If you're looking for an amazing fishing experience in Alaska look no further. Five dogs fishing exceeded our fishing expectations and created such an amazing experience for us. They provided high quality waders and boots (Simms and Patagonia) to make sure we would be comfortable on the river. They really do more than "put you in boat", with high level knowledge of the area we left early to get to a good fishing spot where the salmon were running. Dallin was our guide and he was amazing! With super high energy, zest for life, and a passion for fishing, he made our day so enjoyable. Our favorite part was when we all caught salmon and he was sprinting up and down the river with nets helping us bring in fish. It was so much fun. Book with them!!! read more

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Adam was Awesome! Put us on some fish and helped with any questions we had. Kept us entertained the whole time highly recommend!! read more

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Honestly this is the best you can book with! He also does other areas of the Kenai working the lower and upper areas. There is no need to look elsewhere. Book your whole adventure with Adam. He was referred to me and I was thrilled above all measure to gave a guide as good as him! Took our grandson for his graduation and 18 bday present and he was thrilled read more

Me and my husband went fishing with Adam and it was our fist time fly and salmon fishing. Adam was a great instructor that we were able to get to see the fun of fly fishing!!! I couldn't catch until the end of the trip, but Adam was patient and he waited until I did catch and he even caught for me to reel in so I can get the feel of it. He even had us try different fishing while we move from one spot to another and we saw dolly and rainbow trout (catch and release) and the river he took us to was beautiful. All gears were clean and Adam ensure we get them a good use. We are planning to come back in a year or two and we sure will ask Adam to be our guide again. He is the BEST!!! Just call or text message the number you see on yelp and he will contact you super fast. Don't wait or try to find anyone else, Adam is the person for you!!! p.s. Don't bring a banana on the trip read more

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Adam was by far the best guide we could have asked for. Booking was easy and communication was great! We had a great time fishing and Adam was such an awesome conversationalist. Hope we were able to entertain you a bit. Will come back in the future. read more

My wife gave me a book entitled, Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die. To be honest I am unsure if the upper Kenai river is included there, but perhaps it should be. Although the Kenai is probably more famous for the salmon runs which arrive during various times of the year (think World Record Chinook, combat Sockeye fishing at the confluence with the Russian river), fun can also be had on the upper (quieter) stretch of this river. This is especially true if you go along with guide, Adam Snyder. First, I was referred to his website (5dogsfishing.com) through another guide service who works out of Cooper Landing, AK. Second, although this is his first year as a stand alone company, Adam has been fishing and living on these waters for well over a decade. This is his backyard home water; he knows it well. My family and I took a 4-hour float during the week of July 4th. I have fly-fished many times before, my wife had only fly-fished once before and my eight-year old son had never been. This is a perfect trip as an introduction to fly fishing. That said, one really does not have to be terribly proficient with the fly rod in order to be successful on this river. Adam is patient and instructive, happily taking time to set my son up with a spinning rod to drag plugs through promising fish holding areas. Everything necessary for fishing was provided (quality rods and reels, indicators, split shot, and appropriate flies). He also provided boot waders, waterproof jackets and PFDs for the boat. Just buy your Alaska DFG license (on line) and show up. The beauty of the river cannot be ignored. It is a chalky blue-green color, stemming from the suspended glacial silt. The temperature on the day was moderate, with partial sun breaking through the clouds. My son spotted a bald eagle in the trees above. We caught fish, all were released to the river (see photos). No trophy rainbows this time, but we were in between Sockeye runs. My wife made the comment that Adam's personality was a perfect match for us. Gentle, knowledgeable, patient and a consummate professional in every way. I like to see good, hardworking people succeed. Adam is one of the good, and a true steward of the land. He has genuine respect for the river and the fish in it; they are his livelihood. Every time I get on the plane to leave Alaska, I ask myself when will I be able to come back? Next time, I'll be sure to drop 5DogsFishing a line. read more

