Nate Sims Fishing 

4.7/5 (10 reviews)
 F387+JP Soldotna, Soldotna, AK 99669, United States

Nate Sims Fishing 

4.7/5 (10 reviews)
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F387+JP Soldotna
Soldotna, AK, United States
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Hoping to catch some fish on the Kenai River? Then Nate Sims Fishing has a trip with your name on it! With Captain Nathaniel at the helm, you’ll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

These waters are known for Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Dolly Varden, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, Grayling, Pink Salmon, and more – with any luck, it won’t take long to hook into some. Depending on the species you’re after, you may find yourself spinning, trolling, drifting, jigging, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Nathaniel also offers fly fishing.

Capt. Nathaniel welcomes anglers of all ages, including kids, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Also, remember to bring snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!

You’ll be dropping lines from a 21’ Willie Predator River sled that holds up to 5 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Rods, reels, and tackle are provided, along with lures.

You will need to purchase a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

A few items to bring include bottled water, sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

How often would you rather be fishing? Go on and turn that daydream into a reality, with Nate Sims Fishing.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 10 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (20)

Fun, Limits, and Extra Mile!
Fun, Limits, and Extra Mile!
Fun, Limits, and Extra Mile!
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Angler rating

9
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1
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

90%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews
Showing: 5 of 10 reviews
Bryana S.
Bryana S.

Seattle, Washington

5.0/5

Jun 11, 2023

Full Day Trip

Amazing guide! Highly Recommended!

Nate was absolutely fabulous! We started out fishing for sockeye salmon and Nate was so patient teaching us what do do. We started hooking fish right away and Nate’s enthusiasm matched ours. We hooked lots of fish and Nate was so good at netting them. He was always so excited for us each time we got one. After catching our limit of sockeye he took us out trout fishing and I caught the biggest rainbow of my life on a fly rod! I have been on many guided trips but I have never had a better experience than our day fishing with Nate.

Nate was absolutely fabulous! We started out fishing for sockeye salmon and Nate was so patient teaching us what do do. We started...  

 Bryana S. recommends Nate Sims Fishing
1 person finds this review helpful
 Bryana S. recommends Nate Sims Fishing
1 person finds this review helpful

Hilary C.
Hilary C.

Seattle, Washington

5.0/5

Jul 10, 2023

Full Day Trip

Fun, Limits, and Extra Mile!

We had a blast with Nate. He's really patient, knowledgeable, and fun to be around. The boat and equipment was solid. We caught our limit during a very slow part of the run and then he went the extra mile to get me on a trout! Communication with Nate and Bry was smooth and effortless. If you're looking for a guide who knows their stuff AND is fun to spend an entire day with, this is your guy!

We had a blast with Nate. He's really patient, knowledgeable, and fun to be around. The boat and equipment was solid. We caught...  

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 Hilary C. recommends Nate Sims Fishing
 Hilary C. recommends Nate Sims Fishing

Scott A.
Scott A.

Albuquerque, New Mexico

5.0/5

Jun 13, 2022

Half Day Trip

River fishing trip with Nate Sims

Nate is an expert on the river. All you have to do is show up and catch fish. Nate knows where to go and what they are biting on. He provided everything for a great fishing trip. He had the whole party on Salmon in great time. Along with Salmon we caught Dolly Varden and trout.Experience is a once in a lifetime trip that can be done every year. I would highly recommend this captain. All fishing supplies and and great attitude and smile make this captain and boat a great experience! Thanks for the great trip on the water!

Nate is an expert on the river. All you have to do is show up and catch fish. Nate knows where to go and what they are biting...  

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 Scott A. recommends Nate Sims Fishing
 Scott A. recommends Nate Sims Fishing

Brian K.
Brian K.

United States

5.0/5

Jul 6, 2021

Half Day Trip

Half Day trip with Nate Sims

We hired Nate Sims for a Half Day trip for Kings and another one of his guides the next day for a half day trip for sockeye. King fishing has been tough and Nate delivered. He knows the Kenai better than anyone and can get on fish if there are there. He runs a professional business, having great gear and was well prepared. He shows up on time and gets you in the water immediately. He is great with conversation and is a true professional. The next morning we fished for sockeye on the Kasiloff and limited out. It was an awesome experience. Nate has us use a different guide for the Kasiloff as he primarily guides the Kenai and we were quite satisfied with the day and Nate's business operation. Save your time, don't book with anyone else but Nate Sims. You won't regret it.

We hired Nate Sims for a Half Day trip for Kings and another one of his guides the next day for a half day trip for sockeye. ...  

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 Brian K. recommends Nate Sims Fishing
1 person finds this review helpful
 Brian K. recommends Nate Sims Fishing
1 person finds this review helpful

Christopher A.
Christopher A.

Yampa, CO

5.0/5

Aug 2, 2022

Full Day Trip

Great trip!!!

If you want a great fishing trip, book with Nate! His knowledge of the river and knowledge of fishing in general is second to none. Nate has tons of personality and made the trip exceptionally great. One of the best experiences I’ve had in Alaska without a doubt!

