Around The Bend Fishing – Kenai, AK
Around The Bend Fishing – Kenai, AK
Around the Bend Fishing in beautiful Soldotna Alaska offers a one of a kind fishing experience for young and old. Captain Sim and his twelve year old son Simmy are a father and son team that put you on fish and keep you laughing the whole day through. They can accommodate up to five guest on board the power boat or up to 4 on the drift boat.
They offer a 21' Willie Predator that uses a 50 HP Yamaha High Thrust motor with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots to target Sockeye or Silvers on the Kenai River in July and August, or you can also take the drift boat if you are fishing the Kasilof river for Kings or Sockeye in June.
There's a great selection of freshwater fish you can target on your journey. Salmon we target include Sockeye and Silver salmon. Also, you can catch and release Dolly Varden and Rainbow Trout. You and your guide will catch fish by fly fishing and spinning on light and heavy tackle. You can also sit back and enjoy pulling plugs for silver salmon.
The captain will provide you with all the tackle, fly fishing gear, lures, as well as fish cleaning and filleting. Before you depart, just make sure you have your licenses, snacks, and drinks.
Come visit Around the Bend Fishing and have a great day on the water! Children under 12 must wear life vests and they will be provided.
Don't forget to bring bottled water, sunblock, and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation. Around the Bend Fishing operates a drug free vessel. Thanks for looking and we hope to see you soon.
Around the Bend Fishing in beautiful Soldotna Alaska offers a one of a kind fishing experience for young and old. Captain Sim and his twelve year old son Simmy are a father and son team that put you on fish and keep you laughing the whole day through. They can accommodate up to five guest on board the power boat or up to 4 on the drift boat.
They offer a 21' Willie Predator that uses a 50 HP Yamaha High Thrust motor with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots to target Sockeye or Silvers on the Kenai River in July and August, or you can also take the drift boat if you are fishing the Kasilof river for Kings or Sockeye in June.
There's a great selection of freshwater fish you can target on your journey. Salmon we target include Sockeye and Silver salmon. Also, you can catch and release Dolly Varden and Rainbow Trout. You and your guide will catch fish by fly fishing and spinning on light and heavy tackle. You can also sit back and enjoy pulling plugs for silver salmon.
The captain will provide you with all the tackle, fly fishing gear, lures, as well as fish cleaning and filleting. Before you depart, just make sure you have your licenses, snacks, and drinks.
Come visit Around the Bend Fishing and have a great day on the water! Children under 12 must wear life vests and they will be provided.
Don't forget to bring bottled water, sunblock, and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation. Around the Bend Fishing operates a drug free vessel. Thanks for looking and we hope to see you soon.
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Wesley WestRepeat angler5.0VerifiedNo better guide
Half Day Trip on June 16, 2026 • 1 adultMet Sim the day of the trip and he had already scouted the schedule. He decided that due to water conditions and time of the year that a drift down the Kasilof would likely be more productive than a Kenai trip. He was spot-on. First stop netted two for me and one for his son. Third stop we limited out and called it, then finished drifting to the take-out. Most scenic fishing trip of my life. The water was clear and eagles were abundant along the trip, and the river was generous with the fish. Sam is a great drift boat captain but extremely humble. He and his son are both extremely knowledgeable about the rivers, the techniques, the conservation laws. Sim added a ton of personal flare that put this trip into first place of all guided trips. I genuinely feel like I made a friend, not just had a great fishing trip. Sim and the trip by giving me the hook and leader from the fishing trip as a souvenir and momento. It was a great touch on a wonderful fishing trip. There is nothing I would have changed. The price is affordable and he went way above to make it a great trip. I will be back.
Austin Shepherd5.0Verifiedgreat time on the Kasilof
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 30, 2026 • 5 adultsCaptain Sim was great. Knowledgeable, personable, he really knows what he is doing. Caught several fish and it was a wonderful time with family. He even accommodated my mother who has bad knees and a hard time being mobile. In fact, she caught the first fish from the boat while the rest of us fished in waders. 10/10 would use “Around the bend” fishing charter.
Kevin EndoRepeat angler5.0VerifiedNewExcellent Captain & Crew
Half Day Trip on September 19, 2026 • 2 adultsCaptain Sim was great and extremely knowledgeable, he knew where the fish were and put us on them all day.
Joshua Davis5.0VerifiedPerfect AK afternoon!
Half Day Trip on August 1, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrenCaptain Sim put us on fish and was patient with our young anglers! Extremely knowledgeable, personable and just an all-around great guy.