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We were a group of three friends, out in Alaska for a short weekend in early September. We wanted to discover this beautiful place and thought some fishing was right in the spirit... Well, we nailed it! This afternoon spent with Adam was one of the most exciting experiences we had in a long while! I mean really, if there was only thing I could keep from this last year of my life, I want to spend it with Adam on his boat! Adam will gladly lend you all the outfit you need, and you're off for a wonderful ride on the Kenai river where he drives you to the most amazing places. Adam explains all sorts of interesting facts about fishes, tips and tricks, stories, experience. And he is funny. You know, like, you laugh. Wonderful atmosphere, so much fun, lots of fishes and incredible ones! You can fish both from the boat and from the banks, Adam will accommodate any crazy idea you might have to make it wonderful and successful. Just so you know, we were complete beginners (almost never fished before) and there was no issue. I'm sure Adam can accommodate any level anyway. The only drawback : the road is not so far away from the river at some spots, but you won't notice it much, the ride is so awesome! If you have the opportunity, please... do not hesitate a second and run to Five Dogs Fishing! You'll have the best afternoon. Anyway, I know that's what I'm gonna do when I'm back in Alaska! read more

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Had an awesome two days with Adam. Great guy that makes sure you are having a great experience. read more

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This is a long overdue for one of the best fishing experiences of our lives! Adam and his wife are true gems and were so accommodating and knowledgable from the start when we made our reservation to when they dropped us off to our campground after our float trip. We didn't have a car in cooper landing so they picked us up and dropped us off before and after. We were there last summer at a pretty slow time for fishing. The reds were at the tail end of their run, and the silvers were just starting. So make sure you time it right when you journey out here. It just couldn't be helped in our situation. But with Adams knowledge and help I caught the biggest rainbow trout of my life and my boyfriend caught a bunch of reds, dolly varden and trout. We brought a piece home to grill over the campfire. Adam cleaned and gutted the fish for us. We went on a cold and misty day and Adam provided hot cocoa to sip on as we drifted down the river. Adam was so positive the whole time, informative, and just a fun guy to share a boat with for 6 hours. When we come back, we'll definitely call up Adam! The setting is beautiful, the people are wonderful, and it's definitely an adventure of a lifetime. read more

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Top notch gear, setting and service. I don't think you'll find a better guide on the Kenai. Adam and his wife are first rate and we'd go again in a heartbeat. Thanks guys! Hope to float with you again soon. read more

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Adam is a great guide and knows the spots to set you up to land the big one on the Kenai. He's super knowledgeable and friendly and will make your day out one to remember, did for us! read more

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My brother and my dad and I went fishing with Adam and it was a fantastic experience! None of us had being fly-fishing before, and Adam was a great instructor, and we even managed to catch a salmon to take home for dinner that night. Towards the end of the tour, we were able to see an eagle catching a salmon right out of the river! The ride was smooth and Adam directed the boat so we were able to float around in areas where there weren't too many other fishers (or any at all) so it was very peaceful. If I go back to Alaska I will definitely be doing this again! read more

Outstanding two days on the river with Adam. His demeanor was right on--patient, calm, strong, knowledgeable, and above all else safe. He directed us to spots on the river that were uncrowded and highly productive. The four of us limited out both days on incredible salmon. His fishing gear was top shelf and worked without a flaw. We were a group of Montana fly fishers, so we think we know it all, but each of us learned from Adam. Unfortunately, my trip was cut short due to a family tragedy back home. I arranged for a taxi ride back to the Anchorage airport, but Adam's incredible wife, Denette, insisted on driving me back, a true sweetheart. Thank you, Adam and Denette. read more

Adam is a fantastic guide and his wife Danette was great at handling all the logistics and even recommending places to stay, eat, etc... We did half day trip for Salmon and trout. It was a small group of 4 (my wife and I and then another couple we didn't know) so he let us decide if we wanted to go for trout at the beginning and then salmon or skip trout (since you can't keep any of them) and get a guaranteed better salmon spot. We decided to just head straight for the salmon. It was nice that he let us decide. Neither of us had ever fly fished before and he was great at explaining and showing us how. Don't be afraid if you haven't fly fished before. He makes it really easy. We ended up catching 11 between the 4 of us but went soft and only kept a couple to eat ;-) As reference, the group literally 50 yards upstream from us caught nothing so he definitely does something right!!! I would highly recommend these guys!! read more

