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Robert Cushway

Nationality: White
Languages: English
Experience: 22 years

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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

112

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My Charter Listing

Scout Lake Adventures

4.8 / 5

(112 reviews)

4.8 / 5

(112 reviews)

Recent reports

Kenai • 21 ft • 5 persons

2 bookings in the past week.

Trips from US $180

Fishing Reports

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

we are seing more salmon on the lower ke

Jul 9, 2025 Kenai

Everyone loves the idea of being a charter captain. “Must be nice, just fishing for a living.” Let me break that illusion for you. That 4-6 hour trip? It’s actually 8–10 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 tomorrow’s clients. That $450 you see? After gas, oil, bait, insurance, maintenance fees, tackle wear, licenses, cleaning supplies, and expenses for the tow vehicle…I’m lucky to walk away with $20/hour, before taxes. People question the price but never see what’s behind it. The 4 a.m. alarms. The sunburns. The engine repairs. The days where the fish don’t cooperate and the clients still expect a miracle. I love this job. But don’t confuse passion with profit. This ain’t a hobby. It’s a grind. You’re not just paying for a boat ride. You’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.

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

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8 / 5

out of 5 stars from 112 reviews

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Boat

4.8 / 5

Crew

4.8 / 5

Experience

4.8 / 5

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Angler rating

5 stars		94
4 stars		11
3 stars		4
2 stars		1
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	95%
Friendly captain
	97%
Recommend this charter
	94%
Appropriate for children
	100%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	86%

Appropriate for children
	100%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	86%

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Alex T.

Macon, NC

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED 6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 21, 2023

Alex T.

Macon, NC

5.0 / 5

Jun 21, 2023

6 Hour Trip (AM)

Half day trip

VERIFIED

Captain Bob will go above and beyond to make sure you are satisfied with whatever your goal. Cannot recommend him enough.

Alex T. recommends Scout Lake Adventures

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Robert Cushway (The Captain)

Replied on June 23, 2023

Thanks for sharing your grandpa wish with me it’s exactly what makes me continue to love my job and helping people experience Alaska and mister eagle didn’t show up the next day on the lake

Robert Cushway (The Captain)

Replied on June 23, 2023

Thanks for sharing your grandpa wish with me it’s exactly what makes me continue to love my job and helping people experience Alaska and mister eagle didn’t show up the next day on the lake

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MARK M.

4.7 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Very satisfied

VERIFIED 6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 10, 2024

MARK M.

4.7 / 5

Aug 10, 2024

6 Hour Trip (AM)

Very satisfied

VERIFIED

Captain Robert is a great fishman

MARK M. recommends Scout Lake Adventures

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MARK M. recommends Scout Lake Adventures

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Sangkoo P.

United States

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great time sober fishing with Captain Robert.

VERIFIED 6 Hour Trip (AM) on September 23, 2023

Sangkoo P.

United States

5.0 / 5

Sep 23, 2023

6 Hour Trip (AM)

Great time sober fishing with Captain Robert.

VERIFIED

Highly recommended. Very experienced guide knows what is doing will get you on the fish.

Sangkoo P. recommends Scout Lake Adventures

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Robert Cushway (The Captain)

Replied on September 25, 2023

Thanks guys for the review it was a pleasure fishing with you guys and enjoyed talking with you guys about our life experiences in a crazy world be safe tell the next time Robert with fish for health and wellness

Robert Cushway (The Captain)

Replied on September 25, 2023

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Theron W.

Granbury, TX

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Half day trip with robert

VERIFIED 6 Hour Trip (PM) on July 3, 2023

Theron W.

Granbury, TX

5.0 / 5

Jul 3, 2023

6 Hour Trip (PM)

Half day trip with robert

VERIFIED

Robert was very knowledgeable of the fish and was very honest about the fish not running that good yet

Theron W. recommends Scout Lake Adventures

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Robert Cushway (The Captain)

Replied on July 4, 2023

Thanks guys it was a pleasure we will have better luck in August I’m sure be safe and don’t work too hard

Robert Cushway (The Captain)

Replied on July 4, 2023

Thanks guys it was a pleasure we will have better luck in August I’m sure be safe and don’t work too hard

Captain replied

Matt A.

4.7 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED 6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 28, 2023

Matt A.

4.7 / 5

Jun 28, 2023

6 Hour Trip (AM)

June fishing trip

VERIFIED

Captain Bob really tried to get us on the fish. My wife also got sick(not his fault). He took us in early and let my son and I go out on his afternoon trip no extra cost. Thank you.

Captain Bob really tried to get us on the fish. My wife also got sick(not his fault). He took us in early and let my son...

Matt A. recommends Scout Lake Adventures

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Robert Cushway (The Captain)

Replied on June 30, 2023

Thanks matt I appreciate you responding it was a tuff day of fishing most definitely but I’ve learned there is never a bad day on the water even when the fish aren’t jumping on your hook I admire your son for not giving up also it’s truly rewarding for me to try and teach kids how much fun fishing can be especially when you’re rewarded for all your hard work so with that said you guys should come back in August September when there’s more fish in the river don’t hesitate to give... More

Robert Cushway (The Captain)

Replied on June 30, 2023

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Great time sober fishing with Captain Robert.

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