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Alaska Fishing Trips On

The Legendary Kenai River

Fishing Packages

Fishing Packages

Build a fishing package to suit your vision. Choose between three package levels, 1-8 night durations, and customize your fishing trip selections. Non-fishing substitutions are also an option.
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Guided Fishing

Guided Fishing Trips

You don’t have to stay with us to fish! We have day trip options so you can book just a full or half day of guided fishing. Salmon fishing, rainbow trout, fly fishing, spin and conventional gear - we can do it all.
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Scenic Rafting

Scenic Rafting Trips

Floats are easy-going, informative, and fun for all ages! Immerse yourself in the Alaska experience by getting on the water. Two, three, and six hour floats on the Kenai River give you flexible options to fit a rafting trip into your travel plans.
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Welcome to

Cooper Landing Alaska

Drifters Lodge is located in the heart of Cooper Landing, Alaska, right on the banks of the world-famous Kenai River. The small mountain town of Cooper Landing was initially settled as a frontier gold and trapping town. It has since transformed into a top destination for fishing trips in Alaska. Surrounded by mountains and national forest land, our lodge is a place where you can escape your regular routine and experience all the fishing and outdoor adventures available on the Kenai Peninsula, also known as Alaska’s Playground.

About

Drifters Lodge​

Drifters Lodge is your gateway to Alaskan outdoor adventures. We have extensive options for:

The lodge features picturesque riverside cabins, each with their own river and mountain views. Centrally located, we will become your home base to experience world-class fishing up and down all 82 miles of the Kenai River and its tributaries, as well as the Kasilof River and local lakes.

Our guided fishing trips give you the best chance to catch Alaska’s famous sportfishing species, including trophy rainbow trout, king salmon, sockeye salmon, silver salmon, dolly varden, and arctic grayling.

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Kenai River Fishing Packages

All Drifters Lodge Fishing Packages are customizable to match your vision. Start by selecting a package level that includes your desired services.

The River Package has just the essentials: private accommodations, daily river fishing trips, breakfast and lunch.

Our Premium Package allows for longer stays and full customization in your itinerary, with fly-in and ocean fishing trip upgrades plus non-fishing activity substitutions.

The All-inclusive Package takes it to the highest level. The defining feature is all transportation is covered. 

Guided

Fishing Trips On The Kenai River

The variety of guided fishing trips will amaze you. We fish from late May through early October, and each month brings different opportunities. Runs of sockeye (red), coho (silver), and chinook (king) salmon are spread throughout the summer. Rainbow trout and dolly varden are great all season long. 

Our guides fish the Kenai, Kasilof and Russian Rivers, plus a variety of smaller streams and alpine lakes. Many trips are boat-based, but others are hike-in or require float plane access. You might take a float plane to a nearby alpine lake for arctic grayling, or hike into a small, crystal clear stream to pick out trout and dolly varden behind spawning salmon. No matter the time of year, there is something special to discover.

Stay

Lodging

Cozy, rustic, and the perfect place to relax.

Drifter Lodge has accommodations ranging from standalone cabins to a private, riverfront house.

Private Cabins

Great for groups of 2-4 friends or family members. All cabins have views of the surrounding mountains and the river.

The River House

Our 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom riverfront home with a deck that gives you a 180 degree view of the Kenai.

Amenities

Nightly riverside campfire. Sauna overlooking the river. Continental breakfast with a wide array of fuel for your days plus indulgent treats.

Drifters lodge fishing guides in a drift boat on the kenai river

Explore Species and Rivers

Alaska is one of the premier destinations in the world for fishing trips, and the Kenai River showcases world class rainbow trout and salmon fisheries. During the main season from June to September, we feature fly fishing trips for trophy rainbow trout and dolly varden. We guide anglers in their pursuit of king, sockeye, and silver salmon. We explore less traveled alpine lakes and small streams. Fishing the Kenai is fun for all experience levels, whether you have just picked up a rod for the first time or have fished all your life. 

As you plan your vacation, it helps to learn more about when and where the salmon are running, and when is a good time for different species and techniques. We have outlined some information about the fishing for reference, and we also encourage a phone call to our office if you really want to get into specifics! Techniques, river sections, tackle, and start times can all vary by the date.