Chugach Backcountry Fishing
+29If you’re ready to start fishing in Kenai, book a trip with Chugach Backcountry Fishing.
Local species include Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Arctic Char, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Dolly Varden, Sockeye Salmon, Coho Salmon, Pink Salmon, and more, depending on the season.
During the trip, you might be spinning, trolling, drifting, jigging, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Corey also offers fly fishing.
Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. And, you can’t go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty stomach!
You’ll be dropping lines from a 20’ Willie Predator aluminum fishing boat that can carry up to 5 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures.
You will need to buy a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect. It’s recommended to bring sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Get in touch with Capt. Corey below and start planning your trip today!
Captain
Corey Hetrick
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FAQs about Chugach Backcountry Fishing
What are the trip rates for Chugach Backcountry Fishing?
Chugach Backcountry Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
- US $225 per person - Half Day Trip – Sockeye Salmon (AM) (4 hours)
- US $225 per person - Half Day Trip – Sockeye Salmon (PM) (4 hours)
- US $325 per person - Full Day Trip – Kenai Sockeye (6 hours)
- US $1,100 per group, additional US $325 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip – Kenai Trophy Trout (8 hours)
- US $1,200 per group - Homer king Salmon (6 hours)
- US $1,300 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Backcountry Fly Fishing (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Chugach Backcountry Fishing?
When you book a trip with Chugach Backcountry Fishing, you can expect the following amenity onboard:
- Fishfinder
What's included in the trip price with Chugach Backcountry Fishing?
Trips booked with Chugach Backcountry Fishing include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (We clean and fillet all fish after pictures of course. We recommend two fish processors in town which are less than 5 minutes away from our dock and they can take your fillets and flash freeze and packaged them. They can ship fish as well.)
- Fly Fishing Equipment
What types of fishing does Chugach Backcountry Fishing offer?
Chugach Backcountry Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
- River Fishing (We fish all waters of the Kenai Peninsula year around. Our main focus in the " Middle" and "lower" Kenai River. The town of Sterling and Soldotna are the bigger cities nearby our launching locations.)
- Inshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does Chugach Backcountry Fishing offer?
Chugach Backcountry Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Fly Fishing
- Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Chugach Backcountry Fishing?
Top targeted fish species with Chugach Backcountry Fishing include:
- Arctic Char
- Dolly Varden
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
- Salmon
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Coho)
- Salmon (Pink)
- Salmon (Sockeye)
Your captain
Kenai, Alaska, United States
Born and raised Alaskan. I Grew up in a Salmon hatchery my father ran in Moose Pass. Ive been fishing Alaska since I could walk and have vast knowledge of the fisheries all over South Central Alaska. Being a biologists son and avid fisherman since I could walk, I've found out the intricacies of each fishery the area has to offer. Chugach Backcountry Fishing guides are also all Local Alaskans. We pride ourselves in being one of the only companies that uses local Alaskans for our guides with our captains owning and operating their own hunting and fishing businesses outside of the summer seasons!
corey h.
Captain
Zack F.
Captain
Kristin H.
Captain
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
River Fishing
We fish all waters of the Kenai Peninsula year around. Our main focus in the " Middle" and "lower" Kenai River. The town of Sterling and Soldotna are the bigger cities nearby our launching locations.
Inshore Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
Fishfinder
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We clean and fillet all fish after pictures of course. We recommend two fish processors in town which are less than 5 minutes away from our dock and they can take your fillets and flash freeze and packaged them. They can ship fish as well.
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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
We do not have any age limit restrictions! We love to have new fisherman, experienced fisherman and all ages are welcome.
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 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Kenai right now
Dolly Varden
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
Salmon (Pink)
Salmon (Sockeye)