We just got back from about a weeks long vacation at Big Sky Charter & Fish Camp with the entire family clan.....let me emphasize E-N-T-I-R-E F-A-M-I-L-Y C-L-A-N...L-O-O-O-O-O-N-G...lol actually it wasn't THAT bad...but those who've done it can relate.
With all kidding aside, to me it didn't seem that long at all, rather not long enough.
Big Sky Charter & Fish Camp's owner Joe is a wonderful man who has years of experience and knowledge of the Kenai river and it's layout. His lodge fronts the riverside and you can fish from shore. On a side note, if you fish from shore and you somehow manage to cast your lure into the trees...don't try to climb the trees to get your lure out...as a family member found out it didn't carry his weight well and he fell into the 45-50 degree water. Luckily he didn't get swept with the current, although unluckily he found out he broke a good sized branch of a protected tree - on second thought maybe this would only happen if you're related to me...
If you're looking to experience true river fishing, Joe has fishing guides that will take you out for a full or half day. Each guide is certified and are avid fishermen, both knowledgeable and personable.
After you catch your fish...(this is the part that I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE)... Joe and his team will clean the fish for you!! *yayy!!* You can take the parts that you want to make sashimi out of or cook for meals, the rest they will vacuum pack, freeze, and package for you to take home. They also provide smoking and canning services for your catches.
This is definitely on my "to-do" list for next salmon season!!! If you go, please send them my Aloha!!! read more