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Kenai River Sportfishing Lodge/Kenai Riverside Lodge Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Sterling Hwy, Mile 50.1, Cooper Landing, AK 99572
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Location Alaska Wildland Adventures, Mile 50.1 Sterling Hwy, Around Town
Phone 800/478-4100, 907/783-2928
Web site www.alaskasportfish.com
Room Information 16 units (all cabins)
Prices 3-day, 4-night inclusive package $2,050
Credit Cards MC, V
Other Mailing address: P.O. Box 389, Girdwood, AK 99587-0389

Kenai River Sportfishing Lodge/Kenai Riverside Lodge Review

The compound lies between the highway and the river, but down among the trees it feels like a remote lodge. I'd call the cabins faux rustic -- I've never seen real Bush cabins with smooth walls, wainscoting, bright rag rugs, and private bathrooms, but these trim places still feel like the outdoorsy real thing, with no TVs or phones. The location is the real advantage: Kenai River fishing frontage. White-water rafting rides and fishing floats leave right from the riverfront. The lodge also possesses a scarce resource in its coveted guide permits for the hot fishing river section that runs through the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.

Everything is covered by one price: transportation from Anchorage, meals in a central lodge building, guided salmon fishing or fly-fishing for rainbow trout in drift or power boats, and, on longer visits, halibut fishing (done from boats in saltwater). You pay for your own booze, fishing license and tips. The company customizes fishing trips of 2 to 7 days, including nonfishing activities such as river rafting, Kenai Fjords sightseeing, or Alaska Railroad tours. Or come as part of a "safari" package that includes outdoor activities and sites, such as the Alaska Wildland Adventures safari.

Facilities:
Restaurant (family style); sauna; river equipment included

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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