Salmon. Big Bites. Real Alaska.
If you're coming to Alaska, there's one experience that belongs near the top of your list: go fishing. Alaska Big Bites Guide Service offers guided fishing adventures on and around the Kenai Peninsula, giving visitors the opportunity to experience some of Alaska's most legendary salmon.
Your fishing options depend on the season, current conditions, regulations, and what happens to be running during your visit. Tell Ken when you're coming to Alaska and what you'd like to catch, and he'll help you determine the best option.
There's a reason anglers travel thousands of miles to fish for salmon in Alaska. When a salmon takes your line, things get exciting quickly. Depending on the season, location, current regulations, and fish runs, fishing opportunities may include species such as sockeye and coho salmon, along with other available fisheries.
Our salmon fishing trips are great for:
You don't need years of fishing experience. Ken will help you understand the equipment and techniques so you can concentrate on the important part: catching fish.
This is one of the most important things to understand about fishing Alaska: the best trip depends on when you're here. Fishing opportunities change throughout the season. Instead of trying to figure everything out yourself, tell Ken:
Ken can help you determine which fishing opportunities may be available during your trip.
Visitors come for the salmon, but the experience goes far beyond the fish. You'll find yourself surrounded by the kind of scenery people picture when they think about Alaska: mountains, wildlife, cold, clear water, and long summer days. And some seriously good fishing.
Alaska Big Bites gives visitors an opportunity to get away from simply sightseeing and actually experience Alaska.
There are plenty of places where you can rent equipment and go fishing. That's not the same thing as fishing with someone who knows the local water. When you book with Alaska Big Bites Guide Service, you're booking a personalized fishing experience with Ken.
Ken works with experienced anglers, beginners, families, and visitors who may have never held a fishing rod before. The goal is simple: have a great day, experience Alaska, work hard to find fish — and hopefully take a picture at the end of the day that makes everyone back home jealous.
You don't have to be an expert fisherman to experience Alaska fishing. We'll help you understand:
Ask questions. Make mistakes. Enjoy yourself. And when that rod bends over — hang on.
Taking your family fishing in Alaska can become one of the highlights of your entire vacation. Instead of another attraction or another day looking through a windshield, get everyone outside and experience Alaska together.
Fishing can be a great option for parents, kids, grandparents, and groups with different levels of fishing experience. If you're bringing younger anglers, let Ken know their ages when you contact us — he'll help you determine which available fishing experience is appropriate for your group.
What's provided can vary depending on the specific charter. Before your trip, Alaska Big Bites will explain exactly what's included and anything you'll need to bring. Generally, guests should plan to bring:
Appropriate Alaska fishing license
Waterproof outerwear and warm layers
Sunglasses and sunscreen
Food, drinks, personal medications, and a camera or phone
Don't worry about packing half of a sporting goods store. We'll help you prepare before your fishing day.
Summer is a popular time to visit the Kenai Peninsula, and desirable fishing dates can fill. If your flights and lodging are already booked, now is a good time to start planning your fishing days.
Even if you aren't sure which species you want to target, contact Ken. Tell him when you're visiting, and we'll help you work backward from there.
No. Beginners and first-time anglers are welcome.
Fishing opportunities depend on the season, location, current regulations, and fishing conditions. Salmon are among the primary experiences available through Alaska Big Bites.
Harvest depends on current Alaska fishing regulations, species, location, and applicable limits. Ken will explain the rules that apply to your trip.
Yes. Anglers generally need an appropriate Alaska sport fishing license, and additional requirements may apply depending on the species being targeted.
Potentially, yes. Tell Ken the ages of the children in your group so he can help determine which trip is appropriate.
Trip length depends on the charter you select. Contact Ken for current trip options, departure information, and pricing.
Departure locations depend on the fishing trip. You'll receive meeting-location and arrival instructions before your scheduled charter.
Alaska weather changes quickly. Safety comes first, and decisions regarding conditions will be made accordingly.
No. They're wild fish, and that's part of fishing. Ken will use his experience, local knowledge, and current conditions to give you the best opportunity possible.
Take a look at some of the salmon, halibut, scenery, and fishing memories from previous Alaska Big Bites trips.
You can drive the highways, take pictures of the mountains, watch for moose, and buy the T-shirt. But there's something different about standing on the water with a bent fishing rod and realizing something big is on the other end. That's Alaska — and that's what we're here for. Big fish. Small groups. Real Alaska.
Or call/text Ken: (907) 740-3080
