Book your trip today with Wild Kenai Adventures located on the world-famous Kenai River in Kenai, Alaska! Wild Kenai Adventures offer full and half-day trips with one of their fully licensed and certified Kenai River guides.
All of the guides carry a current U.S. Coast Guard MMC (Merchant Mariner Credential) license to operate and are First Aid and CPR certified.

You will start your day on the crew’s private dock located at its lodge and be transported to the best fishing spots on the river where you will be targeting King (Chinook), Silver (Coho), Red (Sockeye), and/or Pink Salmon. The species of salmonid targeted are based on season and current ADF&G regulations. The Kenai River also offers an abundance of monster Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden that are also a favorite among fishermen. The techniques you’ll be using to attract your targets include light tackle, trolling, and spinning.

Upon completion of your fishing adventure, you will return to the private dock where the crew will clean and fillet your catch at the fish cleaning station. The crew offers full on-site fish processing where you can have your catch vacuum-sealed, frozen, and shipped to the location of your choice.

For your trip, you’ll be provided with all the rods, reels, tackle, and bait. Before you depart, make sure to bring your fishing licenses and the food and drinks of your choice.

Hit the water with Wild Kenai Adventures and make fishing memories of a lifetime.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $450
    Four hours on the world-famous Kenai River targeting all available species of salmonid and/or Rainbow Trout. You and your guide will depart from the dock at 6:00 a.m. The trip price includes all the fishing equipment and fish cleaning services.
  • Shared trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $450
    Enjoy 4 hours on the famous Kenai River and have a memorable time chasing any salmonid species available and/or Rainbow Trout. The boat departs from the dock at 1:00 p.m. and covers you for all the fishing equipment you'll need, along with catch cleaning.
  • Shared trip
    Full Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $800
    Spend 8 exciting hours on the Kenai River and have a memorable experience in this renowned fishery. You and the crew can target all the available species of salmonid and/or Rainbow Trout. All the gear and fish cleaning services are provided and included in the price.
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FAQs about Wild Kenai Adventures

Wild Kenai Adventures offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $225 per person - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $225 per person - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $400 per person - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Wild Kenai Adventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder

Trips booked with Wild Kenai Adventures include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (When regulations allow.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Wild Kenai Adventures offers the following type of fishing:
  • River Fishing (Kenai River)

Wild Kenai Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning

Top targeted fish species with Wild Kenai Adventures include:
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Salmon (Pink)
  • Salmon (Sockeye)

Meet the Charter Operator

Wild Kenai Adventures
Kenai, Alaska, United States
16 Customer reviews
Response time 10 hours
Member since July 2022
Wild Kenai Adventures is a full lodging, fishing charter, and fish processing business on the Kenai River in Kenai, Alaska. All of the owners/guides have an extensive background in fishing and the guiding/hospitality business. They will strive to make your next adventure an experience of a lifetime and one you will talk about for years to come.

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

2 Koffler Boats/ 1 Willie Boat (Aluminum fishing) originally built in 2022. Powered by a 50HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 26 knots.

Length
21 ft
Capacity
15 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Kenai River

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
When regulations allow.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

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
You Keep Catch
When regulations allow.
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
PayPal
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 16 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (8)
A great time!
Great time with Great people
Great time with Great people
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
86%
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Larry V.
Florence, AZ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Kasilof red salmon

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 2, 2023
The guide was early, prompt, very kind and accommodating. Was totally interested in our Newby fishing status and wanted...
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Jacob K.
Stillwater, Minnesota
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Missed the Salmon Run

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 14, 2023
Great people, boats and equipment.  Very personable and fun to be around but there just was not any Salmon running during...
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Russell H.
Rio Vista, CA
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A great time!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 28, 2023
Jason and John, our guides were very well versed and capable. Nice guys too. Except for more fish the whole experience was...
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Todd M.
Findlay, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Day on the Kenai

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 15, 2023
This was a great fishing trip.  Great equipment (rods and waders).  Great guides!
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Suzanne K.
Simi Valley, CA
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Half day river fishing with Josh and Jason

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 9, 2023
Josh and Jason were lots of fun and very knowledgeable. All equipment seemed brand new and super clean. It was a beautiful...
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