Cooper Landing Alaska Fly Fishing Guide
JJ Brown
JJ Brown is owner/operator of Kenai River Trout Anglers. He has guided thousands of anglers of all levels in his 24 year career as a professional Kenai River Fly Fishing Guide. His patience makes him a very effective teacher. His attitude makes him a very easy-going person to fish with. He is a graduate of the Kenai River Guide Academy. He also has a B.A. in Recreation Resource Management from Lyndon State College. JJ has a real passion for the river that he loves to share with anyone who wants to go fishing.
Safety has always been important to JJ. After running hundreds of trips and thousands of people down the Kenai his safety record is 100%. Whether you are a seasoned angler or a first-timer looking to learn more about fly fishing, JJ and Kenai River Trout Anglers can offer you the Alaskan experience of a lifetime and be your number one Kenai River Fly Fishing Guide.
Matt Rima
Matt Rima has had the pleasure of guiding the Kenai river for the last 15 years. From the upper Kenai and its awesome scenery to the pillars boat launch on the lower Kenai, this great river has became his home. He is a year round resident of Cooper Landing. Matt can be found on the river in the dead of winter on the coldest day Alaska can offer. A true die hard!
Matt has taken anglers of all ages, skill level, and backgrounds over the years. His love for the outdoors, fishing, and the river shows as he makes sure it is a safe day while showing his guest an adventure of a lifetime. If you like technical fishing with nymphs or dry flys, swinging a 2 hander, using spin rods, or just getting on the water and doing whatever is working best, Matt is here to guide you in his backyard- the Kenai River!
Brandon “Marty” Martinez
In 2015 the Air Force brought Brandon to Alaska and he hasn’t left since. with over 10 years of experience fishing the Pacific Northwest for King salmon, sturgeon, trout, and bass. Marty uses this experience to target all species The Kenai River has to offer. With competence in both spin and fly fishing, any angler will feel at home on his boat. Patience is the key to his practice and he welcomes anglers all skill levels and backgrounds. If your looking for a hard working guide that will treat you like family, Marty will not disappoint as your Kenai River fishing guide.
Owen Austin
Owen grew up in Central Maine which many describe as being a fishing and hunting paradise. At a very young age Owen developed a deep love of the outdoors. Fishing and hunting became his passion, and any free time he had was spent on the water. Once Owen graduated High School, he set out to travel across North America in search of outdoor pursuits and new adventures. This path led him to Alaska, and the Kenai River. Since joining our team at Kenai River Trout Anglers, Owen has excelled as a guide, quickly learning the upper river’s fish habits, and what it takes put his boat in the right place to give anglers the best opportunity to catch them. Owen has a great way with people, and his methods for teaching fishing techniques instill confidence and are fun for both novice and advanced anglers. Owen is the type of Kenai River fishing guide you will want to fish with over and over, and we are super happy to have him as a part of our crew!
What others say about Alaska’s best Kenai River Fly Fishing Guide:
Trip Advisor Reviews
“We had an extra day to kill at the end of our trip, and we were lucky enough to snag a spot with JJ. Very nice, patient, knowledgeable and interesting. In addition to the fishing, he also was great at pointing out lots of wildlife on our float down the river. This was the perfect way to finish our fun Alaska family vacation!” NorfolkMom, Virginia
“We used Kenai River Trout Anglers last August and we had the best time fly fishing with JJ. He really knows what he is doing and we caught so many trout and salmon that I was tired by the end of the float. He was a very helpful guide and we kept him busy. I would highly recommend Kenai River Trout Anglers if you are planning a trip to the Kenai Penninsula, You wont regret it! Well worth the money!!! We will never forget the day we spent with JJ.” ElkslayerThomas, Pinehurst, Idaho
“J.J. Is everything you want in a guide, knowledgeable, good eqipment and most importantly he has a great demeanor with his clients. We look forward to fishing with him again.”
“JJ was very helpful, knowledgeable, and relational. He didn’t get worked up but had an easy way of getting us into big fish. He was respected by other guides and comes with my highest recommendation.” scottjU686GE
“We had a great time on the Kenai River. Our Kenai River Fly Fishing Guide, JJ Brown is a very professional, knowledgeable, experienced, and enthusiastic fishing guide. He is also very patient in teaching us fishing, even a first timer can enjoy the wonderful drift boat fishing trip.” Eric C, Taipei, Taiwan