Kenai River Fly Fishing's professional guides offers truly unique and quality full and half day guided fishing trips on the Upper and Middle Kenai River:

Trip (Descriptions Listed Below)	Departs*	Duration	Cost**
Upper Kenai Half Day	7-9 am or 12-2 pm	4-5 hours	$150
Upper Kenai Full Day	6-9 am	7-8 hours	$250
Upper Kenai Canyon	6-9 am	8-10 hours	$275
Middle River	6-9 am	8-10 hours	$275

Upper Kenai River Half Day $150
The Upper Kenai River begins in Cooper Landing as it flows from Kenai Lake and winds its way approximately 12 miles to Jim’s Landing. Our Upper Kenai River half day fishing trip begins at the Kenai Lake bridge at the mouth of Kenai Lake and covers approximately 7 miles of river ending at Sportsman’s Lodge or the Kenai Russian River Ferry.

Upper Kenai River Full Day $250
Our Upper Kenai River full day fishing trip begins either at the Kenai Lake bridge at the mouth of Kenai Lake or at Sportsman’s Lodge/Russian River Ferry and covers between 5 to 12 miles of the Kenai River ending at Jim’s Landing. This trip takes you through the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, an area known for its trophy sized Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden, and of course its abundance of Red and Silver Salmon. This trip will provide you with an opportunity to not only drift fish, but also to work the banks, gravel bars and islands throughout this stretch.

Upper Kenai Canyon Full Day $275
We offer a full day Canyon trip on the Upper Kenai River as it continues through the Kenai River Canyon and flows into Skilak Lake. This trip takes anglers into some of the most wild and remote portions of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge and anglers have the opportunity to catch some of the largest Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden on the Upper Kenai River. This trip is truly one of the highlights of any anglers Alaska fishing adventure and is highly recommended, especially in non-peak fishing periods. The trip is finished off by a relaxing 45 minute ride across Skilak Lake that allows you to reflect back on an amazing day of fishing while gazing at some of Alaska’s most amazing scenery. This trip is weather dependant.

Middle River Full Day $275
The Middle River is the portion of the Kenai River from the mouth of Skilak Lake to Bing’s Landing and is known to hold trophy size Rainbow Trout. This section of the Kenai River is not drift only, but fishing this area from a drift boat offers anglers the best opportunity to hook into a Rainbow Trout of a lifetime. Trophy fish of 30 inches or more are not uncommon in this area during the peak season. The Middle Kenai River also offers anglers the opportunity to fish for early second run Sockeye Salmon during the early part of July before they reach the Upper Kenai River.

What We Provide***: All terminial tackle is provided, which includes:

• 20' Willie drift boats - up to 4 anglers per boat

• Flies, leaders, weights and necessary terminal tackle

• Loomis fly rods and Ross reels for Rainbow Trout fishing

• St. Croix fly rods and STH reels for Salmon fishing

• Hip waders, rain gear and life vests.

  Clients are encouraged to bring their own fishing gear, rain gear, and/or chest waders if they would like.

  

What You Need to Bring:

• Warm Clothes - We recommend that you dress in layers. Try to bring wool or polar fleece as cotton holds in water and becomes uncomfortable when wet. A hat, gloves and non-cotton socks are also reccomended.

• Rain Gear - Rain gear can be provided, but your own may be more comfortable.

• Polarized Sunglasses - We recommend bringing polarized sunglasses, if you have them.

• Fishing License - An Alaska fishing license valid for the day of the charter is required. Please purchase your fishing license in advance of your scheduled trip. Click here to buy your license online!

• Food & Drink - Please bring any food, snacks or non-alcoholic drink that you may want during your trip.

• Camera - Camera gear is encouraged and there is ample dry storage on the boat. You are responsible for your own gear and we recommend that you keep it in a dry storage bag.

Book Your Trip!: call us @ 907.595.5733 or email info@krff.com

***Equipment that is lost or broken due to negligent misuse by the client will be charged to the client.

Kenai River Fly Fishing is happy to help secure accommodations, make referrals and to help plan your vacation to Alaska.

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Fishing varies throughout the season requiring us to cater our trips according to what is running at the time of booking. Below are some general timeframes of the seasonal variations, which of course are completely dependent on the fish.

