Captain
Dean Schlehofer

Member since February 2020 Kenai, United States
Background
I have been fishing the Kenai River since 1986. Growing up in Connecticut, I often saw magazines writing about giant King Salmon in the Kenai. It was my dream to one day go to Alaska and catch one of those Kings. In 1981 my family and I miraculously moved to Alaska. I always seemed to fish north of Anchorage but in 1986 I went south to the Kenai with my friend Charles on his 16' aluminum boat. My first King weighed in at 37 lbs. A few weeks later I bought my first boat. On July 28, 1986, I landed an 80 lbs King Salmon. My dream of landing a trophy King had come true. I was the one who was hooked.
Techniques
Back-trolling, live bait, back bounce, bank fishing (flip), and anchored

Hey, I'm Captain Dean Schlehofer

Kenai, United States
Background
I have been fishing the Kenai River since 1986. Growing up in Connecticut, I often saw magazines writing about giant King Salmon in the Kenai. It was my dream to one day go to Alaska and catch one of those Kings. In 1981 my family and I miraculously moved to Alaska. I always seemed to fish north of Anchorage but in 1986 I went south to the Kenai with my friend Charles on his 16' aluminum boat. My first King weighed in at 37 lbs. A few weeks later I bought my first boat. On July 28, 1986, I landed an 80 lbs King Salmon. My dream of landing a trophy King had come true. I was the one who was hooked.
Techniques
Back-trolling, live bait, back bounce, bank fishing (flip), and anchored

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Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 210 reviews
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4.8 / 5
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4.8 / 5
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Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
82%
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Unforgettable 1st Alaskan Fishing Trip with Captain Dean

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 17, 2025
I had an amazing time on my half-day fishing trip on the Kenai River with Captain Dean, the owner of King of the River. Dean...
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Michelle B.
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Went above and beyond

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 18, 2025
We had a great experience with Chris and his son, Fish:) slow start, but we moved around and they extended a little...
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John P.
Excellent
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What a trip!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 31, 2025
From start to finish this trip was everything you could dream of! Our guide Bobby was exactly what you want in a guide! We...
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Tim T.
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Chris is the man!!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 20, 2025
Could not have asked for a better trip for my son and grandsonsโ€™ first sockeye trip.ย  Caught 30 big reds on a couple of...
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Lynnetta G.
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Great Captain

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on September 13, 2025
Great Captain. Very informative, communicated well with the group we had. Would come. Ack fishing with Bobby anytime.
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