with an amazing experience!
Could not have asked for a better trip for my son and grandsons’ first sockeye trip. Caught 30 big reds on a couple of hours. My 3rd or 4th trip over the years with King of the River. These guys are the best. Captain Chris was patient, knowledgeable, helpful and funny!!! Great time highest recommendation!!
Chris was a great guy and you can tell he loves Fishing. Aside from meeting him at 3:30 in the a.m. and it being pretty cold, Fishing was a good experience. When the tide started moving We hit our limit on cohos pretty quick and Chris helped with everything.
FAQs about King of the River – Powerboat
What are the trip rates for King of the River – Powerboat?
- US $250 per person - Half Day Trip (5 hours)
- US $250 per person - Half Day Trip - 5:30 AM (5 hours)
- US $325 per person - Full Day Trip (9 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with King of the River – Powerboat?
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with King of the River – Powerboat?
- Rods, reels & tackle (Gloomis rods, Tekota 500LC reels, Tekota 300LC )
- Live bait (We do offer our bait, lures, plugs, all fishing tackles, and all fishing gears. All trips are included everything and baits too. )
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (We offer 100% free cleaning and filleting. If you are interested to bring or ship your fishbox after your catches? We do have our own fish processing. We will do everything to cut, vac, pack, freeze, and ship your fishbox or bring it to the airports.)
- First mate (Deckhand, tips between 10-20% appreciated)
- Fly fishing equipment (Only for Red Salmon, request in advance)
What types of fishing does King of the River – Powerboat offer?
- River fishing (There are two rivers that we will be casting the lines on the Kasilof River and Kenai River, Alaska. It is only 30 minutes away between two rivers.)
- Inshore fishing (Red Salmon)
What fishing techniques does King of the River – Powerboat offer?
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Fly fishing
- Drift fishing (Optional )
Which fish species can I catch with King of the River – Powerboat?
- Salmon
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Coho)
- Salmon (Pink)
- Salmon (Sockeye)
Your captain
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
I have been fishing the Kenai River since 1986. Growing up in Connecticut, I often saw magazines writing about giant King Salmon in the Kenai. It was my dream to one day go to Alaska and catch one of those Kings. In 1981 my family and I miraculously moved to Alaska. I always seemed to fish north of Anchorage but in 1986 I went south to the Kenai with my friend Charles on his 16' aluminum boat. My first King weighed in at 37 lbs. A few weeks later I bought my first boat. On July 28, 1986, I landed an 80 lbs King Salmon. My dream of landing a trophy King had come true. I was the one who was hooked.
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
I have been fishing the Kenai River since 1986. Growing up in Connecticut, I often saw magazines writing about giant King Salmon in the Kenai. It was my dream to one day go to Alaska and catch one of those Kings. In 1981 my family and I miraculously moved to Alaska. I always seemed to fish north of Anchorage but in 1986 I went south to the Kenai with my friend Charles on his 16' aluminum boat. My first King weighed in at 37 lbs. A few weeks later I bought my first boat. On July 28, 1986, I landed an 80 lbs King Salmon. My dream of landing a trophy King had come true. I was the one who was hooked.
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How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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:
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