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Cooper Landing, AK Fishing Trip — May

Your Cooper Landing, AK Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 52°F / Low 37°F3.2" rain · 18 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

17 species
SteelheadExcellent
Steelhead
Various
HalibutExcellent
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
RockfishExcellent
Rockfish
Various
LingcodExcellent
Lingcod
Various
Pacific HalibutExcellent
Pacific Halibut
Various
Petrale SoleExcellent
Petrale Sole
Various
Chinook SalmonExcellent
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
English SoleExcellent
English Sole
Various
Bat RayExcellent
Bat Ray
Various
California HalibutExcellent
California Halibut
Various
Pacific CodExcellent
Pacific Cod
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Dolly VardenExcellent
Dolly Varden
Various
Dover SoleExcellent
Dover Sole
Various
Coho SalmonGood
Coho Salmon
Various
Pink SalmonGood
Pink Salmon
Various
Chum SalmonGood
Chum Salmon
Various
Sockeye SalmonGood
Sockeye Salmon
Various

May Weather in Cooper Landing

52°F
Avg High
37°F
Avg Low
3.2"
Rainfall
18
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

15 Guides Matched

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Kenai River Drifters Lodge - Kenai River Drifters Lodge
Kenai River Drifters Lodge

Kenai River Drifters Lodge

4.9(368)Top Rated

Kenai River Drifters Lodges is an Alaskan fishing lodge located on the banks of the world famous Kenai River.

Cooper Landing, Alaska
Cooper Landing Fishing Guide - Cooper Landing Fishing Guide
Cooper Landing Fishing Guide

Cooper Landing Fishing Guide

5(168)Top Rated

Fishing Trips to Alaska's #1 destination with 5 Star Ratings. We are Kenai River Fishing Guides in Alaska, home of world-class charters for Salmon and Trout fishing.

SalmonSpeckled Trout
Cooper Landing, Alaska
Jason's Guide Service - Jason's Guide Service
Jason's Guide Service

Jason's Guide Service

4.9(181)Top Rated

Jason's Guide Service was voted #1 among all Kenai River Fishing Guides. Come fish for trophy rainbow trout, Dolly Varden, sockeye and salmon.

Dolly VardenRainbow TroutSalmon
Cooper Landing, Alaska
Alaska Troutfitters - Alaska Troutfitters
Alaska Troutfitters

Alaska Troutfitters

4.9(180)Top Rated
Cooper Landing, Alaska
Alaska River Adventures - George Heim
George Heim

Alaska River Adventures

4.8(158)Top Rated

Got questions about rafting, fishing, hiking or sight-seeing on the Kenai River in Cooper Landing, Alaska? We've got clear-cut answers. Learn more now.

freshwater
Cooper Landing, Alaska
Alaska Rivers Company - Alaska Rivers Company
Alaska Rivers Company

Alaska Rivers Company

4.8(130)Top Rated

Alaska rafting and Kenai River fishing are the best ways to experience the Kenai River. Alaska Rivers Company has been providing Alaska river adventures thru their professional guided Alaska river rafting and Kenai river fishing trips, and their Alaska cabin rentals for over 40 years.

Cooper Landing, Alaska
Kenai River Trout Anglers - Kenai River Trout Anglers
Kenai River Trout Anglers

Kenai River Trout Anglers

5(96)Top Rated

Alaska fishing at its best! Kenai River Trout Anglers is your select Kenai River Fly Fishing guide service for world-class trout and salmon fishing!

SalmonSpeckled Trout
Cooper Landing, Alaska
Fish Em LLC - Fish Em LLC
Fish Em LLC

Fish Em LLC

5(73)Top Rated
Cooper Landing, Alaska
Lakeview Outfitters - Lakeview Outfitters
Lakeview Outfitters

Lakeview Outfitters

4.9(71)Top Rated

Lakeview Outfitters provide a fly fishing guiding service on the Kenai River, Cooper Landing, Alaska. Rainbow trout, Dolly Vardon and salmon.

Rainbow TroutSalmonSpeckled Trout
Cooper Landing, Alaska
Kenai Cache Outfitters - Kenai Cache Outfitters
Kenai Cache Outfitters

Kenai Cache Outfitters

4.3(115)

Expert Guided Fishing Trips. Salmon & Trout fishing trips & packages. fly shop in Cooper Landing Alaska. Kenai river fishing guides service. Guided Fishing trips Cooper Landing Alaska. Fish processing. Tackle Store Cooper Landing Alaska

SalmonSpeckled Trout
Cooper Landing, Alaska
Kenai River Float-n-Fish - Kenai River Float-n-Fish
Kenai River Float-n-Fish

Kenai River Float-n-Fish

5(47)Top Rated

Kenai River fishing trips for the whole family! Family owned Cooper Landing guide service. Fun fly fishing and spin fishing trips for trout & salmon.

SalmonSpeckled Trout
Cooper Landing, Alaska
Alaskan Angling Adventures LLC - Alaskan Angling Adventures LLC
Alaskan Angling Adventures LLC

Alaskan Angling Adventures LLC

4.8(45)Top Rated

Professionally guided fishing on the Kenai river in the heart of Alaska's Kenai National Wildlife Refuge with Alaskan Angling Adventures

Cooper Landing, Alaska
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Prepare for Your Trip

Gear recommendations and packing list for your trip. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

What to Bring

Check with your guide about gear. Here's a recommended packing list:

Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
Polarized sunglasses
Hat or visor
Weather-appropriate clothing
Non-marking shoes or deck shoes
Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
Snacks or lunch
Cooler for your catch
Motion sickness medication (if needed)
Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)
Bug spray
Rain gear
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
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Cooper Landing from ~$150/night
Rent a Car
Pickup in Cooper Landing

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

Things to Do in Cooper Landing

Activities for your non-fishing days

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What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 3

Steelhead

Various
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Halibut

saltwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Rockfish

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Lingcod

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Alaska Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$29
Non-Resident$145
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. King salmon stamp required additionally.

Buy License Online — Alaska

Species Regulations

Steelhead
Season:Varies by location and time of year
Bag Limit:Varies by location
Size Limit:Varies by location

Steelhead regulations are highly variable and often include seasonal closures and specific gear restrictions. Check the specific regulations for the area you plan to fish.

Halibut
Season:Varies by area
Bag Limit:Varies by area
Size Limit:Varies by area

Regulations vary significantly by area, including slot limits and closures. Check the current ADF&G regulations for the specific area you plan to fish.

Rockfish
Season:Varies by area and species
Bag Limit:Varies by area and species
Size Limit:Varies by area and species

Rockfish regulations are complex and vary greatly by management area and species. Retention of some rockfish species may be prohibited in certain areas.

Lingcod
Season:Varies by area
Bag Limit:Varies by area
Size Limit:Varies by area

Lingcod regulations are complex and vary widely by location. Consult the ADF&G sport fishing regulations for the specific area.

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