Captain
Corey Hetrick

Member since February 2024 Kenai, United States
Background
Born and raised Alaskan. I Grew up in a Salmon hatchery my father ran in Moose Pass. Ive been fishing Alaska since I could walk and have vast knowledge of the fisheries all over South Central Alaska. Being a biologists son and avid fisherman since I could walk, I've found out the intricacies of each fishery the area has to offer. Chugach Backcountry Fishing guides are also all Local Alaskans. We pride ourselves in being one of the only companies that uses local Alaskans for our guides with our captains owning and operating their own hunting and fishing businesses outside of the summer seasons!
Techniques
We specialize in every technique of fishing from Fly fishing to Back Trollling for salmon. We adhere to each person fishing styles and comforts.

Hey, I'm Captain Corey Hetrick

Kenai, United States
Background
Born and raised Alaskan. I Grew up in a Salmon hatchery my father ran in Moose Pass. Ive been fishing Alaska since I could walk and have vast knowledge of the fisheries all over South Central Alaska. Being a biologists son and avid fisherman since I could walk, I've found out the intricacies of each fishery the area has to offer. Chugach Backcountry Fishing guides are also all Local Alaskans. We pride ourselves in being one of the only companies that uses local Alaskans for our guides with our captains owning and operating their own hunting and fishing businesses outside of the summer seasons!
Techniques
We specialize in every technique of fishing from Fly fishing to Back Trollling for salmon. We adhere to each person fishing styles and comforts.
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Corey H.
Captain
Zack F.
Captain
Kristin H.
Captain

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(16 reviews)
Kenai
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Trips from US $225

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 16 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Sockeye salmon on the Kenai River!
Sockeye salmon on the Kenai River!
Sockeye salmon on the Kenai River!
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Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Alison W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Family fun

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Sockeye Salmon (AM) on July 9, 2025
We had a great time. Kristin and Trevor were awesome and the fishing was so fun.
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RALPH S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Sockeye salmon on the Kenai River!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Kenai Sockeye on August 1, 2024
These guys were great! They taught us how to floss for sockeyes and put us on them. Lots of fun and the guides were helpful...
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Trevor G.
Seward, Alaska
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Corey, got us on the fish.

Half Day Trip โ€“ Sockeye Salmon (AM) on August 17, 2023
Had an awesome trip with Captain Corey, he got the other clients and I on some excellent red fishing. The gear was top notch...
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Jeff H.
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Kristen

Full Day Trip โ€“ Kenai Trophy Trout on September 8, 2023
Our group went fishing wih Kristen on the Kenai and had a wonderful time catching and releasing beautifull Rainbow Ttrout....
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Sherwin L.
Anchorage, Alaska
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

My only choice on the river

Half Day Trip โ€“ Sockeye Salmon (AM) on September 3, 2023
I have fished with Corey for many years. When you find a guide that is knowledgeable and fun to be with, you stick with em!...
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