Full Day Canyon fishing trip
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Full Day Canyon fishing trip
By Kenai River Trout Anglers
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Ages 4-120, max of 4 per group
Duration: 8h
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Live guide: English
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- Hotel pickup
What's not included- fish license
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- pick up at Cooper Landing hotels and lodges only
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
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- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travellers
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- 112parto0 contributionsExcellent ExperiencedWent on a Kenai fishing trip with Kenai River Trout Anglers. They provided all the gear for spin fishing or fly fishing. I decided to fly fish that day. I was paired up with another angler and Guide Matt. We immediately got into some fish. Lots of Sockeye, Rainbow and Dolly Varden Trout were caught. I was very impressed how the fish were handled and quickly released unharmed by Guide Matt. He cares about the fishery and told us about the different species. We were able to take lots of fotos of the fish. The Guide positioned the boat so we could both easily fish and we pulled over a few times. I would go again with them anytime. Looking forward to it Chris GWritten 21 August 2024
- BackPacker7677580 contributionsJJ is the best guide on the Kenai.Top experience of our guys trip to Alaska was JJ’s guided trip on the upper Kenai. JJ was friendly, knowledgeable, and expert in navigating the river for the best fishing for us. I would highly recommend using JJ. We will be back and JJ will be our guide!Written 11 August 2024
- victoriakdu0 contributionsRippin lips with Brandon M.I definitely recommend Kenai River Trout Anglers to my friends, family, and anyone looking score trophy sized trout. A little less than 2 hours outside of Anchorage, I drove down to Cooper Landing to meet my guide (s/o Brandon M.) to float the Kenai. He was very thorough and informative while it was my first time fly fishing the Kenai. Extra brownie points for letting me bring my dog Milo on the boat with us. Brandon was excellent at getting me dialed. Within the first hour I caught a trophy dolly. Absolutely stoked lol. Throughout the whole day I caught so many trout I ended up losing count. It was a very successful and memorable day floating the Kenai. Milo and I are definitely coming back!Written 5 August 2024
- I8710NOsaraha0 contributionsUnforgettable Fishing Adventure with Kenai River Trout AnglersWe had an excellent fishing trip with Kenai River Trout anglers with Owen as our guide! Owen's personable nature and excellent teaching skills made us feel comfortable and confident throughout the trip. His love for fishing was contagious, and he had a wonderful way of making the experience enjoyable for everyone, regardless of their skill level. Under Owen's expert guidance, we caught sockeye salmon, rainbow trout, and Dolly Varden. If you're looking for a knowledgeable and friendly fishing guide, Owen at Kenai River Trout Anglers is the one to choose. We highly recommend him for an amazing fishing experience!Written 5 August 2024
- Jerhatch10 contributionsAmazing trip on the Kenai!We had an amazing half day afternoon fly fishing trip on the upper Kenai with Brandon Martinez as our guide. We got on fish immediately and landed dozens of Rainbow and Dolly Varden and the action practically never stopped including multiple double hookups! It was awesome, and I highly recommend Kenai River Trout Anglers if you need a guide. Can’t wait to go back to Cooper LandingWritten 28 July 2024
- PrimoCam0 contributionsExcellent Kenai River ExperienceThe trip was awesome, our guide Matt showed his passion for the sport, his care for the fishery and environment, his patience with us knuckleheads and taking the time to teach us things, and his ability to find the fish. The pre-trip communication was great and I would not hesitate to go with them again.Written 25 July 2024
- H6722DJlynnc0 contributionsAmazing!Amazing!! My son's Make A Wish was to fish in Alaska on his birthday. JJ and Owen made that happen!! What genuine and knowledgeable river guides. We had 2 boats for our family of 6. We caught many fish! It was a beautiful day. We would highly recommend this company for all of your Alaska fishing needs.Written 9 July 2024
- sarahrowe2240 contributionsRad Upper Kenai FishingMy Husband and I love fly fishing at home, so we knew we had to have a trip as part of our Alaska vacation. Little did we know, we would get one of the best guides we’ve ever had in any industry. Matt was a true joy to be around. He taught us so much about nymphing, river patterns, and the fish. His passion and knowledge of the river system was evident and he had us on the fish all day long. We had an incredible day with plenty of boats floating past wondering why our rods were bent! Matt is the best of the best, and we’ll be back for more!Written 20 June 2024