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 Christopher A. recommends Nate Sims Fishing
 Christopher A. recommends Nate Sims Fishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 11, 2023
Look forward to fishing with you again! 🎣

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip
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6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $450 
Shared tour: for 2 people
Full Day Trip
Low rate deposit non-refundable
9 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 5 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 10 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (20)

Fun, Limits, and Extra Mile!
Fun, Limits, and Extra Mile!
Fun, Limits, and Extra Mile!
+17

Angler rating

9
0
1
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

90%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews
Showing: 5 of 10 reviews
Bryana S.
Bryana S.

Seattle, Washington

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Amazing guide! Highly Recommended!

Full Day Trip on June 11, 2023

Nate was absolutely fabulous! We started out fishing for sockeye salmon and Nate was so patient teaching us what do do. We started hooking fish right away and Nate’s enthusiasm matched ours. We hooked lots of fish and Nate was so good at netting them. He was always so excited for us each time we got one. After catching our limit of sockeye he took us out trout fishing and I caught the biggest rainbow of my life on a fly rod! I have been on many guided trips but I have never had a better experience than our day fishing with Nate.

Nate was absolutely fabulous! We started out fishing for sockeye salmon and Nate was so patient teaching us what do do. We started hooking fish right away and Nate’s enthusiasm matched ours. We hooked lots of fish and Nate was so good at netting them. He was always so excited for us each time we got one. After catching our limit of sockeye he took us out trout fishing and I caught the biggest rainbow of my life on a fly rod! I have been on many guided trips but I have never had a better...  

 Bryana S. recommends Nate Sims Fishing
1 person finds this review helpful

Hilary C.
Hilary C.

Seattle, Washington

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fun, Limits, and Extra Mile!

Full Day Trip on July 10, 2023

We had a blast with Nate. He's really patient, knowledgeable, and fun to be around. The boat and equipment was solid. We caught our limit during a very slow part of the run and then he went the extra mile to get me on a trout! Communication with Nate and Bry was smooth and effortless. If you're looking for a guide who knows their stuff AND is fun to spend an entire day with, this is your guy!

We had a blast with Nate. He's really patient, knowledgeable, and fun to be around. The boat and equipment was solid. We caught our limit during a very slow part of the run and then he went the extra mile to get me on a trout! Communication with Nate and Bry was smooth and effortless. If you're looking for a guide who knows their stuff AND is fun to spend an entire day with, this is your guy!  

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 Hilary C. recommends Nate Sims Fishing

Scott A.
Scott A.

Albuquerque, New Mexico

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

River fishing trip with Nate Sims

Half Day Trip on June 13, 2022

Nate is an expert on the river. All you have to do is show up and catch fish. Nate knows where to go and what they are biting on. He provided everything for a great fishing trip. He had the whole party on Salmon in great time. Along with Salmon we caught Dolly Varden and trout.Experience is a once in a lifetime trip that can be done every year. I would highly recommend this captain. All fishing supplies and and great attitude and smile make this captain and boat a great experience! Thanks for the great trip on the water!

Nate is an expert on the river. All you have to do is show up and catch fish. Nate knows where to go and what they are biting on. He provided everything for a great fishing trip. He had the whole party on Salmon in great time. Along with Salmon we caught Dolly Varden and trout.Experience is a once in a lifetime trip that can be done every year. I would highly recommend this captain. All fishing supplies and and great attitude and smile make this captain and boat a great experience! Thanks for...  

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 Scott A. recommends Nate Sims Fishing

Brian K.
Brian K.

United States

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half Day trip with Nate Sims

Half Day Trip on July 6, 2021

We hired Nate Sims for a Half Day trip for Kings and another one of his guides the next day for a half day trip for sockeye. King fishing has been tough and Nate delivered. He knows the Kenai better than anyone and can get on fish if there are there. He runs a professional business, having great gear and was well prepared. He shows up on time and gets you in the water immediately. He is great with conversation and is a true professional. The next morning we fished for sockeye on the Kasiloff and limited out. It was an awesome experience. Nate has us use a different guide for the Kasiloff as he primarily guides the Kenai and we were quite satisfied with the day and Nate's business operation. Save your time, don't book with anyone else but Nate Sims. You won't regret it.

We hired Nate Sims for a Half Day trip for Kings and another one of his guides the next day for a half day trip for sockeye. King fishing has been tough and Nate delivered. He knows the Kenai better than anyone and can get on fish if there are there. He runs a professional business, having great gear and was well prepared. He shows up on time and gets you in the water immediately. He is great with conversation and is a true professional. The next morning we fished for sockeye on the Kasiloff...  

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 Brian K. recommends Nate Sims Fishing
1 person finds this review helpful

Christopher A.
Christopher A.

Yampa, CO

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great trip!!!

Full Day Trip on August 2, 2022

If you want a great fishing trip, book with Nate! His knowledge of the river and knowledge of fishing in general is second to none. Nate has tons of personality and made the trip exceptionally great. One of the best experiences I’ve had in Alaska without a doubt!

If you want a great fishing trip, book with Nate! His knowledge of the river and knowledge of fishing in general is second to none. Nate has tons of personality and made the trip exceptionally great. One of the best experiences I’ve had in Alaska without a doubt!  

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 11, 2023
Look forward to fishing with you again! 🎣

FAQs about Nate Sims Fishing

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Unpowered boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2015
Boat manufacturer
Willie Boats
Boat type
Drift boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 50HP
Max cruising speed
27 knots
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