Experience an unforgettable day rafting through Alaska’s Kenai Fjords. Spot whales, explore glaciers, and enjoy family-friendly fun on this epic 6-hour tour.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
6 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should have moderate fitness due to paddling and hiking on uneven terrain during stops.
Wildlife
History
The Kenai Fjords area has been important to the indigenous Dena'ina people and later explorers who depended on its rich marine resources.
Conservation
Strict guidelines help protect the fragile glacier environment and marine habitats, emphasizing sustainable and low-impact tourism.
Russell Fishing Company
Experience an unforgettable day rafting through Alaska’s Kenai Fjords. Spot whales, explore glaciers, and enjoy family-friendly fun on this epic 6-hour tour.
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.
Dress in layers
Alaska’s coastal weather can change quickly, so wear moisture-wicking layers to stay comfortable during your rafting trip.
Wear waterproof shoes
Proper footwear keeps feet dry and secure while navigating the riverbanks and rafts.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Protect your skin while minimizing impact on the local marine ecosystem during exposed moments on the water.
Bring a waterproof camera
Capture stunning scenic views and wildlife without worrying about water damage.
Waterproof jacket
Keeps you dry and warm during rain or sea spray.
summer
Thermal base layers
Provides insulation against chilly Alaskan temperatures.
spring
Water shoes
Protects feet and gives grip both in and out of the raft.
Dry bag
Keeps valuables and electronics safe and dry during the trip.