Alaska fishing lodges Archives • Kenai River Drifters Lodge

22 05, 2020

A Beginner’s Gear List for Fly Fishing in Alaska
A Beginner’s Gear List for Fly Fishing in Alaska

A Beginner’s Gear List for Fly Fishing in Alaska

Drifters Lodge has become a renowned destination for fly fishing, taking in visitors from all over the world, thanks in part to the abundance of trout and salmon and the pristine landscapes that make fly fishing in Alaska something every serious angler should experience. We want you to find out why Drifters is one of the best Alaska fishing lodges on the Kenai Peninsula, but first, we want to give you an idea of what you’ll need to get started. If you are reading this, there is probably a good chance that you’ve gone fishing with a typical rod and [...]

25 04, 2019

Springtime Kasilof River Adventures from Cooper Landing, Alaska
Springtime Kasilof River Adventures from Cooper Landing, Alaska

Springtime Kasilof River Adventures from Cooper Landing, Alaska

We’re quickly approaching one of the most anticipated fishing seasons of the year: the springtime Kasilof River king salmon run, which starts in mid-May. Not only do thousands of massive king salmon (also known as “Chinook”) swarm into the wide, serene Kasilof River every spring to spawn, but this world-famous river is also home to a thriving steelhead trout population. Full-day Kasilof River drift trips are a drive away from Kenai River Drifters Lodge’s cozy Cooper Landing cabins as our boats put in at the Kasilof River Bridge along Sterling Highway. Please read further to learn more about one [...]

23 01, 2019

Half-Day Fishing Trips near Cooper Landing, Alaska
Half-Day Fishing Trips near Cooper Landing, Alaska

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 [...]

25 11, 2018

Customize Your Kenai River Drifter’s Lodge Experience
Customize Your Kenai River Drifter’s Lodge Experience

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 [...]