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 23 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

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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 23 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
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Secret Waters Guide Service

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(37 reviews)
Kenai
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Secret Waters โ€“ Homer Alaska

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(2 reviews)
Homer
Trips from US $297

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 39 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
91%
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Rod C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Kurtis

VERIFIED   8hr trip - Halibut/King Salmon on April 26, 2025
Rod C. recommends Secret Waters โ€“ Homer Alaska
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Gregory W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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A great day on the water

VERIFIED   8 Hr Trip โ€“ King Salmon/Tanner Crab on November 26, 2024
Capt Curtis & Dane were knowledgeable on the fishing spots and sea state.ย  A positive outcome fishing in November?
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Jackie P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Sockeye (PM) on August 13, 2024
Our fishing trip with Curtis was everything we were hoping for and more! We caught a ton of fish. Curtis was right there with...
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David L. P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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1/2 Day Sockeye Salmon w/ Kurtis

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Sockeye (PM) on July 20, 2024
Fantastic day, our first time fishing for Salmon in Alaska.ย  Kurtis was very knowledgeable and a great teacher for first timers.ย ...
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Aurie H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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Had a wonderful time!

VERIFIED   5hr trip - Silver Salmon (pm) on August 21, 2024
My party of 3 had an amazing experience with Captain Kurtis. The weather was not the best, and the fish were not biting that...
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