ALASKAN FISHING ADVENTURES

What ALASKAN FISHING ADVENTURES does

Alaskan Fishing Adventures is a privately held, family-owned Alaska fishing charter and lodge operator headquartered in Sterling on the Kenai Peninsula, with harbor operations out of Homer and Seward. The company was founded in 1986 by Roger and Marlene Byerly and acquired in 2015–2016 by Mark and Julie Burner, who added Castaway Riverside Lodge & Cabins in 2019 to complement the existing Anglers Lodge and Great Alaska Adventure Lodge. Its core service is guided fishing access to Alaska fisheries—saltwater charters in Kachemak Bay and Resurrection Bay, freshwater trips on the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers, overnight long-range charters, and remote fly-out trips to destinations such as Big River Lakes, Wolverine Creek, Crescent Lake, and Chinitna Bay.

The underlying "technology" is a purpose-built physical fleet: a 40-foot Armstrong Marine catamaran (Tia Rose) at Homer, HatCo Marine and Glacier Craft sportfishers (Grande Alaska, Grande Slam, Jedi, Yoda) at Homer and Seward, all outfitted with Penn Fishing reels and powered by Yamaha, Mercury, or Volvo engines. The company partners with Custom Seafoods for catch processing/shipping and with Kenai Fjords Tours, Major Marine Tours, the Seavey Family Iditarod Kennels, and Alpine Air to offer add-on experiences such as whale watching, dog sledding, and glacier heli-mushing.

Commercially, Alaskan Fishing Adventures operates as a direct-to-consumer business with no app or API surface. Customers book via a toll-free 800 number, website forms, email, or a locals' call list, with rates published per person double occupancy ranging roughly $2,199–$6,645 for all-inclusive multi-day packages and quote-based day and overnight trips. The primary customer is the vacationing tourist or trophy-seeking angler booking an all-inclusive Kenai Peninsula experience; secondary segments include Alaska residents/military and self-arranged travelers. Revenue is undisclosed and the operation is not venture-backed.

Name

ALASKAN FISHING ADVENTURES

Legal name

Alaskan Fishing Adventure, LLC

Website

https://alaskanfishing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Alaskan Fishing Adventures is a family-owned, direct-to-consumer Alaska fishing charter and lodge operator on the Kenai Peninsula, running guided saltwater, freshwater, overnight, and fly-out trips from three lodges and five vessels serving vacationing tourists and trophy anglers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Guided Fishing Charters and Lodge Services

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721), Marinas (713930)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Fishing Charters & Angling Experiences (Deep Sea, Sportfishing, Fly Fishing) (THAJAJAC)

Keywords

• Guided fishing charters
• Fishing lodge packages
• Halibut salmon fishing
• Outdoor recreation tours
• Alaska wilderness trips

Headquarters

HQ city

Soldotna

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. All-Inclusive Fishing Packages: Bundle packages combining lodging, meals, and guided fishing charters. Packages range from 3 nights/2 days to 7 nights/6 days. Rates vary by lodge, season, and package duration.
2. Fish-Only Day Trips: Per-person day trip charters for customers who have their own lodging. Rates vary by time of year and location, quote-based pricing.
3. Overnight Long-Range Charters: Extended overnight fishing charters allowing access to remote fishing grounds with ability to catch two limits of fish.
4. Fly-Out Fishing Trips: Remote area fishing trips via float plane to rivers accessible only by air, with extra charges applicable.
5. Full Boat Charters: Chartering entire boats for large groups with custom packages.
6. Fish Processing Services: Local seafood processing partners (Custom Seafoods) handle fish processing and shipping. Customers can exchange catch for smoked or canned fish.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Alaskan Fishing Adventures operates guided Alaska fishing charters and lodge-based fishing packages on the Kenai Peninsula. The company offers saltwater, freshwater, overnight, and fly-out fishing trips out of Homer and Seward harbors, combined with all-inclusive lodging at three properties (Anglers Lodge, Great Alaska Adventure Lodge, and Castaway Riverside Lodge) and ancillary activities such as whale watching, rafting, dog sled tours, and fish processing/shipping.

