Jason’s Guide Service provides professionally guided fishing trips that’ll have you reeling in trophy-sized Rainbow Trout and a variety of Salmon in no time. Your guide, Jason Lesmeister, has over 20 years experience providing guided adventures along the Kenai River in Alaska, and prides himself on providing fully-customized trips that are perfectly suited to fit his customers’ needs.
Jason lives where he guides, and spends over 200 days a year on the water, both professionally and for fun. His goal is to provide eco-friendly fishing trips that will provide a lifetime of memories, and protect these rivers and lakes so that they can be enjoyed by future anglers. Jason practices catch and release on all native Rainbow Trout, while Dolly Varden and varieties of Salmon can be caught for both sport and table fare.
You’ll head out onto Kenai River in a 20’ Willie drift boat. Drift boating is perfect for anglers who want a hands-on experience, as it allows you to fish from the boat as well as “beaching up” and wading these productive waters for your catch. It also allows for a peaceful, environmentally-friendly adventure. Jason can accommodate up to 4 guests on each trip, and his drift boat is equipped with all of the necessary navigational and safety gear for a productive day on the water.
Jason prides himself on not only being a year-round guide, but also living and fishing in his guiding area. This means that he is able to keep his finger on the pulse when it comes to the species that travel through this river! He knows the best times to visit for your dream catch. Want to reel in huge Rainbow Trout? Visit during Autumn. If you’re after Sockeye Salmon, join Jason in July. You’ll also have the chance to hook Chinook and Coho Salmon, and plenty more.
You’ll be provided with top-quality G-Loomis, Shimano, and Lamson rods and reels, as well as tackle. All you need to bring is a fishing license. Join Jason’s Guide Service and get ready to reel in your dream catch!
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Appropriate for children
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
88%
Caught fish
88%
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Full Day Trip – Trout on August 5, 2025
Our first trip to Alaska Jason's Guide Service gave us the fishing trip of a lifetime. Four of us husbands and our wife's who have never fished were up and running in no time catching our limits of Sockeye Salmon. Our guide for the day, Joe, was great assisting our wives with the technics required for them to have a blast. We all highly recommend this fishing trip to anyone of any age a skill level if you want to have a great time with a professional Guide Service.
Our first trip to Alaska Jason's Guide Service gave us the fishing trip of a lifetime. Four of us husbands and our wife's who have never fished were up and running in no time catching our limits of Sockeye Salmon. Our guide for the day, Joe, was great assisting our wives with the technics required for them to have a blast. We all highly recommend this fishing trip to anyone of any age a skill level if you want to have a great time with a professional Guide Service.
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Half Day Trip – Salmon on July 11, 2025
My family and I had a wonderful day on the Kenai River with Jason. He was an amazing guide who went above and beyond to make our trip special. He took the time to teach my son how to fly fish, and shared helpful tips with both me and my husband. Not only did he get us onto some fish, but he made the whole experience fun and memorable. We truly enjoyed our time with him and would highly recommend Jason to anyone looking for a great fishing adventure on the Kenai.
My family and I had a wonderful day on the Kenai River with Jason. He was an amazing guide who went above and beyond to make our trip special. He took the time to teach my son how to fly fish, and shared helpful tips with both me and my husband. Not only did he get us onto some fish, but he made the whole experience fun and memorable. We truly enjoyed our time with him and would highly recommend Jason to anyone looking for a great fishing adventure on the Kenai.
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Full Day Trip – Trout on September 5, 2024
Had an Awesome day of fishing with Jasons Guide Service out of Coopers Landing. Joe is a great guide very personable and great to spend the day and wet some line. Caught world class Rainbows and good sized Dolly’s. They do a great job for the fishery so we will be able to come back.Had a great time fishing with my son and his friend. Great day for a father. A great day had by all. Barton Nelson
Had an Awesome day of fishing with Jasons Guide Service out of Coopers Landing. Joe is a great guide very personable and great to spend the day and wet some line. Caught world class Rainbows and good sized Dolly’s. They do a great job for the fishery so we will be able to come back.Had a great time fishing with my son and his friend. Great day for a father. A great day had by all. Barton Nelson
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Full Day Trip – Salmon on July 10, 2025
I was able to catch the largest Rainbow Trout of life (and I'm 68 years old and have been flyfishing since I was 14). We had a great day, lots of large trout and dollies. And the wildlife views were fantastic.
I was able to catch the largest Rainbow Trout of life (and I'm 68 years old and have been flyfishing since I was 14). We had a great day, lots of large trout and dollies. And the wildlife views were fantastic.
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Full Day Trip – Salmon on June 23, 2025
Normally this time of year is a good time to fish for salmon . I would not be surprised that in a day or two you could quickly get your limit
Normally this time of year is a good time to fish for salmon . I would not be surprised that in a day or two you could quickly get your limit
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Cooper Landing, Alaska, United States
I grew up in Minnesota, at the age of 20 I came to Alaska to be a guide. 24 years later I'm a Registered Guide/Outfitter and am still a Passionate Angler. I try and fish no less than 200 days a year.
River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Backcountry Fishing
Light Tackle
Jigging
Fly Fishing
Ice Fishing
GPS
Fishfinder
Ice Box
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fly Fishing Equipment
Gloomis, Lamson, Shimano,
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.
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Sockeye and Silver
Catch and Release Allowed
Catch and Release Mandatory
For Trout and Char only
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Jason’s Guide Service - Updated 2025 Prices