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SUMMERTIME SALTWATER ALASKA FISHING ADVENTURES

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[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 dreaming about catching a trophy king salmon since they were young, but one of the most overlooked fishing locales in our region is the crisp Pacific Ocean waters near Homer, Alaska. [/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”transparent” position=”center” up=”2″ down=”0″][blockquote text=”Guests can hop aboard sturdy, state-of-the-art vessels in search of “barn-door” halibut, saltwater kings, rockfish, and many more delicious species. Summertime Alaska fishing adventures near Homer are incredibly tough to beat if you’re hoping to combine natural beauty, wildlife viewing, and, of course, unforgettable battles with the creatures from the deep blue.” show_quote_icon=”yes”][vc_separator type=”transparent” position=”center” up=”3″ down=”0″][vc_column_text] Here’s a quick rundown of what you can expect this summer during your well-deserved, annual Alaska fishing vacation to Soldotna B&B Lodge!
Saltwater Salmon
Many Alaska fishing adventures are geared toward king salmon because of their sheer size. Successfully baiting, hooking, and reeling in a monster king is a feeling unlike any other – it’s a moment that’s often mounted on a wall or framed on a mantle. You don’t have to venture onto the Kenai or Kasilof rivers to battle a king, silver, or pink salmon as they’re teeming inside the sapphire blue waters surrounding Homer. We typically troll for salmon during these oceanic excursions, but we occasionally jig in our favorite honey holes.
“Barn-Door” Halibut
Homer remains “The Halibut Fishing Capital of the World” as thousands of anglers trek to this faraway land to catch some of the largest flatfish in the world. While halibut weighing in over 200 pounds have been documented, we set our sights on those who weigh between 20 and 50 pounds. The halibut in this weight class are not only swarming inside Cook Inlet, but they’re the tastiest of the bunch. Bottom fishing is the method of choice in Cook Inlet, and we’ll be using baited hooks to lure these crafty flatfish.
Rockfish and Black Bass and Lingcod, Oh My!
The ugliest fish in Cook Inlet near Homer are – without a doubt – the tastiest species in the sea. Rockfish can be quite beautiful when they’re small and bright orange, but the whoppers that are teeming in our waters frequently vary in size, color, and shape. You won’t find better table fare than a rockfish hooked inside Cook Inlet. Lingcod, meanwhile, are terrifying to most as their sharp teeth and unique scale patterns make them look like real-life monsters. While black bass are certainly not overly ugly, they’re quite large in comparison to most bass species found across North America.
Mid-Summer Alaska Fishing Adventures
Our riverfront Alaska fishing lodge rests upon a quiet, scenic stretch of the Kenai River within walking distance of Soldotna’s best restaurants. We have the top-ranked Alaska fishing vacations on TripAdvisor, primarily because of our first-rate guiding services, affordable packages, and supreme hospitality. Start planning your mid-summer, all-inclusive Alaska fishing trip to Soldotna B&B Lodge by giving us a call today at 1-907-262-4779. We still have limited availability this summer, especially for those aiming to visit us during the highly-anticipated silver salmon season! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

MID-SUMMER ALAKSA FISHING VACATIONS ON THE Kenai River

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[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, of course, our world-class Alaska fishing packages. Where else in the world can you discover a family-owned and operated bed-and-breakfast that provides guided fishing trips, wilderness excursions, and all-inclusive packages?  [/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”transparent” position=”center” up=”2″ down=”0″][blockquote text=”Whether you’re hoping to hook trophy kings, beautiful rainbow trout, or feisty silvers, you’ll quickly discover why Soldotna B&B Lodge is revered for providing anglers from across the globe with premier Alaska fishing vacations.” show_quote_icon=”yes”][vc_separator type=”transparent” position=”center” up=”3″ down=”0″][vc_column_text]
Summer Catches: Fish of the Kenai River
Depending on when you arrive on the Kenai Peninsula, our guides will target three salmon species (king, sockeye, and silver) as well as trophy rainbow trout. First and foremost, most anglers who arrive between early May through July have massive king salmon on their minds. We especially recommend visiting us from mid-June through late July as you’ll get to battle kings, sockeyes, and rainbows! After you’ve reached your limits on salmon, you’ll have an opportunity to spend some time fly fishing for rainbow trout along the Kenai River’s shallow banks. Once the king season ends on the last day of July, the much-anticipated silver season begins. Silver salmon are known as the best pound-for-pound fighters in the salmonoid family – they put on quite an acrobatic show after they’ve taken the bait!
  • King salmon: May 1 – July 31
  • Sockeye salmon: June 10 – August 15
  • Silver salmon: August 1 – October 31
  • Pink salmon: August (on even years)
  • Rainbow trout: June 12 – October 31
 
