Alaska Steelhead Company

Kenai Peninsula, Heli-fishing, spey/switch friendly, swinging and nymphing

Steelhead enter the river systems from the Cook Inlet, and anglers will often catch bright chrome steelhead still with sea lice. Techniques and equipment used can change day to day. Guests may use spey rods swinging flies, or on the smaller rivers, anglers can use single-hand and switch rods nymphing. This trip also provides the most exciting form of transport to the river with their Heli option. Two guests and a pro guide will explore runs that the crowds simply cannot access. In addition to steelhead, guests also enjoy consistent fishing for rainbow trout, silver salmon, and dolly varden.

Fishing

You may fish 4 rivers during your stay. The smallest is accessed on foot. Fall water is normally stable offering smaller, more manageable rigs. The Heli grants access to headwaters no others can reach. You can fish with nymphs or swung flies with single/switch rods using sink tips/weighted flies.

Accommodation

The Lodge boasts 5 Single Rooms with private baths, dining room for up to 14, fireplace, bar, and plenty of outdoor seating to take in the views. Cabins have two beds, full kitchen, private bath, a washer/dryer, and front deck with seating. All lodge rooms and guest cabins offer Wi-Fi and satellite TV.

Gear

9-10ft 7 or 8 wt Single handed rods with floating line.
11ft 7 or 8 wt Switch rods with floating line (RIO Switch line)
12’6 – 13’6, 7 or 8 wt Spey rods and line (Skagit or Scandi preferably)
An assortment of sinking tips. They use very light tips so have an intermediate tip and heavier.

Ask The Expert

Tarquin Millington-Drake

Tom Gilliland

Hank Ingram

Trip Specifics

Guests fly commercially to Anchorage, AK. From there you’ll take the Grant Air flight to Kenai, AK arriving by 5 PM. You’ll be met in Kenai and make a stop to purchase any liquor or pick up any forgotten items and transfer you to the lodge. Guests will then enjoy five full days of guided fishing, relaxation and local Alaskan cuisine at their 5-star lodge on the Kasilof River. After breakfast on your final day, you will be driven back to the Kenai Airport by an Alaska Steelhead Co. host to catch your flight back to Anchorage. Check-out is at 9 am. Connections homeward from Anchorage.

Rates

Flyout or standard package: $7,895 (2 flyouts) or $5,995 from lodge. 6 nights, 5 days of guided fishing, 2 fly out days via Heli or plane (optional), all meals, beer, wine with dinner, non-alcoholic beverages, ground transportation to/from Kenai Airport, fly rods, reels, and all terminal tackle.