Fishing Adventures & Lodging with Russell Fishing Company, Sterling AK

Located in Sterling, Alaska, Russell Fishing Company offers a comprehensive range of fishing and outdoor adventure packages that stand out in the Kenai Peninsula’s rugged landscape. This region is defined by glacial rivers, expansive fjords, and coastal waters teeming with saltwater species. The company’s multi-species fishing trips are designed for anglers eager to land halibut, salmon, trout, cod, and even Tanner crab, pushing beyond a one-dimensional fishing experience to capture the full diversity of Alaskan waters.

Russell Fishing Company is best known for seamless trip planning and hospitality. Clients regularly praise their turnkey approach—arriving with little more than luggage and a sense of adventure, thanks to expert coordination for lodging, guides, boats, and even personal chef services. The lodging options like Eagle Head Cabins and Eagle’s Nest offer comfortable, well-maintained bases on the Kenai River, merging outdoor access with home-like amenities.

The guided trips range from shore-based perch fishing to offshore halibut charters, as well as scenic Kenai Fjords rafting excursions and bear viewing tours, providing a balance of active sportfishing and wildlife observation. Fly-in trips add an extra layer of Alaska wilderness immersion for those seeking remote waters. The company's guides, noted for their passion and local knowledge, focus on quality fishing locations rather than quantity of time spent near shorelines, ensuring you get the most out of every moment on the water.

Sterling’s surrounding landscape boasts steep riverbanks, clear glacier-fed waters, and rich tidal zones, creating prime habitat for fish species and supporting iconic wildlife. Visitors have the chance to encounter bears foraging salmon and bald eagles hunting for river prey. With a dedicated team and deep-rooted knowledge of local fisheries, Russell Fishing Company anchors its place as a standout outfitter on the Kenai Peninsula, combining authentic Alaskan adventure with hassle-free logistics.