Experience the local Alaskan charm with Local Alaskans.

Dave Sr. and his three sons Levi, David, and Luke (left to right)

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Alaska Dave’s is a father-son owned and operated guide service in Soldotna, Alaska. We specialize in providing unforgettable guided fishing trips on the magnificent Kenai and Kasilof rivers.

Available Trips

  • A flat rate of $250 per person is applied for a full day.

  • Military, Veteran, and First Responder discounts are available.

  • Sockeye or (Red) Salmon are extremely abundant on both rivers here in the Kenai area. They average around 6 pounds and the limit is 3 a day. We'll take you away from crowded bank fishing and let you enjoy casting wet flys to fish that are lively, sporting to play and delicious when grilled.

  • Both the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers have a strong Silver Salmon run. We'll take you to the best holes in either river with the flexibility our boats provide. Silvers are aggressive fish and put up a great fight. The Kasilof Silver run peaks in mid to late August while the Kenai run begins in mid August but gets a second surge of fish in September.

  • King Salmon are legendary adversaries of the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers. With their sheer strength and size, you’re sure to have a long fight and a rewarding catch! Due to a decline in King salmon population, bookings can be limited depending on Fish and Game Regulations.

Run Timing

(Red Salmon Kasilof)15th-Aug 5th, run peaks June 18th-24th(First run) July 7th-August 4th(second run)

King Salmon- kasilof- May 25th-June 14th

Silver salmon August 7th-September 15th

Shoulder seasons for all

Meet the Guides

Dave and David are the father-son duo of Alaska Dave’s. Both born and raised in Alaska, there is an intense appreciation for the Alaskan wilderness shared between the two of them.

  • (Dave Sr. and his wife, Debbie)


    Dave Senior has been guiding both Kenai and Kasilof Rivers for 22 years. We spent many years focused on King salmon but now spend most of our fishing adventures in pursuit of Sockeye or “Red salmon.” We provide very “safe, friendly, dependable and reliable” fishing trips most of which take place on the upper Kasilof River. We pride ourselves in being absolutely trustworthy and enjoyable to work with.


  • (David Jr. and his wife, McKenzie)

    I just remember being on the water as often as we could as kids. Drifting the Kenai as a youngster is one of my fondest memories. I have been fishing my entire life and it is a pleasure to be able to share these experiences of home with people as often as I can.

About Alaska Dave’s

As a family operated small business, we emphasize a family aspect of the outdoors. We here at Alaska Dave’s have a history here on the Peninsula and are proud to share our home with our clients. We offer a family friendly environment on the river, as well as opportunity for a challenging and exhilarating fly fishing experience. With 22 years of river guide experience, Alaska Dave’s Guide Service will show you the best waters the Kenai Peninsula has to offer.

The Kenai Peninsula

The Kenai Peninsula is widely renowned for it’s spectacular views, incredible mountain ranges, and magically turquoise glacial waters. With bears roaming among the spruce, and moose scattered accross the near 2 million acres of wildlife preserve, the Kenai Peninsula is a wonderous place to be. Being on the coast of Alaska, it offers one of the most unique experiences the “Last Frontier has to offer”. Whether it’s the views of Kachemak Bay in Homer, the spectacular hikes in the Kenai Mountains, or the rush of the mighty Kenai River near Soldotna, there is sure to be something that draws you in and keeps you coming back here to the Kenai Peninsula.