Whether you’re a novice angler or you have fished your whole life, our highly rated Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden and Alaskan salmon fishing adventures are usually the highlight of our guests visit to Alaska!

Our experienced guides are fully licensed, insured and bring decades of experience to ensure your Alaska salmon fishing trip is unforgettable. We love fishing these waters and we offer hands-on help to help you land the perfect fish you had in mind when you booked your trip.

For planning your trip, our Alaska Fishing Calendar explains run timing and fishing seasons for salmon in the region. Ready to embark on your trip with us? Reach out any time!

king salmon (chinook) FISHING IN ALASKA

We engage in responsible and sustainable fishing for Kings. King salmon fishing on the Kenai River is catch and release only per our policy at Cooper Landing Fishing Guide, LLC. Similarly, all wild kings on the Kasilof River are also Catch and Release.

Kenai River King Salmon have been known to reach the 50, 60, 70lb and up weight classes over the years. Kasilof River King Salmon average between 15-35 lbs with some kings in the 50-60lb range.

We offer both Fly Fishing and conventional fishing techniques for King Salmon fishing experience in Alaska.

SILVER SALMON (COHO) FISHING IN ALASKA

Silver Salmon or Coho Salmon have gained fame over the years as one of the most fun Alaska fishing trips you can take.

Silver salmon fishing in Alaska can be fast-paced and exciting as Coho will hit flies, spinners, plugs and bait. Silvers can reach up to 20 lbs and they are a great catch and release species as well as great table fare if you decide to keep them.

Alaska salmon fishing excursions for Silvers often includes chasing other species on combo trips like Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden that are generally feeding heavily when Silver Salmon are present.

Saltwater fishing for Coho Salmon can be amazing in July and August a highlight of many ocean fishing salmon charters.

SOCKEYE SALMON (RED) FISHING IN ALASKA

When visitors think Alaska salmon fishing, they think about fishing for Sockeye Salmon on the Russian River, Kenai River and Kasilof Rivers on the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska.

Sockeye Salmon in Alaska are prized for their taste as well as the sheer power these fish have. They are known for knuckle-busting and gear-busting battles that will test even the most seasoned angler.

Sockeye come in two distinct runs to the Kenai. The first run begins in May and early June and usually peaks around the 3rd week of June. The second run can pile into the river in the tens of thousands in mid-July, making fishing for Sockeye the most popular Salmon fishing in Alaska.

pink salmon (Humpy) FISHING IN ALASKA

Pinks, better known as humpies or humpback salmon enter the Kenai River in even numbered years. Averaging between 4-10lbs, Pinks aren’t as popular of a fish for the table as other salmon species, especially once they’ve entered the river.

They are great for young anglers, beginner fly anglers or anyone looking to catch lots of aggressive fish.

Pinks enter the river during the 3rd week of August and their sheer numbers are incredible. They can literally line the bottom of the river. When they spawn, they trigger a feeding-frenzy amongst the Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden, often bringing out some of the biggest trophy fish of the year!