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.

Capt Jody and Capt Darryl made this a great experience for our family. We reserved all six spots…read moreon the boat and they took us to get 5+ species of Prince William Sound fish. My 10 year old nephew had never fished before and they went out of their way to help him bring in multiple fish. I would highly recommend Alaskan 4 Star Charters and can't wait to go back again!

I took my family out with CPT Jody just 3 weeks ago. Absolutely awesome. He drove right up to the…read morespot and we hooked Halibut right away. Limited out in rock fish and also caught pink, silver and king salmon. Listen to the Captain, he'll tell you exactly what you need to do to catch fish. You have to leave Anchorage very early to make the 6:30 tunnel. If you are worried consider staying at the Whittier hotel the night before (and get 2 more hours of sleep!) I could go on and on but you can tell this outfit has been around for 20 years. Book it! you won't regret it.

This playground/lake park is busy from sunrise to sundown, when the weather is good…read more It consists of a large pavilion/shelter, big kids playground, toddler playground, open green field, beach/sand/lake, and a kids' zipline. A few sitting areas are sprinkled throughout. As someone who avoids small talk and parent interactions, I try to show up at the crack of dawn. There will still be folks here, but at least you aren't elbow to elbow. It's difficult to bring my kids to these swimming areas without the intention of swimming. I prefer for my kids to swim at Little Campbell Lake (near Kincaid Park), instead.

Zip line is fenced off. Rest of park is wonderful. New surface areas under the pirate ship portion…read moreof park. Needs landscape work as getting a bit rustic.

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 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!

YOU HAVE TO GO ON THIS TOUR! oh my god, i teared up at one…read morepoint because of how incredible this tour was. let me break it down for you. - the staff is insanely nice and knowledgeable (a huge plus)! - there's drinks and snacks on board - there's indoor portions to keep you warm but i would definitely bring layers just in case - plenty of space outside up front, on the sides, or on the upper deck. trust me when i say you can't be on a bad side - the captain and workers will absolutely make sure you see all the wild life and won't rush the tour at all! while on tour we saw otters , puffins, orcas, hump back whales , goats , and so much more! this tour is informational, fun, and beautiful! plenty of photo op moments and really chill. HIGHLY recommend if you're in alaska!

My aunt booked this tour last minute I think and it was worth it. The tour guides really knew their…read morestuff and answered all my questions. We had fun & saw lots of beautiful sights and animals. :) *This was in 2019 btw*

Primarily a fishing park that is with a stocked lake. Motorized boats are not permitted and there…read moreis no boat launch. Kayaks and fishing from the small well maintained dock only. Much if the small lake is lined by private residences. I will not that some people do swim in this leech infested lake, which of course can disturb the fish.

This place has been to good us. Convenient lake and lots of room for paddle board & rafting. Scored…read moresome trout & mosquito bites..totally worth the memories. Family friendly during "family hours".. folks come out to drlater hours

A bit smelly but hey, it's pretty cool to see some live Alaska salmon!…read moreAndrew enjoyed it so much as he loves fishing.

Let's get one thing straight: I ain't no fisherman…read more I'm a...well, I don't what the term is in fishing circles. In gaming they call 'em "newbs". In sport climbing they call 'em "gumbies". Whatever they call that in fishing, that's what I am. I don't know anythign about knots, hooks, bait, etc. I just do what my brother tells me. This is a good place to watch other people fish. It's not all that scenic, it's pretty much a wet, muddy, mucky area with little-to-no views of the mountains. (Seriously, you'll want some serious boot/wader action to fish here) However, it is a fun place to walk to from downtown and see something different. The main novelty, of course, is that you can fish while still technically being "downtown". You can also eat at the nearby "Bridge" restaurant which used to be quite good but now is an overpriced tourist trap. If you're a tourist, you'll love it. If you're a local, don't bother.

Recently traveled from a warm climate location to Anchorage, Alaska for a vacation with the family…read more We didn't know exactly what we needed for cold weather being that the vacation was in the peak of winter. Dave and Michelle answered all questions and provided answers for me to understand pricing and what I needed. The process was super easy. The price was fair. I'm happy with the service that I was provided and the customer service. I would recommend this business for any cold weather gear rental needed when traveling to Anchorage or Fairbanks. Thanks Dave and Michelle.

Dave and Michelle were super helpful and provide great gear and service during our trip. I love the…read moreadded concierge service at our hotel making it less stressful to pickup and Dropoff gear. Will definitely use them again on our next Alaska adventure.