Charter Operator
Alaskan Gamefisher

Member since April 2014 Herradura, Costa Rica
Background
Captain Mel Erickson is the owner and operator of the Alaskan Gamefisher, running trips since 1989 along the Kenai River and out into Cook Inlet. Capt. Mel is one of very few Alaska fishing guides that personally guide for both Kenai River Salmon and Alaskan Halibut. He also owns the Dream Raiser, fishing down in Costa Rica for awesome species like Marlin, Sailfish, and Tuna. His guides will make sure you have a memorable day on the water.

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Herradura, Costa Rica
Background
Captain Mel Erickson is the owner and operator of the Alaskan Gamefisher, running trips since 1989 along the Kenai River and out into Cook Inlet. Capt. Mel is one of very few Alaska fishing guides that personally guide for both Kenai River Salmon and Alaskan Halibut. He also owns the Dream Raiser, fishing down in Costa Rica for awesome species like Marlin, Sailfish, and Tuna. His guides will make sure you have a memorable day on the water.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.5 / 5
(26 reviews)
Herradura
trips from US $1,595
Excellent
4.6 / 5
(15 reviews)
Anchor Point
trips from US $375
Very good
4.0 / 5
(7 reviews)
Soldotna
trips from US $250

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.4 / 5
out of 5 stars from 48 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (43)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
82%
Friendly captain
92%
Recommend this charter
85%
Appropriate for children
79%
Satisfied with the boat
87%
Caught fish
78%
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Alan G.
Soldotna, AK
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Halibut on August 12, 2021
Rough water, however, overall a great fishing trip. Captain and crew were knowledgeable and helpful in finding and catching...
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Cindy A.
Holland, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Halibut on June 25, 2021
Friendly and helpful crew dedicated to helping us have the halibut fishing experience of a lifetime.
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Bill M.
Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day with Captain Danny

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on April 15, 2021
Great day. Captain and crew did all they could to be sure we caught fish. And we caught some good ones!
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Eric M.
Longmont, CO
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great day with Captain Josh!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Halibut on July 31, 2020
Josh worked very hard to keep our six person trip running smoothly and we all limited with good fish.ย  Nothing huge but still...
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Frank G.
Fair Lawn, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day on the Dream Raiser

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on January 7, 2019
Great trip today on the Dream Raiser.ย  Ran off in flat seas.ย  Had steady action all day.ย  5 sails and two large mahi. Captain...
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