Secret Waters Guide Service 

4.8
(40 reviews)
 Silver Salmon Drive, Kenai, AK 99611, United States

Secret Waters Guide Service 

Kenai, AK, United States
20 ft
4
4.8
(40 reviews)

Secret Waters Guide Service is located on the beautiful Kenai Peninsula. Book your trip with an Alaskan resident guide and help support the local economy! Most guide businesses on the kenai river are and use non-resident guides and by booking with me you help support the local people and contribute to those who truly care more about the local resource! Come enjoy a professionally guided fishing trip on the world-famous Kenai and Kasilof rivers!

Capt. Kurtis will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 5 to 8-hour trips, fishing for 4 Salmon species, and trophy Rainbow Trout, depending on the season. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, heavy tackle, trolling, fly fishing, and spinning, depending on your comfort or skill level.

Your Kenai fishing adventure starts on a 20’ Aluminum powerboat that can safely take up to 4 anglers.

All fishing rods, reels, tackle, bait, and/or fly fishing gear will be provided for you. Please make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time. The captain will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip and local processors are available to vacuum seal, freeze, and pack your fish for safe travel home!

Book your Alaskan fishing trip of a lifetime now and hit the water with Secret Waters Guide Service.

Secret Waters Guide Service is located on the beautiful Kenai Peninsula. Book your trip with an Alaskan resident guide and help support the local economy! Most guide businesses on the kenai river are and use non-resident guides and by booking with me you help support the local people and contribute to those who truly care more about the local resource! Come enjoy a professionally guided fishing trip on the world-famous Kenai and Kasilof rivers!

Capt. Kurtis will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 5 to 8-hour trips, fishing for 4 Salmon species, and trophy Rainbow Trout, depending on the season. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, heavy tackle, trolling, fly fishing, and spinning, depending on your comfort or skill level.

Your Kenai fishing adventure starts on a 20’ Aluminum powerboat that can safely take up to 4 anglers.

All fishing rods, reels, tackle, bait, and/or fly fishing gear will be provided for you. Please make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time. The captain will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip and local processors are available to vacuum seal, freeze, and pack your fish for safe travel home!

Book your Alaskan fishing trip of a lifetime now and hit the water with Secret Waters Guide Service.

Kurtis Jermain
Captain
Kurtis Jermain
28 years of experience
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5 Hour Trip – Silver Salmon
Non-refundable
5 hour trip multiple starting times (4:30 AM, 10:30 AM)
Seasonal trip
Aug 1 - Oct 15 (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Salmon (Coho)
US $424
Shared tour: 2 people
5 Hour Trip – Sockeye (4:30AM)
Non-refundable
5 hour trip starts at 4:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 6 - Aug 15
Salmon (Sockeye)
US $424
Shared tour: 2 people
5hr-Silver Salmon labor day (AM)
Non-refundable
5 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 2 - Sep 2 (Mon)
Salmon (Coho)
US $424
Shared tour: 2 people
5 Hour Trip – Sockeye (10:30am)
Non-refundable
5 hour trip starts at 10:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 6 - Aug 15
Salmon (Sockeye)
US $424
Shared tour: 2 people
5hr trip Sockeye Salmon
Non-refundable
5 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jul 15 - Aug 10
Salmon (Sockeye)
US $424
Shared tour: 2 people
5hr Sockeye Salmon - Kasilof river
Non-refundable
5 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jun 20 - Jul 10
Salmon (Sockeye)
US $424
Shared tour: 2 people
5 Hour Trip – Sockeye (PM)
Non-refundable
5 hour trip starts at 4:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Jul 6 - Aug 15
Salmon (Sockeye)
US $424
Shared tour: 2 people
5hr trip - Silver Salmon (pm)
Non-refundable
5 hour trip starts at 4:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Aug 1 - Sep 30 (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Salmon (Coho)
US $424
Shared tour: 2 people
5hr-Silver Salmon labor day (pm)
Non-refundable
5 hour trip starts at 4:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Sep 7 - Sep 7 (Mon)
Salmon (Coho)
US $424
Shared tour: 2 people
8hr trip Rainbow Trout
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 19 - Jun 19 (Wed)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
US $580
Shared tour: 2 people
8hr-Silver Salmon labor day
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 7 - Sep 7 (Mon)
Salmon (Coho)
US $582
Shared tour: 2 people
8 hr trip Sockeye Kasilof River
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 4:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 20 - Jul 15
Salmon (Sockeye)
US $584
Shared tour: 2 people
Kasilof River King Salmon July
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 4:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Jul 31 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Salmon (Chinook)
US $584
Shared tour: 2 people
Kasilof River king Salmon June
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 4:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Jun 30
Salmon (Chinook)
US $584
Shared tour: 2 people
8 Hour Trip – Silver Salmon
In high demand Last booked: 2 days ago
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Aug 1 - Oct 15 (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Salmon (Coho)
US $584
Shared tour: 2 people
8hr trip-silver salmon (labor day)
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - Sep 1
Salmon (Coho)
US $584
Shared tour: 2 people
8hr trip - Sockeye Kenai River
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 10 - Aug 10
Salmon (Sockeye)
US $584
Shared tour: 2 people
8hr–Coho/Trout (MAX 3 FISHERMEN)
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Aug 7 - Oct 15 (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Coho)
US $848
Entire boat: 2 people
8 Hr Trip – Trout (MAX 3 FISHERMEN)
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 15 - Jul 31 (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
US $848
Entire boat: 2 people
8hr Trip – Trout (MAX 3 FISHERMEN)
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Aug 1 - Oct 15
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
US $848
Entire boat: 2 people
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4.8
40 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

