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We are looking at going on an Alaskan fishing trip. I am thinking of doing a combo package where we can fish for halibut a day or two, king salmon, and other species. I am thinking we will go during July. I have heard a lot of good things about Kenai. I am looking for advice and recommendations on where to stay and what company to go with. Thanks in advance!
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I have heard a lot of good about this outfit, but have not fished with them. https://kingofkingslodge.net/pricesI lived In Kodiak for 6 years, I know some good ones there, day charter guys.
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Far from Kenai, but here is one my brothers and me are booked for in August, he is a member of this forum. https://www.alaskawideopen.com
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I believe Calvin from this site is a charter boat captain, send him a PM. Good luck.
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I believe Calvin from this site is a charter boat captain, send him a PM. Good luck. This is Calvin
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I have fished out of Pelican twice. Both trips were good. It is a good area to fish. Highliner is a nice outfit. There are a couple others that people are happy with and return yearly.
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https://www.flyfishalaska.com/ Two of my stepdaughters work there, very well run place.
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Gustavus has a couple of good operations that work halibut off the mouth of Glacier Bay. They also often include a day going out for salmon. When I was there a few years ago, they were starting to build a dock for the Alaska Ferry, which should give good access from Juneau. There is a freezer/smoker service in town, and Alaska Airlines will stow your frozen "baggage" in a freezer during layovers.
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I think Gustavus has a weekly ferry to/from Juneau now
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Wow, they have a great web site. I wonder if they are located where the Short family lived back a few decades ago. sounds like it.
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Depends on whether you want to catch your Kings in the salt or freshwater.
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My family has booked two very successful king salmon and halibut fishing trips with Johnson Brothers Outfitters in Soldotna, but that was several years ago. I see they still have an active website. I've got video of my 75 year old father catching a 74 lb. King Salmon on the Kenai river on one of those trips, and the next day we caught a lot of Halibut on Cook inlet. Two brothers from Utah on that Halibut trip each caught a fish weighing over 200 pounds. Dad caught what they called a "minnow"- - - - -a 60-pounder! Three years later Dad took my brother and two grandchildren out with the same outfitter and they had a good salmon fishing experience.
That was about 12 years ago, so I don't have any recent experiences to share. Jerry
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Thanks for all the replies and messages! I truly appreciate it . I think I may come out better if I plan out the trip and go to several places and fish with different ppl instead of staying at a lodge
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Usually, fishing will be better where there is not road access!
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And Usually, fishing will be better where there is not road access! And last week.😪
Last edited by las; 01/01/20.
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I would go with Calvin and not count on the vagaries of the king run in the Kenai.
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli
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I would go with Calvin and not count on the vagaries of the king run in the Kenai.
Awww heck... It's fun to walk across the river over all the boats. You won't have to get your feet wet.
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We had a great time and caught a lot of fish last July with Calvin If it was in my budget, I'd go every year
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