Captain
Robert Cushway

Member since May 2023 Kenai, United States
Background
I was a contractor for years and always loved fishing. I grew up in the Pacific Northwest and always had a calling for fishing. Moved to Alaska in 2001 and started fishing on the Kenai River. Started guiding 2003 full time.
Techniques
Fly fishing Back trolling Spinners Jigging

Hey, I'm Captain Robert Cushway

Kenai, United States
Background
I was a contractor for years and always loved fishing. I grew up in the Pacific Northwest and always had a calling for fishing. Moved to Alaska in 2001 and started fishing on the Kenai River. Started guiding 2003 full time.
Techniques
Fly fishing Back trolling Spinners Jigging
114
Reviews
10
Fishing Reports
Our Team
Adam B.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Scout Lake Adventures

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(114 reviews)
Kenai
 3 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $150

Fishing Reports

silvers are in the lower kenai river
silvers are in the lower kenai river
Aug 8, 2025 Kenai
Fish for health and wellness is here for you. Come spend the day on the water enjoying some relaxing time surrounded by alaska natural beauty while waiting for a salmon to bite your line and making memories with family and friends that will last a lifetime
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we are seing more salmon on the lower ke
we are seing more salmon on the lower ke
Jul 9, 2025 Kenai
Everyone loves the idea of being a charter captain. โ€œMust be nice, just fishing for a living.โ€ Let me break that illusion for you. That 4-6 hour trip? Itโ€™s actually 8โ€“10 hours of real work. I haul the boat, fuel up, scout, prep the gear, buy bait and lures, purchase and load ice, guide the trip, clean the fish, scrub the boat, restock supplies, drive home, and answer messages from tomorrowโ€™s clients. That $450 you see? After gas, oil, bait, insurance, maintenance fees, tackle wear, licenses, cleaning supplies, and expenses for the tow vehicleโ€ฆIโ€™m lucky to walk away with $20/hour, before taxes. People question the price but never see whatโ€™s behind it. The 4 a.m. alarms. The sunburns. The engine repairs. The days where the fish donโ€™t cooperate and the clients still expect a miracle. I love this job. But donโ€™t confuse passion with profit. This ainโ€™t a hobby. Itโ€™s a grind. Youโ€™re not just paying for a boat ride. Youโ€™re paying for experience, hard earned knowledge, and someone willing to carry the weight of the trip on their shoulders, no matter what. Respect the hustle, and remember, it only looks easy from the dock.
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Fish for heath and wellness
Fish for heath and wellness
Jul 9, 2025 Kenai
We are starting to get some nice silver salmon right know and the trout fishing is picking up also
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Second run sockeye are coming in the riv
Second run sockeye are coming in the riv
Jul 16, 2024 Kenai
We are seeing our 2 second run sockeye salmon in the Kenai river each day it is getting better and better
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 114 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Jared and Enoch\u2019s fishing trip
Jared and Enoch\u2019s fishing trip
Jared and Enoch\u2019s fishing trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
86%
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Katie J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 15, 2024
We had a great time on the Kenai on Robertโ€™s boat. He was knowledgeable and super helpful. We caught several salmon and he...
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Robert B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent Day On The Water With Captain Bob

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on July 23, 2024
We had a blast catching sockeyes with Bob. He has excellent knowledge of the river and put us on fish right away. He...
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Austin E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on July 18, 2024
Robert and Josรฉ were great! It was me and my buddies first time fishing on the Kenai and we couldnโ€™t have asked for a better...
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Steve S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on July 15, 2024
Captain Robert runs a safe and fun trip. He takes extra time to make sure youโ€™re having a good time and catching fish,...
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DYLAN G.
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5.0 / 5
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Honest experience

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 21, 2024
The captain advised the fishing was tough. He offered a more guaranteed option,ย  but we chose to stock with the original plan.ย ...
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