King Salmon Fishing Near Anchorage, AK! 

4.8/5 (53 reviews)
 Glenn Highway, Anchorage, AK 99504, United States
4.8/5 (53 reviews)
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Glenn Highway
Anchorage, AK, United States
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Voted in ADN's Best of Alaska Fishing Charter 3 years running, Alaska Outdoors Addiction can show you Alaska in ways other guides cannot! Our 4-hour King Salmon charter on Knik River is both convenient and beautiful!

The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle. Fishing licenses and king stamps aren't included, so make sure to get them prior to the trip.

Either Captain Brian, Captain Brett (or both!) will take you on a great family-friendly adventure, absolutely perfect for seasoned veterans and for those who have never fished before and are looking for a low-stress, relaxing trip on the water. The Knik River is located 30 minutes from Anchorage and 20 minutes from Wasilla. This fishery is a 100% hatchery-enhanced fishery specifically stocked by the State of Alaska to provide sport fishing opportunities for King Salmon.

The main fishing technique you'll be using is either back trolling or trolling while on anchor. While doing this, your guide will have two to three rods rigged with cured Salmon eggs and one to two with a plug or a spinner. Depending on which lure or bait is catching the most fish, your professional guide will change gear out to give you the highest opportunity to harvest a King Salmon. At this time, you'll let out your line and place it in the rod holder, waiting for the tell-tale epic takedown of an Alaska King Salmon. We will also drift salmon eggs under a bobber, back bounce, or cast spinners when conditions allow. We will do WHATEVER it takes to get you hooked up on an Alaskan King Salmon!

Regulations allow each guest to keep one King Salmon over 20 inches per day.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 53 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (47)

King Fishing
Great day on the Knik River!
Great day on the Knik River!
+44

Angler rating

45
7
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

89%

Appropriate for children

94%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

92%

Caught fish

32%

Showing 1 - 5 of 53 reviews
Showing: 5 of 53 reviews
Amanda L.
Amanda L.
5.0/5

Jun 17, 2025

4 HR Private Boat FOR UP TO 4; 9AM

Great day on the Knik River!

VERIFIED

Although we were skeptical to take them on an 4-hour fishing trip, our boys (4 and 7) had a great time! Brian is so kind, patient and knowledgeable. Our 7 year old helped catch a king salmon within minutes (pure luck)! When the kids were getting impatient with the fishing waiting game, he took us to a beach to get the wiggles out before returning to fishing. A perfect day on the river, we are truly grateful for the experience!

Although we were skeptical to take them on an 4-hour fishing trip, our boys (4 and 7) had a great time! Brian is so kind, patient...  

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 Amanda L. recommends King Salmon Fishing Near Anchorage, AK!
 Amanda L. recommends King Salmon Fishing Near Anchorage, AK!
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 18, 2025
Thanks so much for the kind words Amanda! Glad a little luck was on our side and everyone had an awesome time! Cant wait for future adventures, have wonderful rest of your Alaskan vacation!

Brian F.
Brian F.
4.3/5

Jun 9, 2025

4 Hour King Salmon Adventure: 2 PM

Brian is the man!

VERIFIED

From start to finish Brian kept us informed on everything that was planned out and everything that we were going to try. He has an impressive knowledge of the outdoors and fishing, and kept a great flow of conversation going. We only caught one fish, but it was still a great experience for my fiance's first fishing trip. And yes... She was the lucky angler that caught her first fish ever! Can't thank Brian enough for the experience. If we're back in the area we would definitely book again!

From start to finish Brian kept us informed on everything that was planned out and everything that we were going to try. He has...  

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Captain replied
 Brian F. recommends King Salmon Fishing Near Anchorage, AK!
 Brian F. recommends King Salmon Fishing Near Anchorage, AK!
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 11, 2025
Thanks so much for joining us Brian! Super glad MInerva was able to get a beautiful king and hopefully shes as addicted as you and I are! Cant wait to finish our unfinished business on our next adventure!

Rebecca P.
Rebecca P.
5.0/5

Jun 6, 2025

4 Hour King Salmon Adventure: 2 PM

Amazing time!!

VERIFIED

We had the very best time! Bryan was so friendly and entertaining! He went out of his way to get to know each of us! He kept us informed and was very knowledgeable about fish and the area! Would highly recommend!! 5 stars all day !!!

We had the very best time! Bryan was so friendly and entertaining! He went out of his way to get to know each of us! He kept us...  

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 Rebecca P. recommends King Salmon Fishing Near Anchorage, AK!
 Rebecca P. recommends King Salmon Fishing Near Anchorage, AK!
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 7, 2025
Thanks so much Rebecca! Im glad yall had fun, it was an absolute pleasure having yourself and Scott on the water, cant wait to get together again!

Robert J.
Robert J.
5.0/5

Jun 28, 2025

4 Hour King Salmon Adventure: 2 PM

King Fishing

VERIFIED

Captain Jay did an excellent job of getting us on a fish. It was slow but he kept changing how we fished and moving around. I caught my first King Salmon on the trip. He weighed 20 lbs. I would go with Captain Jay again.

Captain Jay did an excellent job of getting us on a fish. It was slow but he kept changing how we fished and moving around. I...  

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Captain replied
 Robert J. recommends King Salmon Fishing Near Anchorage, AK!
 Robert J. recommends King Salmon Fishing Near Anchorage, AK!
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 30, 2025
Thanks for the kind words robert! Glad you had an epic trip with Captain Jay!

