Join Russell Fishing Company for an exciting salmon fishing trip in Kasilof, Alaska. Target King, Coho, and Sockeye salmon in pristine river settings with expert guides by your side.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4–6 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be comfortable standing and wading in moving water for several hours and have moderate physical endurance.
Wildlife
History
Kasilof's salmon runs have supported local communities for generations, playing a vital role in both economy and culture.
Conservation
Efforts by local groups and guides focus on sustainable fishing practices and habitat preservation to protect salmon populations.
Russell Fishing Company
Join Russell Fishing Company for an exciting salmon fishing trip in Kasilof, Alaska. Target King, Coho, and Sockeye salmon in pristine river settings with expert guides by your side.
Russell Fishing Company is a guide outfitter based in Sterling, Alaska serving the Kenai Peninsula, Cook Inlet, and surrounding waters. The company offers a range of guided adventures including trout fishing, halibut and pacific cod trips, multi-species offshore charters, fly-in lake fishing, Kenai salmon river trips, Kenai Fjords rafting, and bear viewing float plane or boat excursions.
Trips target species such as Rainbow Trout, Steelhead, Dolly Varden, King (Chinook), Coho (Silver), Sockeye salmon, halibut, lingcod, and Pacific cod. Several trips include bait, tackle, and filleting services; specific offerings note filleting options and gear provided. The Kasilof salmon trip requires waders. The Kenai Salmon Fishing Trip runs July through October and focuses on Sockeye and Silver salmon. Kenai Fjords Rafting highlights include an active tidewater glacier, wildlife sightings including orcas and humpback whales, and a deli lunch provided on the 6-hour tour.
Departures and logistics vary by trip: multi-species charters depart from Homer, AK for Gulf of Alaska fishing; fly-in options cross Cook Inlet to Crescent Lake and the Alaska Range; bear viewing is available via float plane to Wolverine Creek, Crescent Lake, or Chuitna River, or by boat to Lake Clark National Park. Russell Fishing Company emphasizes guided, locally led outings with experienced staff who operate drift boats and charter vessels appropriate to each trip.
This third-person summary presents the company’s core offerings, locations, species targeted, trip durations, and on-trip services to help prospective visitors choose the right Alaska adventure.
Location
Sterling, Alaska
Base on the Kenai Peninsula
Tours Offered
10 Unique Trips
Fishing, rafting, bear viewing, and more
Typical Durations
5–8+ hours
Half-day to full-day adventures
Guided Trips
Local Expert Guides
Guides provide gear and expertise
Reserve a guided fishing, rafting, or bear viewing trip from Sterling — availability varies by season, book early.
Wear Waders for River Access
Waders are essential to comfortably fish in the shallows and rocky riverbanks where salmon run.
Bring Rain Gear
Expect unpredictable weather and stay dry with waterproof jackets and pants.
Use Barbless Hooks
For conservation and easier catch-release, barbless hooks are recommended and sometimes required.
Arrive with Patience
Fishing success varies; staying calm and patient increases your chances of landing salmon.
Waders
Needed for safely standing in the river while fishing.
summer
Waterproof Jacket
Protects against rain and wind common in Alaskan weather.
Bug Repellent
Keeps mosquitoes and other insects at bay during warmer months.
summer
Polarized Sunglasses
Reduces glare on the water for better visibility of fish and underwater obstacles.