- Buddha51500 contributionsIncredibly Knowledgeable and fun guideI have used this guide service for several years, but never fully appreciated their unbelievable knowledge of this river until this trip. The fishing was slow for a few reasons and the fish count was way down for everyone on the river. JJ, our guide pulled out every trick and used every bend and hole he knew of throughout the day to still produce fish on days where other people had not done well at all. Wow! Super impressive JJ. He is also an amazing teacher for all abilities. Love this guide service.Written 13 September 2023
- davidkE1130ES0 contributionsIncredible days on the river with Matt!We have gone with KRTA the past 3 seasons on the Kenai and Matt Rima was our exceptional guide each trip. Matt's knowledge and experience has made for the most amazing fishing trips we've had. From flood stage to low flows Matt knows where to find the fish! His patience teaching newer anglers and dialing in everyone else on the Kenai bead bite is exceptional. Watching him show my son how its done and the joy of fish after big fish made memories of a lifetime. It isn't all about the fishing. With Matt there is the feeling of adventure and discovery along the way down the beautiful wild Kenai. From exploring back channels to catching fish in every type of water it seems like a different river each day! I admired his deep respect and care for the fishery, especially on those hundred fish days with me and my partner!! He knows where to find big fish that is usually only seen on the middle section! Fishing with Matt is the highlight of our trips to the Kenai and now he's a great friend. JJ runs a top notch business and veteran guide Matt Rima is gets it done even during the glut!!Written 3 September 2023
- Curiosity607758442390 contributionsKenai River Trout Anglers are the best!We had an incredible half day trip with Brandon. He was a stellar guide! We just wish we would have done a full day float to keep the good fishing going. Would absolutely fish with Kenai River Trout Anglers over and over again in a heartbeat.Written 1 September 2023
- Tyler R0 contributionsHalf day fishing trip for sockeye.Captain JJ was amazing and showed us a great experience! He was knowledgeable, personable, and ensured we had the best time possible. Would highly recommend!Written 8 August 2023
- Rscur0 contributionsGreat day fishing the Kenai!Visiting Alaska from western NY state. My son scheduled a day of fishing the Kenai with JJ Brown as our guide. I had never been fly fishing before, and JJ had me casting, and reeling in fish in no time. His experience, knowledge and guidance made for an amazing day. I can’t wait to come back for my next day on the River. Will definitely be with Kenai River Trout Anhlers.Written 31 July 2023
- AKhockey220 contributionsBest Guides on the Kenai!Always an awesome time with Kenai River Trout Anglers. I have been fishing once or twice a year with Guide JJ for several years now. My Dad was in town visiting so we decided to book a full day trip. My dad had never been fly fishing, and JJ had him hooked up with fish in no time with a real quick fly fishing 101 course. Always a good time with amazing scenery, and a great learning experience from the knowledgeable guides at Kenai River Trout Anglers, that will make you feel like your family!Written 27 July 2023
- catfishc20230 contributionsCatching fish in the most beautiful place on earthThe views were absolutely stunning. The guide Brandon was informative, very helpful and patient. I have never fly fished before and he was able to teach me quickly enough that I was catching fish in no time. I had a blast and booked another trip for next year already. Thank you Kenai River trout Anglers for a wonderful trip. Sincerely, RandallWritten 11 July 2023
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Arlene A
Brisbane, Australia6 contributions
We booked a fishing trip back in November 2019 for a canyon fishing trip in June 2020 with JJ. We were traveling from Australia and had this trip on our bucket list for a long time. From the very onset , the communication and booking process was seamless. JJ was very obliging with changing dates and organizing the entire trip, through emails and phone calls. Then we had to call and cancel because we could no longer travel from Australia. His response was immediate and without question. Full refund given and totally understanding and helpful . Thanks JJ and we will be booking with you definitely in 2021 when we finally make it to Alaska. You came highly recommended by other fishing outfits in Alaska and it’s not hard to see why.
Written 23 March 2020
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Thanks for writing a review. I’m sorry you had to cancel your trip, but hopefully you will make it in 2021. I would never keep people’s money during a situation like this, regardless of the cancellation policy. Keeping people’s money in this situation would be morally and ethically wrong. I treat the situation the same way I would want to be treated if I was on the other side. Good luck stay healthy and hope to see you in 2021.
