A Truly Unforgettable Experience -- Above & Beyond in Every Way Captain Steve's Fishing Lodge in Ninilchik deserves every bit of praise I can give. Our trip was planned last-minute while my brother was home on a short military leave before he had to return to Guam. We wanted to go fishing and sprinkle our dad's ashes to mark the end of probate, and this crew turned what could've been a heavy, emotional trip into something profoundly meaningful and beautiful. Despite being closed for renovations, Captain Steve and his wife, LeAnn, reopened just for us because our dad had fished with them many times over the years. They even rearranged their own holiday plans to make sure we could come. That alone speaks volumes about the kind of people they are. From start to finish, they handled everything. They helped us secure a last-minute car rental, cleaned and processed all our fish for shipping home, and woke up early--on what should've been their day off--to make sure we were fed, warm, and taken care of. Leann cooked five-star meals for us every day--breakfast, lunch, and dinner. She truly is the "hostess with the mostest!" And the highlight we'll be talking about forever? They cooked fresh crab for us right on the boat. Pulled from the ocean and cooked and eaten by hand on the spot--it doesn't get any better than that. We were also incredibly blessed with wildlife sightings. Over the course of our trip, we saw two pods of orcas, playful sea otters, several seals, and even a bald eagle--which meant more to us than words can say. The eagle is a special spirit animal for my brother and I, a symbol we deeply associate with our dad, and seeing one felt like a sign that he was with us. Captain Steve chose the perfect place for us to spread our dad's ashes--one of the spots he used to take him fishing. Evan, the sweetest and most attentive deckhand, helped us every step of the way and even brushed the snow off our car before we left. Every detail was handled with genuine care and kindness. This wasn't just a fishing trip. It was a healing experience, a family moment, and a memory we'll carry for the rest of our lives. We felt cared for, supported, and welcomed like family. We can't wait to come back in the summer for halibut, but for now, the salmon--and the memories--are perfect. Thank you, Captain Steve's team, for making our trip so special and unforgettable. -The Vuicich Family read more

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Outstanding Fishing Experience with Captain Steve and Crew! I highly recommend Captain Steve and his amazing crew! From the moment we stepped aboard, they made us feel like family. (And amazing wife) The entire day was well-organized and exceeded all of my expectations--from the fishing itself to the top-notch accommodations on board. Captain Steve went above and beyond, even helping us fillet and clean our catch of fish and crab. It was clear that the crew genuinely cared about providing an unforgettable experience. What a great group of people--knowledgeable, friendly, and incredibly professional. I'll definitely be booking again! read more

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The fish God's blessed us royally today! We're so thankful for the watchful eyes in heaven who guided these halibut to our bait and to Captian Steve and deck hand Tyler for an amazing experience! My husband was beginning to think I was going to outfish him again today! But then the shark line went off and Captian Steve said boy is it your lucky day..get reeling. So what he thought was a fish happened to be the biggest halibut on the boat! If you ever have a chance to book through them you I would 100% recommend them! You will not be disappointed! read more

Captain Steve's Fishing Lodge - Fishing Near Me - Ninilchik, Alaska

Let me start with a huge thank you to Kaylee for getting me scheduled and keeping me scheduled in spite of the weather and for your happy attitude throughout the process. This was my first day going after King Salmon and I was extremely excited. They took me out all by myself just to help my get my first King which is truly going above and beyond for a client. Next let's focus on Captain Steve and his son Captain Hunter. They met me at the dock a few minutes early and invited me onto the Banshee which is very well equipped and comfortable. We then proceeded out to the Kachemak Bay and dropped the crab pot....anticipating some amazing Tanner Crab on our return from trolling for Kings. After motoring across the bay we started fishing for King Salmon with rigs that Capt Steve had tied the night before and soon we had our first hook-up and I landed my first King Salmon. Less than an hour later we hooked up again and my King Salmon daily limit had been reached. We then motored back across the bay to the crab pot which was filled with huge Tanner Crab.....very clean and bright!!! To say that I enjoyed my day with this outfit would be a huge understatement..... I loved fishing with Capt. Steve and Capt. Hunter and will return to fish with them again!!!! read more

