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Greetings from Smokin Joe's:

Your Adventure Guidelines:

   

 
  You're going to come a long way to fish the    We are located in the city of Soldotna, Alaska
wonderful Kenai ( pronounced Keen-eye) Peninsula 140 miles south of Anchorage on the Kenai
in Alaska and we want to make your adventure one Peninsula. There is a 30 minute commuter flight
of the most memorable experiences of your lifetime. from Anchorage to the city of Kenai, or you can
drive through some of Alaska's most beautiful
  All of us at Smokin Joe's believe in treating our scenery. It's 3 hours of pure joy as you travel
customers as we would like to be treated.  through the Chugach and Kenai mountains,
It's important to us that you have a good time and a along pristine lakes, streams and evergreen
great adventure. We want to fill your days with forests. Alaska's wildlife is abundant in these
laughter, conversation, spectacular scenery and areas, so if it is your first time to Alaska, we
great fishing. We want you to leave here with the highly recommend this as the best way to
feeling you've found new friends, had a memo- see our vast wilderness.
rable vacation, and you will want to return again
and again to visit Smokin Joe's on the beautiful    Weather in Alaska during the summer months

Kenai River.

 is usually sunny and warm (50°- 60°). That's

  Your Friends, 

warm by our standards. Evening temperatures

  Smokin Joe and Arlene Hager

 stay around 50°, so bring the type of clothing
that's suitable for the climate. You'll want to bring

"Beautiful place, quiet, restful .

 things like sweaters, hats, gloves, boots, a coat,
 Hosts and guides A- plus.  and by all means, rain gear because Alaska
    Very friendly moose also. " is known for it's impromptu rain storms. Dining in
D.C. Moose. Lake, MN attire is "Alaska Casual" (jeans) so don't think too
fancy when packing

What We Offer:

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It's Your Vacation, You Pick: We offer a variety of fishing experiences, you could fish in a different area every day if you desire. You can stay a day or a week. Your price will be determined by the length of your stay and the areas that you fish.

"This is the finest outdoor experience a person could wish for. Great hosts, great guides
.         Thank you."  D.J. Spokane, WA

    

  River Salmon Fishing: Fish the famous Kenai River or drift the Kasilof River for "King" Chinook salmon during May, June and July. Fish for "Coho" Silver salmon in August and September.

" You pick the species, and they'll put you on
them! The scenery and hospitality match the fishing."  Lois Huseby, IN-FISHERMAN

    

  Trout Fishing: Starting June 15, fish for Rainbows and Dolly Varden, drifting the upper part of the Kenai River for these species, a must for the fly fisherman.

"One of the best trout fishing
trips ever, I'll bet we each caught 40 a day. Had to give my arms a break."
B. Robbins, Long Beach, CA.

   

Salt Water Fishing: Fish Cook Inlet for Halibut; and salmon when they are available. There may be times when weather may preclude us from fishing these waters, but you will always get to fish .

" Imagine a 10 year old catching a 100lb halibut.  I love the moose, and my sister loves the dogs."
  B.D. Parker, CO

   

Steelhead Fishing: Fish the Kasilof River from April until mid-May, then during September and October for these beautiful sea run Rainbows.

   

    Fly-In Fishing: We can arrange a fly-in fishing trip or flight-seeing excursion for you, even a helicopter trip if you desire. Prices will vary, depending on how far you travel and how many people are travelling. We can usually get a trip booked within a 24-hour time frame.

"The bears were totally awesome! I liked the one
that was sitting in the boat with his paws on the motor when we landed!!
Fishing was excellent too."
M. Little Nashville, TN

    

Please ask Smokin Joes about creating a custom-made package to your individual needs and desires. We can tailor overnight trips for ecotourists, or glacier and wildlife cruising through Kenai Fjords National Park.

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Smokin Joe's Lodge
PO Box 11
Soldotna, Alaska  99669-0011
Phone: (907) 262-1575
Fax: (907) 262-1575
E-Mail:smokinjoes@alaska.net
URL:www.smokinjoeslodge.com