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Alaska Hooksetters

Nestled amidst the pristine wilderness, our lodge offers all-inclusive vacation packages that ensure you have everything you need for an unforgettable fishing adventure. | Regularly Offers Specials Call 907-283-4671 For Discounts!

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Alaska Hooksetters - Trophy Rainbow Trout
  • Approximate Cost:
    6 - 7 Days: $4,000 to $4,500 Per Person
    4 - 5 Days: $3,000 to $3,500 Per Person
  • Type: Lodges
  • Fishing: Fly Fishing Freshwater Fishing Guided Fishing Saltwater Fishing

Alaska Hooksetters is located in the town of Kenai in the heart of the Kenai Peninsula. The lodge sits on five acres of beautiful woodland. The view is of the Kenai River Valley. Expect creature comforts with rustic charm and modern convenience. The main lodge guests 4-5 people and has two private baths. There are five cabins that sleep up to three people, and each has a private bath.

Meals here are served restaurant style, and the food is good and plentiful including appetizers and soups under the covered firepit. The dining hall and kitchen are housed in two yurts and offer an excellent place for dinner and breakfast (all you can eat)Expect meals to be healthy and robust on a five-star scale. The guest experience is private, but the covered fire pit serves as a central gathering spot in the evening and guests can talk about fishing as they socialize over appetizers.

Fishing with Alaska Hooksetters

This is a lodge that allows you to fish freshwater or saltwater. The Kenai peninsula is a world class fishing destination. Saltwater fishing includes Pacific Halibut, Saltwater Salmon, Rockfish, Lingcod and potentially even a Salmon Shark. Freshwater fishing includes all five species of Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, Arctic Grayling and more.

Fishing Opportunities and Trips

Alaska Hooksetters offers a variety of fishing adventures. Those include saltwater charters and freshwater charters. They also include fly-out fishing trips to some remote locations. The local area is rich in fish. This is an excellent area to fly fish or cast for fish using a spinner rod. The rainbow trout here are huge. A fly-out trip to remote rivers will offer excellent bear viewing. There is a lot to do here for fishermen. All of the fishing gear is provided by the lodge or the charters.

Family Friendly and Entertaining

The wildlife here is amazing. The scenery will be something you remember forever. Expect to see bears, both grizzlies and black bear. Expect to see eagles, not just one or two but dozens. Expect to see moose. The moose population here is quite large. It is very common to see cows and calves. There are Hundreds of species of birds. There are hiking trails and flight-seeing trips that make the local area an outstanding destination for both fishermen and families Alaska Hooksetters offers excellent accommodations in a private setting at affordable prices. Usually 20% lower than all inclusive competitors This is the perfect lodge for a family of fishermen or for the family and a fisherman. Note: You must buy your own fishing license. If you are fishing for King Salmon, you will need a King Salmon stamp. You can order both online through the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

Other Activities & Alternate Lodging

- Eagle Head Cabins Private luxury cabins on the middle Kenai with private dock and spectacular amenities Meals on own eagleheadcabins.com
- Montgomery Lodge-Private lodge with all meals/private chef option Right on the river


- Spectacular Boat Cruise to Chinitna Bay to see numerous grizzlies in their natural habitat ... along with whales, puffins, eagles, seals, otters and more.
- Sewards Fjords Cruise:
- Kayaking / Rafting:
- Iditaride Sled Dogs
- Gold Panning
- Zip Lining
- River Rafting
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EXCEPTIONAL TRIP.
5.0 Star Rating
Reviewed By on September 14, 2025
  • I went on a week long fishing trip this past August with my two Sons and an Uncle and we had an amazing trip. Our stay at Alaska Hooksetters Lodge exceeded our expectations. Karen and Glen were...
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Excellent - Will Be Back
5.0 Star Rating
Reviewed By on July 27, 2025
  • My father and I chose the 5 day, 6 night package and had an unforgettable experience. The cabin was clean and perfect for the occasion, the meals provided were delicious, the other guests were great...
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Great Experience
5.0 Star Rating
Reviewed By on July 8, 2025
  • We just returned from Alaska Hooksetters Lodge. We booked this a year ago not knowing anything about fishing in Alaska and left it up to Glenn to arrange everything for us. He did an Amazing job we...
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