Cooper Landing Fishing Guide:

Your Premier Destination for Exceptional Angling Adventures

Guided Fishing Trips, Fly-Outs & Comprehensive Fishing Packages

Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, Sockeye Salmon, Silver Salmon, and King Salmon all require specific tactics and unique presentations when fishing the Kenai River. With a diverse array of Kenai River fishing guides and fluctuating fish run-times annually, selecting the ideal guided excursion can seem overwhelming. At Alaska Heavenly Lodge, we specialize in tailoring Kenai Peninsula fishing expeditions, ensuring an unparalleled experience on these waters. Our staff, boasting decades of guiding and fishing across Alaska's top fishing destinations, counts many of the Kenai's elite guides as personal friends. We're not just guides; we're your gateway to a memorable Alaskan fishing experience. Allow us to craft an Alaskan Fishing Trip that will etch lasting memories! Our Cooper Landing Fishing Guides are eager to demonstrate the thrill of the Kenai River!

Kenai River: A Fisherman's Paradise in Cooper Landing

The world-famous Kenai River originates at Kenai Lake and stretches 80 miles to Cook Inlet. The river is segmented into three distinct sections: the Upper, the Middle, and the Lower River. Each part boasts its own scenic beauty and offers anglers different fish species, fishing methodologies, and overall river experiences. Walk-in fishing excursions to the Russian River, Quartz Creek, the Anchor, and other hidden gems are our specialties.** Fully guided fishing trips (inclusive of gear and tackle) start at $195.00 - $295.00 per angler, per day. Ask about our customized multi-day fishing retreats & private fishing charters in Cooper Landing at Heavenly Lodge, where solitude meets the excitement of landing the fish of your dreams!

Alaska's Untamed Backcountry: An Angler's Dream

The backcountry of Alaska awaits those intrepid anglers yearning for a true wilderness fishing experience. A short 30 to 40-minute flight transports you and your fellow adventurers to pristine streams brimming with trophy Alaskan fish. Experience Alaska's raw beauty from a unique vantage point – the seat of a floatplane!

Rainbow Trout Fishing in Cooper Landing: A Challenge for the Avid Angler

Girthy, Chrome, Magnums... these words only begin to describe the Kenai River's trophy Rainbow Trout. Nestled at the headwaters of this celebrated fishery, Alaska Heavenly Lodge offers direct access to these legendary waters. With robust returns of Sockeye, King, Pink, and Silver Salmon, it's no surprise that the Kenai River is a haven for monumental rainbow trout. Each year, salmon journey up the Kenai to spawn, leaving a feast of flesh and eggs in their wake. Choose your fly or bead with precision, and brace yourself for an exhilarating fishing experience. The Kenai River opens June 11th for trout fishing – a prime time to engage in Kenai River Fly Fishing. Year-round trout fishing is also available and one of our favorite fish to target in our time off.

King Salmon on the Kenai & Kasilof Rivers: Pursuing the Titans

Spin-n-glows, eggs, plugs, K-16's wrapped with sardines, vibrax, drifting, back-bouncing, back-trolling and spey fishing – these techniques are synonymous with targeting the Kenai River's Chinook Salmon. Home to the world record King Salmon (97 pounds), these turbo-charged behemoths can weigh 80 to 90 lbs., with the average catch between 25 to 50 lbs. You might just land the next record-breaker! King Salmon season kicks off mid-May and continues through July 31st.

Sockeye Salmon Fishing in Cooper Landing: A Bounty of Flavor and Fun

With two significant runs of Sockeye Salmon and a generous bag limit, Cooper Landing’s Kenai River is a magnet for anglers nationwide. Our Sockeye Salmon, known for their explosive runs, rival the Copper River Reds in flavor! Bring your catch back to our lodge for a gourmet preparation, or we can arrange to have it shipped home for you to share with friends and family. The Sockeye Salmon season starts June 11th and extends into early August. Book your Kenai River Charter early as most book out up to a year in advance!

Silver Salmon Fishing in Cooper Landing: A Test of Skill and Strength

Spanning late August through September and into late October, thousands of Coho Salmon make their way to the Kenai River. Famed for their fighting prowess, these salmon are pursued for their spectacular jumps and resilience. Averaging 8 to 15 lbs. in the Kenai River, Silvers are known for their aggressive feeding habits, readily striking plugs, spinners, and for fly anglers, streamers, and leeches. **Their fight is matched only by their exquisite taste. Whether on the rod or the grill, these salmon are a "reel" catch!