Based out of Cooper Landing, Five Dogs Fishing is owned and operated by Adam and Danette Snyder. They offer memorable trips along one of the finest fisheries in Alaska – the Kenai River.

Your guide, Adam, is an expert at navigating these waters. He specializes in drift boat trips along the Upper Kenai, employing a variety of techniques to put you on that bite. He offers 4 to 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, Salmon, Whitefish, and Arctic Char, depending on the season and conditions on the day.

The boat you’ll be fishing from is a 21’ Riverwolf that can fit a maximum of 5 anglers. The rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price but you’ll need to obtain your Alaska fishing licenses prior to the trip.

Adam is devoted to sustainable fishing and keeping the Kenai River teeming with fish. You’ll be able to keep Sockeye and Coho Salmon within limits, however, most other fish such as Trout, Dolly Varden, and Char, will be released back into the water.

Kids are allowed to join in on the adventure, however, the minimum age for Salmon fishing is 11. Hop on board with Adam and Five Dogs Fishing and enjoy some of the most exhilarating fishing Alaska has on offer.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 11 - Oct 10 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $402
    Great for the kids and adults looking to get on the water and catch a few Trout and Dolly, take a picture, and put them back. If Sockeye Salmon is running you might even sink a hook into one! The price for spectators (non-fishermen) is $175 per person. The price includes tax.
  • Shared trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 11 - Oct 10 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $608
    A full day of fishing on the Upper Kenai River. Price includes tax. The price for spectators (non-fishermen) is $175 per person. The price includes sales tax.
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FAQs about Five Dogs Fishing

Five Dogs Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $201 per person - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $304 per person - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

Trips booked with Five Dogs Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Five Dogs Fishing offers the following type of fishing:
  • River Fishing

Five Dogs Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Spinning
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Five Dogs Fishing include:
  • Arctic Char
  • Dolly Varden
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Salmon (Pink)
  • Salmon (Sockeye)
  • Whitefish (Lake)

Meet the Captain

Adam Snyder
Cooper Landing, Alaska, United States
8 Customer reviews
Response time 9 hours
Member since June 2022
Capt. Adam started guiding along the stunning Kenai River in 2001, when he was only 18 years old. Since then, he's gotten to know these waters well, specializing in drifting the Upper Kenai. He looks forward to helping his customers have memorable trips and makes sure to conduct his business in a responsible, sustainable fashion so that there's fish to catch in the Kenai for years to come.

About this listing

Targeted species

Arctic Char Arctic Char
Dolly Varden Dolly Varden
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Coho) Coho Salmon

Boat specs

Riverwolf (Drift boat) originally built in 2019. Powered by a 9HP Yamaha engine.

Length
21 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing

Fishing techniques

Spinning
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Amenities

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
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
Age 11+ for Salmon fishing
You Keep Catch
Sockeye, Coho (ADF&G allowed limit)
Catch and Release Mandatory
Rainbow Trout/Dolly Varden/Arctic char/Whitefish

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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
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Satisfied with the boat
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Tylor H.
Hortonville, WI
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Full day with Jordan

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 6, 2023
Had a great day was told it was going be slow but still got on a good number of fish I think 10 or 12 total all dolly’s and...
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Kim S.
Anchor Point, Alaska
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Dallen for President!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on September 16, 2022
So thankful that we had Dallen. My dad is slow going and my uncle is a cranky know it all and Dallen was super patient and...
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Patricia F.
Anchorage, AK
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Half day trip with guide, Dallin

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 22, 2022
Superb. What a great day! Boon doggin and fly fishing from the boat! Extraordinary experience with great success!! Dallin...
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Rodolfo P.
Seward, Alaska
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REALLY NICE EXPERIENCE

VERIFIED   Trip for Rodolfo on August 13, 2022
Although the fishing was not very good, the excursion and the treatment of the guide were excellent. A beautiful experience.
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Fort Collins, CO
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Half day fishing trip combo for both salmon and trout

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 29, 2022
Beautiful area for a drift boat trip! Saw lots of Bald Eagles. The guide was a very patient instructor for us new to fishing....
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