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What anglers say

93%
Recommended
89%
Caught fish

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Mark Downie
Mark Downie
Repeat angler
us
California, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Amazing trip, awesome guide!
5 Hour Trip – Sockeye (PM) on July 9, 20263 adults

Kurtis was awesome. He was patient and helpful with all of us. We hadn’t had much luck before the trip but ended up catching 17 great sockeye during the five hour trip. a great trip all around!

Reported catch:
Sockeye Salmon
Gayle Larson
Gayle Larson
us
California, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Thank you!
5hr trip Sockeye Salmon on July 18, 20262 adults

No fish for us but the day was still spectacular! Weather made up for the lack of fish. Hope to catch some of the run while we’re still in the area….. patience!

Mark Papenfuss
Mark Papenfuss
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
One of the best Salmon fishing trips we ever had
5 Hour Trip – Sockeye (10:30am) on August 9, 20263 adults

We limited out on our allowed quota of Silver Samon. Guide has extensive knowledge of the Kenia River and the fish movements.

Reported catch:
Sockeye Salmon
Jackie Palmieri
Jackie Palmieri
Repeat angler
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Choose this trip!
5 Hour Trip – Sockeye (PM) on August 13, 20243 adults

Our fishing trip with Curtis was everything we were hoping for and more! We caught a ton of fish. Curtis was right there with his net to make sure to scoop the fish up for us, which I totally appreciated! Communication was great with Curtis from the minute we booked. He was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. When we return to Alaska next year, I will be booking with Curtis again!

Reported catch:
Sockeye Salmon
David L Patrick
David L Patrick
Repeat angler
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
1/2 Day Sockeye Salmon w/ Kurtis
5 Hour Trip – Sockeye (PM) on July 20, 20242 adults

Fantastic day, our first time fishing for Salmon in Alaska. Kurtis was very knowledgeable and a great teacher for first timers. Put us right on fish and we limited out! Great communication and super helpful. 100% recommend. We will definitely be back and would rebook with Kurtis and Secret Waters Guide Service.

