Thank you, Dennis, for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review. We’re glad you enjoyed Captain Ray’s stories, guidance, and the overall experience, even on one of those unusually cold July Alaska days.
And yes — this is exactly what we mean when we say to dress warm! Alaska weather can surprise you any time of year, and rain gear, layers, and even a thermos of hot coffee can make a big difference on the river.
We also appreciate your feedback about setting expectations before the trip and clarifying the fishing style. We do let everyone know ahead of time who they will be meeting, including a photo and the name of their guide, so you know who to look for at the water.
You said it well: it’s called fishing, not catching. The fish were there, and sometimes they just make us work for it. We’re glad you joined us and hope to fish with you again.

Thank you, Dennis, for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review. We’re glad you enjoyed Captain Ray’s stories, guidance, and the overall experience, even on one of those unusually cold July Alaska days. And yes — this is exactly what we mean when we say to dress warm! Alaska weather can surprise you any time of year, and rain gear, layers, and even a thermos of hot coffee can make a big difference on the river. We also appreciate your feedback about setting expectations... Više

Thank you, Randy, for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review and for choosing Salmon Fishing Charter. While we always hope the fish cooperate, some days they’re there on the finder and simply not biting for anyone. We’re glad to hear you still had a fun and memorable day on the water, enjoyed the river and scenery, and appreciated Captain Ray’s hard work moving around and trying different spots. We also got a kick out of the Quint from Jaws comparison — Captain Ray’s salty, seasoned personality is part of what makes a day with him unique, genuine, and full of stories. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another trip when the fish are ready to join the fun!

Thank you, Randy, for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review and for choosing Salmon Fishing Charter. While we always hope the fish cooperate, some days they’re there on the finder and simply not biting for anyone. We’re glad to hear you still had a fun and memorable day on the water, enjoyed the river and scenery, and appreciated Captain Ray’s hard work moving around and trying different spots. We also got a kick out of the Quint from Jaws comparison — Captain Ray’s salty,... Više

Thank you so much for fishing with us, Jake! We’re really glad to hear you still had a fun day on the water, even though the fish didn’t cooperate. Doug will truly appreciate your kind words — he takes a lot of pride in making each trip enjoyable, helpful, and memorable no matter what the bite is doing. We definitely wish we could guarantee a boatload every time, but that’s fishing! We appreciate your great attitude and your “no regrets” perspective, and we’d love the chance to get you back out there for some redemption next time.

Thank you so much for fishing with us, Jake! We’re really glad to hear you still had a fun day on the water, even though the fish didn’t cooperate. Doug will truly appreciate your kind words — he takes a lot of pride in making each trip enjoyable, helpful, and memorable no matter what the bite is doing. We definitely wish we could guarantee a boatload every time, but that’s fishing! We appreciate your great attitude and your “no regrets” perspective, and we’d love the chance to get... Više

Thank you so much, Olivia! We’re glad you had a fun day out on the water with us, even if the fish didn’t cooperate for everyone. Seeing that massive King Salmon come aboard was definitely a highlight! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the guide’s stories and the overall experience, and we’d love to have you back when the salmon are running strong for an even better shot at landing one yourself!

Thank you so much, Olivia! We’re glad you had a fun day out on the water with us, even if the fish didn’t cooperate for everyone. Seeing that massive King Salmon come aboard was definitely a highlight! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the guide’s stories and the overall experience, and we’d love to have you back when the salmon are running strong for an even better shot at landing one yourself!

We’re thrilled to hear you had such an amazing time with Captain Terry. He loves making each trip fun, personal, and informative, so it means a lot to know that his wildlife knowledge and those binocular views of the eagle’s nest made the experience extra special. While the fishing can definitely be affected by low tides and the early season, we’re so glad you came in with the right expectations and still had a great time on the water. We’d love to have you back again for another adventure!

We’re thrilled to hear you had such an amazing time with Captain Terry. He loves making each trip fun, personal, and informative, so it means a lot to know that his wildlife knowledge and those binocular views of the eagle’s nest made the experience extra special. While the fishing can definitely be affected by low tides and the early season, we’re so glad you came in with the right expectations and still had a great time on the water. We’d love to have you back again for another adventure!