*** Warning *** Do not use Scenic Bear viewing company. We booked a trip with them to see the…read morebears. When we landed in Anchorage, we received a message that Martin had stained his foot and had to cancel. We were devastated that we might miss a trip we were dreaming about, but accidents happen and did not blame him for getting hurt. We were told we would receive our money back within 30 days. We scrambled and were about to take a trip with Smokey Bay air (go there!). Well its been over 75 day and no refund and does not respond to emails at all. So now I have to file complaints and take them to court to get my money back. Do not use this company if you can't afford to be without $2300 for nothing.

DO NOT BOOK with this company - it is a scam. While his sites are now showing as closed I am…read moreposting this in case they are active again in the future. My husband and I booked a bear viewing trip in July 2025 for my birthday. The day before the trip the owner cancelled because he "sprained his ankle". He assured my husband we would be refunded in full but several months later and after many attempts to contact him we have not received a refund. This is apparently not the first time this has happened. We have sought legal action and just hope to help other hard working individuals avoid getting their money stolen from this man again.

Tim took us on the most epic adventure!!! We had the opportunity to see bears up closer than I…read moreexpected as well as fly over a glacier and see moose and waterfalls from the sky! It was the highlight of our trip and truly an experience of a lifetime. Thanks to Tim and Janet for all you do.

Natron delivers a great adventure! The other "bear flights" were somewhat more money, so I was a…read morelittle worried. I had called and had a hard time finding flights from the other companies in the first week of September, but Janet was so nice, and my wife has always wanted to see a bear in the wild while we've never been so lucky, but Tim put us down right on the beach next to this guy! The scenery was magnificent! Definitely a highlight of our trip and lives! Thank you Natron!

Amazing bucket list trip with my son and brother. Everyday was better than the next. Amazing…read moreviews. Great guides. Comfortable lodging. Fun people to be around. After 4 days of fishing, they helped pack up the 120 lbs. of Salmon, Halibut and Rockfish we caught.

Everyone does their best to provide each guest with a unique experience. Top-notch guides are very…read morehelpful, pleasant and professional. Caught lots of varieties of fish and saw bears, eagles, moose, otters and whales. Highly recommend, these nice folks do a great job.

Be careful if you use this company or plan on using them. if you have ever left them a bad…read morereview-four years old. They may choose to leave you on the side of a mountain in November with a storm approaching. After agreeing to a price and a pick up time and location.

With a group of about 15, it cost about $45 each way for a ~20 minute ride from Homer, AK, across…read morethe bay to Kachemak Bay State Park. If you have a big group, be aware they allow about 6 people at a time on their boats. Coming back, we were scheduled for a 3pm pickup. We ran late due to some issues while rafting and messaged them on our InReach, easily rescheduling for a 7pm pickup. We finished early and with only about 45 minute's notice, they came and got us at 5:45pm instead! The captains have all been friendly. You can sit outside or in their cabin. They're also knowledgeable about the trails in the area; some are not very well maintained and they will give you a head's up on those.

We booked the 7.5-hour cruise online, and the check-in process was smooth. We didn't realize until…read morewe got on the boat that our seating was assigned in a table and shared with two other people. The window seats at the tables are first come, first served, so that's something to keep in mind. The service was good, and everyone throughout the tour was very helpful and kind. The captain and crew were great and provided lots of interesting information about the surrounding area, wildlife, and glaciers. They also offered a tequila tasting when we reached the glacier area, with the tequila served over glacier ice, which was a unique touch. At the end of the cruise, they gave us a complimentary brownie, which was a nice little treat. Drink price and quality plus hot dog that we ordered were good. When booking online, we had the option to choose our meal, and we requested a gluten-free turkey club. Unfortunately, when our section was called for food, the gluten-free meal wasn't ready and took quite a while to arrive. Also the regular snack option included chips and a granola bar, while the gluten-free option came with two bags of chips instead. It would have been nice to have a little more variety for the gluten-free option. Overall, we really enjoyed the cruise, the scenery, and the wonderful staff. It was a memorable experience and I would recommend it.

We had a party of 7 - we got split up and the table we had to share with ...didn't want to share…read moreand were so rude. I would have a staff member present for this awkward table assignment - we did call and went in person the day before to avoid such a debacle and were brushed off. Shane remedied the situation and did comp us a glacier margarita (thank you for that ) the crew was great , but management should reconsider the seating assignment versus the "you get what you get " or mitigate and prevent uncomfortable situations among the guests. However, the weather was great - our captain was great and the crew was great !

