Lakeview Outfitters 

4.9
(39 reviews)
 Sterling Highway, Cooper Landing, AK 99572, United States–

Lakeview Outfitters 

Cooper Landing, AK, United States
–
20 ft
5
4.9
(39 reviews)

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.

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.

Lakeview Outfitters
Charter Operator
Lakeview Outfitters
17 years of experience

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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 11 - Dec 1
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
Evening Half Day
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Dolly Varden
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
+1
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 11 - Dec 1
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jun 11 - Dec 1
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
39 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (48)

What anglers say

90%
Great experience
87%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
95%
Recommended
84%
Caught fish

All reviews (39)

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Showing 1 – 5 of 39 reviews
Mike Lawson
Mike Lawson
Repeat angler
us
California, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great trip
Full Day Trip on July 28, 2026 • 3 adults

The 3 of us had an absolute great time on the river. Dave our guide, was fantastic. he really worked hard all day to ensure we had a great day. we saw eagles Moose, lots of great scenery, and of course caught some fish. We caught several rainbow trout, and Dolly Varden hooked but didn't land lots more including a Salmon. I told them we wanted to have a nice float trip on the river and hopefully catch some fish. I hope to come back to Alaska and ask for Dave again. I can't say enough good things for how pleasant, helpful, and hard he worked for us. absolutely wonder day on the river. he even shared his Oreo cookies with us!

Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Dolly Varden
Kevin Knapp
Kevin Knapp
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Guide Service
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 28, 2026 • 3 adults

Guide and trip were great .Scott was accommodating and great to fish with. Looking forward to coming back to fish with him.

Lance Roybal
Lance Roybal
Repeat angler
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2026
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Trip
3/4 day float trip on July 27, 2026 • 3 adults

Dave was a great guide, he worked on a high flow day to put us on fish. We had a tone of fun.

Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Dolly Varden
Sam Hong
Sam Hong
us
Alabama, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
July fishing trip
Full Day Trip on July 8, 2026 • 5 adults

Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Lakeview Outfitters
Response from Charter operator

Thanks so much Sam! We hope to fish with you again soon.

Jordan Fripp
Jordan Fripp
us
New York, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
AM Salmon fly fishing - awesome!
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 29, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 child

We had an amazing 4hr morning salmon fly fishing experience with captain Phil. This was a special trip for my son’s 10th bday- he was so excited and ready for this and had the best time. We met at the office building, got dressed in waterproof waiters and boots then drive down to put the boat in the river. While traveling a few mins of going downstream to our beginning spot we learned all about the river and what we could expect. We learned about what fish are quality to keep and eat. We each caught at least one salmon and one chrome salmon (aka healthy before spawning stage). We were all beginners at fly fishing and Phil was a great teacher. We also saw a bunch of bald eagles along the way. Phil showed us how to gut the fish we caught as well. Overall it was an amazing trip and my son absolutely loved it! A few tips/things to know: the river is quite cold so make sure you wear layers and come early to catch the best fish!

Reported catch:
Sockeye Salmon
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

FAQs about Lakeview Outfitters

Lakeview Outfitters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $225 per person - Evening Half Day (4 hours)
  • US $225 per person - Half Day Trip (AM) (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
Lakeview Outfitters
Cooper Landing, Alaska, United States
39 Customer reviews
Typical response within 4 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!
Lakeview Outfitters
Lakeview Outfitters
39
reviews
2017
member since
~5h
response
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)
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Dolly Varden
Dolly Varden
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Sockeye Salmon

Real catches by this captain

  • An angler proudly displaying a large Silver Salmon caught in a scenic river setting, surrounded by lush greenery.
    Fish 1
    Sockeye Salmon
    An N.
    An N.
    Phil was an awesome guide! Highly recommend!
  • Scenic view of wooden lodges by a tranquil lake surrounded by lush greenery and mountains, ideal for a fishing getaway.
    Jeff R.
    Jeff R.
    We had a great day of fishing on the Kenai with Jordan. Unfortunate ate my we got rained out and the fish were not cooperating but still had a peaceful float and a few bites to enjoy our morning Sockey Guide.
  • Two adults and a child joyfully posing with a large salmon in a river, showcasing a successful fishing experience in a scenic environment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Sockeye Salmon
    Jordan F.
    Jordan F.
    We had an amazing 4hr morning salmon fly fishing experience with captain Phil. This was a special trip for my son’s 10th bday- he was so excited and ready for this and had the best time. We met at the office building, got dressed in waterproof waiters and boots then drive down to put the boat in the river. While traveling a few mins of going downstream to our beginning spot we learned all about the river and what we could expect. We learned about what fish are quality to keep and eat. We each caught at least one salmon and one chrome salmon (aka healthy before spawning stage). We were all beginners at fly fishing and Phil was a great teacher. We also saw a bunch of bald eagles along the way. Phil showed us how to gut the fish we caught as well. Overall it was an amazing trip and my son absolutely loved it! A few tips/things to know: the river is quite cold so make sure you wear layers and come early to catch the best fish!
  • An angler carefully holding a vibrant Rainbow Trout in a net, showcasing a successful catch during a freshwater fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Cutthroat Trout
    Gabriel P.
    Gabriel P.
    Jordan was an excellent guide and was great working with my young kids, my wife, and I-nine of us being experienced. We were able to catch several rainbow trout and had a wonderful time.
  • A young angler casting a line in a scenic river surrounded by lush greenery and mountains, showcasing the excitement of fishing in a natural environment.
    Fish 1
    Chum Salmon
    Benjamin W.
    Benjamin W.
    Our family of 5 had an amazing trip with Alex! The Kenai River was beautiful, the fishing was excellent and our guide was extremely knowledgeable and personable. Would highly recommend!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Silver Salmon while fishing in a scenic river surrounded by lush greenery.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Chinook Salmon
    Thomas G.
    Thomas G.
  • An angler holding a Rainbow Trout while fishing in a scenic mountain lake, showcasing the beautiful natural surroundings.
    Fish 1
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Bryce D.
    Bryce D.
    We had a great time with captain Phil. He’s friendly, knowledgeable and patient with a few hack fly fishermen. He gave a quick casting lesson and put us on fish throughout the day. Would recommend to anyone considering a guide on the upper kenai river. Breathtaking views for the entire float plus a brown bear sighting was the cherry on top.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a beautiful Lake Trout while fishing in a scenic mountain lake.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Brook Trout
    Wyatt K.
    Wyatt K.
    Knowledgeable and friendly guides. What more could you ask for in a place as rugged and rough as Alaska. Already planning our next adventure here.
  • Scenic view of a tranquil lake surrounded by mountains and dense forest, showcasing a cloudy sky.
    David K.
    David K.
    Great trip
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large fish while fishing in a scenic river surrounded by mountains.
    Fish 1
    Pink Salmon
    Ahmed A.
    Ahmed A.
    Such great fishing experience added al lot to my Alaska visit which will stay in my mind for ever.Great captain and supportive. Thanks

What is the boat 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

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
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.
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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

What’s biting in Cooper Landing right now

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

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