Voted Top Salmon Fishing Charter—26 times 

4.4/5 (27 reviews)
 Knik River Access, Anchorage, AK 99645, United States

Voted Top Salmon Fishing Charter—26 times 

4.4/5 (27 reviews)
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Knik River Access
Anchorage, AK, United States
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Our Charter service has been voted "Best Fishing Charter Service" for 24 years. Featured on ESPN, we contribute to the local fishing derbies, and we are a big supporter of the veterans and all emergency & first responders.

In early May we start fishing the Knik River for King Salmon. The Knik River is the only river in Alaska’s Matanuska Valley that allows the use of Salmon eggs for bait during King Salmon season. We meet at multiple locations based on fishing conditions & regulations. From 35 min - 2 hours north of Anchorage. Sockeye Salmon start arriving the first week of July followed by the Silver Salmon.
►►Please keep in mind that the location for the meeting point can change up to the day prior to your fishing trip. Departure time is approximate and will change during different fishing seasons and daylight hours.

Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard!  You'll be fishing aboard a 24' Sea Ark Aluminum fishing skiff with space for 6 passengers. No need to bring any equipment. Each fishing charter comes fully equipped with everything you need. So the only thing you’ll have to bring is your fishing license (a King Salmon stamp is also needed when fishing through mid-July), food & drink. Also, filleting your fish is included and your guide will put it in bags for you to take home or to a processor for packaging and shipping. 

We suggest bringing sunscreen, a camera, a hat, sunglasses, drinks, and food.

Parents and Guardians are Responsible for watching over their children.
For the safety and enjoyment of everyone, please remember that you are responsible for your children during your trip. Guides are here to inform and assist, but they cannot supervise or care for your children. Please ensure they follow the rules. Thank you for helping us make this a safe and pleasant experience for all!

If you cannot find a date here, check out our other listing "Salmon Fishing North Of Anchorage"

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Rating

4.4
27 reviews
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4.4
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.2
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (19)

Awesome captain for family with kids
Amazing time
Amazing time
Amazing time
Amazing time
Ray was good at it
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Xuan Dong
Xuan Dong
5.0
Verified
Awesome captain for family with kids
½ day trip @ 10 AM (Shared) 5 hrs on August 17, 20251 adult1 child
I took my six year old son on the knik river salmon fishing and we had a great time. Not only we caught a fish, we had a good time on the boat chatting with the captain, playing with the first mate(captain’s dog Stormy) and spotting wild animals- we saw a bald eagle up close at a fishing spot for quite some time. Jeremy was so great with my son and he even let my son help him with the anchoring and drive the boat on our way back. He is kind and patient all the time. I would highly recommend him to anyone who’d like to try salmon fishing in this area.
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Reported catch:
Salmon
Response from Captain
August 18, 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience on the Knik River! We're thrilled to hear that you and your son had such a memorable day, from catching salmon to enjoying the company of Captain Jeremy and Stormy. It sounds like your adventure was filled with special moments, and we're glad Jeremy made your trip so enjoyable and inclusive for your son. Spotting a bald eagle up close must have been incredible! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for more fishing adventures in the future.
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Kevin Strickland
Kevin Strickland
5.0
Verified
Great trip, great experience.
Trip for Kevin on June 15, 20256 adults
Great experience. I initially booked the wrong date by accident. They worked with me and got everything set up with no extra cost. Our captain, Doug, was very helpful. He gave great instructions when we hooked up to make sure we could land our fish. One of our group had only fished once in her life and netted a nice King Salmon. Catching a fish is never guaranteed but we all put a big one in the boat. Great company and a great captain. Will definitely go out again when we return next year.
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Response from Captain
June 16, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to write your review. Glad you had a great time fishing with Doug.
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Robert Carpenter
Robert Carpenter
5.0
Verified
Super guide
½ day trip @ 10 AM (Shared) 5 hrs on August 25, 20252 adults
Guide worked hard to get this s on the fish. Was very informative. We got one in the boat fishing was slow but it still a great trip.
Response from Captain
August 26, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! We appreciate your recognition of our guide’s hard work and dedication to making sure you had a great experience, even when the fishing was slow. We're glad you enjoyed the trip and hope to see you again soon for another adventure on the water!
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Roberto Arias
Roberto Arias
5.0
Verified
Great boat and captain/no fish
½ Day Trip @ 430 AM (Shared) 5 hrs on June 12, 20253 adults
It seems that catching King Salmon is a lot more difficult than many visitors believe. Alaska has limited fishing to specific areas of each river they allow people to fish. Great area with beautiful views to make an unsuccessful fishing trip enjoyable
Response from Captain
June 13, 2025
Thank you for taking time to write your review. We sure do wish we could get everyone fish on each trip, but unfortunately that is not the case. Glad you enjoyed your trip regardless.
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Katrin Pautler
Katrin Pautler
5.0
Verified
Amazing time
½ day trip @ 10 AM (Shared) 5 hrs on July 27, 20254 adults
Fun, kind, knowledgeable captain, and a great boat and fishing equipment. We had so much fun! Half of the family caught fish, but half just enjoying the fishing experience. It was wonderful weather.
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Reported catch:
Salmon
Response from Captain
July 30, 2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that you and your family had such an enjoyable day on the water. It’s always our goal to provide not only top-notch equipment and a comfortable boat, but also a memorable and welcoming experience for every guest—whether you’re catching fish or simply soaking up the joys of the journey together. We’re thrilled that the weather cooperated and that everyone found something to love about the trip. We hope to welcome you all back for another adventure soon!
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½ Day Trip @ 430 AM (Shared) 5 hrs
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starts at 4:30 AM
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May 19 - Aug 31
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US $300
Shared tour: 2 people
½ day trip @ 10 AM (Shared) 5 hrs
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starts at 10:00 AM
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May 19 - Aug 31
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US $300
Shared tour: 2 people
Twilight Salmon Fishing 530 PM
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starts at 5:30 PM
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Jun 1 - Aug 10
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US $300
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Private ½ Day Trip @ 430 AM 5 hrs
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US $825
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Private ½ Day Trip @ 10 AM 5 hrs
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US $825
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Rating

