Captain
Kurtis Jermain

Member since December 2021 Kenai, United States
Background
Captain Kurtis was born and raised in beautiful Southern Oregon and grew up fishing the Rogue and Umpqua rivers. Kurtis started his guiding career in Oregon at the age of 18 and has over 27 years experience as a full time guide. He has been guiding in Alaska from 2014 on and has recently relocated to the world-famous Kenai Peninsula to live year round in the last frontier with his wonderful wife and 2 children.
Techniques
All methods from conventional/spin to fly fishing for King, Sockeye,Silver Salmon and trophy Rainbow Trout on the Kenai and Kasilof rivers Trolling and bottom fishing on Katchemak Bay for King Salmon, Tanner Crab, Pacific Cod and Rockfish

Hey, I'm Captain Kurtis Jermain

Kenai, United States
Background
Captain Kurtis was born and raised in beautiful Southern Oregon and grew up fishing the Rogue and Umpqua rivers. Kurtis started his guiding career in Oregon at the age of 18 and has over 27 years experience as a full time guide. He has been guiding in Alaska from 2014 on and has recently relocated to the world-famous Kenai Peninsula to live year round in the last frontier with his wonderful wife and 2 children.
Techniques
All methods from conventional/spin to fly fishing for King, Sockeye,Silver Salmon and trophy Rainbow Trout on the Kenai and Kasilof rivers Trolling and bottom fishing on Katchemak Bay for King Salmon, Tanner Crab, Pacific Cod and Rockfish

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(40 reviews)
Kenai
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $212
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(11 reviews)
Homer
Trips from US $297

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 51 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (55)
A BEAUTIFUL DAY!
A BEAUTIFUL DAY!
A BEAUTIFUL DAY!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
91%
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Jeffrey K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Really Great Fishing Trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  8hr trip Halibut on August 8, 2026
My wife and I wanted to go out on a charter to try to catch some halibut and maybe see some whales.ย  We ended up catching...
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Melanie L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A BEAUTIFUL DAY!

VERIFIED   NEW  8hr trip Halibut on August 23, 2026
Captain Kurtis took us out to his secret spot where he dropped anchor, set up a pole, and in less than 5 minutes, we had a...
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Mark P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

One of the best Salmon fishing trips we ever had

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip โ€“ Sockeye (10:30am) on August 9, 2026
We limited out on our allowed quota of Silver Samon. Guide has extensive knowledge of the Kenia River and the fish movements.
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Craig P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Kurtis is Awesome!!!!

VERIFIED   8hr trip-Halibut/Tanner Crab on November 9, 2025
We had an incredible time fishing with Captain Kurtis! We booked a fall charter targeting crab and halibut, and he delivered...
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Brent V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Halibut and cod

VERIFIED   8hr trip Halibut on July 16, 2026
Captain Kurtis took good care of us on our halibut and cod trip ou of Homer.ย  He got up on fish and how to get hooked up on...
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