Ron Doebler Flyfishing Adventures
Charter operator

Ron Doebler Flyfishing Adventures

Cooper Landing, United States
50+ reviews
Captain Ron was born and raised in Alaska and started fishing the Kenai River over 40 years ago. In his experience, a smaller boat and limited group size allow for more attentive service and more fish in the boat at the end of the day. Join their small father/son guided fishing operation on the famed Kenai River and make memories for a lifetime.
Tobias D.
Tobias D.
First mate
Elias D.
Elias D.
Staff

Charters

Rating

4.9
92 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

93%
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
93%
Caught fish

All reviews (92)

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  • Brandi Jacques
    Brandi Jacques
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Dylan is a fish guru!

    Full Day Upper Driftboat2 adults

    We came later in the season (Mid September) and we caught fish stright away. Dylan came prepared with 2 types of reels specifically set up for different types of fish and what they are biting on currently. Spent a full day floating down the Kenai river catching fish both from the boat and off the shore. Rainbw Trout, Sockeye Salmon and Dollies were mainly what we had the privilege of catching. Dylan was knowledgeable, kind and outgoing. He was patient with one of our party that didn't have much fishing experience, so if you’re unfamiliar or uneasy, he is your guy. He pointed out landmarks, taught us about the rivers in Alaska and even knew all the spawning areas for each type of Salmon on the river. He is a native Alaskan and you can tell he loves his job. 100 million percent - recommend these captains and this company.

    Reported catch:
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Dolly Varden
    Sockeye Salmon
  • Mark Anderson
    Mark Anderson
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Awesome Fishing Day

    1/2 Day Upper Driftboat A.M.2 adults

    We booked a half day since we hadn’t fished for years. Ron and Dylan met us at the designated boat launch to confirm paperwork was in order. After that we had Dylan as our guide during our drift experience. Dylan made sure we were refreshed in our technique for a successful catch. He was helpful and patient as he guided us to a better catch. My husband I both caught many Rainbow and Dolly Varden trout as well as Sockeye salmon. Dylan and Ron were friendly, personable, funny, professional and really enjoyed fishing and helping others have the best fishing experience possible. I would absolutely recommend them and would do this again if we had an opportunity to visit Alaska again.

  • Stephanie Bennett
    Stephanie Bennett
    us
    Hawaii, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing, Eagles, Fishing, more Eagles and more Fishing!

    Half Day Trip – Sockeye3 adults

    So...you wanna fish? Well, don't pass this up! We can't recommend Ron Doebler Fly Fishing Adventures enough. It was more than just a fishing trip; it was a total Kenai River experience. Capt. Ron is a phenomenal guide—funny, approachable, and incredibly patient with our group’s endless questions. He built such a great rapport with us and as brand new river fishers, made learning different river fishing techniques so enjoyable. Highlight #1: We all caught fish our first time out on the water! We even got to get out of the boat and do more finesse-typed fly fishing and casting on the banks of the river. Highlight #2: We also appreciated the full-service setup. He was very responsive, modifying our trip activity to accommodate our schedule and specific needs. Everything was provided, from comfortable hip waders to quality rods and reels. Most importantly, thank you, Ron, for being so accommodating with my mobility limitations following my knee surgery; it made the entire day stress-free. Highlight 3#: The impromptu wildlife viewing. Ron expertly incorporated breathtaking moments into our trip- watching an eagle's nest with little eaglets, the parent eagle swooping down to try and grab a fish we’d just hooked. We then watched her catch her own giant fish to feed her eaglets—just WOW and Capt. Ron was there to explain the whole wildlife experience as it unfolded. It was a 10/10 trip, and we can’t wait to come back and fish with you again to get the big buggers that got away today! Mahalo nui!

  • Darrin Lowery
    Darrin Lowery
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome! Truly Awesome!

    1/2 Day Trout Walk & Wade P.M.4 adults2 children

    Ron is the best!!!! I booked this trip for my boys to experience Alaska fishing! Ron is an amazing guide and teacher! I had no expectations! However, my boys all caught fish and Ron taught them the tricks of fly fishing! We drifted down the Kenai River and ultimately caught two trophy size (22-inch and 20-inch) Rainbow trout along with all the other fish! It was an experience we will all remember for a lifetime! If you are looking for a true Alaska fishing excursion, call Ron! He is the best!

    Reported catch:
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Dolly Varden
  • Natalie Flynn
    Natalie Flynn
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    best guide ever!!

    Full Day Upper Trout and Sockeye4 adults

    seriously the best guide. he helped 4 peopel with no experience fishing catch all day long. we walked away saying it was the best tike and we couldn’t have done it without Ron! he made the day so amazing, so productive, and he really knew the best spots for us to have the best luck.