Byron L.
Byron L.
5.0/5

Jun 14, 2025

4 Hour King Salmon Adventure: 2 PM

Great trip

VERIFIED

Caught my first King Salmon ever!

Caught my first King Salmon ever!  

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Captain replied
 Byron L. recommends King Salmon Fishing Near Anchorage, AK!
 Byron L. recommends King Salmon Fishing Near Anchorage, AK!
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 17, 2025
Thanks so much Byron! Glad you got on a beautiful king salmon on a beautiful day on the water!

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US $400 
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4 Hour King Salmon Adventure: 9AM
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US $400 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 53 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (47)

King Fishing
Great day on the Knik River!
Great day on the Knik River!
+44

Angler rating

45
7
1
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

89%

Appropriate for children

94%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

92%

Caught fish

32%

Showing 1 - 5 of 53 reviews
Showing: 5 of 53 reviews
Amanda L.
Amanda L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great day on the Knik River!

VERIFIED

4 HR Private Boat FOR UP TO 4; 9AM on June 17, 2025

Although we were skeptical to take them on an 4-hour fishing trip, our boys (4 and 7) had a great time! Brian is so kind, patient and knowledgeable. Our 7 year old helped catch a king salmon within minutes (pure luck)! When the kids were getting impatient with the fishing waiting game, he took us to a beach to get the wiggles out before returning to fishing. A perfect day on the river, we are truly grateful for the experience!

Although we were skeptical to take them on an 4-hour fishing trip, our boys (4 and 7) had a great time! Brian is so kind, patient and knowledgeable. Our 7 year old helped catch a king salmon within minutes (pure luck)! When the kids were getting impatient with the fishing waiting game, he took us to a beach to get the wiggles out before returning to fishing. A perfect day on the river, we are truly grateful for the experience!  

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 Amanda L. recommends King Salmon Fishing Near Anchorage, AK!
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 18, 2025
Thanks so much for the kind words Amanda! Glad a little luck was on our side and everyone had an awesome time! Cant wait for future adventures, have wonderful rest of your Alaskan vacation!

Brian F.
Brian F.
4.3/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

Brian is the man!

VERIFIED

4 Hour King Salmon Adventure: 2 PM on June 9, 2025

From start to finish Brian kept us informed on everything that was planned out and everything that we were going to try. He has an impressive knowledge of the outdoors and fishing, and kept a great flow of conversation going. We only caught one fish, but it was still a great experience for my fiance's first fishing trip. And yes... She was the lucky angler that caught her first fish ever! Can't thank Brian enough for the experience. If we're back in the area we would definitely book again!

From start to finish Brian kept us informed on everything that was planned out and everything that we were going to try. He has an impressive knowledge of the outdoors and fishing, and kept a great flow of conversation going. We only caught one fish, but it was still a great experience for my fiance's first fishing trip. And yes... She was the lucky angler that caught her first fish ever! Can't thank Brian enough for the experience. If we're back in the area we would definitely book again!  

Review media 0
 Brian F. recommends King Salmon Fishing Near Anchorage, AK!
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 11, 2025
Thanks so much for joining us Brian! Super glad MInerva was able to get a beautiful king and hopefully shes as addicted as you and I are! Cant wait to finish our unfinished business on our next adventure!

Rebecca P.
Rebecca P.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Amazing time!!

VERIFIED

4 Hour King Salmon Adventure: 2 PM on June 6, 2025

We had the very best time! Bryan was so friendly and entertaining! He went out of his way to get to know each of us! He kept us informed and was very knowledgeable about fish and the area! Would highly recommend!! 5 stars all day !!!

We had the very best time! Bryan was so friendly and entertaining! He went out of his way to get to know each of us! He kept us informed and was very knowledgeable about fish and the area! Would highly recommend!! 5 stars all day !!!  

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 Rebecca P. recommends King Salmon Fishing Near Anchorage, AK!
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 7, 2025
Thanks so much Rebecca! Im glad yall had fun, it was an absolute pleasure having yourself and Scott on the water, cant wait to get together again!

Robert J.
Robert J.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

King Fishing

VERIFIED

4 Hour King Salmon Adventure: 2 PM on June 28, 2025

Captain Jay did an excellent job of getting us on a fish. It was slow but he kept changing how we fished and moving around. I caught my first King Salmon on the trip. He weighed 20 lbs. I would go with Captain Jay again.

Captain Jay did an excellent job of getting us on a fish. It was slow but he kept changing how we fished and moving around. I caught my first King Salmon on the trip. He weighed 20 lbs. I would go with Captain Jay again.  

Review media 0
 Robert J. recommends King Salmon Fishing Near Anchorage, AK!
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 30, 2025
Thanks for the kind words robert! Glad you had an epic trip with Captain Jay!

Byron L.
Byron L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED

4 Hour King Salmon Adventure: 2 PM on June 14, 2025

Caught my first King Salmon ever!

Caught my first King Salmon ever!  

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 Byron L. recommends King Salmon Fishing Near Anchorage, AK!
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 17, 2025
Thanks so much Byron! Glad you got on a beautiful king salmon on a beautiful day on the water!

FAQs about King Salmon Fishing Near Anchorage, AK!

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
1991
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Wooldridge
Boat type
Aluminum fishing

Engine model
Honda
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots
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