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Alaska Steelhead Fly Fishing Trip

We think this is the best Alaska steelhead fly fishing guide. They deliver for our clients year after year…and if you’re a steelhead fisherman, you know that’s a tall task.

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We think this is the best Alaska steelhead fly fishing guide. They deliver for our clients year after year…and if you’re a steelhead fisherman, you know that’s a tall task. Alaska is one of the top sport angling destinations in the world due to its salmon, halibut, and trout fishing opportunities. The vast landmass of Alaska is scattered with rivers, lakes and streams that offer unparalleled fishing.

This is one of the best Alaska steelhead fly fishing trips anywhere.

Beauty Steelhead in the weeds
OI client Gregg Prossen with a beauty.

Alaska has high numbers of fish, and this area of the Kenai peninsula has extremely low steelhead fishing pressure. The premier steelhead fly fishing destination in the world for anglers of all abilities.

  • Difficulty: First time fly fisherman to very experienced single-hand and two-handed anglers will enjoy this trip. Swinging can be done effectively with a single-handed rod, although we do prefer to swing with switch rods using smaller sinking tips or weighted flies. To put fish in the net, nymph rigs are the preferred method.
  • Fall Season: September 14 – November 1
  • Fish Three Different Rivers: The fishing takes place on three main rivers (which will remain unnamed), all located on the Kenai Peninsula. One of the rivers is glacial fed from a lake, so it can’t be blown out, which is always a concern when booking any steelhead fishing trip.
  • Species: Steelhead (of course!); Silver Salmon; Dolly Varden; and Rainbow Trout. *Although we practice catch and release for Steelhead, Dollies and Rainbows, many of our clients choose to keep the Silver Salmon they catch to be processed and shipped home.
  • The Fishing Lodge: The lodge and cabins are only 15 to 30 minutes to good steelhead fishing.the take out where you will meet your guide.
  • Catch Processing: If you catch a silver salmon that is fresh and want to keep it, we have a nearby company that will process it for you. Fish boxes for airline travel come in 25 lb boxes and we can add in halibut, crab etc if you want at an additional market price.
  • Add a day or two of Heli-Fishing to your trip!

ACCOMMODATIONS

Alaska fishing lodge
You’ll enjoy jaw dropping views and fine dining during your stay at this 5 star fishing lodge.

The main Alaska steelhead fly fishing lodge and four guest cabins overlook Kachemak Bay. Not only that, you can see Cook Inlet, glaciers, and the famed active volcanoes Mt. Redoubt and Mt. Iliamna. You’ll enjoy jaw dropping views and fine dining during your stay at this 5 star fishing lodge.

This trip offers anglers the opportunity to fish three very different rivers for fall run steelhead.

What are the names of those rivers you say? Well, you’re not going to find that out until you go see them for yourself! What we will say is that one river boasts the largest steelhead run on the Peninsula. These rivers are highly coveted by local anglers and guides. We intend to keep them as pristine and special as possible.

The three rivers are all very diverse and offer different angling opportunities on each.

Swinging can be done effectively with a single-handed rod, although we do prefer to swing with switch rods using smaller sinking tips or weighted flies.
Walk-and-wade, drift boats and even heli-fishing is available with this outfitter.

Two of these rivers provide exceptional walk and wade Alaska steelhead fly fishing. The third river boasts the largest run of steelhead on the peninsula. It’s much larger and fished from drift boat along with wading the many gravel bars and runs. We can not say the name of this river in order to protect the fishery and keep it as pristine as possible can not blow out!

No Blowouts!

The fear of many steelhead anglers when planning a trip is the possibility of heavy rains. There’s nothing worse than having the river blow out while on your trip of a lifetime. This does not happen here!

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We think this is the best Alaska steelhead fly fishing trip available. Get ready for an unmatched experience fishing for truly wild Steelhead.

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8 reviews for Alaska Steelhead Fly Fishing Trip

  1. Patrick Kissel

    This Fall steelhead fishing in Alaska trip is for any skill level and offers great indicator fishing and spey fishing. Anglers can expect to catch Steelhead and that is unheard of in the world of Steelhead fishing! Nothing makes me happier than booking a trip for guys and seeing the photos and the excitement and appreciation for what I love. Wild steelhead are an amazing fish that takes some skill and determination to catch. This place delivers every time!

  2. Lacey Savage

    I had another great time fishing in Alaska! I have fished and caught a few steelhead in Idaho and Washington but never have been able to fish for them in Alaska. I couldn’t believe how many steelhead are in those rivers!

  3. Jon Kohan

    This fishing trip met all my expectations for a unique fly fishing adventure.

  4. Gregg Prossen

    If it wasn’t for Patrick here at OI knowing my fishing preferences, I wouldn’t have found this trip on my own. When I think of steelhead fishing I am really drawn to British Columbia as the Mecca but, not anymore.

  5. Darren Crosbie

    Great fishing lodge! Matt and Rosie and all the staff were wonderful. Guides were good. Fishing was a bit spotty while I was there, but that happens with steelhead fishing.

  6. T.A.

    The outfitter was a well organized host with years of experience putting together a team of professionals to ensure the clients safety and satisfaction on everything in their control. Well done!

  7. Mike Doland

    I had never been to Alaska before, and it was one that I will never forget! I felt very comfortable before even arriving. I had plenty of details on every aspect of my Alaska fishing trip. Once there I had some of the most amazing fishing I’ve ever had in my entire life. The guides were just amazing every single one of them! I would sure love to do this trip again!

  8. Gregg Prossen

    Second time on this trip for me and they made it even better. Enjoyed the steelhead fishing first and foremost. The outfitter goes the extra mile on accommodations and food! Love the guides and the core of this crew has been together for some time which speaks highly of the outfitter.

    Really like the walk wading days, and of course… Heli-fishing. I love using a two-handed rod and chasing steelhead…….this is a great place to do both! Fuck those pussies in Canada!

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There's a reason I keep booking this steelhead fishing trip!
Second time I’ve done this particular trip. The steelhead run was awesome! The food was even better than the first time, which is hard to imagine, and our guide is the best there is! If catching big fish is your thing I highly recommend booking through Outdoors International.
Ernie Sorenson
Mark Stasz with a great dorado.
We had an incredible time fishing in Mexico. We've already booked our next trip and can't wait to go back!
Mark Stasz
Greg Pope with a Strobel Lake rainbow trout.

I expected big trout on this trip based on all the stories I've read over the years, and I was not disappointed! I broke my own personal best rainbow trout record at least SIX times on this trip, with the biggest being a 16 pound beauty.

I will be going again soon!

Greg Pope