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23 01, 2019

Half-Day Fishing Trips near Cooper Landing, Alaska

Cooper Landing may be covered in fluffy snow at the moment, but we’re still daydreaming about the upcoming king salmon fishing season here at Kenai River Drifter’s Lodge. There’s no better time than right now to book a spring, summer, or fall Kenai River fishing trip to Alaska before we’re fully booked for yet another exciting season. Most groups, families, and couples choose full-day fishing expeditions so they can catch and keep their limit, but if you’re looking for a different challenge this year, seek out our three half-day fishing trips. We’re one of the only Alaska fishing lodges [...]

28 12, 2018

Hidden Gems near Cooper Landing, Alaska

Anglers from across the globe visit the Kenai Peninsula for world-class king salmon fishing, breathtaking wildlife, and an opportunity to unplug from today’s modern world. However, not every single guest here at Kenai River Drifter’s Lodge wants to spend the entire week salmon fishing in Alaska, which is why we have “substitutions.” We encourage visiting anglers to swap a full day of fishing with one of our Alaskan adventure activities, including hiking, rafting, bird watching, and guided day trips to the Kenai Peninsula’s most popular cities. The Last Frontier has so much more to offer than Kenai River fishing, [...]

28 11, 2018

The Best Alaska Hiking Trails near the Drifter’s Lodge

While we certainly make a living fishing for delicious salmon and trophy rainbow trout, hiking through the breathtaking Alaskan wilderness is a strong passion of ours here at Kenai River Drifter’s Lodge. Some of the best Alaska hiking trails lie deep within the massive, strikingly beautiful Chugach National Forest, which spans nearly seven million acres in Southcentral Alaska. The next time you’re spending a week king salmon fishing in Alaska, ask about our extensive guided hikes through the Alaskan Bush. Easy, Moderate, or Difficult? Any visiting angler here in Cooper Landing, Alaska, can substitute fishing trips with other outdoor [...]

25 11, 2018

Customize Your Kenai River Drifter’s Lodge Experience

It’s extremely rare to find an affordable fishing lodge on the shores of an incredibly beautiful stretch of the Kenai River that also offers fully customizable Alaskan adventure packages. Kenai River Drifter’s Lodge has everything you’re looking for and so much more! Anglers have been visiting our world-class, family-friendly fishing lodge in breathtaking Cooper Landing, Alaska, for decades. We happily provide anglers and nature enthusiasts with once-in-a-lifetime fishing, hiking, flightseeing, and rafting adventures. Your wish is our command here at Kenai River Drifter’s Lodge. If you would like to replace a day of fishing with bird watching and flightseeing [...]

28 10, 2018

Ocean Fishing: Finding the Best Alaska Fishing Charters

Alaska is known for waterways abundant with all sorts of impressive catches such as salmon, rainbow trout, Arctic graylings, halibut, and more. Kenai River Drifter's Lodge offers incredible ocean fishing adventures through area charter companies that provide panoramic views, access to beautiful glacial waters, and catches that will be sure to give any angler the experience of a lifetime. Embark on several Alaska wildland adventures on the open sea in Cooper Landing, Alaska, and discover one of the best fishing charters to cast your line and reel in some monster fish. A Kenai River Drifter's Ocean Fishing Experience Here at [...]

28 09, 2018

Alaska Rafting Adventures with Kenai River Drifter’s Lodge

When it comes to Alaskan fishing trips, Kenai River Drifter's Lodge is a hot spot for premier angling experiences, but our lodge has much more to offer than just casting your line. Here at Kenai River Drifter's, we know Alaska has so much more to provide our visitors and one of the best ways to see it is on a guided tour. Though hiking and flightseeing are popular, one of the most exciting excursions we offer is a scenic rafting adventure! Leave the Rod at the Lodge and Take in the Scenery The location of our lodge allows us [...]

28 08, 2018

Autumn Kenai River Fishing Excursions

A large number of the American population considers autumn to be the best season of the year because of the crisp sweater weather, colorful foliage, and pumpkin-flavored treats. Up here on the Kenai Peninsula, fall signifies the peak silver salmon and rainbow trout fishing season. Autumn is the perfect time of the year to book a Kenai River fishing expedition because the summer crowds are dispersing, the trout are fattening up for winter, and the Chugach Mountains are being painted with a colorful natural paintbrush. There are four main fish species to catch each fall: silver salmon, rainbow trout, [...]

28 07, 2018

Deluxe Amenities at the Kenai River Drifter’s Lodge

The award-winning Kenai River Drifter’s Lodge is best known for its breathtaking riverfront location, world-class guides, and premier salmon and trout fishing. You may not realize it until you arrive, but the fine folks at our Alaskan paradise equally pride themselves on providing the best on-site experience possible. We have added a deluxe riverfront sauna for anglers aiming to thaw and unwind after reeling in a boatload of salmon. We also host a nightly communal campfire, even during the summer months when the sun sets at nearly midnight. The dedicated staff provides a hearty continental breakfast for those drifting [...]

28 06, 2018

Choosing the Best Fishing Package for Your Budget

It’s one of our main goals at Kenai River Drifter’s Lodge to oblige prospective anglers with budgets of all sizes. Whether you’re aiming to spend a week salmon fishing in Alaska or hoping to book a one-day, one-night getaway for under $1,000, our beautiful slice of Alaskan paradise has a package that will perfectly match your budget. Regular Fishing Package Our regular fishing package is the most affordable bundle at Kenai River Drifter’s Lodge. You can spend anywhere from one to eight days of salmon fishing in Alaska and up to nine nights of lodging. The regular package includes [...]

28 05, 2018

Wildlife Adventures near Cooper Landing, Alaska

After an anxious winter spent daydreaming of giant king salmon, the fishing season is finally here at the Kenai River Drifter’s Lodge in stunning Cooper Landing Alaska! The lodge is currently full of exuberant anglers aching to voyage onto the crisp, misty teal waters of the famous Kenai River. Our skilled and professional fishing guides help guarantee that every Kenai Peninsula fishing excursion is memorable in more ways than one. When you’re not reeling in a monster salmon or a beautiful Dolly Varden, embark on a unique wilderness adventure into the stunningly vast Last Frontier. We offer guided half-day [...]

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