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What To Wear Halibut Fishing in Alaska

Alaska offers some of the best halibut fishing in the world but trying to figure out what you should wear halibut fishing can be a little tricky. For the most part, staying warm and comfortable comes down to staying dry....

late season salmon catch
LATE-SEASON ALASKA FISHING TRIPS: Last Call For Anglers

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] With summer officially in the rearview mirror, we turn our gaze toward autumn’s peak here on the banks of the beautiful Kenai River. Despite dipping temperatures and changing leaves, there are still several weeks of prime fishing left on...

fishing boat sunset
VIBRANT ALASKA FALL FOLIAGE NEAR SOLDOTNA B&B

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As we say “goodbye” to yet another glorious summer here at Soldotna B&B Lodge, hundreds of “leaf peepers” and autumn fishing enthusiasts flock to our particularly beautiful stretch of the Kenai River. The Kenai Peninsula is known for its world-class salmon...

big salmon catch
FALL FISHING ADVENTURES: COHO SALMON

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With Independence Day in the rearview mirror, anglers from across the globe are beginning to plan fall fishing trips to the Kenai Peninsula. The main draw for anglers here at Soldotna B&B Lodge during August, September, and October is feisty...

a man holding a rockfish
SUMMERTIME SALTWATER ALASKA FISHING ADVENTURES

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The much-anticipated fishing season is finally upon us here at Soldotna B&B Lodge as we’re beginning to welcome groups of anglers from far and wide to our heavenly slice of the Kenai Peninsula. Most visiting anglers who visit Soldotna, Alaska, have been...

silver salmon
MID-SUMMER ALAKSA FISHING VACATIONS ON THE Kenai River

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]  There’s still time to book a once-in-a-lifetime fishing trip to the Kenai Peninsula here at Soldotna B&B, the top-rated Alaska fishing lodge on TripAdvisor. Families, groups, and couples choose Soldotna B&B time and again because of our ideal riverside location, comfortable accommodations, and,...

people fishing the ray
ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME ALASKA FISHING TRIPS IN SOLDOTNA

The upcoming fishing season is so close that we can practically smell the fresh, early-morning mountain air and feel the sudden tug from a massive king or feisty silver salmon. There’s still time to book a once-in-a-lifetime spring, summer, or...

king salmon
FAMILY-FRIENDLY ALASKA FISHING VACATIONS AT SOLDOTNA B&B

It might not seem like it at the moment, but we’re quickly approaching the upcoming spring fishing season here at Soldotna B&B Lodge, the premier family-friendly Alaska fishing lodge. We’re conveniently located on the world-famous Kenai River in the heart of...

married couple
ALASKA WEDDINGS AT SOLDOTNA B&B LODGE

There’s just something special about Alaska weddings; perhaps it’s the fresh mountain air, the soothing sounds of a rushing river, and the beautiful natural landscape. Every year, thousands of couples choose the Last Frontier as their destination wedding locale. We’ve...

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BIRDING IN ALASKA AT SOLDOTNA B&B LODGE

Birdwatching’s meteoric rise in popularity was a welcomed surprise here in the Last Frontier. Alaskans have been “birding” long before 50 million Americans began venturing into peaceful preserves, popular state parks, and dense, secluded forestry in search of rare birds....

snowmobiling in alaska
THE WINTER WONDERFUL PACKAGE IN SOLDOTNA, ALASKA

With the holiday season upon us, it’s time to start planning a much-needed wintertime escape to Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula. The salmon fishing season on the Kasilof and Kenai rivers has sadly wrapped up until next May, but Soldotna B&B Lodge still offers...

alaska dog sled tour
ALASKA DOG SLED TOURS AT SOLDOTNA B&B

A little snow never hurt anyone. Just because winter is peeking its head around the corner, doesn’t mean we’re not thoroughly enjoying the beautiful Last Frontier. While we’re no longer accepting Alaska fishing trips this season, we’re gearing up for...

dolphin in the lake
KENAI FJORDS AND BIRDING TOURS AT SOLDOTNA B&B

No single vacation in Soldotna, Alaska, is the same thanks to the seemingly endless activities offered at Soldotna B&B Lodge. Yes, our lodge guides eager anglers from May through October in search of salmon, trout, and halibut, but we also customize...

feeding bears
THE BEST FLY-OUT TRIPS IN SOLDOTNA

Very few fishing lodges in the vast state of Alaska can match what Soldotna B&B Lodge brings to the table. Most Kenai Peninsula lodges offer the bare minimum: overpriced fishing, warm meals, and a tiny bed. Soldotna B&B is a family-run lodge...

pink salmon
FISH TO CATCH THIS FALL ON THE KENAI RIVER

Fall’s peak is nearly here on the Kenai River in southcentral Alaska. Over the next handful of weeks, the river bend will transform from forest green to a meld of crimson, marigold, and amber. Soldotna Bed & Breakfast Lodge, home to...

girls pick blueberries
MUSHROOM AND BERRY PICKING IN SOLDOTNA

Soldotna B&B in Soldotna, Alaska, offers more than just fishing, and you can also go mushroom and berry picking. You’ll find a variety of wild berries and mushrooms throughout the late summer season and well into the fall! You’ll enjoy searching the forests...

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ALASKA CANOEING TRAILS!

During your stay at Soldotna Bed & Breakfast, we hope you take a day to adventure on our premier canoeing trails! The closest trails to your Soldotna lodging, are Swan Lake canoe trail and the Swanson River canoe trail. Although both trails are breathtaking, their...

pink salmon
RIVER, SEA, AND AIR!

When you stay with us at Soldotna B&B and Lodge, one of the most beautiful Kenai River fishing lodges. We offer an assortment of rates and packages. As spring turns into summer, we would like to feature our river, sea and air package....

red fish
GET READY FOR THE BEST SEASON OF ALL

As your boat rocks you back and forth, you cast a line that you had meticulously baited only moments before into the water. You look around to take in the sprawling Alaskan wilderness that surrounds you until you feel the...

bear in the river
NOT YOUR TYPICAL SPRING BREAK

Spring break season is in full swing once March rolls around. Many will be packing swimwear and heading down to tropical sunny spots and beaches consumed by crowds. Rather than pushing your way through the shoulder to shoulder crowds and...

silver salmon
COUPLES THAT FISH TOGETHER, STAY TOGETHER

In current times, there are a lot of things in life going on to the point it seems impossible to spend quality time with the one you love. Everyone has work, school, kids programs, book club, and everything in between....

Fisherman with the catch
PLANNING YOUR ALASKA FISHING ADVENTURE

An Alaska fishing vacation can be an epic adventure, but if you are not prepared, it could end in disaster. Alaska’s wilderness is always changing and can be very challenging terrain. Nobody wants to be in the Alaskan wilderness without...

Wisherman in boat with wishing rod
REEL IN YOUR BEST CATCH

Alaska is known for its vast landscapes and beautiful waters with some of the best fishing in the world. It is a popular bucket list item to take a fishing trip to Alaska and experience it first hand. If you...

Fisherman with girl in boat on lake
FISHING MADE BETTER WITH SEASONED GUIDES

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Every angler has that dream of going up to an Alaska fishing lodge with a close group of friends, wrestling trophy fish, and bringing home the pictures of their catches. At Soldotna Bed & Breakfast Lodge this dream becomes...