Written 2 April 2020
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fishinmomma
Superior, CO15 contributions
Aug 2022
We come back to Cooper Landing to fish with JJ every year. JJ is the best guide for every level of angler: beginners to expert will have a world class experience. He puts you on the fish because he knows the river so well. The water was high when we were there and JJ handled the boat with precision. We were fishing for Trout and Dolly Varden and we weren't disappointed, JJ put us on large fish all day. I highly recommend JJ if you get the chance to fish the Kenai River in Cooper Landing.
Written 11 September 2022
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nate u
5 contributions
July 2020 • Family
My son and I had a terrific day fishing the Upper Kenai with JJ as our guide. The action started slowly but he was adaptive and knowledgeable about the fishery and led us to some great catches after changing up our approach. We ended up catching quite a few really nice rainbows, dolly garden, and sockeyes. He was also very responsive and available for planning before the trip. One of the best guided fishing trips I have been on!
Written 12 July 2020
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Diane S
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Being able to see Alaska from the river is amazing…but to then add in a day with Kenai River Trout Anglers-priceless! We started hitting fish real quick and all in our party brought fighters into the boat. This was one of my top 10 Alaska days! Never fished before-they’ve got you…experienced fisher-your trip will be one of your most memorable! Enjoy every minute.
Written 17 August 2023
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AKrafter
Kenai, AK2 contributions
June 2020 • Friends
Had a great day fishing upper kenai from sportsman's to skilak lake. J.J. created a relaxed and fun fishing environment that produced results. Provided us with quality equipment, and a wealth of knowledge. Beautiful stretch of river.
Written 21 June 2020
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Rob H
Atlanta, GA9 contributions
June 2023
Had a killer day with Kenai River Trout, Matt was our guide and he put us on the fish and gave us a lot of info about the fish, the river and the surrounding area. Highly recommend. Already planning our next outing with these guys! Thanks again : )
At a few points it was just one after another after another. Matt took care to make sure we handled the fish properly and got quick pictures when we wanted. We got them back in the water to keep swimming for other days.
At a few points it was just one after another after another. Matt took care to make sure we handled the fish properly and got quick pictures when we wanted. We got them back in the water to keep swimming for other days.
Written 30 June 2023
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Andrew H
2 contributions
Sept 2019
Went down the canyon with JJ from Kenai River Trout Anglers last September. The float down the river was beautiful and we got into the Rainbows. JJ put in a lot of effort and was able to put us right on the fish. All tackle was provided and JJ knew exactly what they were biting. It was a great experience and I would highly recommend this company.
Written 30 March 2020
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Andrew thanks for the review! You will be missed now that you moved back to the lower 48. I enjoyed the numerous trips with you and your family over the past 10 years. We had some very memorable floats. The last one this past season was a great one. I’m sure you guys will be back to visit and I look forward to fishing with you in the future. Thanks.
Written 7 April 2020
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TCH1013
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July 2023 • Friends
I’ve been on a handful of guided fishing trips on the Kenai and going forward I will be sticking with Kenai River Trout Anglers. The guides are professional, knowledgeable, and personable. Whether you’re a novice or proficient, you’ll have a great experience. JJ and his crew have a breadth of expertise that they pass on during the trip. If you are looking for a great day fishing on the Kenai, I can’t recommend the Kenai River Trout Anglers enough!
Written 30 July 2023
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Tom
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July 2023 • Friends
Professionally run outfit! Great equipment, and incredible knowledge of the River. I have been fishing with JJ and Kenai River Tout Anglers several times now and will not ever go with another guide service. JJ and his crew are true professionals! Fish with them, and you will not be disappointed
Written 3 August 2023
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Thanks for the review we appreciate it. Always a pleasure fishing with you as well! see you next time.
Written 6 August 2023
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Eric N
Los Angeles, CA3 contributions
June 2022
We started planning this trip pre-pandemic and were so happy this day finally came. JJ and Matt took out our family of 5 our on an adventure on the Kenai River. They were so accommodating and helpful teaching my 13yo twin girls and 11yo son how to use a fly rod as well as plugs to fish for salmon. As this was the beginning of the sockeye run, we had a challenging time catching them, but did hook a number of beautiful rainbow trout (some of the largest i've seen) and dolly varden; we did get a few sockeye to take home. Despite this, we saw over 20 bald eagles and got to paddle down class 2-3 rapids. The two of them really know every inch of the river. This was truly an amazing day. We will be back to fish with JJ and Matt the next time we're in Alaska!
Written 26 June 2022
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