Jason’s Guide Service 

4.9/5 (78 beoordelingen)
 Mile Marker 48 Sterling Highway, Cooper Landing, AK 99572, Verenigde Staten

Jason’s Guide Service 

4.9/5 (78 beoordelingen)
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Mile Marker 48 Sterling Highway
Cooper Landing, AK, Verenigde Staten

Jason’s Guide Service provides professionally guided fishing trips that’ll have you reeling in trophy-sized Rainbow Trout and a variety of Salmon in no time. Your guide, Jason Lesmeister, has over 20 years experience providing guided adventures along the Kenai River in Alaska, and prides himself on providing fully-customized trips that are perfectly suited to fit his customers’ needs.

Jason lives where he guides, and spends over 200 days a year on the water, both professionally and for fun. His goal is to provide eco-friendly fishing trips that will provide a lifetime of memories, and protect these rivers and lakes so that they can be enjoyed by future anglers. Jason practices catch and release on all native Rainbow Trout, while Dolly Varden and varieties of Salmon can be caught for both sport and table fare.

You’ll head out onto Kenai River in a 20’ Willie drift boat. Drift boating is perfect for anglers who want a hands-on experience, as it allows you to fish from the boat as well as “beaching up” and wading these productive waters for your catch. It also allows for a peaceful, environmentally-friendly adventure. Jason can accommodate up to 4 guests on each trip, and his drift boat is equipped with all of the necessary navigational and safety gear for a productive day on the water.

Jason prides himself on not only being a year-round guide, but also living and fishing in his guiding area. This means that he is able to keep his finger on the pulse when it comes to the species that travel through this river! He knows the best times to visit for your dream catch. Want to reel in huge Rainbow Trout? Visit during Autumn. If you’re after Sockeye Salmon, join Jason in July. You’ll also have the chance to hook Chinook and Coho Salmon, and plenty more.

You’ll be provided with top-quality G-Loomis, Shimano, and Lamson rods and reels, as well as tackle. All you need to bring is a fishing license. Join Jason’s Guide Service and get ready to reel in your dream catch!

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Rating

4.9
78 reviews
5
65
4
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2
2
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4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (84)

Great Day on the Kenia River
Casual yet effective
Great Morning Fishing Trip with Jason
Great Morning Fishing Trip with Jason
Best Lifetime Trout
Best Lifetime Trout
+78

What anglers say

89%
Great experience
93%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
88%
Recommended
88%
Caught fish

All reviews (78)

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John McCanna
John McCanna
5.0
Verified
Great Day on the Kenia River
Full Day Trip – Trout on August 5, 20254 adults
Our first trip to Alaska Jason's Guide Service gave us the fishing trip of a lifetime. Four of us husbands and our wife's who have never fished were up and running in no time catching our limits of Sockeye Salmon. Our guide for the day, Joe, was great assisting our wives with the technics required for them to have a blast. We all highly recommend this fishing trip to anyone of any age a skill level if you want to have a great time with a professional Guide Service.
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Response from Captain
August 11, 2025
Thanks John Joe had a great time with you all. Hopefully we see you all next year!!
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Jennifer Gober
Jennifer Gober
5.0
Verified
Great Morning Fishing Trip with Jason
Half Day Trip – Salmon on July 11, 20253 adults
My family and I had a wonderful day on the Kenai River with Jason. He was an amazing guide who went above and beyond to make our trip special. He took the time to teach my son how to fly fish, and shared helpful tips with both me and my husband. Not only did he get us onto some fish, but he made the whole experience fun and memorable. We truly enjoyed our time with him and would highly recommend Jason to anyone looking for a great fishing adventure on the Kenai.
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Response from Captain
July 12, 2025
Thank you so much Jen. I loved my morning with you and your Boys….ha ha. Great family great morning on the Kenai. Next trip is all about you.
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Michael Cabaj
Michael Cabaj
5.0
Verified
Best Lifetime Trout
Full Day Trip – Salmon on July 10, 20252 adults
I was able to catch the largest Rainbow Trout of life (and I'm 68 years old and have been flyfishing since I was 14). We had a great day, lots of large trout and dollies. And the wildlife views were fantastic.
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Response from Captain
July 11, 2025
Thanks for two fun days in the water. We finished strong!!
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Ralph Justice
Ralph Justice
5.0
Verified
We had fun fishing with Jason!
Full Day Trip – Salmon on June 23, 20254 adults
Normally this time of year is a good time to fish for salmon . I would not be surprised that in a day or two you could quickly get your limit
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Peter Beauboeuf
Peter Beauboeuf
5.0
Verified
Casual yet effective
Half Day Trip – Salmon on July 20, 20252 adults1 child
Jason was calm yet effective teaching us how to fish a new technique! All while being personable! We hope to fish with him again!
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Reported catch:
Sockeye Salmon
Response from Captain
July 21, 2025
Thank you Pete. I loved fishing with and your family. Hopefully Levi’s is up here in a couple years getting his masters degree in drift boat fishing……..
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Trip availability and prices