The Best Alaska Fishing Packages
Nothing truly compares to an Alaska fishing vacation on the world-famous Kenai River. You’ll quickly fall in love with our jaw-dropping snow-capped mountains, dazzling turquoise water, and monster salmon here in Soldotna, Alaska. It only took a matter of seconds before we realized that our riverfront location is special, which is why we hastily started piecing together dozens of packages ranging from three to seven nights in length. Here are five of our favorite packages:
  1. Fisherman’s Fantasy (Fishing Pure)
  2. Fly Fishermen’s Fantasy (Fishing Pure)
  3. Everything but Kenai Sink (7 Nights)
  4. Catching Kings (Fishing Pure)
  5. River, Sea, and Air (6 Nights)
 
Thrilling Alaska Fishing Vacations
Our meticulously-planned Alaska fishing vacations include lodging, breakfast, lunch, bait, tackle, gear, guide services, and so much more! And don’t forget that nearly all of our Alaska fishing vacations also include wilderness adventures such as bear viewing, whale watching, and dog sledding. Start each morning with a steaming cup of fresh-brewed coffee and a hearty, homemade breakfast before venturing onto the premier fishing river in North America. You’ll return to Soldotna B&B Lodge each evening with your limits reached, a wide smile, and stories to share for the rest of your life! After strolling to a nearby restaurant or grilling fresh-caught salmon on our back deck, gather with friends new and old in our spacious yard to tell tales of the day’s best battles. To start planning a once-in-a-lifetime Alaska fishing trip to the Kenai Peninsula, please visit us online or give us a call today at 1-877-262-4779. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME ALASKA FISHING TRIPS IN SOLDOTNA

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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 fall Alaska fishing trip on the world-famous Kenai River. But act fast because availability dries up quickly once we near the summer months! Soldotna B&B Lodge not only rests along a particularly beautiful stretch of the Kenai River, but we also have the largest selection of Alaska fishing packages on the peninsula. Our group of experienced, professional fishing guides know the region like the back of their hands, so you’re bound to return home with memories that will last a lifetime. Keep reading to learn why our top-rated Alaska fishing lodge is the perfect riverside locale for a truly unforgettable family, group, or couple’s getaway.

What Makes Us so Unique?

We’ve compiled six reasons why Soldotna B&B Lodge is a genuinely unique fishing destination. Enjoy! Alaska fishing packages galore! – Whether you’re hoping to spend an entire week fishing on the Kenai River searching for scale-tipping salmon or venture onto the Atlantic Ocean to haul in a barn-door halibut, you’ll discover an Alaska fishing package that perfectly suits your group’s size, style, and budget.

Decades of experience – Our diverse group of professional fishing guides have decades of experience in the Kenai, Kasilof, Ninilchik, and Anchor rivers, as well as dozens of streams, creeks, and saltwater honey holes near Homer, AK.

Fresh AND saltwater fishing – Despite being located on the Kenai River, we don’t limit our guests to just local freshwater rivers. Many of our guests wish to experience why Homer is known as the “Halibut Fishing Capital of the World.”

Add-on adventures – The Last Frontier is one of the most beautiful and peaceful places in the world, which is why we urge our visiting anglers to embark on a guided adventure activity (or two) during their stay at Soldotna B&B Lodge. There are countless adventure-based possibilities on the Kenai Peninsula, including bear-viewing, glacier-viewing, dog sledding, and so much more!

A peaceful riverside locale – One of the best parts of the day here at Soldotna B&B Lodge is when everyone gathers in the living room, back patio, and spacious lawn to relax, reflect, and share stories of the day’s best catches.

Conveniently located near local restaurants – What’s amazing about our riverside location is how close we are to Soldotna’s best restaurants. You’ll always be within walking distance of high-quality dining. Ask our friendly, knowledgeable staff upon arrival about dinner suggestions!

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Springtime Alaska Fishing Adventures

We’d be remiss if we didn’t share more information about the upcoming spring fishing season here on the world-famous Kenai Peninsula. Our family-owned and operated bed and breakfast provides three types of guided fishing trips during the spring season: halibut, saltwater kings, and Kenai River kings. Summer doesn’t technically start until late June, so there will also be opportunities to reel in trophy rainbow trout and migrating sockeye salmon in mid-June during spring’s final days.