Bruce O4.3VerifiedThe 70 yrs old fisherman …
7 Hour Trip –Kenai River Power Boat on July 26, 2026 • 1 adultThe Capt was exactly what i needed to fish and catch fish. I’m a little hobbled at 70 and he was able to find water that was easy to fish without falling even and the kenia was running at high water. He had a little ladder to get out and into his boat! The fishing was great and i felt safe.
Howard Parrett5.0VerifiedFishing with Simeon
Half Day Trip on August 5, 2026 • 2 adults
Nicholas GreenRepeat angler5.0VerifiedBEYOND EXCELLENT!
7 Hour Trip –Kenai River Power Boat on July 1, 2025 • 2 adultsGreat trip! Limits. What a great guy Captain Sim is! He asked my son and I if it was ok to take his son, and we said yes. What an amazing treat to have this young man along with us. Very rare to encounter an 11 year old with the knowledge, the skills, and the communication of this young man. The entire experience was fantastic. Sim always communicated and was open to what we wanted to try for tactics and spots. He was a wealth of knowledge as was his son. He went above and beyond for us, and it was obvious that this was not just a job, but a personal experience for him that he enjoyed. I will absolutely fish with Sim and Around the Bend again! Highly recommend!
Lee Mabey5.0VerifiedThe run was on and plentiful.
7 Hour Trip –Kenai River Power Boat on July 23, 2025 • 3 adultsGreat equipment and more reasonable than other guide services. Great father son duo with patient instructions on the Kenai dip. The easiest fishing you could hope for.
Youssef AllamRepeat angler5.0VerifiedWonderful Captain and first mate
7 Hour Trip –Kenai River Power Boat on July 25, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 childCaptain Simeon and his son Simmy are the best around. Experienced, hard working and generous people. My 8 year old daughter and I had truly memorable experience.
David Hayden5.0VerifiedAn awesome day on the water with a Great Captain and Mate
7 Hour Trip –Kenai River Power Boat on September 14, 2025 • 1 adultThe Fishing was good, the atmosphere was even better. I had a great time and highly recommend!
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Met Sim the day of the trip and he had already scouted the schedule. He decided that due to water conditions and time of the year that a drift down the Kasilof would likely be more productive than a Kenai trip. He was spot-on. First stop netted two for me and one for his son. Third stop we limited out and called it, then finished drifting to the take-out. Most scenic fishing trip of my life. The water was clear and eagles were abundant along the trip, and the river was generous with the fish. Sam is a great drift boat captain but extremely humble. He and his son are both extremely knowledgeable about the rivers, the techniques, the conservation laws. Sim added a ton of personal flare that put this trip into first place of all guided trips. I genuinely feel like I made a friend, not just had a great fishing trip. Sim and the trip by giving me the hook and leader from the fishing trip as a souvenir and momento. It was a great touch on a wonderful fishing trip. There is nothing I would have changed. The price is affordable and he went way above to make it a great trip. I will be back.
Thanks Wes, likewise, we will remeber you and hope to fish with you again soon. Take care and God bless you, Sim and Simmy.
Sim and Simmy made for a fantastic trip. We caught a ton of sockeye on the Kenai. The meeting spot was easy to find, and the boat ride was very short, allowing us to start fishing within minutes. If you have your own waders, you might want to bring them along. The crew was fun, entertaining, and incredibly helpful. The boat and gear were also great. I highly recommend this trip to anyone.
Thanks man! Fish On!
Captain Sim was great. Knowledgeable, personable, he really knows what he is doing. Caught several fish and it was a wonderful time with family. He even accommodated my mother who has bad knees and a hard time being mobile. In fact, she caught the first fish from the boat while the rest of us fished in waders. 10/10 would use “Around the bend” fishing charter.
Thank you Austin. Take care and it was a treat to meet you and your family. i had an awesome day with you all.
Captain Sim was great and extremely knowledgeable, he knew where the fish were and put us on them all day.
Thanks a bunch we had a fun trip with you. Take care and come back again.
It is always a pleasure to fish with Sim. He always brings a positive attitude and is a joy to fish with. Sim has a high IQ of the Kenai River and knows how to put you in the best spots for success
Thanks Garry!
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- US $285 per person - Half Day Afternoon (4 hours)
- US $285 per person - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
- US $450 per person - Full day 8 hour trip (8 hours)
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Catch cleaning & filleting (No charge )
- Fly fishing equipment
- River fishing (We run the Kenai and Kasilof rivers in Alaska)
- Trolling
- Fly fishing
- Drift fishing
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- Salmon (Coho)
- Salmon (Sockeye)
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