The process of lining out an Alaskan fishing vacation may seem simple but once you start digging into the details it’s easy to get overwhelmed very quickly.  Alaska is a huge state and an internet search exposes the hundreds of lodges charter businesses car rental companies tour operators travel agencies and more trying to feed […] The post How To...

Each summer the pristine waters surrounding Seward transform into a playground of possibilities beckoning anglers to experience the thrill of fishing in Alaska in June. As one of the premier early-summer destinations of Jimmie Jack’s Alaska Fishing Lodges this coastal gem offers bountiful opportunities for massive halibut rockfish and salmon. Let’...

http://jimruskfishingalaska.com Hello Kenai River Anglers well it is the end of March and it is spring time here in Alaska. The snow is melting the days are getting long and the 2024 fishing season here in Alaska on the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers is fast approaching. Before long I’ll be uncovering my boat and getting it […] The post Guided Kenai Riv...

http://jimruskfishingalaska.com Hello Kenai River Anglers. Well it is late March here on  the Kenai and the 2024 Kenai River fishing season is fast approaching. I encourage you to get your fishing dates booked soon if you have not already. So I often get asked about the size of the different species of salmon that we catch […] The post Kenai River...

http://jimruskfishingalaska.com Hello Kenai River Anglers well it is almost April here on the Kenai and the 2024 fishing season is fast approaching. I Hope by now that you have already reserved your dates to fish with me Jim Rusk Fishing for Salmon or Trout in 2024 however if you have not there is still time and […] The post Kenai River Alaska app...

http://jimruskfishingalaska.com Hello Kenai River Anglers well it is almost mid March here on the Kenai in Alaska and the 2024 fishing season is just a couple months away. Here at Jim Rusk Fishing we will be enjoying our 38th consecutive year guiding anglers on the Kenai River for King Salmon Sockeye Salmon Silver Salmon Pink Salmon […] The post K...

http://jimruskfishingalaska.com Okay so If you are planning a trip to Alaska to fish the Kenai River I wanted to go over some reasons why I think you should pick Jim Rusk Fishing. 1. I am a lifetime resident of the local Kenai area and have spent a lifetime fishing the local waters. 2. Jim Rusk Fishing […] The post Kenai River Fishing 2/4/24Okay a...

http://jimruskfishingalaska.com Hello Kenai River Anglers. Well it is March 1st and the 2024 Kenai River fishing Season here in Alaska is fast approaching. So if you have not booked your Kenai River fishing dates for the 2024 season and you are planning to fish the Kenai River this summer now is the time don’t wait get […] The post Kenai River Fis...

The Kenai Peninsula is a beacon for anglers seeking a fishing lodge experience beyond compare. It's not just a location; it's a fishing paradise where the waters teem with legendary catches and every cast holds a chance for excitement and glory. Here’s why the Kenai Peninsula is the best place for a fishing lodge. The post Kenai Peninsula: The Bes...

http://jimruskfishingalaska.com Hello Kenai River Anglers well it is late February here in Alaska and the 2024 Alaska fishing season is just a few months away now. Here at Jim Rusk Fishing we will be starting our 38th season guiding Anglers in Alaska for King Salmon Silver Salmon Sockeye Salmon Pink Salmon Rainbow Trout Dolly Varden […] The post K...

http://jimruskfishingalaska.com Hello anglers well it is mid February and the 2024 Alaska fishing season is going to be here soon. So are you thinking of an Alaska fishing trip this Summer have you always wanted to fish the mighty Kenai River or maybe you have fished the Kenai River and have decided it is time for […] The post Kenai River fishing...

Casting a spinning rod can be a slightly intimidating task to a rookie angler but can also be learned quickly & easily with the assistance of an experienced and patient fishing guide. Our guides regularly turn hesitant casters into confident slingers in short order and simply lobbing your lure out there is typically good enough […] The post Being...

http://jimruskfishingalaska.com Hello Kenai River Anglers Well it is late January here on the Kenai in Alaska and we are currently in a deep freeze here on the Kenai with a temp of -28 at my house this mooring. The mighty Kenai River is frozen from shore to shore and everything is frozen and white. Despite the long […] The post Kenai River Fishing...

If you are an avid angler or looking for a place for your first fishing adventure in Alaska then you are probably someone who wants to know where the best fishing lodging is in Alaska. It’s a big state and there are many fishing lodges to choose from especially within the Kenai Peninsula. If you want to drop a line in the Kenai Peninsula area you...

To be honest I’m not a big fan of forecasts but there are indeed some strong trends and signs that give us a lot of insight in regards to what we can expect during the 2024 fishing season here on the Rivers of the Kenai Peninsula. Let’s take an honest look at each fishery and […] The post 2024 Alaska Fishing Forecast appeared first on Alaska Fisho...

The majority of tourists that fish with us fly-in to Anchorage rent a car then make the gorgeous 2.5 to 3 hour drive south to us here in Soldotna. The drive is a truly magical introduction to Alaska as it winds its way around the Turnagain Arm surrounded by mountains that seem to […] The post Alaska Car Rental Hacks appeared first on Alaska Fi...

http://jimruskfishingalaska.com Hello Kenai River Anglers well it is late December here on the Kenai and I first hope that you all had a great Christmas and have a wonderful New Year. I want to thank all of you who fished with Jim Rusk Fishing here in Alaska on the Kenai River in 2023 and in past […] The post Kenai River Fishing report 12/28/23 ap...

I’ve been getting this question a lot lately:   Does Fishology have guides of your own or do you pawn us off on other guides? The short answer to that question that we do both. Fishology has a few highly trained guides that guide many of our trips. They’re all careful selected and trained to be […] The post Alaska Fishing Guides: Employees vs. Sub...

Alaska Fishing Client Stereotypes Over the years I’ve noticed that you can categorize the vast majority of fishing clients into a handful of groups. In fact I can commonly detect which category a prospective guest might fall into after just the first minute or two of our initial conversation. As you might imagine this comes […] The post Alaska Fis...

When you come to the Kenai Peninsula to fish on the rivers you’ll inevitably share nature’s bounty with the local wildlife. As we look back at another extraordinary year at Jimmie Jack’s Alaska Fishing Lodges we can’t help but include fond wilderness adventures in our recollections—after all Alaska fishing is an outdoor adventure in itself. Of cou...