Crooked Creek Guide Services 

I communicated with Melanie before my trip through this site and she was great! She was always very quick to respond to my messages, thorough, kept me updated, and relieved my anxiety as a first time salmon Fisherman. Our guide, Jeff, knew exactly where we needed to be and at what time on the river to have the best chance of reaching our sockeye limit. I needed some extra work with the technique and he was really good about helping me when I had questions. We fished the Kasilof late June. This wasn’t the height of the run but the limit just got increased from 3 pp to 6 pp. you could see the salmon swimming upstream right in front of you! We opted to try for kings after quickly reaching our sockeye limit. We didn’t have any luck hooking any since we were at the very end of their run but it was still fun! Saw them jumping! Jeff has been guiding for almost a few decades and is so knowledgeable and patient. You’re definitely in good hands with this operation! I highly recommend them and can’t wait to book them again when visiting!

Our captain Jeff was great. Excellent communication, great instruction when we needed it, taught us what we needed to know about salmon run etiquette, fillet”d our fish and vacuum sealed them, Wouldn’t change a thing.

First class operation. they not only cleand our fish they vacuum packed them as well. that is a first for me.

I came all the way from Italy, and I can honestly say that my experience with Crooked Creek Guide Services was nothing short of magical. I’ve been dreaming about salmon fishing in Alaska for over 40 years, and this trip made that dream a reality in the best possible way. From the moment we arrived at the river, everything was handled with professionalism and warmth. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and genuinely kind — the kind of person you instantly feel comfortable around. He didn’t just show us where to cast; he shared tips, stories, and a deep love for the river that made the whole experience feel special. You could tell he truly wanted us to have the best time out there. We spent the day floating on a beautiful stretch of the Kasilof river, surrounded by stunning Alaskan wilderness. The air was crisp, the water crystal clear, and the excitement was real — especially when I caught my first wild salmon. I’ll never forget that moment! They took care of everything: the gear, the boat, cleaning the fish, even helping us ship some home. It was seamless and stress-free. What touched me most was how personal the experience felt. This wasn’t just a tour — it felt like being welcomed into a local tradition, something you’d never get on your own. My family and I felt incredibly lucky to have found Crooked Creek. If you’re even thinking about fishing in Alaska — book with them. This is the kind of memory that stays with you for a lifetime. I can’t recommend it enough. Thank you so much to the entire team at Crooked Creek Guide Services — you made a 40-year dream come true. I’ll carry this experience with me forever. Grazie di cuore, Matteo

I have been going to Crooked Creek for several years, I love that the guides clean and fillet your fish and then it is vac-packed for you. 99% of the other fishing services there, hand you your catch in plastic bread bags and then you have to find a processor to process your catch. TRUST ME.... you will get your limits!! They also don't have the 1/2 day river trip BS, they take you out until you get your limit or until you are ready to tap out. BEST AROUND!! I already have several trips booked for July and August 2024!! CAN'T WAIT..

Jeff was amazing with my son. He was very attentive and a great teacher. Staff at camp are friendly, charismatic and fun. All equipment is good and working. The fillets and packaging are excellent.

We definitely caught some fish. Captain should have asked if we wanted his dog on board. No safety review. Felt unsafe on the river.

My brother and I went drift boating and we got what we were looking for. They got us in the zone and got us bit.

We had an early start (were asked to meet at 4am instead of 5am) but it was probably worth it to get the best spots. Sockeyes were running and we were able to catch our limit withing an hour or two. Our guide Jeff was reallly good with teaching us how to floss for sockeyes and helping our 4 year old to catch them too. Even though the sockeyes were running at the time we went and could have went on our own, I’m still glad we booked this charter because it gave us the best chance of catching fish. The professional filleting and vacuum sealing also made it so convenient. I think this experience was definitely worth it! Thank you Crookd Creek!