Catherine C 
 
4 January 2024
 
 
  
Our group couldn’t have gone home happier except if we’d had more days with the Tower Rock Lodge folks!
The fishing: weather turned and we couldn’t safely take our fly out and the guides quickly went to plan B and got our group on the River quickly to max out on Sockeye. We had so much fun each bringing in our catch and watching even the novices in the group catch their full. Thankful the guides were so knowledgeable and professional, ensuring our work crew had a memorable time and were comfortable throughout our stay. Sunny weather another day on the river and the guides created a different experience that was just as fun and memorable on another part of the river. I’ve been in many guided fishing trips both deep sea and on rivers and these guides knew so much about the land, area, animals and FISH! The Stay: food and accommodations were top notch and exceeded our expectations. I’ll never enjoy salmon as fresh and perfectly cooked as I did at the lodge as well as many other delicious meals. I wish we could have stayed longer and have planned a longer stay with a bigger group for 2024.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Jeffrey C 
 
11 September 2023
 
 
  
Great week at Tower RockLodge
My sons and I had a great time at Tower rock Lodge! The chef Gabe is phenomenal (I may have gained 5# last week.). The all around excellence and service of Maude was much appreciated. The guides were very good and we took home 20 Silvers in all. The owner, Joe, went above and beyond for us on the last day, getting out on the river to secure a prime spot before dawn, so our guide for the day could put us on good fish. Can’t say enough good things about Tower Rock. Trip of a lifetime! Below is a pic of the biggest Silver of the week.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 stanley s 
 
4 September 2023
 
 
  
Wonderful fishing experience
My son and I have been going to Tower Rock Lodge for approximately the last 15 years. This year we were scheduled to go in August Unfortunately, he was involved in an automobile accident on his way to my home to catch the flight. We had to cancel the trip. We have already booked the trip for 2024. If you are looking for a fishing experience of a lifetime, I would suggest you contact Tower Rock Lodge and make the reservation. The guides are excellent. They will impart to you their firsthand knowledge on catching fish. The sleeping accommodations are first rate. The selections for breakfast, lunch and dinner are superb. The value for the experience is equal to or surpasses any other lodges in the area. Hope to see Joe and the rest of the staff next fishing season. Stanley and Stuart Schultz
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Travis C 
 
14 August 2023
 
 
  
Excellent All Inclusive Fishing Vacation
This place is wonderful. The total experience was perfect. The food is amazing. The culture is amazing. The fishing guides are knowledgeable, helpful, and great. The lodge is nice and comfortable. Everything was excellent. My recommendation would be to fly into Kenai directly. The 3.5 hr drive from Anchorage was a bit long. So next time we will take the 45 minute connection to Kenai. Plus the lodge will pick you up and will save on a rental car. The only downside is that you would miss a beautiful drive through the mountains. All in all, I would highly recommend and would definitely book here again. Plus the fishing is great!!!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Jason F 
 
31 July 2023
 
 
  
A great full-service lodge
Tower Rock is an excellent and well-run full service fishing lodge. We stayed a week. Food and accommodations are great and fit the Alaskan atmosphere. The staff were friendly, helpful and organized. The guides worked hard and the fishing was great. Limits every day we fished!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Mobile29412142986 
 
27 July 2023
 
 
  
