Eleven offerings, packages June 1 to September 15
Whether you want a world record king, acrobatic silvers, a fly-out with the bears or a barn door-sized halibut, it starts here. Not sure which trip suits you? Call us at 1-800-625-2324 and we will help you plan it. Most guests combine several of these inside one of our fishing and lodging packages.
Kenai River at the lodge, Kasilof River 30 minutes away
Guided salmon fishing from our private boat launch on the Kenai, and from 20’ Willie drift boats for four anglers on the Kasilof. Sockeye, silvers and, in even years, pinks, with kings on the Kasilof when regulations allow. Guided charters run up to 6 to 8 hours, weather permitting, with all fishing gear provided and premium Simms waders for bank fishing.
Salmon fishingLate May to July 1 on the Kasilof, averaging 15 to 30 pounds, and saltwater kings out of Homer if regulations allow. The Kenai River is closed to king fishing.
King salmon fishingA first run in June and a second run from mid July into the second week of August. Pound for pound, some of the best fighters.
Sockeye salmon fishingAugust and September on the Kenai and Kasilof, and from Seward, jumping hard and averaging 10 to 20 pounds.
Silver salmon fishingCook Inlet one hour away, Seward two hours, fly-outs by floatplane
Barn door-sized halibut from Ninilchik (Deep Creek) and Homer, on 33’ Hatco and 43’ Delta offshore cruisers with enclosed cabins, huge fishing decks and marine bathrooms. Halibut average 25 to 50 pounds, hundreds go over 100, and the season runs May till September.
Halibut fishing
All-day charters from July 1 on 28’ Madeira cruisers for up to six anglers: silver salmon, ling cod, black sea bass and yelloweye rockfish out of Resurrection Bay.
Seward tripsTalon Air floatplane trips to Wolverine Creek, Big River Lakes and the Kustatan River for sockeye in June and July and silvers from late July through August. An add-on to a package starting at $825.00 per person plus tax.
Bear viewing and fly-outs
Lodging and the fish house
Nine cabins handcrafted from Alaskan spruce, each with amazing views of the Kenai and room for up to six guests: a living area, mini kitchen, cathedral ceilings, TV, wifi, and a deck with a BBQ. Every cabin has a sleeping loft, a private downstairs bedroom and handmade beds, with linens, towels and kitchen utensils included. We put groups of four or more in the cabins.
LodgingSeven rooms, one fish house, one rod rack
Seven rooms of handcrafted log construction, each with a handmade log bed, private bathroom, mini fridge and Keurig coffee. It suits groups of two or three, and large parties, weddings and corporate meetings. See the lodge.
Our fish house fillets, vacuum seals, freezes and boxes your catch. Packages include 50 to 100 pounds of processing with up to two airline boxes per person; past 100 pounds it is $2.50 per pound plus $35 to $45 per box. Trip planning notes.
Low cost, high end rental rods are available at the office for $25.00 for the week, with a $100 deposit. All fishing gear is provided for guided charters. Clothing and gear.
Six lodging nights and four fishing days, or five and four, or four and three: the 2027 rates page sets out every combination, with a $1,000 deposit per person. Questions go to 1-800-625-2324 or kenairiverbend@gmail.com.