Alaska Boat Rental · Soldotna, Alaska

Fishing Gear Rentals in Soldotna & the Kenai River

Waders, boots, rods, reels and nets for the Kenai and Kasilof. Book online, pick up the evening before, fish all day.

Book waders + rod & reel See all prices

Questions? Call (907) 308-2692

We’ve retired our boat rentals. Gear rentals continue, and guided trips run through our sister company Kenai Sportfishing.

Rent your fishing gear

Most anglers take the combo: waders, boots and a rod & reel in one booking.

Kings, sockeye, silvers or pinks: we’ll set you up with the right rod, reel and net at pickup.

How it works

  1. Book online. Pick your gear and dates. For waders, tell us your size and shoe size.
  2. Pick up in Soldotna. Gear is ready the evening before your first day, at 33978 Johnsons Dr.
  3. Return by 5 PM on your last day. Early pickup or late drop-off? Ask and we’ll try.

Why rent?

A basic pair of waders and boots costs $180 to $200. For a family of four that’s close to $1,000 before you’ve made a cast, for gear you may use once. Our rental gear is the same gear our guides use on their trips, sized and ready for Alaska rivers.

Felt-soled boots are banned in Alaska’s fresh waters, and every boot we rent is felt-free.

Pickup in Soldotna

33978 Johnsons Dr, Soldotna, AK 99669
At Kenai Sportfishing and Kenai Riverside Resort, a few minutes from the Kenai River.

Hours: 9 AM to 9 PM, or call or email for an appointment.

Phone: (907) 308-2692
Email: info@akboatrental.com

Get directions

A guided group with their silver salmon on the Kenai River

Rather fish with a guide?

Guided Kenai River and Kasilof River salmon trips are run by our sister company, Kenai Sportfishing, from the same Johnsons Drive location. Kings, sockeye and silvers, with all the gear included.

Halibut out of Homer: Homer Halibut Hunters.

When are the fish in?

Daily ADF&G counts and run timing for the Kenai, Kasilof, Russian and Anchor rivers.

Kenai sockeye counts Kenai king counts Peak fishing times