Sep 08 - Sep 15 12:00 AM

Alaska Kenai Peninsula Fly Fishing Trip

September 8–15, 2026
(Additional week: September 1–8, 2026, if enough anglers)

Each week will be made up of 8 anglers, with Rick and Jesse serving as hosts. This document provides an outline of the fall Alaska fly fishing trip. All projected dates and plans are subject to change based on weather conditions.

Trip Structure & Expectations

For the first three days, anglers will be split into three groups:
- Three anglers fishing with Jesse from a drift boat
- Two anglers fishing with Rick from a drift boat
- One group driving to a wade-fishing location
On the fourth day, the three groups will consolidate into two groups.
Groups will rotate daily to ensure all anglers have time fishing from the boats.
Wade fishing will take place every day, and anglers must be comfortable with wading and light hiking.

Recommended Equipment

4-5 wt. Rods (Switch / Spey / Single Hand)
- Full Sink
- Floating
- Sink Tips

Wade Fishing Locations

Russian River – Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden
Anchor River – Steelhead
Deep Creek – Steelhead

Daily Itinerary

Day 1 – Travel Day

Arrive in Anchorage. Groups will pick up Turo rental vehicles and drive to a rental cabin near Sterling (between Soldotna and Cooper Landing). Groceries and supplies will be purchased in town.

Day 2

Drift boat fishing on the Upper Kenai River with Rick and Jesse (weather permitting, possibly through the canyon). The third group will wade fish the Russian River.

Day 3

Drift boat float from Skilak Lake outlet to Bing’s Landing on the Middle Kenai for Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden, with potential Coho opportunities. The wade-fishing group will travel south to the Anchor River for Steelhead.

Day 4

Rick and Jesse’s groups will either fish the Upper Kenai again for Rainbow Trout or float the Kasilof River from Tustumena Lake to the bridge for Steelhead and Silver Salmon.

Day 5

Groups consolidate into two groups of five anglers. Fishing will take place on the Anchor River and Deep Creek for Steelhead. If weather conditions prevent fishing, the group will fish the Russian River.

Day 6

Both groups fish the Upper Kenai and Russian River together. Optional hike to the Upper Russian River to view salmon jumping the falls.

Day 7

Optional saltwater fishing charter for one group while the other group fishes for Steelhead or Trout.

Day 8 – Departure

Drive back to Anchorage, return Turo rentals in daily parking, and depart Alaska.

Trip Cost

$700 Deposit per person (Non Refundable)

$1,400 per person (Total) — Includes:

Rental vehicles
Drift boat rentals and shuttles
U-Haul rental for towing one drift boat
Lodging
Fishing beads

Does Not Include:

Airfare
Fishing licenses
Rods and fishing equipment
Food

Estimated Additional Costs

Round-trip airfare (Alaska Airlines): approximately $612
Alaska fishing license: approximately $45
Estimated food and dining: approximately $300
Estimated total trip cost: approximately $2,500
(Not including optional saltwater charter)

Meals

The group will dine out in town for three dinners. The remaining four dinners will be prepared at the cabin, with two anglers paired each night to cook. Breakfast and lunch planning will be finalized once all anglers are confirmed.

Cancellation Policy

If an angler decides not to attend, they are responsible for selling their spot to another angler or forfeiting their portion of the rental costs (deposits & payments are non refundable).