Kenai River Fishing Guides

Salmon & Trout on the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers

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Alaska Fishing Guides

Established in 2005, Alaska Drift Away Fishing has been in the game longer than most operations on the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers. When you book with us you know you are hopping in the boat with some of the most experienced, motivated, & passionate Alaskan fishing guides on the water. Between Nick, Nigel, Jeremy, and a few select partner guides, your fishing experience will be nothing short of excellent.

There are always many laughs and stories to take home after fishing with us. As the owners and guides of Alaska Drift Away Fishing, our goal is for you to experience the best guided salmon or trout fishing trip while you’re in Alaska. Check out Drift Away’s Kenai Peninsula fishing package for the best customer service and fishing trip on the market!

Alaska Fishing Guide

Jeremy Anderson

Jeremy Anderson was born and raised in Winneconne, Wisconsin, and has spent most of his adult life in Alaska. He is a very experienced Alaska fishing guide. Jeremy has been fishing on the Kenai since 2002 and guiding since 2005. He traveled to Alaska with Nick for the first time working at the Russian River campground in 2002 and met Nigel shortly after. Jeremy’s wife Andrea manages reservations for Alaska Drift Away Fishing and they have 3 kids, Gavin, Tayla, and Remi. Jeremy and Andrea also own Alaska Silvertip Lodge & Cabins in Soldotna, the primary lodging option for Alaska Drift Away Fishing.

Jeremy’s 3 favorite fishing trips are September trophy rainbow trout fishing, July red salmon fishing, and casting for silver salmon in the fall.. Enjoying the outdoors and pristine waters of the Kenai Peninsula is what keeps Jeremy moving during those long summer days. Since a young age, Jeremy has been fishing the midwest and Alaska and uses his experience on the Kenai and Kasilof to help hook clients into the best fishing possible for the day.

During the long Alaska winter Jeremy works at Challenge Alaska Adaptive Ski & Ride School, where he teaches people with disabilities how to ski and trains instructors. Both seasons provide Jeremy opportunities to make human connections, which is something he thrives on! Let’s go and have some fun!

Alaska Fishing Guide

Nicholas Ohlrich

Nick Ohlrich was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, where he became addicted to fishing at an early age. This addiction manifested into a lifestyle causing him to attend college at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point due to the great fishing and hunting opportunities in the area. This is where he met future business partner Jeremy Anderson. At the end of a long night at a local “think tank,” Nick and Jeremy decided that heading to Alaska to work at the famous Russian River Campground was a better choice for summer work than framing houses in Stevens Point, Wi. Little did they know this decision was the cornerstone to what would become a career for the rest of their adult lives. Shortly after making the journey to Cooper Landing, Nick and Jeremy met Nigel. They’ve been commercially guiding together since Alaska Drift Away Fishing’s inception in 2005, and are still excited for the next day of fishing and the adventure it will bring.

Spending the summer months on the Kenai Penninsula chasing trophy rainbow trout and salmon on the world-class waters of the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers is nothing short of a dream come true. Nick is truly grateful for being able to spend so many years learning the intricacies of these amazing fisheries and sharing that passion with clients. The compounding knowledge of over 2 decades of guiding the Kenai and Kasilof rivers coupled with three minds that think alike create a unique experience for guests that is hard to replicate.

Nick stays busy during the long, wonderful winters skiing in the backcountry of the Chugach mountains with friends. On the cloudy days he enjoys reading, oil painting, and coaching people on investing and financial freedom.

Alaska Fishing Guide

Nigel Fox

Nigel Fox has been fishing since a young age, learning to row a drift boat on the rivers of Southern Oregon. He moved up to Alaska in eighth grade and continued his love for fishing in Alaska. Nigel has been guiding on the rivers of the Kenai Peninsula since 2000 and partnered with Jeremy and Nick since 2004.

In the wintertime you can find Nigel in Oregon fishing, bow hunting, and spending time with family. Since he guided his first trip, each year he learns more about the intricate world of catching trophy rainbow trout on the Kenai River. Nigel is an Alaska fishing guide with first-class experience and a friendly sense of humor, quality gear, and a savvy understanding of the river. He is excited to share his many years of experience with you.

Alaska Fishing Magazine

Feature Section

Drift Away’s guides’ extensive knowledge of Alaska fishing is just one more reason why you should choose us. Not only do we love sharing our knowledge with our guests, but we also write articles for Fish Alaska Magazine. Check out our extensive knowledge of fishing in Alaska by checking out our articles in Fish Alaska magazine.

Testimonials

"Howdy, I live in Anchorage and have been on guided fishing trips with Nigel, Nick, and Jeremy at Alaska Drift Away Fishing for the past 7 years. We have had trips together on the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers May through September. I will assure you an enjoyable adventure. You will have the best equipment and be in the location to catch the targeted fish. A real plus is that these guys are real gentlemen at all times. I would strongly recommend Drift Away for your trip. If you are going to come all the way here, you should be assured of the best experience possible from your outfitters and guides."
W. Fisherman MD. Anchorage AK
"Nigel Fox (of Alaska Drift Away Fishing ) came highly recommended from a close friend who has spent some 20 years or so fishing in Alaska using various guide services. After fishing with Nigel for two hours the first day of our five-day reservation, the rationale for my friend's recommendation was easy to understand. Nigel provided a punctual, first class fishing experience with a friendly sense of humor, quality gear and a savvy understanding of where the best holes were. We caught and released more fish than I care to remember. I highly recommend Nigel's services for your Alaskan adventure."
Timothy Dunne
"Thank you so much for making us feel at home... We had a wonderful time with you all and will sadly miss fishing and relaxing with all of you in Alaska. This is the most beautiful place I have ever seen! God Bless."
Preston Paddock, Watertown, NY
"A consistent, professional, brilliant teacher and the best guide I have been around ever."
Elliot Tieman, Madison, WI.
"Great times! Jeremy does an outstanding job of teaching how to fish the Kenai. Patience on top of things. Highly recommended."
Mike Cress
"David, Richard, and I truly had an awesome fishing experience with Jeremy and Nick. To catch and release over 25 Rainbows and Dollies each in one day of fishing is hard to describe. We would not have had the same success without the professional guidance from you, Jeremy. Good lord…..over 5 of my fish were bigger then 25 inches and one was right at 30 inches probably weighing 13 pounds. We look forward to fishing with you again soon!"
Bill Cessnun, Anchorage, AK.
"Like most travelling fishermen I am always searching for the right guide. The guide will make or break the trip, regardless of how good or bad the fishing is. I had fished with 5 or 6 different guides in Alaska before fishing with Alaska Drift Away Fishing, and now this company is the only one I fish with when I go north. The boys have a rare skill set. Their knowledge of the rivers they fishes put them at a distinct advantage in placing his clients in the best position to hook up with some great fish. All the guides are amiable, willing to give instruction or guidance if asked, and makes the entire trip pleasurable. Alaska Drift Away Fishing guides pride themselves on being professionals and it shows in the quality of their work."
Gordon Birse, Covington, WA