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
(37 reviews)
Kenai
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $212
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(4 reviews)
Homer
Trips from US $297

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 41 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (40)
Captain Kurtis is Awesome!!!!
great Captain and boat
great Captain and boat
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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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
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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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Reeve G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Captain and boat

VERIFIED   8 Hr Trip โ€“ King Salmon/Tanner Crab on October 18, 2025
weather was beautiful, fish behaved and crabs were plentiful. kurtis was so helpful and knowledgeable. He worked hard for us...
Reeve G. recommends Secret Waters โ€“ Homer Alaska
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Rod C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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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Jackie P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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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
Boat
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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