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 a 20’ Power Jet boat that can fit a maximum of 5 anglers. The boat is fitted with an ice box.

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.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Western Wilderness Adventures – Soldotna.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
    US $430
  • Private trip
    Full day Trout fishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $550
    Come fish the kenai river for big rainbow trout. Spend all day on the kenai river fishing with either conventional or fly fishing equipment for the chance at the trout of a lifetime!
    Targeted fish
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
    US $590
  • Private trip
    Full day sockeye/trout combo
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $600
    Spend a relaxing day on the kenai targetting sockeye and rainbow trout. We use conventional and flyfishing equipment for our rainbows and switch over to fly rods for flossing reds/sockeye.
    Targeted fish
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Salmon (Sockeye)
    Sockeye Salmon

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
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Western Wilderness Adventures – Soldotna offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • 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)

Meet the Charter Operator

Western Wilderness Adventures
Soldotna, Alaska, United States
5 Customer reviews
Response time 6 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
Keegan D.
Captain
Trent D.
Other

About this listing

Targeted species

Lake Trout Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon
Salmon (Chum) Chum Salmon

Boat specs

Power Jet (Aluminum fishing) originally built in 2016. Powered by a 50HP Mercury engine.

Length
20 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fly Fishing Equipment

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
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
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
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 3 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Warren H.
Albuquerque, NM
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Full day trip with Keegan

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 16, 2023
We had a great time on the river with Keegan caught silvers, sockeye, rainbow trout and Dolly Varden. Alex the owner was responsive...
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Gib O.
Ranchester, WY
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Full day with Alex

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 28, 2023
Alex tried hard to find fish. I felt he worked hard for us the entire day. Can’t ask for more than that.
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Bernardo C.
Haverhill, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in June

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 26, 2023
Bernardo C. recommends Western Wilderness Adventures – Soldotna
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