Kenai River Drifter's Lodge

4.9

★★

631 reviews

|Recreation|Cooper Landing, AK 99572

18404 Sterling Hwy, Cooper Landing, AK 99572

(907) 595-5555

https://www.drifterslodge.com/

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Drifter’s 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. Drifter’s 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. Cooper

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Patrik P on Trip Advisor

★★

3 months ago

Rainbow trout catch and release We had a great time with our guide. Despite the smoky conditions from the forest fire we were able to make the best. Kudos to our guide who was great with my son. My son was 4 years old. Guide explained safety, and had a great temperament to talk to a kid.

Business Response:

Mother nature with the fire made for other than ideal conditions but so happy that you and your son enjoyed your fishing trip. Our guides are very helpful with the young and not so young clients and glad to hear that your guide explained safety and spoke to your young son with a great temperament so you both enjoyed your trip. Thank you for taking your time and writing a wonderful review about us and thanks for the Kudos to our guide. We look forward to your next visit with us.

Barry S. on Trip Advisor

★★

3 months ago

Rest, Relaxation and Red Salmon This was my 3rd trip to Alaska and 3rd Drifter's Lodge experience. The staff and guides work tirelessly to ensure a trip of a lifetime. Evan worked the phones when our charter flight was cancelled and within minutes, we were booked with a different charter and off to a new salmon adventure. The sack lunches were delicious! There was so much food you couldn't eat it all. The guides, Ben and Sean were AWESOME. Sean pulled double duty for my wife and me one day after weather conspired to cancel a fly-out trip. We couldn't have been more impressed with his easy going nature and patience when my wife would hook up (numerous times) only to lose the fish moments later. Rest assured, Sean stayed on the river as long as it took. Let's be honest, I was was the rate limiting factor as I was having trouble even getting hooked up with a sockeye. Ben took us to a beautiful spot on the river; just us, the river, raindrops and salmon. We concluded our trip with Ben and couldn't have been more thankful. It was a perfect morning with my wife on our last day. My advice, go to Drifter's, get the premium package, you will not be disappointed. In fact, you'll be plotting your trip back the minute you arrive back home.

Business Response:

Wow 3rd time to Alaska and 3rd time with us at Drifters. We thank you very graciously for the excellent review. Evan is very helpful from the front office and we depend upon him daily. Ben and Sean are two of our finest guides and sounds like you and your wife enjoyed fishing with them both. We are very glad that you let us be part of you and your wife's memory filled trip of a lifetime. We look very forward to your next trip with us.

Jonathan F on Trip Advisor

★★

3 months ago

Trip of a lifetime Drifter’s lodge gave me memories and a trip of a lifetime. The level of professionalism and care they provided were beyond what I had hoped. This organization has something special going for it. They provided top quality gear from Patagonia and Simms, drove us to all our trips, and provided excellent food all week. Thank you, Drifters!

Business Response:

We are so very happy to hear that we at Drifters lodge were a part of your wonderful memories and that you considered your time with us as a trip of your lifetime. Our organization has something special alright and that would be our wonderful clients and our professional staff and guides. Thank you so much for writing such an outstanding review on us. Very glad you were happy with our professional gear and excellent food while you were with us. We look forward to your next visit with us.

Larry M on Trip Advisor

★★

5 months ago

Retirement fishing trip of a lifetime This was the most money I ever spent on a trip.....but worth every cent. The owner was always on site and management could not do enough to accommodate. I booked as a single and said I was willing to share washroom facilities ......and be an extra on any boat. What I got was a private cabin....and three full days with my own guide....two of those days were float fishing and one day was Wade fishing....I felt like a superstar. My guides John... Jack and Josh had me on fish everyday....when other boats came to the dock I quickly found out many boats were skunked. I had 6 of the best fishing days of my life. Lastly when you go on a guided trip discuss with the guide what an appropriate tip amount is.....these folks work hard and keep you safe in Alaskan paradise.....they deserve every penny they make. I caught 150 plus fish in 6 days....many of them the largest iny 45 years of fishing

Christie Cage Vu on Facebook

5 months ago

Great time here!! Amazingly wonderful people!

Mark Berberette on Facebook

5 months ago

Upon arrival at the lodge, our group was greeted very kindly by the staff, to include the lodge owner (Bob). They were all very gracious during our stay. The lodge has very comfortable rooms, showers, kitchen area to prepare meals and even washer/dryer. There is a Breakfast nook located close to all lodges stocked with cereal, coffee, and other small items that can be easily stowed. A private sauna, and private access to the Kenai River in which is easily accessible out to a dry dock. As a guest you can expect world class hospitality (my favorite was the fire which was stocked nightly by the staff and nightly conversations by the fire of the fishing day with Bob and other lodge staff). The lodge has extremely Knowledgeable fishing guides and all equipment for the task. They provide waders/boots/rods/tackle as well as several Willie drift boats and 2 Willie high performance boats that the guides are very experienced and familiar with in order to get to the fishing holes in a very quick manner as to not waist time while hunting various species of fish. During our trip the anglers saw a multitude of native Alaska wildlife species and had the opportunity to go after native Rainbow trout, Dolly Vardens, Sockeye salmon, and silver salmon. There are some external amenities outside of the lodge in Coopers Landing that are within walking distance to include food/beverage/gas clothing etc.....there is even a Fly Shop that will process any fish that you plan on keeping located very close to the lodge. In all.....I will be making future reservations for myself and even the family to re-pay a visit to this wonderful lodge!

Tom Reust on Facebook

5 months ago

This was an experience of a lifetime. Bob does a great job taking care of clients. Fishing with Josh was an adventure I’ll never forget. He was an extremely talented fisherman and guide. He both coached and shared his years of experience.

dufferoo on Trip Advisor

★★

5 months ago

memories! We stayed in the main house in a bedroom upstairs with a shared bath. No-one was in the other room so we had it to ourselves. There was a queen bed and bunk beds.i was under the impression that we could use the main house as well for the living room or kitchen but that was not the case. someone had that part rented and we could not enter. It was fine just unexpected. Loved the breakfast, but make sure you know about it. We only found out when a fellow guest told us about it. Nothing was said upon checkin and it is in a hidden location. It was great and they keep it open all day i think with snacks coffee tea etc. The campfire and marshmallows are both amazing. we took the river fishing trip and it was pretty fun. 2 out of 3 of us caught something. My husband did not and he was a bit bored. We all agreed we could have stayed there forever!

Joyce K. on BirdEye

★★

5 months ago

We had a great guide on our river rafting trip. The smoke from the Swan Lake fire couldn’t be helped. The raft trip was very enjoyable.