Product overview

Alaskan Fishing Adventures operates as an integrated outdoor recreation company offering guided fishing charter services and lodging accommodations on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula. The company provides six core fishing trip types (Ocean Fishing Trips, Freshwater Fishing Trips, Overnight Fishing Trips, Fly-Out Trips, Fish-Only Day Trips, and Whale Watching) across multiple lodging properties (Anglers Lodge, Great Alaska Adventure Lodge, and Castaway Riverside Lodge & Cabins). The fleet includes five charter vessels ranging from 32-40 feet. The portfolio is complemented by ancillary adventure activities including Swanson River canoe trails, Iditarod dog sled tours, glacier heli-mushing, and Kenai River rafting, plus fish processing and shipping services through a partnership with Custom Seafoods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Anglers Lodge: Luxury fishing lodge on the Kenai River offering all-inclusive packages with lodging, meals, and fishing charters. Family fishing camp experience with river views, excellent food, and direct river access.
• Great Alaska Adventure Lodge
• Castaway Riverside Lodge & Cabins

Products and services

• Ocean Fishing Trips Saltwater fishing excursions from Homer and Seward harbors offering halibut, ling cod, king salmon, silver salmon, rockfish, and yelloweye fishing for vacationing anglers and families.
• Freshwater Fishing Trips Guided river fishing on the Kenai River and Kasilof River for king salmon, sockeye salmon, silver salmon, rainbow trout, and Dolly Varden.
• Overnight Fishing Trips Long-range overnight charters departing from Seward Small Boat Harbor, allowing access to remote fishing grounds and two-limit catches of halibut, ling cod, and other species.
• Fly-Out Fishing Trips Remote fishing expeditions via float plane to wilderness areas including Big River Lakes, Wolverine Creek, Crescent Lake, and Chinitna Bay, with salmon fishing and bear viewing opportunities.
• Fish-Only Day Trips Day fishing charters without lodging, available as shared seats or full boat charters out of Seward and Homer for locals and self-arranged travelers.
• Whale Watching Trips Wildlife viewing excursions partnering with Kenai Fjords Tours and Major Marine Tours for beluga whales, orcas, and humpback whale sightings, complementary to fishing packages.
• Anglers Lodge Family fishing camp on the banks of the Kenai River in Sterling, offering all-inclusive packages with lodging, meals, and fishing charters.
• Great Alaska Adventure Lodge Full-service lodge at the confluence of the Kenai River and Moose River with spacious accommodations, award-winning cuisine, and diverse fishing and sightseeing options.
• Castaway Riverside Lodge & Cabins Budget-friendly lodge on the Kenai River with three main lodge rooms, three stand-alone cabins, and RV park sites with private 140-foot fishing dock.
• Fish Processing and Shipping Seafood processing partnership with Custom Seafoods allowing catch tagging, filleting to specification, and shipping home or exchange for smoked/canned fish.
• Swanson River Canoe Trails Guided canoe trips through the Swan Lake and Swanson River canoe routes in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, with wildlife viewing and catch-and-release trout fishing.
• Iditarod Dog Sled Ride & Kennel Tour Two-mile dog sled ride experience in Seward with the Seavey family's Iditarod champion sled dogs, including kennel tours and husky puppy cuddling.
• Glacier Heli-Mushing Tour Helicopter tour to Punchbowl Glacier with Iditarod champion dog team mushing experience, operated by Alpine Air from Girdwood.
• Kenai River Rafting Guided river rafting trips on the Kenai River, available as 3-hour half-day or full-day excursions through the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.
• Charter Fleet - Tia Rose 40-foot double hull Armstrong Marine catamaran powered by twin 330 Volvo engines, accommodates up to 12 anglers, based at Homer Harbor.
• Charter Fleet - Grande Alaska 38-foot HatCo Marine sportfisher with twin 310 Volvo inboard/outboards, cruising at 25 knots, based in Homer.
• Charter Fleet - Grande Slam 33-foot HatCo Marine sportfisher with twin 250 Yamaha outboards, cruising at 25 knots, based in Seward.
• Charter Fleet - Jedi 32-foot Glacier Craft built by Armstrong Marine, powered by twin 225 HP Yamaha outboards, cruising at 28 knots, based in Seward.
• Charter Fleet - Yoda 33-foot HatCo Marine sportfisher with 300 HP outboard engines, cruising at 30 knots, based in Homer.

