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If fishing on the Kenai River or Kasilof River is on your bucket list, look no further than Fishology!  We get 5-star Reviews because our guides are professional, friendly, fishy, and fun!!!

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into one of the 4 Salmon species that frequent our waters, Trout, Dolly Varden, and whatever else is biting.

We utilize a variety of different fishing techniques and are very accustomed to working with anglers of all ability levels. Whether you’re a brand-new beginner angler or a seasoned pro, our charters will be perfect for you!

Your excursion begins aboard a 20’ Willie Boats aluminum fishing boat with room for 5 passengers. We provide all the rods, reels, and tackle, so no need to bring anything but a fishing license and a lunch.

It’s never a bad idea to bring sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen. If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

If you have any questions about fishing with Fishology Alaska, just send us a message down below.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – River Fishing
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 30
    Price for up to 5 persons
    US $975
    A 6-hour trip on the world-famous Kenai River or Kasilof River is a perfect choice for most anglers. You'll fish for Salmon and/or Trout on either river, depending on where the fish are and what's biting... Let us know if you have a specific species in mind, but we want to take you where the fish are, and we will!
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
    Salmon (Sockeye)
    Sockeye Salmon
    Salmon (Pink)
    Pink Salmon
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – River Fishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 30
    Price for up to 5 persons
    US $1,150
    An 8-hour trip on the world-famous Kenai River or Kasilof River is a perfect choice for hard-core anglers. You'll fish for Salmon and/or Trout on either river, depending on where the fish are and what's biting... Let us know if you have a specific species in mind, but we want to take you where the fish are, and we will!
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
    Salmon (Sockeye)
    Sockeye Salmon
    Salmon (Pink)
    Pink Salmon
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
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Experience
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Debbie M.
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Great fishing trip!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – River Fishing on August 4, 2024
Hunter is a great guide and we highly recommend him. Caught a lot of Salmon. Enough for dinners while here in Alaska and to...
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John G.
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VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – River Fishing on July 7, 2024
Thad was great.  “The bottom of the gravel bar is where the juice is”.  Or first time on salmon and Thad did great showing...
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Kellan H.
Excellent
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Fishing with Mark

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – River Fishing on August 28, 2024
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Stephanie K.
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Family Fun

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – River Fishing on June 24, 2024
We did a full day salmon charter on the Kasilof River.  We caught our limit on sockeye and had a really fun day.  Lots of...
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Robert M.
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Wonderful day

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – River Fishing on June 30, 2024
We were between runs but still managed to catch 6 sockeye. Lack of fish was made up for by all the bald eagles.
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FAQs about Fishology Alaska

Fishology Alaska offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $975 per group - 6 Hour Trip – River Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $1,150 per group - 8 Hour Trip – River Fishing (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Fishology Alaska, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder

Trips booked with Fishology Alaska include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Fishology Alaska offers the following type of fishing:
  • River Fishing

Fishology Alaska offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Fishology Alaska include:
  • Arctic Char
  • Dolly Varden
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Salmon (Pink)
  • Salmon (Sockeye)

Your captain

Mark Wackler
Soldotna, Alaska, United States
6 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since January 2024
Capt. Mark runs trips out of Soldotna aboard a 20' Willie Boats vessel. These waters are known for Salmon and Trout and he will show you how to catch them, regardless of the technique used. With extensive knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

The fish you can target

Arctic Char Arctic Char
Dolly Varden Dolly Varden
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon Salmon

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2013
Boat manufacturer
Willie Boats
Boat type
Aluminum fishing

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 50HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing

Which fishing techniques will you try?

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

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 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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
Checks

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