Western Wilderness Adventures – Soldotna 

4.8
(11 reviews)
 45643 Spruce Avenue, Soldotna, AK 99669, United States

Western Wilderness Adventures – Soldotna 

Soldotna, AK, United States
20 ft
15
4.8
(11 reviews)

Western Wilderness Adventures runs angling trips out of Soldotna and offers to show you what the local fishery is all about.

Capt. Alex aims to tailor every trip to your specific needs, so let him know what you're after! Depending on the trip and species, you'll be using techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, fly fishing, drift fishing, jigging, or spinning. You're looking at 4 to 8-hour trips, where you'll usually go after the likes of Salmon, Rainbow Trout, and Lake Trout, depending on the weather and time of year.

Your adventure begins on board one of our 20' power boat.

All the necessary fishing gear is included in the price of your trip. All that's up to you is to use it as best you can. Don't forget to buy a fishing license before the trip!

You're welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.

Up for a family trip? This is a children-friendly business, so bring your loved ones to share these memories with.
-Start times vary due to tides and boat traffic
Book your trip now and hit the water with Western Wilderness Adventures – Soldotna.

Western Wilderness Adventures runs angling trips out of Soldotna and offers to show you what the local fishery is all about.

Capt. Alex aims to tailor every trip to your specific needs, so let him know what you're after! Depending on the trip and species, you'll be using techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, fly fishing, drift fishing, jigging, or spinning. You're looking at 4 to 8-hour trips, where you'll usually go after the likes of Salmon, Rainbow Trout, and Lake Trout, depending on the weather and time of year.

Your adventure begins on board one of our 20' power boat.

All the necessary fishing gear is included in the price of your trip. All that's up to you is to use it as best you can. Don't forget to buy a fishing license before the trip!

You're welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.

Up for a family trip? This is a children-friendly business, so bring your loved ones to share these memories with.
-Start times vary due to tides and boat traffic
Book your trip now and hit the water with Western Wilderness Adventures – Soldotna.

Western Wilderness Adventures
Charter Operator
Western Wilderness Adventures
8 years of experience

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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 31
US $430
Entire boat: 2 people
Full day Trout fishing
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 31
US $590
Entire boat: 2 people
Full day sockeye/trout combo
Non-refundable
10 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Sockeye)
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people

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Rating

4.8
11 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (6)

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Showing 15 of 11 reviews
Stacey Harris
Stacey Harris
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great time!
Half Day Trip on July 13, 20265 adults1 child

We enjoyed our outing with Alex & Trent. They were really good with our kids, very laid back, and would definitely use them again.

Reported catch:
Sockeye Salmon
Charlene Stearns
Charlene Stearns
Repeat angler
us
Washington State, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
3.3
Verified
4 Salmon, 2 we caught
Half Day Trip on July 1, 20263 adults

Not complaining, greatful for the trip.. 3 people going for 18 fish. We booked a 6am trip on the Kenai and got moved to 1pm, on the Kasilof, maybe it was better? That wasn't explained, but we settled for 11am, had to shuffle other plans around. Guide gave quick 2 minute how-to and walked away, spent 90% of his time on his phone. He did give us more time at the end, and gave us his 2 fish. Glad we got photos with fish when caught, the guide cleaned fish before we could get a group photo. Next time wont get a guide, will buy gear & watch a Youtube Video.

Reported catch:
Pink Salmon
Anna Heacock
Anna Heacock
Repeat angler
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great experience!
Full Day Trip on June 22, 20242 adults

Alex was a great angler and guide! He showed us how to catch sockeye and we both limited out. He was hardworking and moved us spots till we found the fish. We would definately recommend and will be back

Reported catch:
Sockeye Salmon
Ryan Evans
Ryan Evans
Repeat angler
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Alex
Full Day Trip on June 24, 20253 adults

Christopher Holthaus
Christopher Holthaus
Repeat angler
us
Iowa, US
Member since 2023
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Guide was dedicated
Half Day Trip on June 11, 20243 adults

Fishing conditions were less than ideal. Our guide, Keegan, worked hard and put in extra effort and hours to put fish in the boat. We'd fish with him anytime.

Western Wilderness Adventures
Response from Charter operator

Glad to have you out with us! Hope to see you again!

FAQs about Western Wilderness Adventures – Soldotna

Western Wilderness Adventures – Soldotna offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $215 per person - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $275 per person - Full day Trout fishing (8 hours)
  • US $295 per person - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $300 per person - Full day sockeye/trout combo (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Western Wilderness Adventures – Soldotna, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Western Wilderness Adventures – Soldotna include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (We do not use live bait. But if bait is open for fishing we provide all bait and tackle included in the price.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning and filleting of fish is covered in the cost of the package! We can also recommend on where to go to get your fish processed. )
  • Fly fishing equipment
Western Wilderness Adventures – Soldotna offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (Our power boats will go our on the Kenai river and a couple of local lakes.)
  • Lake fishing
  • Inshore fishing
Western Wilderness Adventures – Soldotna offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Western Wilderness Adventures – Soldotna include:
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Chum)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Salmon (Pink)
  • Salmon (Sockeye)

Your operator

Western Wilderness Adventures
Western Wilderness Adventures

Soldotna, Alaska, United States

1 Fishing Report
25 Customer reviews
Typical response within 2 hours
Member since April 2022

I started off my career as a deckhand but quickly fell in love with river fishing. I fish on the Kenai and Kasilof rivers as a drift boat guide and power boat guide as well. My favorite part about guiding is getting people their first salmon ever and making memories.

Our Team
Trent D.

Trent D.

Captain

Nate A.

Nate A.

Captain

Mario G.

Mario G.

Captain

Western Wilderness Adventures
Western Wilderness Adventures
1
reports
25
reviews
2022
member since
~2h
response
I started off my career as a deckhand but quickly fell in love with river fishing. I fish on the Kenai and Kasilof rivers as a drift boat guide and power boat guide as well. My favorite part about guiding is getting people their first salmon ever and making memories.
The crew
Trent D.
Trent D.
Captain
Nate A.
Nate A.
Captain
Mario G.
Mario G.
Captain

The fish you can target

Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Chum Salmon
Chum Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Pink Salmon
Pink Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Lake Trout
Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Chum Salmon
Chum Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon

Real catches by this captain

  • Great experience!
    Anna H.
    Anna H.
  • Guide was dedicated
    Christopher H.
    Christopher H.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
15 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2016
Boat manufacturer
Power Jet
Boat type
Aluminum fishing
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 50HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Our power boats will go our on the Kenai river and a couple of local lakes.
Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
We do not use live bait. But if bait is open for fishing we provide all bait and tackle included in the price.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Cleaning and filleting of fish is covered in the cost of the package! We can also recommend on where to go to get your fish processed.
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

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

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
We love having kids on our boats and sharing the experience of them catching either their first fish or their first salmon! Please note kids 13 and under must wear a life jacket at all times on the boat.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

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

 Checks

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

What’s biting in Soldotna right now

Lake TroutLake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Chum)Salmon (Chum)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)
Salmon (Pink)Salmon (Pink)
Salmon (Sockeye)Salmon (Sockeye)

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