Alaska Fishing Trips
Up to 6 Guests, minimum 2 guests
About
Gwin's Lodge
June through September is the salmon season in Cooper Landing, with several distinct runs of different salmon species. These date ranges are approximate, please refer to the Fish & Game regulations prior to fishing.
Sockeye or Red Salmon is what many people come to Cooper Landing to fish. Typically 4-8 lbs, they start out silver in color and develop green heads and red bodies during spawning.
Sockeyes come up the Kenai River in two distinct runs: the first run, primarily Russian River-bound, begins arriving in mid to late May and continues through June. The late run, which typically begins entering the mouth of the Kenai River in early July, historically peaks the third week of that month.
In August, it's Silver or Coho Salmon's turn to spawn. At 8-12 lbs, these fish are known for putting up a good fight. They come up the Kenai River from the ocean and split at the confluence, some going up the Kenai River, others going up the Russian River. Spawning silvers develop green-black heads and dark maroon bodies.
King or Chinook Salmon are the larger salmon. They typically reach 40-60 pounds. Mid-May to the end of July is King Salmon season. Fishing for Kings requires a king salmon stamp in addition to your fishing license. Please check current King regulations of where King fishing is permitted. We book king trips in other areas of the Penninsula because our section of the river is closed to fishing for kings
In addition to salmon fishing, the Kenai Peninsula rivers are also great places to try for other species of fish like Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden. From late August to October are the best times to catch trophy-sized trout, but nearly all year you can come to perfect your form casting for these beauties.
Trips Offered:
June through September Salmon Fishing
August to October Trout Fishing
Minimum of 3 people with a maximum of 4. Pay the whole boat price if you have less than 4 guests in order to have a boat private.
Rates:
Alaska Fishing Trip (Full Day 8 hrs) | $325 per person per day
Alaska Fishing Trip (Half Day 4 hrs) | $225 per person per day
What's Included?
- Drive-up Full Day or Half Day Alaska Fishing Trip
- Rods, Reels, and Tackle Included
- Ice Included
- Fuel Included
- Fish Cleaning Included
- *Gratuity not included*
What to bring:
- Alaska Fishing License
- Polarized Sunglasses
- Lunch
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Hat/Neck Gaiter
- Hand towel
This outfitter currently has no lodging available.
Target species
Rainbow Trout
King Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Amenities
Guided
Keep the meat
You catch it you keep it
Kid friendlyTrip includes
Rods, reels & tackle
LuresLocation
Cooper Landing, Alaska, United States
Exact location provided after booking.
Established in 1952 by Pat and Helen Gwin. The historic Gwin's Lodge is located in the middle of Alaska's Kenai Peninsula, known as Alaska's Playground. We have lodging, a full-service bar and restaurant, a tackle and souvenir shop, and an on-site liquor store.
Gwin's Lodge is the closest restaurant and lodging to the confluence of two world-class salmon streams; the Kenai River and the Russian River. We are a favorite among fishers that frequent these waters.
We are nestled at the base of the majestic Kenai Mountains. Our location is just across the street from the Kenai River in the Chugach National Forest, bordering the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. Our central location on the Kenai Peninsula makes all recreational activities in nearby towns easily accessible.
Established by pioneers Pat and Helen Gwin, Gwin's Lodge first opened in January 1952, before Alaska was even a state. They began harvesting logs from the surrounding Chugach National Forest in 1946. Gwin's Lodge is the oldest surviving roadside lodge on the Kenai Peninsula.
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