Lakeview Outfitters invites you on an unforgettable fly fishing adventure out of Cooper Landing, Alaska. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to take in the breathtaking views of Cooper Landing with all its forests, white capped mountains, wildlife, and the thriving fish life. The man who will make it all happen is Captain and Guide TJ Dawon and his crew.

TJ is eco-conscious and has built a fly fishing equipment shop that is fully self-sustained by solar power. He also practices catch and release in order to preserve the local fisheries for the future generations. And in order to reduce the stress to the fish, he only ever uses and sells barbless hooks.

Lakeview Outfitters will take you out on a 20-foot Willi aluminum fishing boat originally built in 2014. The boat is powered by a 9.9HP Honda engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 10 knots. This speed is perfect for the shallow waters that surround you and will get you to the best fishing spots with ease.

On your trip, you can fly fish for Steelhead, Dolly Varden, Rainbow Trout, Silver Salmon, King Salmon, and Sockeye Salmon. Lakeview Outfitters will provide you with the best fly fishing equipment which they also carry in their store. TJ and the guides always carry an arsenal of flies and beads. Your trip includes fly fishing equipment, live and artificial baits, and conventional tackle.

Lakeview Outfitters have a full rental area, offering chest waders and boots as well as fly rods and reels. They will also provide you with a wealth of information about the area and fun things to do. You are welcome to choose a half or full day fishing trip, a scenic breakfast tour first thing in the morning, or an afternoon wine tour.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 11 - Dec 1
    Price for 2 persons
    US $400
    On this trip, you will drift fish 8 miles of the Upper Kenai River. This is a wild area, closed to motors with incredible fishing opportunities for Salmon, Rainbow Trout, and Dolly Varden. Start times are flexible depending on the season, species, and your needs, allowing you to depart at 8:00 a.m. instead.
  • Private trip
    Evening Half Day
    Just booked! Last booked: 7 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $400
    Evening is the best time to be on the Kenai! It is consistently the best time of day for trout fishing and wildlife viewing. Evening hatches often provide opportunities to catch Rainbow Trout and Dollie varden with dry flies.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Dolly Varden
    Dolly Varden
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
    Salmon (Sockeye)
    Sockeye Salmon
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 11 - Dec 1
    Price for 2 persons
    US $650
    On this trip, you will spend the day drift fishing 8 miles of the Upper Kenai River. This wild area is closed to motors and features incredible fishing opportunities for Salmon, Rainbow Trout, and Dolly Varden. Start times are flexible depending on the season, species, and your needs.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 11 - Dec 1
    Price for 2 persons
    US $650
    On this trip, you will spend the day drift fishing 8 miles of the Upper Kenai River. This wild area is closed to motors and features incredible fishing opportunities for Salmon, Rainbow Trout, and Dolly Varden. Start times are flexible depending on the season, species, and your needs, allowing you to depart at 2:00 p.m. instead.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 24 reviews
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
82%
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A+ guide service

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 31, 2024
We had a great time with captain Phil. He’s friendly, knowledgeable and patient with a few hack fly fishermen. He gave a...
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Robert J.
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Great trip, guide, and fish

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (PM) on July 13, 2024
Alex was awesome. Got us on the fish which was awesome. We fly fish a lot on little rivers and creeks, and this was a cool...
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Benjamin W.
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Great Trip

VERIFIED   Evening Half Day on August 6, 2024
Our family of 5 had an amazing trip with Alex!  The Kenai River was beautiful, the fishing was excellent and our guide was...
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (PM) on June 18, 2024
Knowledgeable and friendly guides. What more could you ask for in a place as rugged and rough as Alaska. Already planning our...
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FAQs about Lakeview Outfitters

Lakeview Outfitters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $200 per person - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $200 per person - Evening Half Day (4 hours)
  • US $325 per person - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $325 per person - Full Day Trip (PM) (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Lakeview Outfitters, you can expect the following amenity onboard:
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Lakeview Outfitters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Lakeview Outfitters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (kenai River, Kasilof River )
  • Lake Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Lakeview Outfitters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Lakeview Outfitters include:
  • Dolly Varden
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Salmon (Sockeye)

Your operator

Lakeview Outfitters
Cooper Landing, Alaska, United States
24 Customer reviews
Response time 5 hours
Member since March 2017
Fishing has been such a huge part of my life and interests growing up that it was a natural progression to begin guiding. My focus is teaching people the art of fly fishing with much emphasis on the conservation of our fisheries. It would be a pleasure to spend some time on the water with you!

The fish you can target

Dolly Varden Dolly Varden
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon
Salmon (Coho) Coho Salmon

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2014
Boat manufacturer
Willi
Boat type
Aluminum fishing

Engine model
Honda
Powered by
1 x 9.9HP
Max cruising speed
10 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

River Fishing
kenai River, Kasilof River
Lake Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Fly Fishing Equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Catch and Release Mandatory
Disabled Accessible

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
Bank Transfer

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