Reported catch:
Sockeye Salmon

FAQs about Secret Waters Guide Service

Secret Waters Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $212 per person - 5 Hour Trip – Silver Salmon (5 hours)
  • US $212 per person - 5 Hour Trip – Silver Salmon - 10:30 AM (5 hours)
  • US $212 per person - 5 Hour Trip – Sockeye (10:30am) (5 hours)
  • US $212 per person - 5 Hour Trip – Sockeye (4:30AM) (5 hours)
  • US $212 per person - 5 Hour Trip – Sockeye (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $212 per person - 5hr Sockeye Salmon - Kasilof river (5 hours)
  • US $212 per person - 5hr trip - Silver Salmon (pm) (5 hours)
  • US $212 per person - 5hr trip Sockeye Salmon (5 hours)
  • US $212 per person - 5hr-Silver Salmon labor day (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $212 per person - 5hr-Silver Salmon labor day (pm) (5 hours)
  • US $290 per person - 8hr trip Rainbow Trout (8 hours)
  • US $291 per person - 8hr-Silver Salmon labor day (8 hours)
  • US $292 per person - 8 Hour Trip – Silver Salmon (8 hours)
  • US $292 per person - 8 hr trip Sockeye Kasilof River (8 hours)
  • US $292 per person - 8hr trip - Sockeye Kenai River (8 hours)
  • US $292 per person - 8hr trip-silver salmon (labor day) (8 hours)
  • US $292 per person - Kasilof River King Salmon July (8 hours)
  • US $292 per person - Kasilof River king Salmon June (8 hours)
  • US $848 per group, additional US $106 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hr Trip – Trout (MAX 3 FISHERMEN) (8 hours)
  • US $848 per group, additional US $106 per person after 2 guests - 8hr Trip – Trout (MAX 3 FISHERMEN) (8 hours)
  • US $848 per group, additional US $106 per person after 2 guests - 8hr–Coho/Trout (MAX 3 FISHERMEN) (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Secret Waters Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Multimedia system Bluetooth stereo
Trips booked with Secret Waters Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (I will fillet all fish that are kept for no charge )
  • Fly fishing equipment
Secret Waters Guide Service offers the following type of fishing:
  • River fishing (The Kenai and Kasilof rivers )
Secret Waters Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with Secret Waters Guide Service include:
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Salmon (Sockeye)

Your captain

Kurtis Jermain
Kurtis Jermain

Kenai, Alaska, United States

13 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
51 Customer reviews
Typical response within 2 hours
Member since December 2021

Captain Kurtis was born and raised in beautiful Southern Oregon and grew up fishing the Rogue and Umpqua rivers. Kurtis started his guiding career in Oregon at the age of 18 and has over 27 years experience as a full time guide. He has been guiding in Alaska from 2014 on and has recently relocated to the world-famous Kenai Peninsula to live year round in the last frontier with his wonderful wife and 2 children.

Kurtis Jermain
Kurtis Jermain
Fully verified
13
reports
51
reviews
2021
member since
~2h
response
Captain Kurtis was born and raised in beautiful Southern Oregon and grew up fishing the Rogue and Umpqua rivers. Kurtis started his guiding career in Oregon at the age of 18 and has over 27 years experience as a full time guide. He has been guiding in Alaska from 2014 on and has recently relocated to the world-famous Kenai Peninsula to live year round in the last frontier with his wonderful wife and 2 children.

The fish you can target

Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Sockeye Salmon

Real catches by this captain

  • Choose this trip!
    Jackie P.
    Jackie P.
  • 1/2 Day Sockeye Salmon w/ Kurtis
    David L.
    David L.
  • Fishing with Kurtis
    Serge B.
    Serge B.
  • Afternoon Fishing
    Justin S.
    Justin S.
  • Kenai Half Day w/ Cpt Kurtis wonderful trip!
    Steven P.
    Steven P.
  •  half-day trip with Captain Kurtis
    Daniel C.
    Daniel C.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2024
Boat manufacturer
J Rae
Boat type
Aluminum fishing
Engine model
Yamaha 2023
Powered by
1 x 50HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
The Kenai and Kasilof rivers

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Multimedia system
Bluetooth stereo
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
I will fillet all fish that are kept for no charge
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
Do not recommend children under age 4 unless you book a private boat trip to accommodate
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Mandatory for Kenai River Rainbow Trout fishing

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Kenai right now

Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)
Salmon (Sockeye)Salmon (Sockeye)

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