Rainbow Trout June 11- Oct 15	Dolly Varden June 11- Oct 15	King Salmon May 15 - July 31	Sockeye Salmon June 11 - Aug 20	Silver Salmon Aug 15 - Oct 15
May 15 to June 11: King Salmon fishing is excellent this time of year on the Kasilof River.   June 11 to July 31: Kings are still open and good fishing but primarily Sockeye Salmon on the Middle Kenai with some Rainbow and Dolly fishing. The best Rainbow and Dolly fishing will be found on the full day Upper Kenai River Canyon trip. August 1 to August 15: Primarily Trout and Dollys on the Upper Kenai. The Kenai River Canyon is particularly good for larger Rainbows this time of year. Fishing on the Middle Kenai River will begin to pick-up for Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden. August 15 to August 20: Everything is open but Kings at this point in the summer. Silvers are picking up while Sockeye fishing on the Upper Kenai River is often times still possible depending upon the timing and strength of the run. Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden fishing is getting better by the day on both the Upper and Middle Kenai River. . August 20 to October 15: This is the time of year that every Alaskan waits for! The fishing is unbelievable. Sockeye are spawning in full force and the egg bite is on fire while this is the time to catch large numbers of Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden. Both the Upper Kenai River Canyon and the Middle Kenai River offer Trophy Rainbow Trout. Depending upon the strength of the run, Silver Salmon fishing is also possible on both the Upper and Middle Kenai River.

The Kenai River Fly Fishing staff and guides do the very best they can to give you Excellent service and provide you with an experience well deserved by you.  While catching fish is the name of the game, becoming a better and more informed angler is equally important.  Come up and spend a day with one of our guides and we are sure you will agree.

	Mike Welemin Mike grew up fishing the small chalk streams of the Missouri Ozarks with his grandfather and cousins. At the age of nine, Mike's grandfather put a fly rod in his hands and he never looked back. In the summer of '04 Mike found himself in the mecca of sport fishing, the Kenai Peninsula. After countless hours of chasing Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden and salmon, Mike fulfilled his lifelong dream of becoming a fishing guide. When Mike is not guiding, you are sure to find him on the Kenai with friends "test fishing".
	Mike Adams Raised in upstate New York along the banks of the upper Hudson River. Mike grew up chasing Rainbows and Browns along the clear rivers and lakes of the Adirondack and Catskill mountains. Mike came to the Kenai Peninsula on a fishing vacation seven years ago and was immediately hooked on the unparalleled fishing and the pristine beauty of the region. Mike has been a Cooper Landing resident ever since and has become a common sight on the Kenai whether guiding, or fishing with friends on a rare day off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

70% of our business comes from repeat clients or referrals who had the fishing experience of their lives. Here's what they are saying about Kenai River Fly Fishing...

On July 25th my brother, son and I took a 1/2 day float trip down the Kenai river, our Guide was Mike Adams..
I wanted to commend him on his professionalism and knowledge on the river. My brother and I have done several float trips around the US, and my brother has even fished the Amazon. My son is 15 and never has done a float trip and had no idea of what/when to do anything - Mike took the extra time and showed Wyatt exactly what to do and when. To say he was patient would be an understatement. Mike found us the fish. Wyatt hooked into a 23 inch Chum?? and landed it hopefully the picture came out, due to the weather we left our good cameras at home and I took this with my phone.
Mike also told us about several places to have our catch processed and sent home; it should be here tomorrow, we cant wait... I can say if we are ever in the area again we will use your guide service again and will pass your info on to friends traveling. Again my complements to your service and especially Mike.
Mike, Mark and Wyatt Bonertz

I just wanted to write you and thank you again for the fishing experience of a life-time that you gave my son and me just a few weeks ago this July. We took two trips with Brandon down the Kenai and it was just simply fantastic. I was looking at your pics and thought I'd offer a few to you for your consideration to put on your site. We're so proud of them we just had to show you how they turned out. Again, thanks for the memories and with a little luck we will be back soon to do it all over again! We're saving our pennies!
Warmest regards, Mark and Michael Kocan

I wanted to drop a line and tell you our two guided trips with Mike last week were awesome. He is a great fisherman and steward of your fabulous fishery and land. He put us on fish and was very helpful to Tricia and myself in both mentoring and rooting us on to make our experience a great one.