4.4
27 reviews
5
19
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
0
4.4
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.2
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (19)

Awesome captain for family with kids
Amazing time
Amazing time
Amazing time
Amazing time
Ray was good at it
+13

All reviews (27)

Filter
Showing 15 of 27 reviews
Xuan Dong
Xuan Dong
5.0
Verified
Awesome captain for family with kids
½ day trip @ 10 AM (Shared) 5 hrs on August 17, 20251 adult1 child
I took my six year old son on the knik river salmon fishing and we had a great time. Not only we caught a fish, we had a good time on the boat chatting with the captain, playing with the first mate(captain’s dog Stormy) and spotting wild animals- we saw a bald eagle up close at a fishing spot for quite some time. Jeremy was so great with my son and he even let my son help him with the anchoring and drive the boat on our way back. He is kind and patient all the time. I would highly recommend him to anyone who’d like to try salmon fishing in this area.
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Salmon
Response from Captain
August 18, 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience on the Knik River! We're thrilled to hear that you and your son had such a memorable day, from catching salmon to enjoying the company of Captain Jeremy and Stormy. It sounds like your adventure was filled with special moments, and we're glad Jeremy made your trip so enjoyable and inclusive for your son. Spotting a bald eagle up close must have been incredible! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for more fishing adventures in the future.
0
Kevin Strickland
Kevin Strickland
5.0
Verified
Great trip, great experience.
Trip for Kevin on June 15, 20256 adults
Great experience. I initially booked the wrong date by accident. They worked with me and got everything set up with no extra cost. Our captain, Doug, was very helpful. He gave great instructions when we hooked up to make sure we could land our fish. One of our group had only fished once in her life and netted a nice King Salmon. Catching a fish is never guaranteed but we all put a big one in the boat. Great company and a great captain. Will definitely go out again when we return next year.
Review media 0
Response from Captain
June 16, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to write your review. Glad you had a great time fishing with Doug.
0
Robert Carpenter
Robert Carpenter
5.0
Verified
Super guide
½ day trip @ 10 AM (Shared) 5 hrs on August 25, 20252 adults
Guide worked hard to get this s on the fish. Was very informative. We got one in the boat fishing was slow but it still a great trip.
Response from Captain
August 26, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! We appreciate your recognition of our guide’s hard work and dedication to making sure you had a great experience, even when the fishing was slow. We're glad you enjoyed the trip and hope to see you again soon for another adventure on the water!
0
Roberto Arias
Roberto Arias
5.0
Verified
Great boat and captain/no fish
½ Day Trip @ 430 AM (Shared) 5 hrs on June 12, 20253 adults
It seems that catching King Salmon is a lot more difficult than many visitors believe. Alaska has limited fishing to specific areas of each river they allow people to fish. Great area with beautiful views to make an unsuccessful fishing trip enjoyable
Response from Captain
June 13, 2025
Thank you for taking time to write your review. We sure do wish we could get everyone fish on each trip, but unfortunately that is not the case. Glad you enjoyed your trip regardless.
0
Katrin Pautler
Katrin Pautler
5.0
Verified
Amazing time
½ day trip @ 10 AM (Shared) 5 hrs on July 27, 20254 adults
Fun, kind, knowledgeable captain, and a great boat and fishing equipment. We had so much fun! Half of the family caught fish, but half just enjoying the fishing experience. It was wonderful weather.
Review media 0
Review media 1
Review media 2
Review media 3
Reported catch:
Salmon
Response from Captain
July 30, 2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that you and your family had such an enjoyable day on the water. It’s always our goal to provide not only top-notch equipment and a comfortable boat, but also a memorable and welcoming experience for every guest—whether you’re catching fish or simply soaking up the joys of the journey together. We’re thrilled that the weather cooperated and that everyone found something to love about the trip. We hope to welcome you all back for another adventure soon!
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FAQs about Voted Top Salmon Fishing Charter—26 times

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2012
Boat manufacturer
SeaArk
Boat type
Aluminum fishing

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 140HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots
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