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.

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

*** 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.

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!

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.

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.

I would not recommend this tour company. Our guide was impatient and provided very little safety…read moreinstruction. During the trip, my companion fell into the snow, and the guide showed little concern or compassion. What made the experience worse was what happened afterward. After I posted a negative review on Google, the business owner falsely claimed that I had never toured with them and even resorted to personal insults. I later noticed that the company responds to every negative review across platforms in a similarly confrontational way. They frequently justify their behavior by saying they are a "small family business," but that does not excuse dismissing legitimate safety concerns or attacking customers. If anything goes wrong during your trip, be prepared for this company to deny responsibility as if they are not grown-ups.

Amazing experience! The owner and guides were awesome. Very personable, knowledgeable and upbeat. I…read morewas disappointed that the glacier tour was unavailable but the mountain tour did not disappoint. The views were beautiful. I enjoyed being able to go at my own pace and speed up when I felt comfortable. It wasn't the best conditions but the crew ensured we still had a good time. Highly recommended.