Adventure Outfitters Alaska

Adventure Outfitters Alaska (AOA) is based 12 miles north of Kenai, operating from the AWA Sea Plane Base. Their guided fishing trips use float planes to access remote waters across Cook Inlet where you won't find the crowds that pack the road-accessible rivers like the Kenai, Kasilof, and Russian.

The operation targets wild Pacific salmon runs with an emphasis on: - Sockeye salmon (red salmon) - peak runs in July, especially on the Big River Lakes and Nushagak River - Silver salmon (coho) - late season runs in August and September - King salmon (chinook) - available June through summer on select locations - Arctic grayling - mountain lake flats - Trophy pike - 28" average with personal record of 47", shallow lake shoreline hunts

"Guided salmon fishing is our specialty at Adventure Outfitters Alaska. Our guides have over 75 years of experience on the rivers we fish on the Kenai Peninsula and beyond."

Trips are typically 6 hours total (flight + fishing). You bring a small backpack with your fishing license, rain gear, lunch, and water. Hip waders provided when needed. Fishing happens from boats or shore depending on location.

• •June - Kings and early sockeye arrive. Big River Lakes for early sockeye; Nushagak River for kings.

• •July - Peak season. More salmon enter Alaskan rivers in July than any other month. Sockeye runs build, plus chum and pink salmon (pink only on even years). This is the busiest month—book early.

• •August - Kings are done spawning. Sockeye still strong. Silver salmon (the last species) begin entering rivers with fresh fish throughout the month.

• •September - Late-run fish and final silver runs. Cold mornings signal season's end.

• •Big River Lakes - Early season sockeye
• •Nushagak River - King salmon
• •Crescent Lake - Grayling, pike, trout
• •Kustatan River - Multiple species
• •Chuitna River - Salmon runs

Adventure Outfitters also offers unguided/DIY black bear hunts on the Kenai Peninsula during peak autumn berry season (August-September). Unlike typical spring baiting or coastal boating hunts, AOA focuses on spot-and-stalk hunting above treeline when bears forage in alpine meadows.

High-alpine berry country - Crowberries, salmonberries, blueberries, and cranberries keep bears active and visible. Hunts feature: - Base camps on mountain lakes (no full-mountain climbs each day) - Extensive glassing of hillsides - Long shots common (300+ yards) - Multiple bears per group typical - Success rate in the high 80s

Kenai Peninsula black bears compete with brown bears for resources but have large populations—many units allow 3-bear limit per hunter. Southeast Alaska has higher trophy populations but costs double.

Contact Details: - Phone: (907) 690-2040 - Mailing: P.O. Box 7362, Nikiski, Alaska 99635 - Email: via website contact form

Booking Requirements: - 50% deposit + guide fee required to confirm - Accepts cashier's check, cash, and all major credit cards - 3% processing fee on transactions - Full balance due before entering field - Balance must be paid in full within 30 days of departure

Cancellation Policy: - 90+ days before trip: Full refund minus 15% booking fee - 89 days or less: No refund - Within 30 days of departure: No refund (transporter requirement)