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Customized Trip Options: 



Halibut and combination chartered fishing excursions: Most of our guests plan for at least one day to fish for giant Alaskan Halibut. Our guest catch halibut which have ranged from 25lbs each to 200lbs. We’ll set up your deep sea chartered fishing trips out of Homer, Ninilchik, or Seward depending on the tides and where the fishing is the strongest. Many charters offer the opportunity to also fish for other rock fish like Alaskan Black Cod which can get as large as 4 feet. 

Trophy King Salmon: People fly from all over the world just to fish for the Kenai River King Salmon. We can set up full or half day guided trips on the Kenai or Kasilof Rivers. These huge trophy fish can only be caught in the Kenai River and can reach up to 97lbs. Our guest often catch King salmon ranging from 40-60lbs. Note:  Periodically Alaska Fish and Game limits King Salmon harvests on the Kenai River. 


Bear Viewing: You can often view bears at no cost by hiking along the elevated pathways around the Russian river. The best or most concentrated bear viewing is available via fly-in to Wolverine Creek or Katmai National Park. Some bear viewing trips out of Soldotna will combine bear watching with Salmon fishing. 


Flight Seeing: We can also set you up to take a panoramic flight-seeing tour allowing you to see amazing swaths of beauty all over the Kenai peninsula. 

 

Fly Fishing: (floating or wading) in the world renown nearby Russian River. The Russian river is just minutes away from Beluga Bills. Anyone who comes to Alaska needs to experience fishing the Russian river. We can set you up with a guide to float or fly fish the Russian or just coach you and send you on your own to fish from the bank (we provide the waders and equipment). 

 

Silver and Sockeye Salmon guided trips on various rivers: Even though Sockeye fishing is spectacular from Beluga Bills, to get to see more of Alaska, many of our guest want to fish for Silvers and Sockeye with a guide (from a boat) in various locations. We will help you get these trips set up. 

 

Sea Kayaking whale watching, and glacier tours: While these do not have to be mixed, some tours include all three, two, or just one. Our guests love to go spend a day in Seward to take a whale or Glacier viewing tour and then spend the rest of the day shopping this amazing seaport city nestled among the riveting glaciers surrounding Resurrection Bay. 

 

Wildlife tours and nature hikes: There are numerous nearby wildlife preserve tours and hikes. Experienced hikers can venture out on their own (we provide the bear spray) while others prefer to accompany groups and tours led by seasoned (and armed) Alaska guides. 

 

Gold prospecting opportunities: Gold panning is an activity that more and more people are interested in when they visit Alaska. Nearby in places like resurrection creek folks pan for gold and occasionally get lucky! 

We can arrange for plenty of other options like: nearby Horseback riding, zip-lining the largest coastal canopy in the US in Seward, shopping, visiting Art studios, and unique eateries in Soldotna, Seward, Homer, and Kenai.

Note: Various excursions we offer may be cancelled, modified, or substituted due to weather, volcanic eruptions, fish runs, or Alaska fish and game management announcements. In these instances, BELUGA BILL's assumes no liability and will work with you to reschedule during your stay or offer alternate excursions.

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Kenai - 32 miles from BELUGA BILL's


Kenai has a wonderful array of small home town shops. Take a stroll through Kenai City Gardens and Parks. Leaf Hansen Memorial Park is located inside the city limits on Kenai Spur Highway. Cunningham Park, located off Beaver Loop Road, is excellent for viewing the Beluga Whales. Some of our guests prefer to fly in and out of Kenai airport since its closer than anchorage. Go to Ravn Air website to buy your tickets and they will work with all major airlines to ensure your fish and baggage are successfully transferred as you make connections in and out of Anchorage.

Soldotna - 12 miles from BELUGA BILL's

 

Soldotna is home to the world record king salmon. Visit the National Wildlife Refuge Center. Take walk down the Kenai River Classic Fish Walk. The Visitor Center is located right beside the Kenai River Bridge, will have information for the entire area although BELUGA BILL's includes a Visitor's Guide in every room/cabin. Soldotna is a larger city with plenty of restaurants, shopping, as well as any medical or dental facilities you will need will visiting Alaska.

Nikiski / Captain Cook State Park - 37 miles from BELUGA BILL's


There you'll find spectacular views of Cook Inlet, surrounding mountains and if the weather permits, a glimpse of Denali. You can also see off-shore oil rigs. Beaches are popular with agate hunters. Beluga and bird watching are great also. There is a hiking trail, beach combing and campfire circle. On the way back, stop at the North Peninsula Recreation Nikiski Pool at Mile 23.4. You'll find a 136' waterslide, hot tub, and an indoor warm water pool.

Clam Gulch / Ninilchik - 52 miles from BELUGA BILL's


Clamming is the talk of the town at Clam Gulch. Check the tide books and see if it's right for clamming but you do need a sport fishing license to dig. Tour Ninilchik Village and see the first Russian Schoolhouse, the Melania Curtis Home, the Ninilchik Village Cache, the Village Store, the Sorenson/Tupper home, Bud Dietz Home and the old red house. All of these buildings were built in the late 1800's.

Skilak Wildlife Recreation Area - 8 miles from BELUGA BILL's


Take the Skilak Loop Road which loops south through the Skilak Wildlife Recreation Area to campgrounds, trails and fishing spots. This 19.1 mile road is a favorite of locals because of it's beauty and wildlife viewing.

Homer - 90 miles from BELUGA BILL's


A trip to Homer is a must. Homer is famous for it's many artist. You'll want to browse through the galleries. The Homer Spit offers a series of boardwalks with shops, charter services, food outlets, gift shops, etc. Sightseeing tours are available from The Spit which takes you to Halibut Cove, Seldovia, Bear Cove etc. Hike over 50 miles of back-country trails in the Kachemak Bay State Park. Drive up Skyline Drive for spectacular views of glaciers, mountains, volcanoes and the ocean.

Cooper Landing - 36 miles from BELUGA BILL's


When you reach Cooper  Landing you'll want to get on one of the Kenai River Rafting trips for a beautiful trip down the famous Kenai River. Other activities in this area include horseback trips through the beautiful Cooper Landing Mountains, a Kenai Lake trip, kayaking, fly-fishing and hiking. Hike the Resurrection Pass Trail to a wonderful waterfall called Juneau Falls. There are many more hiking trails in this area where you‘ll witness spectacular beauty and spot occasional bears from the elevated walkway. Many of our guest fish the world renown Russian River by accessing the river through the campgrounds or walking ferry.

Seward - 83 miles from BELUGA BILL's

 
When in Seward you will certainly want to visit the Alaska Sea Life Center and view the sea wildlife. Plan on taking one of the wildlife and glacier cruises through the Kenai Fjords National Park. Be sure and make reservations for those trips. See the Anchor Memorial honoring those who perished in the 1964 earthquake. Visit the Benny Benson Memorial at the lagoon. Benny designed the Alaska flag. Plus many other things to do and see in Seward.

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