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Alaska Fishing and Lodging on the banks of the Kenai River. Vacation rental cabins and guided fishing from our lodge in Soldotna.

Alaska Fishing with Mark Glassmaker • 1-800-622-1177 • Alaska Fishing Lodge

Alaska Fishing Guides

Owner and head guide Mark Glassmaker first came to Alaska fresh out of high school, in search of a summer job, adventure, and of course… great fishing! He found all of this and much more. Now some 17 years later he runs one of the most respected and well-established fish camps on the Kenai River. Mark is continually broadening his angling horizons to offer his customers the most varied and cost efficient Alaska Fishing Packages available.

One primary ingredient to Mark's recipe for success is using only quality, professional, and courteous guides. Hand selected from the largest guide body in the state, Mark is very selective about who his customers fish with. An unpleasant skipper can easily overshadow even the best fishing, so we go out of our way to ensure you are very well taken care of on the water. Our guides enjoy what they do and are very proficient in their chosen profession. From halibut fishing in Seward, Homer and Cook Inlet to Fly-Out fishing on the west side of Cook Inlet to Salmon fishing right here on the Kenai or Kasilof Rivers, we have the best guides to ensure your fishing day exceeds your expectations.

Below is a brief profile of the different guides we use so that you know what to expect when you arrive.

Mark Glassmaker
Name: Mark Glassmaker
Age: 36
Married: Yes
Children: Two
Education: BA Degree in Government/Journalism, Elementary Teaching Credential
Personal Interests: Photography, Computers, Carpentry and Steelhead Fishing
Fishing Expertise: Salmon Fishing on both the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers, Rainbow Trout Fishing the Kenai below Skilak Lake, Small Stream fishing on the southern Kenai Peninsula for Steelhead, Silver Salmon, Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden, Fly-Out Fishing for Salmon and Bear Viewing on the West Side of Cook Inlet.
Years Guiding: 17

Background: Mark was born and raised in Marin County Ca., and has been living full time in Alaska since 1999. He is married and has a 19-month-old daughter. He grew up steelhead fishing the North Coast of California and his love for fishing rivers eventually lead him to Alaska where he built a home and lodge on the banks of the Kenai River. Mark loves his job and will always go the extra mile to make sure his customers are well taken care of, both on and off the water.

Mark has been a Board of Director for the Kenai River Professional Guide Association for the past three years and spends countless hours in the winter working the political arena to protect and foster a responsible guided fishing industry. He is also very active in protecting the entire Kenai River watershed and the fabled cold-water fisheries that it supports. Mark is also a contributing editor for Fish Alaska Magazine and a factory sponsored Pro-Guide for Lamiglas Fishing Rods, Fish-On / Tempress Marine Equipment, and Mustad USA. Mark is also a board member for the Alaska Master Guide Association and a Kenai River Professional Guide Association recognized Master Guide..

Brent Rinker

Name: Brent Rinker Age: 26
Married: No
Children: None
Education: Some college courses, formal training with California Department of Fish and Game
Personal Interests: Music, Photography, Computers, Deer Hunting and Steelhead Fishing
Fishing Expertise: Salmon Fishing on both the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers, Rainbow Trout Fishing the Kenai below Skilak Lake, Small Stream fishing on the southern Kenai Peninsula for Steelhead, Silver Salmon, Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden, Fly-Out Fishing for Salmon and Bear Viewing on the West Side of Cook Inlet, Bank Fishing
Years Guiding: 5
Background: Brent met Mark Glassmaker while steelhead fishing on the Eel River in Northern California with his father Jim. Upon finishing high school, Brent attended Mendocino Community College and then went to work for the California Department of Fish and Game as a hatchery technician spawning steelhead trout. His guiding abilities and people skills are years ahead of his time.

Jeff Moore

Name: Jeff Moore
Age: 41
Married: Yes
Children: Two
Education:
Personal Interests: Big Game Hunting, Carpentry and Steelhead Fishing
Fishing Expertise: Salmon Fishing on both the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers, Rainbow Trout Fishing the Kenai below Skilak Lake
Years Guiding: 19
Background: Jeff Moore is from near Seattle Washington and came to Alaska to begin his guiding career in the late 1980's. He has landed more 80+ lb. Kenai Kings than most guides will ever see in their entire career with his biggest tipping the scales at 92lbs. Jeff is true people person and a natural outdoorsman with unlimited expertise of the Kenai River and the surrounding wilderness.

Kenai GuideName: Sean Harrell
Age: 22
Married: No
Children: No
Education: Geography Major, Sonoma State University, formal training with California Department of Fish and Game
Personal Interests: College, Steelhead Fishing, Geography, Photography
Fishing Expertise: Fly Out Guide- West Side Cook Inlet, Main Alaska Peninsula, Salmon Fishing on both the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers, Rainbow Trout Fishing the Kenai below Skilak Lake
Years Guiding: 3
Background: Sean Harrell is a natural when it come to guiding and truly enjoys exploring the water with his clients. He is always ready to share his extensive knowledge about Alaska's flora and fauna. Sean began guiding for us on the West Side of Cook Inlet and other fly out destinations and in 2006 will be sharing his guiding time between remote fly outs and the Kenai River.

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33361 Keystone Drive, Soldotna, Alaska 99669
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