McDonald Fishing is located in Sterling and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters. You’ll enjoy guided fishing trips on the Kenai and Kasilof rivers.

Capt. Bob will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Rainbow Trout and 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, and spinning.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 20’ Willie Boats Classic aluminum fishing boat that can safely take up to 4 anglers. The boat comes with a livewell and uses a fishfinder.

The price includes all the fishing gear you will need for a great day on the water. Please make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time. The crew will 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 McDonald Fishing.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    Full Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 15
    US $600
    You and Capt. Bob will fish the Kenai River for 8 fun hours chasing various Salmon or Trout species. The trip runs from 8:00 a.m. and finishes at 4:00 p.m. All the rods, reels, tackle, fishing gear, and catch cleaning are included in the trip price.

FAQs about McDonald Fishing

McDonald Fishing offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $300 per person - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with McDonald Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well

Trips booked with McDonald Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water )
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

McDonald Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (Kenai)
  • Flats Fishing

McDonald Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with McDonald Fishing include:
  • Arctic Char
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Salmon (Sockeye)

Meet the Captain

Bob McDonald
Sterling, Alaska, United States
ID & license verified
2 Customer reviews
Response time 7 hours
Member since March 2022
Captain Bob is originally from Colorado. He moved to Alaska in 1995 after 10 years in the US Air Force. His passion is to share his love for fishing with others.

About this listing

Targeted species

Arctic Char Arctic Char
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon
Salmon (Coho) Coho Salmon

Boat specs

Willie Boats (Aluminum fishing) originally built in 2021. Powered by a 50HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 26 knots.

Length
20 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Kenai
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Amenities

Fishfinder
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Preferably 8+
No Smoking
Catch and Release Allowed
Mandatory for Trout & Dolly Varden

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

Customer reviews

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Fishing with Bob

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 19, 2023
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 12, 2022
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