My family and I spent a week here over Fourth of July weekend and had a great time! We've never…read moregone on a fishing excursion before, so we weren't sure what to expect, but Hooksetters made everything easy, comfortable, and enjoyable! We went out on one salt water excursion from Homer and 3 river charters, which were all exceptional. The guides called the night prior to ensure we knew what time to meet them the next day and to confirm the location. There were several changes to our itinerary based on the weather, which were communicated well ahead of time so we could plan appropriately. The guides were personable, professional, and worked incredibly hard to make sure we caught as many fish as possible. They filleted the fish on the river and on the boat back to harbor (ocean), then we were able to drop the fish off at the processors on our way back to the lodge for freezing and packing. Each person is allowed 50 pounds of fish, and we easily filled two boxes with halibut and sockeye salmon. The lodge is equipped with lots of extra equipment for use - waders, rain-gear, fishing poles, coolers, etc. Breakfast is a help yourself situation with cereal, yogurt, fruit, breads, and one cooked item that can be heated like quiche or breakfast burritos. Lunches are packed the night before so you can grab and go. They contain sandwiches, chips, cookies, trail mix, nuts, and bottled water. Hors d'oeuvres were served every night but Thursday, the cook's night off. They usually consisted of a soup, meats, cheeses, and crackers. There were also meatballs and jalapeño poppers. Dinner was varied, with salads each night and bbq ribs, salmon, bacon wrapped filet, bbq brats, and pork loin. There was also dessert, of course! If you're late, the cook wraps up your food so you can heat it up later. All in all, I was very impressed with this location, but the people were what really made it memorable. Everyone was so helpful and friendly, especially for rookies like us. There were several guests who had been here before and were back again, and I can see why. For a great guided fishing experience on the Kenai, check out Russell fishing and stay at Hooksetters!

We had an amazing experience at Alaska Hooksetter's Lodge and Russell Fishing…read more Glenn and Karen who run the operation are amazing. Carmen and Heather are absolutely amazing with the food. The exceeded our expectations. Wendy helping with all the lunches. The Lodge is beautiful and enjoyed the time around the campfire each night with amazing appetizers and drinks. What made the difference is the people of Hooksetter's and Russell fishing. A completely painless trip where everything was taken care of. The accommodations were top notch outstanding.... Definitely will be coming back..... Oh and the fishing...... 4 of us caught after all the fish were cleaned and processed...... 226 lbs of Halibut, Rock Fish, Ling Cod, Yellow Eye and Salmon.... See pics Thank you again for an awesome experience

I just flew aboard Kenai Aviation's new Tecnam 2012 plane that is regularly flying between…read moreAnchorage, Kenai, and Homer. The plane is new and pretty nice to fly aboard. USB charging ports are available at each seat. I was informed that they will schedule more flights in Spring 2023.

Our friends late arrival in Anchorage was not a problem for Kenai Aviation. There last flight is…read more11:30 pm! Thank you Kenai Aviation!

Very poor communication,does not return phone calls,e-mails or texts.Booked a spoonbill trip was…read moretold to meet at a certain dock at 6 a.m.he changed the meeting place without giving us any type of directions. WE did find the new meeting place at 7a.m.Austin did not arrive .Called at 7:15 said he had a flat tire,would get tire fixed and meet us at the ramp.At 8:20 another guide arrived and we were able to go fishing.Had a great trip with this guide.Austin never did check on us or anything.Very disappointed with Austin,not a dependable person,Before booking with him,I would book at your own risk.WE were at Truman Reservoir very large lake and we did not know our way around.Had to find our way without ant support from autin.

I fished with McClure by accident in '09. I was in AK in June and was jonsing to catch a king…read more The first time I tried to fish with Steve he talked me out of it. I was shocked since it was the morning we were heading out. But Steve explained to me that another guy he knew was having better luck and he hadn't done too well the day before. So, reluctantly, I took Steve's advice and fished with another guide. We all limited! Wow... I called Steve two days later and thanked him. He told me he was on the fish now so I booked another day with him. This time, I fished with three other guys. We were on fish all day. Steve knew the Kenai. We hooked about 8 fish but two of the guys in the boat were not good fisherman and lost several. After these two turkeys were ready to head back early (I hadn't had a bite yet), Steve obliged them. I was sick. Then, Steve offered to take me back out (at like hour no 7 of the day). I jumped on the chance! We motored to a new section of the river and Steve pulled out the secret weapon. We pounded some good water until finally I got the bite I was looking for. I hooked a 42# hen and had a fantastic fight ending in my best king yet! I can't say enough for Steve. He knows his craft as well as anyone I have ever fished with. He's in it for all the right reasons! If you're fishing the Kenai penninsula, you should be so lucky as to fish with McClure!