The halibut stamp is new for the 2026 season.  You cannot purchase the halibut stamp on your own, or with your regular fishing license.  The halibut stamp is only purchased through the charter company.  To make this easier on you we have already added this to the 2026 halibut price.  The halibut stamp will be used to purchase additional halibut quota for the next season, which will eventually help our clients be able to retain halibut with less restrictions.

Non-resident licenses are:
1-Day:  $15.00   ~  3-Day: $30.00  ~  7 Days: $45.00  ~ 14 Days: $75.00
Entire Year: $145.00
A special King Salmon stamp is required on days fishing for Kings, in addition to the above rates:
1-Day: $15.00  ~  3-Day: $30.00  ~  7 Days: $45.00  ~  14 Days: $75.00  
Entire Year: $100.00

Active Duty Non-Resident Annual Fishing $20

Resident License Fees:

Annual Sport Fishing: $20  ~  Annual Fishing/Hunt: $69  ~  Annual King Stamp: $10  ~  Duplicate License: $5  ~  Duplicate Stamp: $5  
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It depends on what you want to fish for.  Luckily, halibut is available throughout the summer.  The only difference for halibut is the cycle of the tide.  During clamming tides the tidewater moves very swiftly and we must use heavy weights to get the bait to the bottom where the fish are.  That means more work – not necessarily worse fishing or smaller fish – just more work.  Therefore, for halibut it is best to choose a day when the tide is a small one, if your schedule will allow.

Since salmon spawn and then die, there are definite windows of opportunity for each species.  Use the following as a guide to planning the timing of your trip around your desired species of salmon:

King Salmon (first run):  Start into rivers third week of May and last until end of June.  More fish than second run, but smaller.  Generally better in the Kasilof River where the limit is two fish per person, per day. (hatchery fish only are retainable)

King Salmon (second run):   Kasilof River  (one fish per person, per day), starts July 1 and ends July 31. Emergency regulations are placed yearly. (hatcher fish only are retainable)

Red Salmon/Sockeye (first run):  Kenai and Kasilof River generally about the third week in June, not as many fish as second run of reds.

Red Salmon/Sockeye (second run):  Kasilof and Kenai River, huge run generally centered in second to third week of July.

Silver Salmon:  starts in Seward mid-July and lasts until Labor Day, in Kasilof and Kenai Rivers in August and September.

There is no statistical difference between morning and afternoon trips, or between high and low tides.

Anchorage is the proper city to fly into.  You would need to be able to drive a rental car from Anchorage to get to any of the fishing places, as the country is vast and remote and no public transportation is available.  Our particular area is about 3 1/2 hours by car from Anchorage, and the trip is spectacular, with many places to stop for photos and enjoy scenery along the way.  You can fly into Kenai, which is closer to us, but adds an additional flight and rental cars are harder to find.

We are not able to provide transportation from the airports and there is no reliable public transportation to Ninilchik.

If you arrange a package (multi-day) fishing vacation with us, you will likely spend some days paying for a charter trip and some days fishing on your own, usually from the local riverbanks.  On days you pay to fish on a charter, all of your fishing gear, bait, etc., is provided and fish filleting is included.  On days you fish on your own, we supply fishing rods and reels on a first come basis, and you are responsible for terminal tackle (and/or bait) and fish filleting, although our employees are usually able to help you if you approach them during business hours.

We can rent out fishing rods and waders at our RV Park office, on a first come basis.

We can rent out fishing rods and waders at our RV Park office, on a first come basis.

There are some miscellaneous fees you can expect to pay above the price of the package vacation.  Check your package quotes carefully.  Unless otherwise negotiated, transportation, fishing licenses, fish processing fees, fish shipping charges, and gratuities (tips) are not included in the charter price.  FEDEX shipping is available but is rather expensive, so we recommend you fly here with appropriate baggage to allow you to fly back with a fish box of frozen fish as part of your checked baggage.

Our cabins have fully furnished kitchens which allow you to function as if you were at home, including cooking your own meals if you so desire.  We have a general store in town where you can buy appropriate food items.  However, it is cheaper to purchase groceries in Anchorage or Soldotna from the larger chain stores.  If you don’t want to cook, or are just too tired after fishing, there are 3 amazing restaurants that are within walking distance or a very short drive of less than a mile.  Prices at these facilities are not as cheap as your local Burger King, but are not outrageous.  The quality is quite good.

There are some miscellaneous fees you can expect to pay above the price of the package vacation.  Check your package quotes carefully.  Unless otherwise negotiated, transportation, fishing licenses, fish processing fees, fish shipping charges, and gratuities (tips) are not included in the charter price.  FEDEX shipping is available but is rather expensive, so we recommend you fly here with appropriate baggage to allow you to fly back with a fish box of frozen fish as part of your checked baggage.