Admire the beauty of Kenai National Wildlife Refuge on a small-group full-day fishing trip down the Kenai River and through the Kenai Canyon. Fish for trout and salmon while surrounded by some of Alaska’s most beautiful landscapes. Few travelers visit this part of the river so you can enjoy the peace and quiet.

• Trips through the canyon are dependent on the weather
• Hotel transfers are included
• Receive personalized attention during a small-group trip
• An ideal tour for keen fishers who enjoy the wilderness

What To Expect

A trip down the Kenai River canyon (Jim’s Landing to Skilak Lake) takes you deep into the heart of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. It is part of the upper river, and classified as drift only. It is comprised of the last three miles of the upper Kenai River and flows into beautiful Skilak Lake. This less-traveled section has some of the most dramatic Alaskan scenery as well as extremely productive trout waters. Here, nice rainbow trout and Dolly Varden congregate with spawning salmon to eat their eggs and get fat! Kenai River Canyon trips are weather dependent. The boat take-out is at the other end of Skilak Lake, and high winds coming off the Harding Ice Field can make crossing Skilak Lake unsafe. A decision to complete the canyon will be finalized the day of the prospective float.