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Another awesome day fishing with Captain Steve!! We try and go every year with Captain Steve's as we consistently get the best fish! This year was no exception, we lucked out and got both Steve and Hunter as our guides and had an incredible day on the water. The attention to detail and focusing on not only having a good time but also trying to get us the biggest fish did not go unnoticed. Thanks for the great time and helping us fill our freezers!! read more

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Amazing fishing lodge with a staff making you feel at home with great customer service , bar & food!!! If you want big game fish and not the little fish the other charters provide then call captain Steve's fishing lodge now, hands down the best!!! read more

Captain Steve's Fishing Lodge - Just 1 day of fishing - Fishing Near Me - Ninilchik, Alaska

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Captain Steve's Fishing Lodge is literally the best charter operation in the state of Alaska. I have lived here all my life and home on many different halibut charter boats, but this is a cut above. Steve is a third generation fishing boat captain and his wife Leanne is a guru at hospitality. She makes you feel like you are part of the family, and Steve puts you on the fish. We have made this an annual trip, and while I don't always make the trip, Spencer never misses it. Thank you again Smith family for an excellent experience. read more

Our group had an awesome 5-day stay and fishing expedition with Captain Steve's. Their whole entire team are awesome, they work hard to make you feel welcome and ensure you have the best experience possible. Each day we caught our limit for multiple species of fish, and came home with over 120 pounds of the best quality fish on planet earth. If you are considering an Alaskan fishing trip, go with Captain Steve's if you want to ensure you have a great time and bring home as much fish as possible! read more

Captain Steve's Fishing Lodge - Halibut for the day with the crew - Fishing Near Me - Ninilchik, Alaska

Phenonomal experience here. I've been to lodges all over the world and Captain Steve's was by far my favorite. Why? Well the big thing for me is the owners, crew and staff. Yes, the food was great and plentiful, the fishing was beyond expectations (ow im sore) but the people there are what made the trip really special. They really went above and beyond to make the trip happen for us despite all the covid restrictions and flight challenges to this beautiful part of the Kenai Peninsula. Over 4 days, we caught thousands of pounds of fish, which equated to 372 lbs of filets. I can't even imagine how much that would go for on the commercial seafood market. 3 species of rockfish, 3 species of salmon, Pacific Halibut and lingcod were what we kept and brought back with us. 12 boxes!!! We saw Humpback whales, Minke Whales, Stellar sea lions, Otters, black bears, moose and bald eagles during our trip. Thank you so much for the awesome experience Captain Steve, LeAnne, Captain Chuck and Ryan. You guys rock! P.S. If you fly fish, go swing some dry flies in Happy Valley Creek behind the lodge and you'll find some hungry dolly vardens in there! read more

Captain Steve's Fishing Lodge - Fishing Near Me - Ninilchik, Alaska

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I just spent a full week at Captain Steve's Fishing Lodge with a big group of friends and had one of the greatest times of my life. I hadn't been to Alaska in a long time and had only been deep sea fishing once before, so I didn't fully know what to expect. But I can say that the entire experience was a incredible from start to finish. Steve, LeAnne, Kaylee and Hunter Smith all made me feel like I was a part of their family and I felt like I was at home. The hospitality was top notch and they take care of you the entire trip while you are there and really want to ensure that you have the best fishing trip and experience possible. The stay at the lodge was also amazing - they take care of all of your meals which were made from scratch by Chef Pat and incredible. They even have a bartender that takes care of you, if you want to have craft cocktails, beer or wine after you finish fishing. And then the fishing itself, OMG! We caught so many huge fish every day (Halibut, Lingcod, Rock Fish, Yellow Eye, Salmon) and every day was a new adventure that yielded the same great results. The crew at Captain Steve's Fishing Lodge also make sure that you feel safe each day when you go out fishing and we hit our limit on each type of fish species every day. I had the fortunate opportunity to go fishing with Captain Steve and his awesome Deckhand Brendon a majority of the days we went out and was extremity impressed with his expertness in captaining and fishing, his professionalism and passion. Captain Steve really cares about everyone, everyone's safety and tries to spend 1 on 1 time with everyone to help you learn technique to ensure that you have the best chances possible at catching a lot of fish. I also was able to go out with Captain Chuck one day and I had just as much fun with him. Chuck is literally one of the funniest guys I've ever met in my life. Both Captains provide a different vibe and experience, but I love how it didn't matter which boat you were on, you were guaranteed to equally have just as a great of a time. The deckhands and rest of the staff were all also awesome and consistently worked their asses off every day and made sure that the experience was as enjoyable as possible. I really do not have enough great things to say about Captain Steve's and I don't think I want to stay anywhere else when I visit Alaska. You will have an incredible time and create so many amazing memories. I highly recommend going and I look forward to booking my next trip - I want to try and go back every year! read more