Most barn-door halibut and freshwater king fishing trips exit from Homer, but we’re more than happy to veer off to another nearby location as we have several hidden gems worth exploring! To learn more about the upcoming spring season, please visit us online. After browsing through our detailed Alaska fishing packages, you’ll understand why Soldotna B&B Lodge is the #1-rated lodge in the area! Please give us a call today at 1-877-262-4779, or email us at info@soldotnalodge.com to book a once-in-a-lifetime fishing trip to The Last Frontier!

FAMILY-FRIENDLY ALASKA FISHING VACATIONS AT SOLDOTNA B&B

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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 Soldotna, giving us ideal access to some of the best salmon fishing in North America. But, of course, we’re also a short trip from the vast Cook Inlet, home to seemingly endless halibut and freshwater king salmon adventures. Our family-owned business was built upon providing families of all sizes with exciting, beautiful, and safe Alaska fishing trips. Our professional guides are experienced, patient, and charismatic – your entire family will be treated like royalty!

A Springtime Alaska Fishing Trip

There’s arguably no better fishing season than mid-to-late spring when the first king salmon run arrives in the turquoise Kenai River. We’re obviously very busy during the first king salmon run, but we always maintain a strict angler-to-guide ratio for everyone’s enjoyment. The Kenai River is the perfect place for your children to learn the tricks of the trade and to catch that first behemoth! There’s never an off-season for halibut fishing here at our riverfront Alaska fishing lodge. Most of our halibut fishing excursions depart from nearby Homer, a quintessential Kenai Peninsula harbor town known as the “halibut capital of the world.” Catch bucket-list “barn-doors,” delicious rockfish, or saltwater king salmon during your memorable fishing charter.

Premier Alaska Fishing Packages

Browse through our fully-customizable fishing and adventure packages before giving us a call – there’s something for everyone here at Soldotna B&B Lodge. While we highly encourage families to stick together during your stay here in Soldotna, we understand that bear viewing, whale watching, and glacier viewing excursions are hard to pass up. Some family members will want to battle trophy king salmon while others wish to cruise through Kenai Fjords National Park, and that’s perfectly fine!

Family-Friendly Alaska Fishing Lodge

Soldotna B&B Lodge, unlike most other Alaska fishing lodges, is a four-season family getaway. Some of our guest rooms can be easily configured to fit three individual beds. Start each morning with a steaming cup of coffee and a hearty breakfast inside our large sunroom. You’re free to use our on-site grills to cook fresh-caught salmon for dinner; otherwise, we’re happy to provide you with dinner recommendations. Many families aren’t surprised to learn that there are several fantastic Soldotna restaurants within walking distance of the lodge. After dinner, lounge on the back patio with the kids and fellow anglers – this common area is the perfect place to share stories, play games, and enjoy a refreshing beverage before bed. To learn more about our family-friendly Alaska fishing lodge, please visit us online or dial 1-877-262-4779.

FISH TO CATCH THIS FALL ON THE KENAI RIVER

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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!

ALASKA CANOEING TRAILS!

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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 size may overwhelm you! Don’t let the miles stop you from this one-of-a-kind fishing and spectacular wildlife! Whether you take one of our guided trips or our recommendations for unguided tours, you won’t regret it!

Swan Lake Trail

The Swan Lake canoe trail encompasses thirty lakes and thirty-three miles of river, making it one of the most popular systems in Alaska! Although short, there are a couple of portages on this trail. Canoeing out here will provide more than beautiful sceneries, you’ll spot some of our wildlife and even delicious rainbow trout for dinner at your Soldotna lodging. Bask in the warm summer sunshine as you canoe the Swan Lake Canoe Trail. Make today your first self-guided canoeing trip into the Alaskan wilderness!

Swanson River Trail

The Swanson River canoe trail includes forty lakes and forty-six miles of river, causing longer portages, which means this trails will take extra time and physical effort. The glorious scenery makes it well worth the journey! Because it’s a more challenging trail, most tourists avoid adventuring it, creating better wildlife watching and exceptional rainbow trout fishing! The Swanson River canoe trail’s tranquil flatwater system make for fun activities like paddling, fishing, birding and wildlife watching. You’ll appreciate the peace that rules the Swanson River canoe trail as you float along the river taking in all the beauty surrounding you. We can’t think of a better place to reconnect with nature! We love hearing stories’ as you return to our Soldotna lodging for some well-deserved rest! Soldotna Bed & Breakfast is the perfect Soldotna lodging for you and your family’s summer vacation!