Marlows on the Kenai

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Marlows on the Kenai Discover Alaska™ with Marlows on the Kenai. Riverfront cabins, natural beauty, and salmon await! When you’re on a trip with us, the possibilities are endless.

The Kenai River is surrounded by natural beauty, and as longtime locals, we know all the best spots for watching, relaxing, and reeling in fish! Whether you’re an angler, animal lover, or fishing fanatic, Marlow’s on the Kenai will have you hooked for years to come. Owners Ken and Judy Marlow and their son, Neil have been providing tranquil fishing trips, bird watching and photography charters, cruise ship extension packages, and more, and we can’t wait to share our beautiful corner of Alaska with you. Whether you catch your dream fish, observe unique wildlife, or party with friends, there will never be a dull moment, and that’s what a getaway is all about. So let Marlow's be your guide in fishing, birding, and Alaskan exploration.

🚨 This almost never happens: 3 cabins just opened for the nights of July 26–31 — peak late-run sockeye week on the Kenai...
07/11/2026

🚨 This almost never happens: 3 cabins just opened for the nights of July 26–31 — peak late-run sockeye week on the Kenai.

A group had to cancel, so someone's about to get very lucky. Here's what these dates typically look like at Marlow's:

🎣 Sockeye limits right off our private docks and limits typically double, this means very full freezers!🏡 Riverfront cabins, full kitchens, fish cleaning station, 12-seat bar 🔥 Cook your catch on the grill while the river rolls by

ADF&G is forecasting ~4.45 million sockeye back to the Kenai this year. These are the prime dates that people book 1-2 years out.

First come, first served. Act fast!

📞 Call/text (907) 341-4966 or inquire at marlowsonthekenai.com

Tag someone who's been saying "we should do Alaska" for the last five years. 👇

Marlow's on the Kenai is a family-run riverfront basecamp in Sterling, Alaska — private-dock cabins plus fully guided salmon, trout & halibut trips across the Kenai Peninsula. 5.0★ from 29 guests.

September in Alaska: golden leaves, crisp fresh air, spawning salmon, monster rainbows. Solitude. Adventure. The ultimat...
09/28/2025

September in Alaska: golden leaves, crisp fresh air, spawning salmon, monster rainbows. Solitude. Adventure. The ultimate fly-fishing experience.

What is your favorite way to cook your wild Alaskan Halibut?
07/09/2025

What is your favorite way to cook your wild Alaskan Halibut?

First Sockeye caught off the dock at Marlowes for 2025. The fish counter hasn’t started yet, but that doesn’t mean the f...
06/28/2025

First Sockeye caught off the dock at Marlowes for 2025. The fish counter hasn’t started yet, but that doesn’t mean the fish aren’t moving up the Kenai!

The Sockeye Salmon run is here and the daily limit on the Kasilof just doubled. Get ready to fill your freezers!        ...
06/25/2025

The Sockeye Salmon run is here and the daily limit on the Kasilof just doubled. Get ready to fill your freezers!

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36370 Stephens Drive
Sterling, AK
99672

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