    Reported catch:
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Dolly Varden
    Coho Salmon
    Sockeye Salmon

Real catches shared by our community

  • Ron Doebler Fly Fishing II- Kenai River
    Ron Doebler Fly Fishing II- Kenai RiverCooper Landing, AK
    Dylan is a fish guru!
    Brandi J.
    Brandi J.
  • Ron Doebler Fly Fishing – Kenai River
    Ron Doebler Fly Fishing – Kenai RiverCooper Landing, AK
    best guide ever!!
    Natalie F.
    Natalie F.
  • Ron Doebler Fly Fishing II- Kenai River
    Ron Doebler Fly Fishing II- Kenai RiverCooper Landing, AK
    Awesome Fishing Day
    Mark A.
    Mark A.
  • Russian River on the Fly Walk n Wade
    Russian River on the Fly Walk n WadeCooper Landing, AK
    Awesome!  Truly Awesome!
    Darrin L.
    Darrin L.
  • Ron Doebler Fly Fishing – Kenai River
    Ron Doebler Fly Fishing – Kenai RiverCooper Landing, AK
    We caught 23 fish!
    Eric R.
    Eric R.
  • Ron Doebler Flyfishing – Kasilof River
    Ron Doebler Flyfishing – Kasilof RiverKasilof, AK
    Fishing, Eagles, Fishing, more Eagles and more Fishing!
    Stephanie B.
    Stephanie B.
  • Ron Doebler Fly Fishing II- Kenai River
    Ron Doebler Fly Fishing II- Kenai RiverCooper Landing, AK
    Best trip ever
    Shelly L.
    Shelly L.
  • Ron Doebler Fly Fishing II- Kenai River
    Ron Doebler Fly Fishing II- Kenai RiverCooper Landing, AK
    Awesome Day!
    John S.
    John S.
  • Ron Doebler Fly Fishing – Kenai River
    Ron Doebler Fly Fishing – Kenai RiverCooper Landing, AK
    happy family trip
    Sisi W.
    Sisi W.
  • Ron Doebler Fly Fishing II- Kenai River
    Ron Doebler Fly Fishing II- Kenai RiverCooper Landing, AK
    Great salmon run
    Lance R.
    Lance R.

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with Ron Doebler Fly Fishing – Kenai River in Cooper Landing

Drive one hour to Seward for the Music and Arts Festival, for plenty of art, live music, dance performances, and food.

Top catches for September

Fishing reports

Fall fishing has been great on the Upper

Sep 5, 2024 • Cooper Landing
With the coming of Fall on the Kenai the big Bows and Dollies come out to play! Sockeye are spawning heavily now and the bead bite has turned on. Lot's of rainbow and dollie action as we start to wind down our season at the end of the month. An occasional Coho finds its way into the net as well so book today!
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Anchor River is starting to heat up- Fir

Aug 4, 2024 • Anchor Point
Some beautiful days on the water. This trip is a beautiful walk and wade targeting dollies, pink salmon and coho salmon. We caught one of the first of the season with more coming into this tidal affected river daily. More pinks are expected soon which are great fun for the kids and the whole family.
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Weve had some great salmon fishing recen

Jul 31, 2024 • Cooper Landing
Salmon have been pouring into the upper river and the fishing has been stellar. Lot's of action for novice and experienced anglers alike.
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Two anglers proudly displaying a caught Rainbow Trout while fishing in a scenic river environment.

Join us on the Russian River for some gr

Jul 31, 2024 • Cooper Landing
With the lack of salmon from our first run sockeye on the Russian these trout and dollie are hangry to say the least. Fun fishing for big trout on dry flies is the name of the game here. With sunny and warm days recently the caddis and mayfly as well as midge hatches are on all over the river. If you live dry fly and wade fishing the Russian is the place to be right now.
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Young angler proudly displaying a freshly caught trout on a rocky riverbank, showcasing a beautiful day of fishing.

Anchor River is Hot right now for Dollie

Jul 31, 2024 • Anchor Point
The pinks and Coho are just beginning to shop up on the Anchor and the dollies are staging up to feast on eggs soon. Fishing dries, beads, wooly buggers and fry patterns have all been productive. Weather has been beautiful and the water is not blown out so perfect for dolly fishing.
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Salmon fishing is picking up

Jul 25, 2024 • Cooper Landing
Having some great salmon and trout days. With the salmon fishing picking the trout are also following them into to river system. Lot's of both species landed in the last week. It should be exceptional as more salmon move up towards Cooper Landing in the next week or so.
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