Quantifiable outcome

• More King Salmon over 70 lbs landed on Kenai Peninsula than all other parts of Alaska combined
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Penn FishingcoreTechnology or IntegrationProudly carrying Penn Fishing Reels on all charter vessels. Penn is a leading manufacturer of fishing reels and equipment, providing quality tackle for the charter fleet.
• Kenai Fjords ToursminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnering tour company for whale watching and Kenai Fjords tours. Provides wildlife viewing experiences for non-angling members of fishing parties.
• Major Marine ToursminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnering tour company for whale watching and Kenai Fjords tours. Offers glacier viewing experiences complementary to fishing packages.
• Seavey Family Iditarod KennelsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides dog sled ride experiences and kennel tours in Seward. The Seavey family has won three consecutive Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race championships.
• Alpine AirminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides helicopter flight services for the Glacier Heli-Mushing Tour, transporting guests to Punchbowl Glacier for dog sled experiences.
• Custom SeafoodscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal seafood processor ensuring proper fish processing and shipping. Tags catches to ensure customers take home their own seafood, with options for smoked or canned fish.
• Mark Davis / BigWater AdventurescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHost of BigWater Adventures television show and repeat customer who has filmed multiple fishing trips with Alaskan Fishing Adventures, featuring their overnight and ling cod fishing experiences.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kulik Lodge: Established Alaska fishing lodge at Katmai National Park offering all-inclusive guided fishing and bear-viewing packages, comparable to AFA's bundled lodge + guided trip offering.
• Tikchik Narrows Lodge: Remote Alaska fly-in fishing lodge offering trophy freshwater fishing packages, comparable to AFA's fly-out remote fishing trips via float plane.
• Driftwood Lodge: Soldotna/Sterling-based Kenai River fishing lodge offering guided salmon and trout trips and bundled lodging packages, directly competing for the same visitor base and season as Alaskan Fishing Adventures.
• Alaska Rainbow Lodge: Premium Alaska fly-in/out fishing lodge offering all-inclusive trout and salmon packages, directly comparable to AFA's Anglers Lodge and Great Alaska Adventure Lodge all-inclusive model.
• Royal Alaskan Adventures: Alaska sportfishing and wildlife tour operator offering Kenai Peninsula halibut, salmon, and combination packages, directly competing for the same tourist demographic.
• St. Elias Sportfishing: Alaska-based guided sportfishing charter company offering saltwater and freshwater trips comparable to AFA's ocean, river, and overnight long-range products.
• Alaska Sportsman's Lodge: Family-run Alaskan fishing lodge offering all-inclusive guided fishing packages, comparable business model to AFA's Anglers Lodge and Great Alaska Adventure Lodge.
• Alaska West: Established Alaska fly-out fishing lodge operated by a national outfit, competing in the same premium guided fishing + lodging category.
• Bear Trail Lodge: Alaska fly-out fishing lodge combining trophy salmon fishing with bear viewing, comparable to AFA's fly-out trips that include bear-viewing in Cook Inlet.
• Orca Bay Alaska: Alaska halibut and salmon charter operator based in Homer/Seward, directly overlapping AFA's core saltwater day-trip and overnight charter offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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