Kenai River Fishing Adventures
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Kenai River Fishing Adventures

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(25 reviews)
Silver Salmon Drive 155
Kenai, AK, United States

Kenai River Fishing Adventures is located in Kenai and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Also, check out Homer Fishing Adventures – we have a saltwater boat out of Homer that’s fishing for Halibut, Salmon, and Rockfish!

Capt. Forrest and his business partner will do their best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 5 to 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Chinook, Sockeye, Coho, and Pink Salmon, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, trolling, fly fishing, drift fishing, jigging, and spinning.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 20’ Alumaweld boat that can safely take up to 5 anglers. It runs on a 50 HP Mercury engine and uses GPS and a fishfinder.

All the fishing gear is included. Please make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time. The crew will also clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Kenai River Fishing Adventures.

  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Child Friendly
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    5 Hour Trip – Shared (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 30
    $400
    Spend a lovely morning on the water and target Sockeye, King, or Silver Salmon! The exact species you'll chase will depend on the time of the summer. You and the captain leave the dock at 6:00 a.m. and get back at 11:00 a.m.
  • Shared trip
    5 Hour Trip – Shared (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 2:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 30
    $400
    Target King, Sockeye, or Silver Salmon depending on the time of the summer on this 5-hour shared trip! You and Captain Forrest will leave the dock at 2:30 p.m. and get back at 7:30 p.m. Bring some snacks and drinks before starting the trip.
  • Shared trip
    8 Hour Trip – Shared
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 30
    $500
    Have a great experience targeting King, Silver, or Sockeye Salmon in Alaska's rich waters! The time of the summer will affect what exact species you and the captain will be looking for. The trip starts at 6:00 a.m. and lasts for 8 hours.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 30
    $775
    Enjoy a day on the water with your group and have lots of fun chasing Silver, King, or Sockeye Salmon. You and Captain Forrest will depart from the dock at 6:00 a.m. and get back at 11:00 a.m. Bring some snacks and drinks before you come aboard.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 2:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 30
    $775
    Go after King, Sockeye, or Silver Salmon depending on conditions. On this trip, you and your group will have the boat just for yourselves! You and the captain leave the dock at 2:30 p.m. and get back at 7:30 p.m. Bring some snacks and drinks before departing.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 30
    $975
    Embark on a Salmon adventure and make wonderful memories on this 8-hour trip! The time of the summer will dictate what Salmon species you'll hunt. Make sure to bring some snacks and drinks and be ready to depart from the dock at 6:00 a.m.
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About the Captain

Forrest Luking
Kenai, Alaska, United States
99 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2018
Fishing has been a part of Capt. Forrest's life ever since he could walk. He grew up near the coast of North Carolina but everything changed after his father took him to Alaska, where he had a fishing adventure of a lifetime. After that trip, Capt. Forrest decided to pursue his passion and moved here with the intention to become a professional angler. At first, he worked for other outfitters during summer and did commercial crabbing during winter. Seven years later, he has his own charter and loves to share his knowledge with other people.

About this listing

Targeted species

Dolly Varden Dolly Varden
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon
Salmon (Coho) Coho Salmon

Boat specs

Alumaweld (Aluminum fishing) originally built in 2012. Powered by a 50HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.

Length
20 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 25 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
90%
Friendly captain
95%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
80%
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Hattie C.
Poplarville, MS
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Half day trip with Captain Skylar

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on July 27, 2022
We had an amazing trip! Captain Skylar was very informative and took time with each of us to make sure we knew how to handle...
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Debra B.
Palmer, AK
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Great Day on the River!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Shared (PM) on July 23, 2022
Captain Skyler was excellent. Best thing about this trip was that it didn’t start till mid day giving you time to get there....
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Debra B.
Palmer, AK
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Good half day, affordable and low key.

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Shared (PM) on August 2, 2022
This is not a big fancy ocean charter with all the bells and whistles.  This is a perfect trip in a small drift boat on a...
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Johnny N.
Anchorage, AK
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5.0 / 5
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2nd time around!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Shared (PM) on August 9, 2022
This is our 2nd time booking, going fishing with Skylar and it was perfect as the first time! Maxed out within an hour and...
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Mats M.
Los Gatos, CA
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Amazing half day trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on June 22, 2022
Fantastic trip with Skylar, worked well with our schedule. Shared some great local knowledge and helped us learn the basics...
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FAQs about Kenai River Fishing Adventures

Kenai River Fishing Adventures offers the following trips to customers:
  • $200 per person - 5 Hour Trip – Shared (AM) (5 hours)
  • $200 per person - 5 Hour Trip – Shared (PM) (5 hours)
  • $250 per person - 8 Hour Trip – Shared (8 hours)
  • $775 per group, additional $75 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • $775 per group, additional $75 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • $975 per group, additional $75 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Kenai River Fishing Adventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
Trips booked with Kenai River Fishing Adventures include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fly Fishing Equipment
Kenai River Fishing Adventures offers the following type of fishing:
  • River Fishing
Kenai River Fishing Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
Top targeted fish species with Kenai River Fishing Adventures include:
  • Dolly Varden
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Salmon (Pink)
  • Salmon (Sockeye)