Mike is a super representative of your company and your environment. We are already making plans for a return next year.

I have been fortunate to fish in Mexico, Hawaii, Texas and Canada. But this experience was the best. Of all the fish I chase, I still love to trout fish and nothing hold a candle to those crazy Rainbows in Alaska.
Richard Sirrs and Tricia Knott, Grapevine, TX

This is an email to congratulate you on a great guide you have in Ben. He took us out on the middle Kenai river. Ben set up my buddy Tim and I with a fly he recommended and on one of my first drifts I hooked up with a beautiful rainbow around 18 inches. Then two more fish on the following drift. It was a great start to the day to warm up in frigid weather. All this lead up to the trout of my life (thus far), a 30 inch beauty. Ask to see the picture he took, heck post it on the website! I'll never forget it.
Ben knew what he was doing. I'd recommend him any time.
Chris Heimerl

Just wanted to express my appreciation for our guide you provided on our fishing trip. Mike Welemin did an outstanding job with our group. His knowledge and professionalism were very impressive, so yes... we caught some fish. Will gladly recommend to any and all, who venture to the Kenai for the ultimate fishing adventure.
B.A. McIver, Phoenix, Arizona

As an avid fisherman for nearly 40 years, I have had many opportunities to enjoy spectacular fishing. Few have compared to my trip with Kenai River Fly Fishing. The scenery is awesome, the guides are very professional and knowledgeable, and the trout and salmon fishing is world class. Fishing with KRFF’s team is the first entry in my fishing calendar each year.
Todd Kudar, El Cajon, CA

I wanted to get my Dad something he would remember for the rest of his life for his 50th birthday. I decided on a fishing trip to Alaska and Kenai River Fly Fishing really delivered. He talks about all the fish he caught non-stop. Thanks very much for making my Dad a happy guy!
Ryan Fothergill, Fort Collins, CO

 

Here are some of our favorite places to stay while fishing and some other things to do when not fishing. Make sure to mention that you are fishing with us when making your reservation!

Lodging
Kenai River Bed & Breakfast (907) 595-1712 www.kenairiverbandb.com	Upper Kenai River Inn (907) 595-3333 www.upperkenairiverinn.com
Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge 1-800-426-0500 www.princesslodges.com	Alaskan Sourdough Bed & Breakfast (907) 595-1541 www.alaskansourdoughbb.com
The Hutch Bed & Breakfast (907) 595-1270 http://arctic.net/~hutch/	Snug Harbor Bed & Breakfast (907) 595-1756 www.snugharborbandb.com
Sunrise Inn (907) 595-1222 alaskasunriseinn.com	Copper Whale Inn, Anchorage (866) 258-7999 www.copperwhale.com
Fish Processing
Kasilof Seafoods (800) 982-2377 www.kasilofseafoods.com

Here are some of our partners in Alaska and on the internet.

Alaska Department of Fish & Game
	Buy your fishing license online!
	Kenai Fishing Report
	Kenai Fishing Regulations
Other Partners
	The Fly Fishing Loop
	Alaska Fishing Guides and Charters Directory
	Yellowstone Fly Rods
	Google Fly Fishing News
	Kenai River Professional Guide Association
	Travelers Digest Fishing
	AboutFlyFishing.com
	Learn the Secrets of Fly Fishing in Alaska from Carlyle How to work with the wind, casting, knots, stories and more.

Mail:	Phone:	Email:
P.O. Box 753 Cooper Landing AK 99572	907.595.5733	info@krff.com
Driving Directions: Ted Stevens International Airport, Anchorage to Cooper Landing Take International Airport Road East Exit on Minnesota Drive going South Minnesota Drive becomes O'Malley Road Turn right going South onto the Seward Highway/AK-1 South for 83 miles Exit right onto Sterling Highway/AK-1 and travel approximately 11 miles Kenai River Fly Fishing is located at Mile 44 of the Sterling Highway Turn Right onto Russian Gap Road and travel approximately .03 miles We are the first driveway on the right hand side Google Maps