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This was my first time floating on a river and I will defiantly be doing it again when I return, especially with Adam. He is a great guide and puts you in the fish. We did catch and release and we had a fish on almost the entire trip. It was a very peaceful trip and sight seeing through the canyon was great, we saw a bald eagle snatch a fish from the water right next to us... Great Time!!! read more

Our boating adventure with Adam on 6/15/15 was a blast!! Adam and his wife were both extremely nice and went out of their way to make our trip work for my small family. I wanted to find someone who would pay special attention to my nine year old son, and Adam totally delivered! Adam really knew the river. He knew when to teach us, and when to be quiet and let the beauty of the river and mountains speak for themselves. And with his help, my son has a memory that will last a lifetime - catching his first rainbow trout in a wild turquoise river in the great Alaskan playground of the Kenai Penninsula! My wife, son, and I thoroughly enjoyed our time on and off the water with Five Dogs Fishing and recommend it wholeheartedly. read more

Five Dogs Fishing - Alex with a fantastic rainbow trout on the line. Kenai River, 6/15/15 with Five Dogs Fishing. - Boating Near Me

Went with Adam today and caught several rainbow and one large salmon. Great fun. Adam knows his stuff and a very nice person to boot. Highly recommend. Saw some eagles and other interesting birds too. read more

We had the most amazing time with Five Dogs Fishing! My husband and I went out for one afternoon of fishing with Adam and had such a good time that we booked another four hour trip later in the week. I had absolutely ZERO experience fly fishing, and my husband's experience was minimal. Adam's instruction was perfect, and we were both able to catch several different types of fish. Of the salmon that we caught, we were able to keep five for eating. Adam is a fun guy who entertained us, not only with his skills, but also with good conversation. And we really feel like fishing the Upper Kenai is the only way to go. The setting couldn't be better, and we weren't standing elbow-to-elbow with a bunch of other fisherman. We just got home a week ago and are already dying to get back. read more

Adam made my first day of fly fishing awesome! He let me feel like I was getting personalized instruction while not hindering the more experienced people on the boat. We all had a great time and caught a lot even at the end of the season. Adam knows how to put you on the fish and keep you happy on the way there! I have fished with other guides since, and he really is the best! read more

I booked a fishing tour the day before I went on the tour. I went for a 6 hour fish and float tour. We fished for trout and salmon. We caught some salmon that were silver and we were able to gut them and take them home to eat. They were delicious! The river is really pretty! I didn't get any views of the river that compare to when I was on the river fishing. I had never fly fished before but Adam taught me to fly fish and I think I was pretty good at it. Throughout the day Adam explained different things to me from fishing gear and techniques to gutting the fish. We used various fishing gear and methods to catch either trout or salmon. I was debating booking a tour or not and I am so glad that I did. I was recommended to call this fishing group specifically by 3 different people in Cooper Landing. There are a lot of fishing guides in Cooper Landing so I think that says something. read more

Enjoyed the half day fishing trip floating down the kenai river. The guide was friendly and helpful the entire time from the minute we got there to the minute we left. Very accommodating to our specific group. Would definitely book again with this charter read more

We were referred to Adam from another charter that was full on such short notice. We were very pleased with the prompt, professional service we received. Adam was very personable and knowledgeable about he river. Even though we were really there at the wrong time of year for huge rainbows, I would, without a doubt, use Adam again. read more

Had an excellent time catching dollys and rainbows on the upper Kenai with Adam. He is a great guy with knowledge of the river and some history of the area. Adam put my Dad and I on some great spots and we easily caught dozens and dozens of fish sometimes even a doubles! We had a beautiful day to fish and Adam made sure to keep us on the water all day so we definitely got our moneys worth! Will definitely be back and would recommend to anyone that's interested in fishing the beautiful upper Kenai. read more