Repeat customer and I can't say enough good things about these guys! We had the best time on our…read moreJuly 4th fishing trip with Clay! Everything was well-organized and welcoming. We've had a Clay as our guide a few times before, and he's always fantastic--knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely fun to be around. He made sure we were in the right spots, gave great tips, and kept the energy up all day long, even at 4am. The owners, Lori and Travis, clearly care about their business and their guests. You can tell they've put a lot of heart into making sure every trip is a great experience. The boat was clean, well-equipped, and comfortable, and we came back with not only a great haul of fish but also memories we'll talk about for a long time. If you're thinking about booking a fishing trip, we absolutely recommend Fish Em. Clay, Lori, and Travis make a great team, and we can't wait to go out with them again!

We were visiting Alaska and wanted to get some ice fishing exposure. We went out for the 2 hour…read morefamily experience and I couldn't believe my 6 year old kept focused and enjoyed it. Jake did. Fantastic job putting us on the fish. We all caught fish totaling a couple dozen. If you're looking for a friendly knowledgeable Alaskan book a trip with them.

I did two tours with AAG. The Matanuska Glacier tour which was great, and the half day ice fishing…read moretrip. The glacier tour was great and very informative, but the Ice Fishing was a bit more impressive in terms of the experience. Ryan was very friendly and knowledgeable, not to mention you can tell he genuinely loves what he does. We didn't have any luck for the first hour or so and he went off and managed to find a location where we couldn't seem to catch the fish fast enough. I lost count after 15 fish in the second location. I'd highly recommend going and would absolutely book with them if I find myself in Anchorage again during the summer season.

Ryan is a great guide. We had wonderful time. We aren't big into fishing but had to try ice fishing…read morewhile visiting Alaska. It was worth it! Highly recommended!

Ice Fishing was my favorite part of our trip…read more We did a lot of fun things on our trip to Alaska and ice fishing was by far my favorite. My husband may disagree but that's only because I caught more fish than him... Dustin is the shop owner and an all-around cool guy. He had a great set up for us before we even got to the location - a heated shelter, cameras so we could see below the ice, and rods all ready to go. We enjoyed chatting with him about his experiences fishing all over the world (he won't brag...but he's kind of famous). We're always looking to support Veteran-owned businesses and we're glad to have found The Bait Shack! Don't worry, all of the big char went back into the water to swim another day. But man was it fun! It was so exhilarating to watch these fish come up from the ice. Dustin also made sure they were handled gently and watched for any signs of distress from the fish as we were sending them home. We're fully committed to a summer trip so we can fish out a few Kings with Dustin and his crew. If you're looking for a fishing adventure near Anchorage, call The Bait Shack!

What a great first ice fishing experience! Dustin put us on plenty of fish and we caught fish all…read moreday. Dustin made everything super easy and made sure we had everything we needed for our first experience. We did the DIY package, and we were catching fish within a few minutes of fishing. Would definitely come back again- highly recommended and a great genuine guy.

Jared is a skillful pilot and is always looking out to ensure his passengers have a safe and…read morewonderful time! Seeing Alaska from a Supercub is an unmatched experience and I couldn't recommend Hudson Cubventures more!

Jared is a phenomenal pilot! Takes a lot of pride in safety and knows an incredible amount about…read moreAlaskas geography, making flight sees an absolute blast. 10/10 recommend

The experience of a lifetime doesn't begin to summarize this place. An all-inclusive lodge with…read morerustic cabins, coursed dinners, all of the fishing gear you'll need & EXPERT local knowledge makes WPL the best experience for amateurs & experienced fishers. "Hospitality" is too light of a word to describe the staff's attention to detail, remembering your names , bending over backwards to accommodate any reasonable request & whim of a guest. Big shout out to Mary & Caitlyn, Chef Dave & his culinary team and the fun, hilarious & masterful guides like Erik, Damo, Ryan & Noah. Remember to sweep and SET.

Second time staying at Wilderness place lodge, and the fishing and service were absolutely…read moreexceptional! The guides and staff go above and beyond to ensure you have a good trip. Between catching over a hundred salmon a day and the world-class cuisine, wilderness place lodge is a must-stop destination.

I can't comment on the quality of the salmon fishing at Resurrection Creek since I don't fish, but…read moreI've been visiting Homer for years and enjoy watching the fisherman here immensely. I like this location because the tidal flat is huge but typically not squishy, so there's plenty of room to catch some rays while watching the fishermen. It's also right at the edge if town near a restroom, restaurant, coffeeshop and other amenities. It's an incredibly beautiful location at any time of day, so even when the fish aren't biting, it's a rewarding place to be.

I'm with Joy G, this place is like a liquor store for Baptists: a place everyone goes, but no one…read moretalks about going to! I had only heard about it when my brother was visiting. He's a avid fisherman and did extensive research, and stumbled upon this area. Now that I've finally visited, I recognize it as the place where a lot of drone videos posted on social media are shot. There's a well-maintained parking lot with no fee. From here, you can go right to the water and fish. There's also a very short, but very well-maintained hiking trail. (maybe ¼ of a mile) The highlight here for me is the small bridge. It's right at the start of the hiking trail, over a milky-turquoise canal, and Pioneer Peak almost perfectly frames the scene in the background. It's an easy-to-take show that will blow away all your non-Alaska friends. If you're a tourist: this place is a must-visit. If you're a fisherperson: this place is a must-visit. If you're an avid hiker: this place is a must-visit...once. It's probably a good place to look for the Northern lights though! Decent sky views and you can stay close to your (warm) car!

Wanted to visit this area after reading great reviews from Elite Yelpers. I call the road you need…read moreto take to get there the "Palmer back road." Growing up religious we had these yearly summer camp meetings and that road is the only road I know to use to get there. Funny, I never noticed the sign for this place before, which is pretty large and obvious. Any way, it was my birthday and I wanted to get some fresh air with my family. We get there about 10am on a Monday morning. I was surprised to see a lot of fishermen in spots all around. I think they were just as surprised to see us. We started off strolling my youngest then found it easier to put her in a carrier. This place is breathtaking. The water is so calming and so tranquil. Love the bridge and as other yelpers mentioned, it is super close to the parking lot. Luckily it was sunny and we enjoyed the short hike through the wooded area. We were definitely the only people there not fishing. Greatful to have found this place.

This review is for the quick and honest response from fishtail river guides. There were no fish…read morerunning when I called last summer and Eric was very honest and describing the situation. I'm sure he's a great guy. Same flight as an over the phone.

Our office went out with Andy on the Deshka River fishing for Kings!!! Had a blast. Andy kept us on…read morethe fish, was very helpful with his instruction. A couple of us needed a little extra help and he was very patient, changing out bait when needed, and watching our lines. We ended up with some very nice fish!!! Highly recommend Fishtales River Guides!! A++++++ Tonya K

The campground, day parking, lake, and trail are AWESOME! Every year I'm shocked at how much lower…read morethe lake sits. This is a great hiking spot and lake adventure destination. It's wonderful how close it is to town and yet so full of Alaskan wilderness. Love it.

This is a great campground that is close enough to Anchorage but the lack of cell phone reception…read moremakes you feel off the grid. Let that be a warning to hard partyers who decide to drink and play with their campfire. There are plenty of good camp sites, but only one great one and I'm not telling which one it is. Favorite time to come is when it's late fall, very few people, and the stars come out late at night; It's hard to tell that you are only 30 miles from Anchorage when the light pollution does not interfere with star gazing. There are a lot of great features to Eklutna that make coming here a real treat. Would come again.