Best fishing trip I’ve been on in Alaska!

Amazing service. Big Dan’s is professional and honest. They were flexible and made a windy trip extremely successful. Dan’s crew is professional and courteous. His boats are the nicest, most comfortable I’ve ever fished on. Their River Side Lodge in Soldatna is clean and comfortable. Sara is a super host. She goes above and beyond to make your stay memorable. If you are going to fish the Kenai Peninsula go with Big Dans. I can’t wait I can’t come back.

We had an awesome experience with Big Dan’s crew. Don’t be intimidated if you’ve never done this before! Captain Billy, Brian, & Tanner were our biggest cheerleaders. They were very knowledgeable and patient with us, and we caught lots of great fish! Highly recommend if you’re looking for a great fishing charter!

Big Dan’s fishing charter has performed beyond expectations in Homer and in Seward. In Homer, we had to stay close due to weather but we all on the boat got our Halibut limits, and with some size. Captain Billie, Brian, And Travis did great. In Seward we got our limit on Halibut and then got our Black rockfish limits. We then were able to get 2 large Yellow Eyes, 2 good Ling cod, with a bonus Coho. Captain Brandon and first mate, Hayden, did awesome, as well. Good service all around. Highly recommend!

Captain Mike and Blake were GREAT! Due to Captain Mike’s encouragement, I was able to hook a huge halibut while jigging. Thank you captain Mike and Blake for a wonderful fishing excursion. I HIGHLY recommend these guys!

You want to experience all that the Kenai Peninsula has to offer? Big Dan’s should be at the top of your very short list! The Cabin and lodge setting were great, clean, convenient. Sarah’s assistance and communication was top notch from initial contact all the way through our stay. Even set us up with a great processor to safely get our delicious bounty home still frozen. We spent day 1 halibut fishing in Seward, and Captain Jordan and deckhand Jaden were rockstars! Their expertise and excitement really made the day an incredible one. Drifted the beautiful Kasilof for sockeye day 2. The fly-out trip across the inlet was as memorable as any of it on day 3. And no trip to the Peninsula can be had without more halibut outta Homer. Capt Billy put us on the fish and filled the boat so quickly, we even got a bonus stop to check out the coolest little town of Seldovia to add further to our unrivaled trip. This was a Grad/18th bday trip for my son, myself, and dad. 3 generations on a bucket list trip facilitated by the amazing, complete team of Big Dan’s!! I hope to return soon and you should too! Thanks again for providing unforgettable memories Sarah, Dan, Jordan, Billy and everyone else!

Best fishing charter experience! My recent trip on the big and beautiful F/V Double Down with Captain Dan and his crew Garrett and Aaron exceeded all expectations! I was impressed starting with their introduction and serious attention to safety on the boat. They have really paid close attention to details to make this a luxury, very fun, and hardcore fishing experience! He even made mention to enjoy reeling in fish and don’t rush the process, enjoy the moment which I think most times is forgotten under pressure. The boat was spotless clean, the bunks, bedding and even the pillows were so comfortable, and the food they provided was delicious. Their fish tagging system was the best I’ve seen giving you a color coded bracelet (also a fun souvenir with the boat name) matched to colored zip ties so there was no issues with who’s fish was who’s….genius! The crew was very attentive to every fisherman on the boat getting bait and helping land every fish They were very entertaining and great hosts. They kept things fun and had us laughing and smiling the whole time. Captain Dan knows his trade….he could read the tides, wind, and fishing rods better than I ever could’ve imagined! He predicted so many things and then they would happen, he is just very skilled and knowledgeable. Every detail has been thought out to make this fishing experience the best it can possibly be in the industry. We went out overnight and caught big fish and more fish given we had double limits being able to fish for two days. I always had a positive booking experience when calling and talking to Sarah, she was very helpful and informative. This local Alaskan couple has really created something special and authentic! Big Dan’s is now highly recommended by this Homer local…worth every penny!

Beautiful lodge on the Kenai River. Amenities include a gorgeous patio and deck with a fishing platform where you can fish and enjoy the views and wildlife. Watch them leap into the air while you fish. Highly recommend. Community room with washer and dryer with a cute shop and processing station. Sara is a wonderful host and will make sure you are taken care of. Watched a moose walk right by our cabin and drink from the canal. Love this place!