Ron Doebler Fly Fishing – Kenai River
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Ron Doebler Fly Fishing – Kenai River

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(25 reviews)
18787 Sterling Highway
Cooper Landing, AK, United States
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Ron Doebler Fly Fishing Adventures is located in Cooper Landing and offers to show you a memorable day exploring the Kenai River’s fruitful waters!

Come on aboard with Capt. Ron, who has one high priority, to get you on some fish! He’s been fishing the Kenai waters his whole life. Expect to use techniques like light tackle, trolling, fly fishing, drift fishing, and spinning based on the species you’re targeting. Speaking of which, you have the option of 4 to 7-hour trips, where you’ll be fishing for the likes of Dolly Varden and Salmon, depending on the specific season and the day’s weather.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 16’ Willies boat that can safely take up to 3 anglers. All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Please keep in mind you’ll need to get a fishing license before the start of the trip.

You’ll be able to keep any legal species caught during the trip. There will be complimentary snacks, and drinks aboard for your convenience during the trip, but feel free to bring your own drinks or snacks if you prefer. Kids are welcome aboard, so you’re free to make it a family adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Ron Doebler Fly Fishing Adventures!

  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Child Friendly
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Food (Snacks)

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    1/2 Day Sockeye Walk & Wade A.M.
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 10 - Aug 20
    $400
    We'll be fishing the lower Kenai River out of Soldotna for prized catch and keep Sockeye Salmon. With past record salmon runs we'll work hard to get you on the fish. Early morning starts to beat the crowds work best but you tell us when you want to go! We supply all the gear and transportation from Cooper Landing- you'll just need a bag lunch and good raingear.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Salmon (Sockeye)
    Sockeye Salmon
  • Private trip
    1/2 Day Sockeye Walk & Wade P.M.
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jul 10 - Aug 20
    $400
    We'll be fishing the lower Kenai River out of Soldotna for prized catch and keep Sockeye Salmon. With past record salmon runs we'll work hard to get you on the fish. Early morning starts to beat the crowds work best but you tell us when you want to go! We supply all the gear and transportation from Cooper Landing- you'll just need a bag lunch and good raingear.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Salmon (Sockeye)
    Sockeye Salmon
  • Private trip
    1/2 Day AM Upper Trout and Sockeye
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 20 - Oct 15
    $450
    Fish the Upper Kenai river for 4 hours, floating the pristine turquoise blue Kenai River waters. We will target Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, and multiple Salmon species depending on the season. Bring your camera for photos of eagles, moose, and black and brown bears that inhabit this scenic float through the small town of Cooper Landing. Seasonal trip.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Dolly Varden
    Dolly Varden
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
    Salmon (Sockeye)
    Sockeye Salmon
    Grayling
    Grayling
  • Private trip
    1/2 Day PM Upper Trout and Sockeye
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 20 - Oct 15
    $450
    Fish the Upper Kenai river for 4 hours, floating the pristine turquoise blue Kenai River waters. We will target Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, and multiple Salmon species depending on the season. Bring your camera for photos of eagles, moose, and black and brown bears that inhabit this scenic float through the small town of Cooper Landing. Seasonal trip.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Dolly Varden
    Dolly Varden
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
    Salmon (Sockeye)
    Sockeye Salmon
    Grayling
    Grayling
  • Private trip
    Full Day Upper Trout and Sockeye
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 20 - Oct 15
    $700
    Fish the Upper Kenai river for 4 hours, floating the pristine turquoise blue Kenai River waters. We will target Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, and multiple Salmon species depending on the season. Bring your camera for photos of eagles, moose, and black and brown bears that inhabit this scenic float through the small town of Cooper Landing. Light lunch and snacks, as well as drinks, will be provided. Seasonal trip.
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Dolly Varden
    Dolly Varden
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
    Salmon (Sockeye)
    Sockeye Salmon
    Grayling
    Grayling
  • Private trip
    Full Day Middle Trout and Coho
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 15 - Oct 15
    $750
    Our Premier Kenai Drift/Float Trip. Fish the Middle Kenai river for 8 hours, floating the pristine turquoise blue Kenai River waters. We will target Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, and multiple Salmon species depending on the season. Bring your camera for photos of eagles, moose, and black and brown bears that inhabit this scenic float through the small town of Cooper Landing. Light lunch and snacks, as well as drinks, will be provided. Seasonal trip.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Dolly Varden
    Dolly Varden
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
    Salmon (Sockeye)
    Sockeye Salmon
    Salmon (Pink)
    Pink Salmon
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FAQs about Ron Doebler Fly Fishing – Kenai River

Ron Doebler Fly Fishing – Kenai River offers the following trips to customers:
  • $200 per person - 1/2 Day Sockeye Walk & Wade A.M. (4 hours)
  • $200 per person - 1/2 Day Sockeye Walk & Wade P.M. (5 hours)
  • $225 per person - 1/2 Day AM Upper Trout and Sockeye (4 hours)
  • $225 per person - 1/2 Day PM Upper Trout and Sockeye (4 hours)
  • $350 per person - Full Day Upper Trout and Sockeye (7 hours)
  • $375 per person - Full Day Middle Trout and Coho (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Ron Doebler Fly Fishing – Kenai River, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
Trips booked with Ron Doebler Fly Fishing – Kenai River include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Fly Fishing Equipment
Ron Doebler Fly Fishing – Kenai River offers the following type of fishing:
  • River Fishing (Kenai River)
Ron Doebler Fly Fishing – Kenai River offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
Top targeted fish species with Ron Doebler Fly Fishing – Kenai River include:
  • Dolly Varden
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Salmon (Pink)
  • Salmon (Sockeye)

Meet the Captain

Ron Doebler
Cooper Landing, Alaska, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
26 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since November 2022
Captain Ron was born and raised in Alaska and started fishing the Kenai River over 40 years ago. In his experience, a smaller boat and limited group size allow for more attentive service and more fish in the boat at the end of the day. Join their small father/son guided fishing operation on the famed Kenai River and make memories for a lifetime.

About this listing

Targeted species

Dolly Varden Dolly Varden
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon
Salmon (Coho) Coho Salmon
Salmon (Pink) Pink Salmon

Boat specs

Willies (Drift boat) originally built in 2017. Powered by a 9HP Yamaha engine.

Length
16 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Kenai River

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
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 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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

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:

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 25 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
83%
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John S.
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Fishing with Ron

VERIFIED   Full Day Upper Trout and Sockeye on July 2, 2023
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Full day trout and salmon trip with Captain Ron

VERIFIED   Full Day Upper Trout and Sockeye on August 16, 2023
We had an awesome day with Captain Ron. He instructed us on how to cast for certain types of fish (dolly varden, trout, and...
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Ron A.
Washington, MI
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Great day with captain Ron

VERIFIED   1/2 Day PM Upper Trout and Sockeye on September 7, 2023
For My wife and I, this was our first time fly fishing and captain Ron was great with explaining and showing us what to do,...
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Ginny K.
Anchorage, Alaska
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Full day with Captain Ron

VERIFIED   Full Day Upper Trout and Sockeye on July 29, 2023
Had an awesome time on our daddy/ daughter trip and my best friend! Captain Ron was an amazing guide full of knowledge, fun...
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Chad L.
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Kenai River Trip

VERIFIED   1/2 Day PM Upper Trout and Sockeye on September 15, 2023
Ron is a truly excellent guide and excellent conversationalist. He has a fantastic knowledge of the river and has a fishing...
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