FAQ
FISHING EXCURSION FAQ AND OTHER QUESTIONS ANSWERED
The team at Alaska West Air, Inc. knows you'll have questions about your fishing excursion. Below we've tried to answer some of the most frequently asked questions we receive. If your answer isn't here, don't hesitate to contact us for additional information. We're here to make your trip as good as it can be!
Licenses and gear
Can I buy a fishing / hunting license at Alaska West Air?
No, fishing licenses must be purchased online at https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/Store/. There are some larger retailers in the Kenai/Soldotna area that still offer them in store. Contact us if you have any questions regarding licenses.
Do I need hip boots/ chest waders?
On most of our trips you do need hip boots or chest waders. We always recommend that you use your own if you have them. We do have a limited number of pairs of hip boots to loan, but can’t guarantee the correct size will be available for everyone.
Do I need to bring fishing gear?
Our guides provide spinning gear with tackle appropriate to the fishery, and bait where allowed. If you are a fly fisher, let us know ahead of time and we will suggest some flies, and the guide will have a few flies available also.
Payments and cancellations
Payment Methods
Deposits - personal checks, cash (in person), credit card*.
Deposits - personal checks, cash (in person), credit card*.
Final payments are due before you fly.
Cash, traveler’s check or credit cards* are the preferred methods for final payments.
* There is a 3% transaction fee on all credit card transactions, and credit cards are not taken for hunts.
* There is a 3% transaction fee on all credit card transactions, and credit cards are not taken for hunts.
Cancellation policy
If you cancel your trip 180 or more days prior to your departure date, you will receive a refund in the amount of your deposit less a 10% admin fee.
If you cancel your trip 179 or less days prior to your departure date, there is no refund. If you do not show up on the day of your trip, payment in full is required. If your trip is cancelled due to weather or a mechanical issue with our plane, and you cannot reschedule, you will receive a refund less a 10% admin fee.
Is lunch included?
Lunch is not included in our prices, but please feel free to pack a lunch, snacks and drinks!
National Park fees
Several of the finest fishing destinations we serve are located with the borders of Alaska’s many National Parks.
The following is a list of parks we serve, the destinations in these parks, and the day fee per person for accessing them. There is a possibility that park fees may apply to destinations not listed here. These fees will be added to the cost of trips into the National Parks.
Katmai National Park & Preserve
$14 pp, per day
Brooks Camp
$30 pp, per day
Lake Clark National Park
Lake Clark, Chilikadrotna River, Chinitna Bay, Crescent Lake, Kijik River, Kontrashnibuna Lake, Mulchatna River, Silver Salmon Creek, Tazimna Lake, Telaquana Lake, Tlikakila River, Turquoise Lake, Twin Lakes (does not apply to stays at Windsong Wilderness Retreat), Tuxedni Bay, and Two Lakes. All locations are $12 pp, per day, unless noted otherwise.
Due to unforeseen spike in fuel prices, Alaska West Air has made the difficult decision to reserve the right to add a fuel surcharge to each seat during the 2024 season.
Cancellation
Policy
If you cancel your trip 180 or more days prior to your departure date, you will receive a refund in the amount of your deposit less a 10% admin fee. If you cancel your trip 179 or less days prior to your departure date, there is no refund. If you do not show up on the day of your trip, payment in full is required. If your trip is cancelled due to weather or a mechanical issue with our plane, and you cannot reschedule, you will receive a refund less a 10% admin fee.