LATE-SEASON ALASKA FISHING TRIPS: Last Call For Anglers

Posted on September 25, 2019 by soldotna_admin

[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 the calendar. Yes, the Kenai Peninsula’s dense forestry transforms into a colorful blend of marigold, kelly green, and emerald every autumn. But the main event is our fully-customizable Alaska fishing trips, which target silver salmon, rainbow trout, and a few other thriving species. And the best place in Soldotna, Alaska, to start and finish your day is at Soldotna B&B Lodge and Alaska Fishing Charters.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”transparent” position=”center” up=”2″ down=”0″][blockquote text=”Our experienced, professional Alaska fishing guides will ensure that your well-deserved wilderness getaway is nothing short of flawless.” show_quote_icon=”yes”][vc_separator type=”transparent” position=”center” up=”3″ down=”0″][vc_column_text]

World-Class Alaska Fishing Trips

We offer something genuinely unique here in Soldotna: first-rate hospitality, a convenient location near dozens of restaurants, and, of course, world-class Alaska fishing trips. Today, we’re going to provide you with an in-depth look into the three species that we target in October: silver salmon, rainbow trout, and steelhead trout.

The Feisty Silver Salmon

As the years go by, more and more anglers specifically arrive in September and October to battle fierce, acrobatic Kenai and Kasilof River silver salmon. We offer dozens of customizable Alaska fishing trips here at Soldotna B&B Lodge, and our staff always recommend a late-season silver salmon excursion on the Kenai River. Our top-reviewed Kenai River lodge features 300 feet of private frontage as well as a sizable dock, so most Alaska fishing trips launch from here. But, we cannot blame you if a Kasilof River drift sounds like one heck of a fun time—because it is.

Football-Sized Rainbow Trout

The upper and middle Kenai River’s swarming rainbow trout are so large that we call them “footballs,” as the photo on the right illustrates. You won’t find a more productive fly fishing destination in the world as all of our late-season Alaska fishing adventures return to the lodge with memories (and photos) that will last a lifetime. While Kenai River rainbows typically sit in the two-to-six pound range, anglers often bait, hook, and reel in ten-pounders. In fact, a 13-pounder was caught right outside the fishing lodge as recently as last year. One of the less-talked-about aspects of our late-season Alaska fishing trips is that we occasionally spot wildlife during our journeys, including brown bears, bald eagles, and moose.

Walk-In Steelhead Trout Excursions

Yes, we offer guided drift boat excursions on the Kasilof River that target steelhead trout, but we recommend venturing into the bush en route to a secluded body of water. Some of the most popular mid-October Alaska fishing trips involve several hours of fly fishing at Deep Creek, Ninilchik River, or Anchor River. The DNR does not stock these rivers, so you’ll be reeling in fully-grown, all-natural lunkers. To ensure that they continue to thrive, steelhead fishing is strictly catch-and-release.

**Selecting the Best Alaska Fishing Packages**

Soldotna B&B Lodge remains one of the premier Alaska fishing lodges on the Kenai Peninsula thanks to our world-class guide services, idyllic location, and warm hospitality. Contrary to popular belief, October is the best time to fish in Alaska as the summer crowds have dispersed, the colors are vibrant, and the fish are always biting! To learn more about Soldotna, AK, the Kenai River, and our Alaska fly fishing trips, please give us a call today at 1-877-262-4779. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

ALASKA DOG SLED TOURS AT SOLDOTNA B&B

Posted on October 26, 2018 by soldotna_admin

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 highly-anticipated wintertime dog sledding at Seavey’s. Soldotna B&B Lodge provides the best Alaska dog sled tours within 500 miles. These tours trek deep into the vast Alaskan wilderness with the help of the friendliest, toughest, and most gifted sled dogs on the Kenai Peninsula. We’re one of the only hotels in Soldotna, Alaska, to have a working relationship with the most talented dog sled teams in the area. Whether you’re looking for an authentic dog sled tour high on a beautiful glacier or a laid-back, backcountry UTA dog sledding experience, Soldotna B&B Lodge arranges exclusive, family-friendly rides.

Authentic Alaska Dog Sled Tours

If you’re hoping to strap into an authentic dog sled pulled by a pack of strong, smiling canines high atop a stunningly beautiful glacier near Seward, Alaska, you’re in luck! Alaska dog sled tours are available during the summer months on most days, depending on the weather. Not many Alaska fishing lodges provide adventure packages that include dog sledding. The friendly staff here at the Soldotna B&B Lodge always recommend this authentic tour in combination with fishing, whale watching, glacier viewing, and so much more! You’ll start the journey with a breathtaking 10-minute flight to a nearby dog camp at Godwin Glacier. On your trip, you’ll get to witness nearly every crevice of the glacier. Godwin Glacier always has some of the freshest powder in the region. Every rider will have the chance to cuddle with the lovable pups before returning to the lodge.

UTV Dog Sledding in Alaska

While not “authentic,” the 2.5-hour UTV dog sled tour is a terrific alternative for those hoping to meander through the vast Alaskan wilderness, learn about the Iditarod, and meet a family of adorable sled dogs. Your Polaris Ranger UTV will be pulled by sled dogs (with the help of a little gas). During the scenic journey, you’ll learn about the life of a dog sled champion from the Iditarod-winning Seavey family. You’ll be amazed at how much preparation goes into winning the world’s “last great race.” The sled tour ends with pictures, entertainment, and stories at the sizable Seavey racing kennel.

