Salmon Fishing in Kenai, Homer, Seward, Talkeetna Alaska

There's a reason Alaska is famous for its salmon: millions of them run up Alaska's rivers every summer, exploding out of the water along the way. Whether your heart's set on one of the five Alaska salmon species (kings are largest, reds richest, and silvers best fighters) or you just want delicious wild salmon to take home, read on.

We'll direct you to the most experienced guides in the towns you'll most likely want to visit.

Fly-In Salmon Fishing From Anchorage

Fast and convenient • Best fishing • Wilderness experience • Scenic flight

Rust's Flying Service

Since 1963, Rust’s has been safely carrying anglers far away from the crowds. Experienced guides lead you to world-class fishing for kings, silvers, grayling, and trout in some of Alaska’s most beautiful and remote wilderness - and they’ll clean and package your catch for the trip back to Anchorage. Enjoy a window-seat view and pilot narration on the scenic floatplane flights.

Full Day Tour

From $495

Mid May - Sept

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Kenai River Salmon Fishing

World's biggest salmon • Close to Anchorage • All 5 species • See eagles and moose

Alaska Wildland Adventures

Where will you find Alaska's best salmon fishing? The Kenai Peninsula is hard to beat. Alaska Wildland Adventures has specialized in fishing the Upper Kenai River since 1977, and their guides are experts in fly-fishing, drift fishing, and back trolling. Expect an exciting day of fishing for red salmon, as well as rainbows and Dolly Varden. Or take on the peninsula's giant kings or acrobatic silvers

2.5 hr drive

Full day

$275

Mid May - Sept

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Talkeetna River Salmon Fishing

Catch more fish though smaller • Day trip by car or train • On the way to Denali • Views of Mt. McKinley

Talkeetna Fishing Guides

Ready to take on the world's second-largest run of migrating fish? Friendly, knowledgeable guides will lead you to the hottest fishing holes in the Susitna River drainage, where you can fish for all five species of salmon and more.

2.5 hr drive, 3 hr 10 min train

1/2 or Full Day Tour

$135 - $185

May - Aug

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Kenai Peninsula Fishing: Natron Air

Catch silver salmon from the glacial waters of the Kustatan River, which teems with silvers. If fly-fishing is more your speed, take a bit longer flight out to the clear waters of Polly Creek, Silver Salmon Creek, and Shelter Creek.

2.5 hr drive

Full day

$250 - $325/person

Mid July - Sept

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Seward Ocean Salmon Fishing

Salmon and Halibut fishing • Shorter drive • Protected waters

ProFish-N-Sea Charters

Taka a day trip to fish for salmon salmon (king or silvers) or halibut with ProFish-N-Sea Charters out of Seward. You can book a charter for up to 9 anglers in your own party, or book passage on a charter that you would share with others.

2.5 - 3 hr drive

$235 - $299 per person for shared charters

April - Sept

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Homer Ocean Salmon Charters

Protected waters • End-of-the-road town

Inlet Charters

Homer's Kachemak Bay offers prime saltwater salmon fishing, both for kings and silvers. Tasty feeder kings, ranging from 15-35lbs, fatten up here before heading inland to spawn. Kachemak silvers are fresh from the open ocean and ready for a fight. Inlet Charters' professional guides will take care of your catch - all you have to do is hook it.

4.5-5 hr drive

Full Day Tour

$220 - $350/person

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