Cooper Landing Sockeye Salmon Fishing Charters

Fish downriver from Skilak Lake, on wider stretches of water within the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. Target the seasonal runs of Sockeye and Silver Salmon, Dolly Varden, and Rainbow Trout, with the opportunity to see wildlife. Departure location of mile 80 Sterling Hwy. Sterling Alaska. Transportation is available from Cooper Landing. Salmon have daily catch limits and trout and char are catch and release.

Join Jason or Caleb on a full day fishing trip for rainbow trout and Dolly Varden Char. We fish both the Upper and Middle Kenai River June 11 - October 26. Our prime time for the trophy hunters is August 20 - October 26, we have good fishing all season long. Our average Upper River Trout is 16"-20" and the average Middle River fish is 18"-22". We fish both fly and spin gear using hand-tied flies, hand-painted beads, and conventional gear. We fish out of custom-built drift boats.

Give yourself a full 8 hours on the water and take in everything the Kenai River has to offer! You'll explore the Middle River, the Upper River, or the Kenai River Canyons in search of delicious Salmon and Trout. Your targets will vary depending on the time of year you visit. Make sure to pick up a fishing license beforehand and feel free to bring along any drinks and snacks you'd like to enjoy!

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.

If you want to spend a whole day exploring the prolific waters of the Kenai River, this is the trip for you. Spend 8 hours enjoying the natural beauty of the river, and reeling in a variety of fish species. Your guide will provide you with the fishing equipment, just bring a license, some food and drinks, and you're all set!

Fish the Upper Kenai river for 4 hours, floating the pristine turquoise blue Kenai River waters. We will target Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, and multiple Salmon species depending on the season. Bring your camera for photos of eagles, moose, and black and brown bears that inhabit this scenic float through the small town of Cooper Landing. Light lunch and snacks, as well as drinks, will be provided. Seasonal trip.