If you're looking for an amazing fishing experience in Alaska look no further. Five dogs fishing…read moreexceeded 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!!!

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

A beautiful stay right on the river. Comfortable cabins and outstanding staff. Our guides Jon and…read moreAaron were amazing. Caught some beauties. Can't wait to go back!!

Amazing spot!!! Awesome customer service, very clean facilities and welcoming staff. They also have…read morea sauna, a common firepit area with lots of firewood. There are lots of marshmallows for the kids, they have breakfast as well. The cabin was cozy and clean. The views are AMAZING! You can do fishing trips from there as well as drafting. I cannot recommend this place enough! The cabin was right on the river with incredible views!!

I wasn't sure what to expect, having never fly fished before, on a float trip trying it for my…read morefirst time. We selected the half-day tour with Tom, and it couldn't have been more perfect. The gear they provided kept us dry, and it was the perfect amount of time to be on the Kenai River for a novice to both learn and try to catch some fish. Tom had the patience of a saint while we learned, was an excellent teacher, and knew every inch of that river: where to go to go for a hit, what bait to use, the technique for that specific spot -- it was absolutely unreal. My husband ended up catching a nice rainbow and a Grayling. Well worth the money. Give Tom a raise!

Spent the 1st night at the Princess Lodge, loved it--but it was booked our 2nd night--. That's how…read morewe came across Alaska Troutfitters Cabins- what a gem!! We LOVED it!! Our cabin over looked the river- stunning!! Sat at the campfire and drank wine! Beds were comfy! Shower was hot! Rooms were big and clean-- great for large groups!!! 5 stars!!

What a great experience for my family! We felt fortunate to have had Mike as our guide. We had…read morenever been salmon fishing before, and he made it easy and fun for us. His communication before our trip was excellent. During our time together, he was patient and a wonderful teacher. He knew how important it was for my teenage boys to catch fish that day, so he met us before sunrise to make absolutely sure we had the best spot on the river. My wife, who is not really into fishing, enjoyed just sitting in the boat and hearing Mike's stories about life in Alaska. He filleted all our fish on the spot and had everything ready for us to take to the fish processing center for shipping. He's a true professional and a great human. We highly recommend Mike Adams and Alaskan Angling Adventures!

We had an incredible 4 days of fishing the Kenai River, it was truly a once in a lifetime Alaskan…read moreAngling Adventure. As a saltwater angler the drift boat/indicator fishing techniques were new to me, but Mike's instruction got me up to speed quickly and we were catching fish right away. Mike is thoroughly in-tune with the river and ecosystem. This knowledge showed as he was constantly making adjustments to give us the best chance of hooking up. His skills managing the boat and 2 anglers battling fish were also impressive. Overall this trip exceeded our expectations thanks to Mike's preparation, guidance and hard work. 10/10 highly recommend!

Wonderful wonderful peaceful raft adventure along the Kenai river. Molly was great as our guide…read more She was so knowledgeable about the history and animals along the river. Highly recommend.

Had a great time and great conversation with our guide, Tyson. It was a cold day of ice fishing but…read morethe cabin with the stove and a heater kept us comfortable. Tyson cooked up some of our catch for us and it was a tasty snack. Would do again and highly recommend.

Two words come to mind when describing our experience: STRANDED and COMMUNICATION--or, more…read moreaccurately, the lack of it. My 14-year-old grandson and I had carefully planned and greatly anticipated this fishing trip. We arrived at the Cooper Landing office area two hours early, believing that was where our trip would begin. While waiting, we watched several groups meet guides, get into vans, and leave for their fishing destinations. Our email stated that we would be fishing "on the Kasilof River, about an hour from Cooper Landing." I understood that to mean we would be transported there--especially after watching other groups leave from the office in vans. At no point did I understand that we were expected to drive ourselves to an unspecified meeting location an hour away. The office was unlocked but unattended. When our departure time came and went, I called and spoke with someone I believe was named Dave. Rather than calmly addressing what was clearly a communication problem, he became defensive and scolded me, repeatedly insisting that I had received an email telling me where to meet. I tried several times to move the conversation away from assigning blame and toward finding a solution. Eventually, arrangements were made for us to drive to a specified location and join the trip. Once on the river, things improved considerably. Our guide was fairly inexperienced in the area, but very good. He worked extremely hard, and everyone in our boat caught their limit. He deserves considerable credit for turning a very disappointing beginning into an enjoyable fishing experience. Unfortunately, the disorganization returned at the end of the day. After reaching the takeout point, we expected transportation to be waiting. Instead, we stood in the cold rain for nearly two hours waiting for the truck to arrive. There was clearly a serious breakdown in communication and coordination. Our two fellow guests were also extremely unhappy and said they were considering canceling their trip scheduled for the following day. Bottom line: The fishing was excellent, and our guide was fairly inexperienced in the area, but very good. The communication, organization, and customer service were not. Mistakes and misunderstandings happen. What matters is how a business handles them. Customers should not be scolded when there is an obvious communication breakdown, nor should they be left standing in the cold rain for nearly two hours because transportation was poorly coordinated. Based on our experience, I cannot recommend this operation. There are other fishing guide services in the Cooper Landing and Kenai Peninsula area, and I would strongly encourage travelers to explore those alternatives. What should have been one of the highlights of an Alaska trip with my grandson was unnecessarily diminished by poor communication, disorganization, and disrespectful customer service.