Captain Steve's Fishing Lodge - Fishing Near Me - Ninilchik, Alaska

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I don't want to write a whole essay about my experience at Capt Steve's. Don't dare me because I can. Capt Steve and his crew takes fishing seriously and personally. They LOVE catching fish! And who can blame them. These guys know where the fish are! And they know how to catch them. Fishing with them...well, let me just say..you will get lots of action and you will be tired! I told my just-retired dad there with a group of my friends, to get an experience of a lifetime. There were 8 total in our group. And a memorable experience it was. I was worn out by the end of the 5 day trip. Each of us carried home 150lb of fillets!! All packed and sealed properly to last a year or 2. Some kind of nitrogen injection packing. We caught ling cods, halibuts, black rock, yellow eye, and salmon. Freezer is jammed with the fish. But it made for some great dinner parties. I don't think Capt Steve markets to the casual fisherman. He should! They take care of everything. You just bring yourself and your personal belongings. They lodge you, they gear you up, they feed you, they get you to the fish, they teach you to fish, they clean, bag, and pack your fish ready for the plane, and they make sure you have a good time. What more can you ask right? We had a great time. Our group's records for this trip: 165lb halibut, 65lb ling cod. Smallest halibut was probably 30lbs (we caught too many and the small ones wasn't worth weighing). Don't waste your time with the other charters out there. They were pathetic! These "tourist" charters don't catch big fish or that many of them from what I can tell when we come back. And their customer drool over our big halibuts. Even if you are just in Alaska for a day or 2, go with Steve. You will be impressed! (This was my first trip with Steve) read more

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I have been on Long range trips and to other fishing lodges, BUT hands down this is the place to go, you will have the best time of your life there they treat you like Family that to me is the best feeling all the help there is above and beyond taking care of you there, they always have every thing ready for you, I was out fishing with the the man him self Captain Steve should me how to really fish. It and then next best captain to Steve was Chuck what a pair of great guys to fish with, They really work hard to get you on fish, This trip wouldn't have been possible but my daughter Cassie and martin set us up with na great trip. Truly recommend you go here and no place else. You be so happy you did. Like I said there all family to me the place is a 5 star resort to me, Thank you again for the great trip and hospitality. read more

