Kenai River Drifters Lodge

Kenai River Drifters Lodge Kenai River Drifters Lodge is nestled in the mountains of Cooper Landing, Alaska! Come join us!
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We offer customizable fishing packages, day trips, scenic rafting and nightly lodging on the world-class Kenai River. Drifters Lodge is built in the heart of Cooper Landing, Alaska right on the banks of the world-famous Kenai River. The small hamlet of Cooper Landing, initially settled as a frontier gold and trapping town, has transformed into the place to stay and fish on the Kenai Peninsula. Dri

fters Lodge boasts remarkable riverside cabins —each with their own river views—as well as guided fishing for new and experienced anglers alike. If you are looking for wildlife be sure to book one of our scenic float trips, where a knowledgeable rafting guide will row you and your group along the glacial waters of the Kenai River looking for eagles, moose, bears, and spectacular views around every bend.

Fish Fact Friday!!Did you know that Dolly Varden are named after a Victorian fashion trend? Dolly Varden are a diverse s...
08/01/2026

Fish Fact Friday!!
Did you know that Dolly Varden are named after a Victorian fashion trend? Dolly Varden are a diverse species of char native to the Kenai River watershed and many river systems in Alaska. They are known for their brilliant spawning colors, often dark green bodies covered in bright pink or red spots. There is a character named Dolly Varden in Charles Dickens' novel Barnaby Rudge who wears lots of vibrantly patterned dresses. In the 1870s, a "Dolly Varden" dress pattern was popularized, and people realized it looked just like the spots of this beautiful fish!

GUIDE SPOTLIGHT!!📸🎣🦆Introducing the brilliant Braeden Young! Braeden is from Missouri and has been fishing for as long a...
07/27/2026

GUIDE SPOTLIGHT!!📸🎣🦆

Introducing the brilliant Braeden Young! Braeden is from Missouri and has been fishing for as long as he can remember. When Braeden was serving in the Army, he volunteered for an organization that guides fishing trips for veterans out of Sterling and fell in love with Alaska. He joined the Drifters team in 2024. When Braeden isn’t putting clients on to monster trout, scouting the best bank spot, or slicing perfect filets, you can find him at home in St. Louis golfing, hunting, and training his black lab Tate.

Fresh salmon = big smiles! Thanks to our guests for braving the weather these past few weeks and putting some Kenai rive...
07/23/2026

Fresh salmon = big smiles! Thanks to our guests for braving the weather these past few weeks and putting some Kenai river sockeyes in the cooler to prove it!

GUIDE SPOTLIGHT!💡🐟🌲Meet the magnificent Matt O'Henley! Matt is from Yreka, California and grew up fishing the on the Pac...
07/19/2026

GUIDE SPOTLIGHT!💡🐟🌲

Meet the magnificent Matt O'Henley! Matt is from Yreka, California and grew up fishing the on the Pacific ocean and in Californian lakes. He discovered fly fishing in the rivers of Nor Cal and never turned back! This is Matt's second summer working for Drifters and his favorite thing about guiding is the moment when fly fishing starts to click for a client. Outside of chasing after big rainbows, Matt loves hunting and the Grateful Dead.

One of our younger anglers getting after it with Jon on the Middle Kenai!
07/15/2026

One of our younger anglers getting after it with Jon on the Middle Kenai!

Some of the most epic adventures on the Kenai Peninsula are easily accessible through our packages and package add-ons. ...
07/09/2026

Some of the most epic adventures on the Kenai Peninsula are easily accessible through our packages and package add-ons. At this time of year, our guests can get up close to stunning waterfalls and glaciers from a jetski or boat, watch humpback whales bubble-net feed, or even take a float plane to see grizzly bears play!

Happy Fourth of July from the Drifters crew! We had a great first month of our season catching dollies and double rainbo...
07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July from the Drifters crew! We had a great first month of our season catching dollies and double rainbows, basking in breathtaking views, and spotting lots of wildlife. Today we are incredibly grateful for the freedom we have to recreate in our wild Alaskan backyard. We can't wait to see what the rest of the summer will bring!

07/01/2026

What a beauty! This fish is one of the Kenai River's resident rainbow trout. They spend their whole lives surrounded by glacial blue water on one of the most magical stretches of river in Alaska. Now aren't they lucky?

Catch➡️Photo➡️Release➡️Repeat
06/27/2026

Catch➡️Photo➡️Release➡️Repeat

Happy Father’s Day.A lot of our guides learned how to fish right alongside the guys in these photos. Thanks to all the f...
06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day.

A lot of our guides learned how to fish right alongside the guys in these photos. Thanks to all the fathers, grandfathers, and father figures who passed down a fishing rod, shared a favorite spot, or got us out on the water for the first time.

If you’re thinking about doing something with Dad this summer, we’ve still got a few openings on the Kenai.

Address

18404 Sterling Highway
Cooper Landing, AK
99572

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 9pm
Tuesday 7am - 9pm
Wednesday 7am - 9pm
Thursday 7am - 9pm
Friday 7am - 9pm
Saturday 7am - 9pm
Sunday 7am - 9pm

Telephone

+19075955555

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