Dave, the owner/operator of Cooper Landing Fishing Guide was the greatest find of our entire trip…read more We hired him for three days of fishing with our group and rented his amazing Main Cabin at Alaska Heavenly Lodge. My family had the trip of a lifetime! The cabin and property is gorgeous, well appointed, comfortable, affordable, quiet, quaint and in the perfect location. The days on the water fishing with Dave were INCREDIBLE! He is patient, kind, funny, engaging and has an amazing amount of institutional knowledge about fishing the Kenai Peninsula area. We were originally planning to fish for two days on the Kasilof River for Silver Salmon and then one day on the Kenai River fly fishing for trout. When the conditions were not up to his standards, he pivoted and changed the plan to make sure everyone in our group had the best experience possible. I will most definitely be back to fish with Dave again and stay at Alaska Heavenly Lodge and I highly recommend him for either your fishing adventure and/or lodging while in the Kenai Peninsula area.

Our family booked an all day private salmon fishing charter hoping that our timing would coincide…read morewith the second sockeye run. We have a 13 yo daughter and a 10yo daughter who are pretty adventurous and love to fish, but this was going to be so different than the lake fishing they are accustomed to. No one in the family had ever been fly fishing, so this was going to be an adventure for not only my husband and myself, but for our guide who would have the *joy* of teaching and managing all 4 of us. I did a lot of research to make sure that we selected a company who would be a good fit, and I am so very glad we chose to go with Jason's Guide Service. Our guide was Henry and although he was very young and relatively new, he was amazing. He had so much knowledge of the area and was so skilled that you would've thought he had been around and doing this for much much longer. Jason had called the night before letting us know that the salmon were running a little late and that fishing for them was pretty dismal. He offered to let us focus on plug and drift fishing for trout and Dolly Vardon but was open to mixing in some fly fishing. He prepared us for what could be a fairly unproductive day and how fly fishing could be frustrating for the kids, particularly our youngest. We told him we wanted to at least try some fly fishing just for the experience but would be just as happy drifting and using spinner reels if that didn't work out. Henry was so incredibly patient with all of us the entire day. He was an excellent teacher and my kids were thrilled to throw on the waders and get in the water. Both of them caught on fairly quickly and my daughter even caught a couple of trout within a short period of time on the fly rod. We alternated between fly fishing and plugging and we all were able to catch some beautiful rainbow trout, a few Dollys and a few salmon. Most of the salmon were too large and not keepers, but super fun to catch and get pictures of. We did end up being home dinner which was more than we expected due to our timing. We saw many, many eagles and were super lucky to hang out in fairly close proximity to a young brown bear - the first and only we ended up seeing on our 14 day trip. Most importantly, we had a great time and it was an experience my kids enjoyed enough to want to build on it in the future! Mission accomplished. These guys know this river well and will work their tails off to get you to the right spots. Just as importantly to us, they are super kind, patient and gracious with beginners, including kids. We highly recommend them and would absolutely book with them if we are lucky enough to return!

Just spent the day fishing for trout with Jason. He made the day fun, rewarding, and memorable for…read moremy wife (nature lover) AND me (fisherman). His intimate knowledge of the Kenai River was both fascinating and impressive. All in all, memories of a lifetime were made and I would highly recommend Jason!

Great day on the river. Caroline was an awesome guide---fun and knowledgeable. Beautiful way to see…read morethe area by floating down river. Reasonable price and so worth the views.

Stayed here for 2 nights and did a canyon raft tour. We had an amazing time! Our guide was…read moreexcellent, very informative and fun!

WOW!!! What a fantastic day, drove all the way from California...John was such a great guide, we…read morehad a blast...he REALLY knows what he's doing and he's VERY fun...we are camping in their Float-N-Fish campground too, GREAT Wi-Fi...a BIG thank you to John & Heather for making our trip so special...Kenn & Sarah

This trip was priceless. I kick myself for having waited this long. I tried hard to hook and land…read morefish in the Kenai a few days prior to fishing with John. I enjoy learning by trial and error. Argh! I have never hooked and lost so many fish. Then John put me on the fish and taught me how to land them. He actually guided me right to the fish. "Take one small step towards me" "Let out one foot of line" BOOM! Fish on! Not once or twice but three times! As mentioned this was PRICELESS! Baby eagles, black bear, big rainbows, Dolly Varden and Sockeye salmon. What a treat! What a trip! Thank you John and Heather. What a team! Best guided fishing trip ever. As an added bonus, John got my wife fishing and she experienced success. This will change my life forever. Thanks again, Greg and Lindy

I noticed most of the bad reviews are related to "processing"... we chose to use Kenai Cache for…read morefishing and it was GRAND! Chris was our guide, we had four in the boat - all fairly new to fly fishing. Chris was very good in detailing technique and showing us tricks to fish for trout. We started in the lake then down river to a bar to wade and fish for trout and sockeye. The wind was not cooperative, it rained most of the trip, and the temps were on the chilly side. I would definitely use them again. Chris found plenty of fish and checked in regularly with the shop for reports. Great fun to fish with knowledgable talent like Chris :-)

Sam, our guide, was exactly what we needed. We were all new to fly fishing and he made things easy…read moreto understand and FUN David the owner was thoughtful and excited about his business and clients. Support local business owners!!!!