Hotels in Soldotna, Alaska

We’re happily one of the only four-season Soldotna lodging options. Visit us this winter for a discounted stay at our beautiful bed and breakfast! Dial 1-877-262-4779 to learn more about our all-inclusive packages, dog sledding, and next year’s fishing availability.

KENAI FJORDS AND BIRDING TOURS AT SOLDOTNA B&B

Posted on October 1, 2018 by soldotna_admin

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 week-long vacation packages to include glacier tours, birdwatching, canoeing, whale watching, and bear viewing. Our peaceful, affordable, and cozy lodge rests on the edge of the famous Kenai River, so you’re never more than a few steps from a fishing adventure! But you’re also a scenic drive away from the awe-inspiring Kenai Fjords National Park or an ever-popular, day-long birding tour. We’re proud to be one of the only Alaska fishing lodges to offer such superb wilderness adventures.

Kenai Fjords National Park

The six-hour Kenai Fjords National Park tour is all about wildlife, glaciers, and the breathtaking coastal scenery of the Kenai Peninsula. This cruise is Alaska’s most popular glacier and wildlife cruise, which departs from Seward. This beautiful port city has an abundance of sea otters, bald eagles, mountain goats, and sea lions. On the journey into Kenai Fjords, you’ll likely spot puffins, Dall porpoises, and orca, humpback, or gray whales. The cruise passes some of the most famous tidewater and alpine glaciers in the world where you’ll be able to hear the loud cracks of the calving icebergs. On the return journey, lucky cruise ships will cross paths with the second largest mammal on the planet: the rare fin whale. Resurrection Bay remains one of the most beautiful bodies of water in the world thanks to its picturesque rock islands and sea-stacks.

Birding Tours

Birding (or birdwatching) is still a relatively new recreational activity. It wasn’t until the late 19th century that citizens began to appreciate the beauty of rare birds, rather than their flavor. There is no better place on Earth to birdwatch that the Last Frontier. As cameras became lighter and more advanced, birdwatching grew into a popular activity around the turn of the 21st century. The activity’s popularity hasn’t stopped growing in this golden age of technology. Alaskans have been observing birds in the wilderness since we can remember. They’re a part of our everyday lifestyle, and the Soldotna B&B Lodge is no different. We offer two unique birding packages: the three-night Birders’ Brief One and the five-night Birder’s Bounty. Both packages include trips to Kenai Fjords National Park and a drift-boat trip down the Kenai River. Some of the birds we encounter daily are warblers, mergansers, loons, swans, terns, ptarmigans, and various shorebirds.

Alaska Fishing Lodges

Soldotna B&B Lodge not only provides once-in-a-lifetime fishing, wildlife, and birding adventures, but we also have immaculate guest rooms on the edge of the Kenai River. Relax with a new book or a cup of Joe on your private deck before heading out to catch a trophy king salmon or beautiful rainbow trout. We serve hot breakfast daily, unlike many Alaska fishing lodges, in our river-view sunroom! Dial 1-877-262-4779 or visit us to learn more about our all-inclusive rates and packages!

FISH TO CATCH THIS FALL ON THE KENAI RIVER

Posted on August 26, 2018 by soldotna_admin

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 premier Alaska fishing charters, is steps away from the rushing Kenai River, which is teeming with delicious salmon and beautiful trout. Eager anglers from all across the globe travel each year to the Kenai Peninsula for genuinely once-in-a-lifetime fishing expeditions. Soldotna is equally a world-class fishing lodge and a charming, riverside bed and breakfast. Start a brand new yearly fishing tradition by journeying to the salmon fishing capital of the world!

Silver Salmon

Get ready for the fight of your fishing life, because Alaskan silver salmon are large, feisty, and clever. When you choose the Soldotna Bed & Breakfast Lodge, you’re only steps from one of our Alaska fishing charters. The silver season lasts from mid-August through October. Silvers are widely known to locals as “the fall prince of salmon” because unlike kings, pinks, and sockeyes, they return to the Kenai and Kasilof River in the late summer to spawn.

Rainbow Trout

The Kenai River has some of the best rainbow trout fly fishing in the world. Locals call trophy rainbows “footballs” because of their unique shape. These beautiful critters usually weigh in around four pounds, but our guests have hooked 20-pounders. We also occasionally reel in 10-plus pound rainbows from our 300-foot private river frontage.

Steelhead

One of the unsurpassed Alaska fishing charters on the Kenai Peninsula is our fall steelhead tour on the nearby Kasilof River. Hop aboard a guided drift boat charter for an afternoon of native steelhead fishing. The steelheads in this region are entirely native to Alaska, which is extremely rare. This glacial-fed river is a bait-and-lure fishery because it’s quite silty.

Halibut

Halibut season seemingly never ends on the Kenai Peninsula. Our lucky guests reel in these 50-pound behemoths from opener through the end of the September near the quaint village of Homer, the “halibut fishing capital of the world.” While unlikely, some “barn door” halibut weigh hundreds of pounds, but the smaller 20 pounders are much tastier!

Alaska Fishing Charters

Anglers from all across the globe stay at the Soldotna Bed & Breakfast Lodge. They visit for the world-class fishing, but they fall in love with our charming river view guest rooms, hearty breakfasts, and scenic natural beauty. No other Alaska fishing charters in the Kenai and Soldotna area can match our caring service, experienced guides, and year-round activities!