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Cooper Landing, AK Fishing Trip — September

Your Cooper Landing, AK Fishing Trip

September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 54°F / Low 44°F4.8" rain · 20 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in September

17 species
HalibutExcellent
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
SteelheadGood
Steelhead
Various
Pacific HalibutGood
Pacific Halibut
Various
Petrale SoleGood
Petrale Sole
Various
California HalibutGood
California Halibut
Various
Pacific CodGood
Pacific Cod
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Dover SoleGood
Dover Sole
Various
RockfishFair
Rockfish
Various
LingcodFair
Lingcod
Various
Coho SalmonFair
Coho Salmon
Various
Pink SalmonFair
Pink Salmon
Various
Chinook SalmonFair
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
English SoleFair
English Sole
Various
Bat RayFair
Bat Ray
Various
Chum SalmonFair
Chum Salmon
Various
Dolly VardenFair
Dolly Varden
Various
Sockeye SalmonFair
Sockeye Salmon
Various

September Weather in Cooper Landing

54°F
Avg High
44°F
Avg Low
4.8"
Rainfall
20
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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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

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

What's Biting By Month

Peak
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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

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What to Bring

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

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • 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)

For freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

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

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.

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.

Pacific Halibut
Season:Varies by area; generally February to December, with specific dates announced annually.
Bag Limit:Varies by area; generally 1-2 fish per day.
Size Limit:Varies by area; may include reverse slot limits or maximum size limits.

Regulations are complex and change frequently. Consult the current Alaska Department of Fish and Game sport fishing regulations summary for specific area details and in-season adjustments.

Petrale Sole
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Regulations may vary by area. Check the specific management area regulations before fishing.

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