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March 2026
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Number of days
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2 adults • 0 children
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Half Day Trip – Salmon
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
US $900
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip – Trout
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
US $900
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip – Salmon
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 5:00 AM
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip – Trout
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Rating

4.9
78 reviews
5
65
4
4
3
2
2
0
1
0
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (84)

Great Day on the Kenia River
Casual yet effective
Great Morning Fishing Trip with Jason
Great Morning Fishing Trip with Jason
Best Lifetime Trout
Best Lifetime Trout
+78

What anglers say

89%
Great experience
93%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
88%
Recommended
88%
Caught fish

All reviews (78)

Filter
Showing 15 of 78 reviews
John McCanna
John McCanna
5.0
Verified
Great Day on the Kenia River
Full Day Trip – Trout on August 5, 20254 adults
Our first trip to Alaska Jason's Guide Service gave us the fishing trip of a lifetime. Four of us husbands and our wife's who have never fished were up and running in no time catching our limits of Sockeye Salmon. Our guide for the day, Joe, was great assisting our wives with the technics required for them to have a blast. We all highly recommend this fishing trip to anyone of any age a skill level if you want to have a great time with a professional Guide Service.
Review media 0
Response from Captain
August 11, 2025
Thanks John Joe had a great time with you all. Hopefully we see you all next year!!
0
Jennifer Gober
Jennifer Gober
5.0
Verified
Great Morning Fishing Trip with Jason
Half Day Trip – Salmon on July 11, 20253 adults
My family and I had a wonderful day on the Kenai River with Jason. He was an amazing guide who went above and beyond to make our trip special. He took the time to teach my son how to fly fish, and shared helpful tips with both me and my husband. Not only did he get us onto some fish, but he made the whole experience fun and memorable. We truly enjoyed our time with him and would highly recommend Jason to anyone looking for a great fishing adventure on the Kenai.
Review media 0
Review media 1
Response from Captain
July 12, 2025
Thank you so much Jen. I loved my morning with you and your Boys….ha ha. Great family great morning on the Kenai. Next trip is all about you.
0
Michael Cabaj
Michael Cabaj
5.0
Verified
Best Lifetime Trout
Full Day Trip – Salmon on July 10, 20252 adults
I was able to catch the largest Rainbow Trout of life (and I'm 68 years old and have been flyfishing since I was 14). We had a great day, lots of large trout and dollies. And the wildlife views were fantastic.
Review media 0
Review media 1
Response from Captain
July 11, 2025
Thanks for two fun days in the water. We finished strong!!
0
Ralph Justice
Ralph Justice
5.0
Verified
We had fun fishing with Jason!
Full Day Trip – Salmon on June 23, 20254 adults
Normally this time of year is a good time to fish for salmon . I would not be surprised that in a day or two you could quickly get your limit
0
Peter Beauboeuf
Peter Beauboeuf
5.0
Verified
Casual yet effective
Half Day Trip – Salmon on July 20, 20252 adults1 child
Jason was calm yet effective teaching us how to fish a new technique! All while being personable! We hope to fish with him again!
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Sockeye Salmon
Response from Captain
July 21, 2025
Thank you Pete. I loved fishing with and your family. Hopefully Levi’s is up here in a couple years getting his masters degree in drift boat fishing……..
0

FAQs about Jason’s Guide Service

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
19 ft
Year built
2019
Boat manufacturer
Willie
Boat type
Aluminum fishing

Engine model
Drift
Powered by
1 x 10HP
Max cruising speed
5 knots
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