The River Crew | Kenai River
If you're ready to enjoy fishing on The Kenai Peninsula then book a trip with The River Crew. Having logged many hours on the Kenai River, one of The River Crew guides can tell you all about the local fishery.
Local species include Chinook (King) Salmon, Coho (Silver) Salmon, Sockeye (Red) Salmon, and Rainbow Trout.
You'll target your catch by Back Trolling, Flossing or Drifting.
We use fly rods for Red Salmon and Rainbows but fly fishing experience isn't required.
Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Child-sized life vests are available and required for anyone under 12. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks and drinks for a boost of energy when needed!
Your guide will bring you aboard our Willie Boat with room for up to 5 passengers. It comes with all the essentials: rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter, along with lures.
You will need to get 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 always wise to bring sunglasses, sunblock (non-spray), and bottled water. Alcohol is allowed in moderation.
Now, time to hit the water with The River Crew!
If you're ready to enjoy fishing on The Kenai Peninsula then book a trip with The River Crew. Having logged many hours on the Kenai River, one of The River Crew guides can tell you all about the local fishery.
Local species include Chinook (King) Salmon, Coho (Silver) Salmon, Sockeye (Red) Salmon, and Rainbow Trout.
You'll target your catch by Back Trolling, Flossing or Drifting.
We use fly rods for Red Salmon and Rainbows but fly fishing experience isn't required.
Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Child-sized life vests are available and required for anyone under 12. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks and drinks for a boost of energy when needed!
Your guide will bring you aboard our Willie Boat with room for up to 5 passengers. It comes with all the essentials: rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter, along with lures.
You will need to get 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 always wise to bring sunglasses, sunblock (non-spray), and bottled water. Alcohol is allowed in moderation.
Now, time to hit the water with The River Crew!

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Our Alaska fishing charter with The River Crew was an incredible adventure from start to finish. While they have a great team of guides, our guide Adam was especially knowledgeable, hardworking, and genuinely passionate about making sure everyone on the boat had an amazing experience on the water. The fishing was absolutely unforgettable and exceeded every expectation, with the scenery along the Kenai River was simply spectacular. Whether we were chasing salmon, enjoying the peaceful river, or just taking in the beauty of Alaska, every day felt like a new adventure. The crew made us feel like part of Alaska itself as they shared their local knowledge, stories, and love for the area. What really stood out was the perfect balance between professionalism and fun. You could tell they truly care about giving their guests an authentic Alaska experience — not just a fishing trip. If you’re looking for a once-in-a-lifetime outdoor adventure or have plans for future adventures, you’ll find incredible fishing, great people, and memories that will stay with you forever. I highly recommend The River Crew.
If you’re visiting the Kenai peninsula, fishing with Adam and his crew is a must! Absolutely incredible experience with The River Crew and Adam. From start to finish, everything was top-notch — professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about fishing. Adam worked hard to put us on fish and made the entire trip fun, relaxed, and memorable. You can tell he truly cares about giving people an authentic Alaska fishing experience. Whether you’re experienced or brand new to fishing, I couldn’t recommend them more. Easily one of the best fishing trips I’ve ever had. We’ll definitely be back!
The River Crew provides an excellent Alaskan fishing experience! My wedding party had a blast as they prepped and guided everyone so well. It was a memorable day! The guides provided all the education we needed to catch our Alaskan fish. Whether a first timer or avid fisherman/woman they will meet your need. I highly appreciated their on-board rain gear to keep dry pending AK’s variable weather. They were accommodating to find the best fishing spots to fit our group and get our catch. I will definitely be returning! Shout out and thank you to Adam and Q for being incredible guides and humans 😄🙌🏼!

The river crew is awesome. We have gone with both Adam and Quinton! Adam is so knowledgeable. He knew exactly where to go to get us fish! Not only that but he is friends with the other guides and they help each other out. Which is pretty cool to see competition getting along and helping each other. Adam does great with kids and can be so animated and fun. When talking to adult he is so easy to relate with and talk about anything. Adam was so patient with us and never got annoyed. He was always able to replace a hook or untangle a line. Oh ya and we got lots of Salmon!!!

What an amazing experience being out on the Kenai River with The River Crew! Not only did we catch a ton of fish, but it was also so relaxing and beautiful just being out on the water surrounded by incredible scenery. Our guide did such an amazing job! Even if you’re not a huge fisherman, this trip is still something you can truly enjoy. Between the peaceful atmosphere, the wildlife, and the excitement of reeling in fish, it’s an unforgettable experience. 10/10 would absolutely recommend!
Awesome experience on the kenai with a very knowledgeable and personable crew.
Disappointed that we didn’t catch any fish, but feel we’re probably between the sockeye run and Silver run. Our guide tried several locations. Be aware this is not so much a fishing trip but a snagging trip (floss) .Greatest disappointment was there were two other people scheduled to be on the boat. They showed up 35 minutes late and our guide waited for them . This of course meant that we lost that time fishing because we were scheduled to fish from 12 to 5 PM. And the guide made sure we were back at the dock by five. He did not extend it 35 minutes which would’ve been the reasonable thing to do since the guy decided to wait for the people to show up. This was not fair to us as customers. We checked out the location the day before. We showed up 30 minutes early and it took us an hour and a half to travel to this location.I understand fishing doesn’t always mean you catch fish but not being out on the water for the time that you paid for is certainly poor Customer Service . Also the captain we booked was not the person that took us out, but he contracted out with another guide which may have contributed to them not staying out longer since our trip started significantly late.. The guide told us he had another group of people to take out at 5 PM. Would not recommend the service not because of lack of catching fish. But the expectation when you pay for a five hour fishing trip that you actually receive the five hours and when you book a trip, you should be aware that the guide you’re hiring is contracting out to someone else.

Caught 1 fish between my wife and I on an 8 hour trip, guide change baits or methods Used same lures and trolling all day
