Kenai River, Alaska, home of the IGFA World Record 97lb 4oz King Salmon, caught May 17, 1985 by Lester Anderson. Alaska's Kenai River is also home to thousands more trophy kings ranging from 40-90 pounds. This world famous river, located in the center of the "Reacreation Capital of Alaska," the mecca of fishers from across the globe, is also known for abundant sockeye salmon, cohoe salmon, pink salmon, dolly varden and rainbow trout.

While Les Anderson's world record has endured for more than 20 years, the chance of breaking that record still exists.  The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has reported world record class king salmon caught in commercial nets as well as their test nets within the Kenai River.  By hiring a professional guide service, like Alaskan Fish Guides, you can increase your chances of being that next world record holder.  But there are many more reasons to hire Alaskan Fish Guides.  Click here to read our article, "Why Hire Alaskan Fish Guides? -- 10 Reasons to Hire a Professional Fishing Guide."

"You can improve your chances by hiring a guide, especially if you are either a novice angler or an experienced angler with little time to spend and/or you lack suitable equipment. On the Kenai River, guided anglers are about twice as efficient as non-guided anglers."  (Alaska Department of Fish and Game)

About Captain Ed French

Ed French, a long-time Alaskan, lives year-round in Soldotna, the center of Alaska's Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. Ed has lived, worked, and is currently raising his family in Soldotna. He has fished the waters of the Kenai Peninsula and other areas of Alaska, recreationally or professionally, for more than 30 years. This experience and devotion to the Great Land sets Ed apart from other guides. Here is a list of his qualifications: 30 + years fishing with various tackles Retired as a paramedic/firefighter Family man. A real "people person" Non-Smoker Avid 4 season outdoorsman

Whether you are seeking the services of an Alaskan fishing guide or simply looking for information about fishing in Alaska, we invite you to contact Ed French at Alaskan Fish Guides. Qualified and successful guides like Ed are in high demand during peak times, so make your reservations early. It is a premise of Alaskan Fish Guides to only hire guides who are residents of Alaska and experienced on the particular waters that they fish.

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We at Alaskan Fish Guides are committed to customer service. We desire that every client experiences a truly memorable Alaskan fishing experience. We will do our best to ensure safety, comfort and success on your fishing adventure. We use top quality equipment and tackle.

Alaskan Fish Guides is a Christian family run business, operated in a way that honors our Lord.

We hope that you will choose Alaskan Fish Guides for your next Alaska fishing adventure.

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