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Gwin's Lodge
A guide netting a fish from a drift boat on the turquoise Kenai River

Fish

Guided Kenai River Fishing

Drift the turquoise Kenai with local guides — salmon in the runs, trophy rainbows in the seams, and your cabin waiting five minutes from the launch.

Full-Day Guided Float

8 hours · up to 4 anglers

The classic Kenai River drift: salmon or trout depending on season, with a streamside lunch break and the full canyon scenery.

Half-Day Guided Float

4–5 hours · up to 4 anglers

Morning or afternoon drift trips — perfect for families, first-timers, or squeezing a float between other adventures.

What's included

  • Rods & reels
  • Tackle & flies
  • Waders & boots
  • Drift boat & guide
  • Fish cleaning & bagging

What to bring

  • · Alaska fishing license (buy online or in our store)
  • · Layered clothing & rain gear
  • · Sunglasses & sunscreen
  • · Camera
  • · Snacks or a to-go lunch from the roadhouse

Good to know

  • Meeting point: Gwin's Lodge front porch, 30 minutes before launch.
  • Cancellation: Full refund with 72 hours notice. Weather cancellations rebooked or refunded in full.
  • Licenses & regulations: everyone 18+ needs an Alaska fishing license — buy through ADF&G online or in our store. Openings and rules change; always check current ADF&G regulations.
  • See the month-by-month season guide and fishing FAQs.

Book a fishing trip

Tell us your dates and group — we'll confirm guide availability and can line up cabin nights in the same reply. Or call 907-595-1266.