Day one of fishing was great. Made to order breakfast was hot and ready at 430 am! Got outfitted with gear and we're on the road by 5am. The great local launching site was closed due to rough seas. But Captain Steve took us up to launch at Homer. Seas were very rough, but I loved the whole experience! Drove about 45 minutes out, and the deck hands started to bait and ready the halibut lines. They gave us a crash course in halibut fishing and we were on our way. We had some luck. I caught a good sized one, but the captain said they were all ok the small size as his normal spot averaged 40-50pounds fish and we were getting 20-30 pounders. But they still felt heavy to me. Then I got sea sick. I had to just go sit in the cabin and try and relax. After about an hour I had my sea legs back and was out for more halibut. I caught 3 more and lost the biggest one of the day. We saw sea otters, a pod of orcas, and a few bald eagles. All in all a fantastic day one, and we weren't even at the good spot. Now this fishing is not for the faint of heart. My arms, my back and everywhere in between are sore. But it was incredible and I can't wait to see what day two has in store. Can't thank My father in law enough for the invite and amazing trip. By the way everything in the lodge has a special connection to Captain Steve. If you ever have thought of fishing in Alaska, look no further! Top notch all around. Lodge is amazing. Rooms are comfy, and the food AMAZING!! More to come. Oh yeah, we caught a octopus too!! And one of the workers is a bears fan with a kick butt tattoo if Ditka. Day 2 was even better than Day 1!! Started early at the lodge, made to order breakfast. (You May think the fishing is the star of the show, but the food at the lodge is a close 2nd!!) launched out of Anchor Point today, Captain Steve's favorite place. Huge tractors tow you out into the water and then park your trailer after. Very cool experience. We trolled for salmon for an hour or so with no luck, then we started in to halibut. We had good luck, and I almost landed a whopper. It literally was at the side of the boat, and they were about the pull it in and he shook the line. Easily was an 80 pounder, but no luck getting him in the boat. Jim caught 2 good size and I caught one so we almost hit our daily limit for halibut. Then we switched over to salmon fishing and we used down riggers and two poles and just watched for the bites. We rotated turns with fish on. I caught a monster Chum Salmon, very rare the Captain said, and extremely rare over 10 pounds, this monster came in at 18 pounds!! So that was cool. We caught other rockfish, Irish lords, and dolly trout. So it was a lot of fun and we are taking home just over 50 pounds of fish. Great first trip to Alaska. I would definitely go again, and without hesitation recommend this place to anyone!! The Captain and his staff are incredible! Everything about the trip was fun, and we caught a lot of fish. Can't wait to come back. read more

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There is no better place than Captain Steve's for fishing in Alaska., Lodge staff the Captains and Deckhands are all Great caring and extremely helpful. read more

A truly Bucket List experience! Planning a repeat for next summer. Great people, great staff, clean and efficient operations, knowledgeable capt., loads of fish, and overall a fabulous , fun trip! Will see you next summer! read more

Captain Steve's was an unforgettable experience. All meals prepared by Pat were of the highest quality. Their number one priority, I've noticed instantaneously, is customer satisfaction of the utmost sort. If you aren't satisfied they will do everything that is in their power to change that, and they run a tight ship. Our boat had Hunter,the deckhand with an insane work ethic he makes sure Steve's boat runs smooth and efficient, though all are outstanding deckhands. Steve and his captains have the vast knowledge that will make sure you're not leaving without your fish, though prepare your arms for a workout you'll be doing a whole lot of reeling(which is a very good thing). If you're looking for the 5 star experience, both off and on the sea, you need look no further, I cannot recommend this company enough. read more

Terrible experience! I would never recommend them to anyone! Paid $1800 for a 2 night stay at the lodge, all inclusive food and board with 1 FULL day of fishing... what we got, a 1 night stay and 4hrs of fishing. Oh and they pawned us off onto a different charter company. We didn't even get a line into the water until 1:00 and were done by 5:00 taking home a whopping total of 2 fish. Then once we made it back to the lodge for dinner they told us we would have to go find dinner somewhere else cause we were too late, (eventhough we called to notify them that we would be a little late)... Did they offer to compensate us for our lost fishing time and dinner?! No! But they did give us some shrimp as we left to smooth over any hard feelings. A terrible experience. I would never go with them again or recommend them to anyone. read more

Just got home from a stay with Steve and LeAnn at there lodge. What an amazing place to stay and amazing people to share a week with. All of the people there make you feel like family!! Fishing was great and then getting to come back to a wonderful lodge to relax and the meals, You wont go hungry or lose weight while staying there. I cant say enough good things about what Steve and LeAnn have to offer and there staff is some of the best too. If you ever want to have a great Alaska vacation with you fishing buddies or family look no more this is the place for you!! read more

This place was fantastic, if you want to catch fish this is where to go. We limited everyday on Salmon and Halibut and brought home over 100 pounds of fish meat each. The lodge was nice, food was good, but the service was over the top, everything was taken care of! They made you feel like you were visiting friends. The captain of our boat, Chuck he was the best, he took us to the right spots to catch fish, kept us entertained and made us feel like we were the best fishermen in the world! I would go back here anytime! read more