Fishing

King Salmon Fishing 30 Minutes From Anchorage!

All Ages Welcome to Enjoy a Trip on the Water to Target King Salmon!

4.5 Hours

1-6 people

Palmer, Alaska

King Salmon Fishing 30 Minutes From Anchorage!

Boat Tour

About This Experience

Embark on a thrilling 4-hour King Salmon adventure on the stunning Knik River, just a short drive from Anchorage. Perfect for all skill levels, this family-friendly fishing trip combines breathtaking scenery with expert guidance. Experience the excitement of landing a King Salmon while enjoying the unique beauty of Alaska's wilderness.

Highlights

The Knik River is special in many ways, namely being the only river in Alaska that has been specifically stocked to provide additional sport fishing opportunity for king and silver salmon! Without the stocking, there would be 0 king salmon returning to the Eklutna Tailrace (via our fishing grounds on the Knik River) for anglers to have an opportunity to catch and keep king salmon. With king salmon struggling across the state, the Knik River provides a convenient and easy opportunity for guests staying in the greater Anchorage are to try their hand at landing one of these magnificent fish!

Aside from its proximity to Anchorage, the Knik River fishery is the only fishery where you can see mountains rising from the ground to heights over 6,000 feet, the Alaska Railroad Train, and the marshlands of the Palmer Hay Flats in one place!

What's Included

Professional, insured, USCG Near-Coastal Endorsed Captain.

Fishing Rods, Reels, Bait and Tackle.

Life Jacket for Each Guest.

All Required Safety Equipment.

Professional Fileting and Portioning of Any Fish Caught

Rain Jackets and Rain Pants.

Bug Repellent

Not Included

Alaska Sport Fishing License and King Stamp

Any food or beverages you'd like during the trip. (Alcohol is permitted in controlled amounts).

Weather appropriate clothing! We HIGHLY recommend layering. Tshirt, sweatshirt, down jacket, wind breaker. If you show up in sweats and a sweatshirt, you will likely get cold and uncomfortable.

Sunscreen

Hats, Gloves.

Camera.

Meeting Point

Mile 30 Glenn Highway, Butte, Alaska

Itinerary

1. Meet on the bank of the Knik River. Black Jet boat with white mountains on the side.

2. Safely load into vessel, being seated by the captain for weight and balance safety.

3. Safety briefing, where to find life jackets, throwable devices, flares, and other signaling devices.

4. Push off from bank and travel upriver to fishing grounds.

5. Upon arriving at fishing hole, the captain will set the anchor, suspending the vessel perfectly in place. GUESTS SHOULD ALWAYS BE SEATED AS THE ANCHOR IS BEING SET AS A SUDDEN CATCH CAN JERK OR JOSTLE THE BOAT.

6. Captain provides each guest with a fishing rod equipped with the hottest bait or lure, and provides instruction as to how to release the lines.

7. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and expert commentary from the captain while waiting for the epic take down from an Alaskan King Salmon.

8. FISH ON!!!

9. Upon the conclusion of the trip, rods will be stowed for travel and the anchor pulled before heading back to the boat launch.

10. Any fish caught during the trip will be filleted and portioned to your liking and placed in unscented trash bags (or cooler if you brought one).

11. Final farewell and gratuities.

Good to Know

Must be able to step into boat with or without assistance

About the Operator

Alaska Outdoors Addiction Palmer, Alaska

Operated by Alaska Outdoors Addiction

Duration: 4.5 Hours

Group size: 1-6

Location: Palmer, Alaska

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