A truly unforgettable experience
Now I know why fishing in Alaska is on the bucket list of so many. And, Tower Rock Lodge delivered an exceptional and unforgettable experience. As a female that has never fished before I was a bit apprehensive to enter the Alaskan fishing scene. The guides at TRL - Brant, Willie, Joe, and Bubba never made me feel less than competent. They were patient and attentive with all of their guests. Their goal was to ensure that we had an enjoyable experience. Their appreciation and love for the Alaskan wilderness shows. We met other wonderful guests from all over the world, dined on amazing dishes (thank you Chef Gabe and Maude!), and slept sound and cozy in the main lodge. This isn't a shanty shack on the river type operation! It's what I call refined rustic. The grounds are maintained well. The main lodge where we stayed is beautifully constructed and decorated. Features 3 bedrooms, one with an attached bath, and a living/dining/kitchen area on the top floor. This would be a great family or guys/girls trip set up. The remaining grounds feature freestanding cabins and a dining hall. There is a firepit, direct access to the river, maybe a 2 minute walk. Excursions are listed on the monitor in the dining hall the night before so you know exactly what to expect and what to wear/bring. There are Orvis waders and boots to fit all shapes and sizes. Yes, they're clean! They make you a hot breakfast burrito and pack a sandwich, a ton of snacks and drinks for the day. They are happy to accommodate dietary needs. They clean and fillet your fish, drop them off at the processor each day, and you can either pick the packed fish up on your way to the airport or have them ship it home to you. We felt catered to in every way possible. It was really about us being able to just fish and relax and enjoy our time there. And, let's not forget about Griff. The travel planner extraordinaire! Thank you so much for all of the communication and helpful tips, as well as planning our excursions. You all made a lasting impression on us. We will definitely be back!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Chris W 
 
19 July 2023
 
 
  
Best of the Best!
Amazing experience! Everything you could possibly want to do or need on a fishing trip is completely taken care of by Tower Rock. I have been lucky enough to have stayed at Tower Rock 2 times now and it is always a highlight of my year. Unbelievable fishing, great guides, amazing food and staff, fantastic location and accommodations. I cannot recommend this place enough!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Janice B 
 
19 July 2023
 
 
  
Ultimate fishing lodge -Best of the Best on the Kenai
My husband and I just returned from a 5 day fishing trip at Tower Rock Lodge. The trip exceeded all expectations for both of us. The cabins are spacious , the food is outstanding and the fishing was superb. We met wonderful people who all shared the love of fishing. I really appreciated the patience and hard work of each of the guides to help us catch the fish under all different conditions. The fishing schedule was thoughtfully prepared and the fly out was spectacular along with Homer halibut trip which is the most beautiful place in Alaska. We came home with 100lbs of the best tasting fish!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Jerri M 
 
9 July 2023
 
 
  
Tower Rock Lodge is the place to go!
Two brothers and their wives had a dream vacation in Alaska that centered around the fishing adventures out of Tower Rock Lodge. The accommodations were comfy, the food outstanding and conversations around the campfire and dining tables made the world seem wonderfully smaller. Bravo to management, staff, and guides for making our experiences incredibly memorable. The memories will stay fresh in our hearts and minds each time we prepare meals at home from our catch of sockeye salmon, rockfish, and halibut.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Glen T 
 
8 July 2023
 
 
  
A Truly Special Place
There are a lot of lodges and guides on the Kenai Peninsula, and I’m sure I looked into most of them when planning a trip with my dad. Tower Rock’s reviews stood out among the crowd and, if anything, they don’t do this amazing place justice. Located on an idyllic stretch of the Kenai River, accommodations include several spacious, well-appointed cabins and a main lodge and dining hall that are their own mini-museums of regional history, culture and art. Although I might consider timing my next visit to coincide with one of the Kenai runs, it was also nice to enjoy a peaceful evening with a cigar or drink on the riverbank at Tower Rock watching the otters and eagles fish without a person in sight. For the nature lovers, Alaskan wild rose and lupine are in bloom everywhere in the summer and, if you sit on your porch or enjoy the company by the firepit long enough, you will see moose and hares wandering freely through the grounds. The chefs are wizards in the kitchen and accommodating of special requests and preferences. The meals are comparable to what you’d get in a high-end restaurant or hotel, skillfully prepared with fresh ingredients and artfully presented in a variety of styles. My tastebuds appreciated it more than my waistline, as portions are plentiful and it’s hard to stop before your plate is clean. You’ll have your own cooler of goodies freshly prepared for lunch each day you are out fishing, which often includes your guide grilling you up something hot and fresh on the riverbank. Tower Rock offers a variety of different fishing experiences with different techniques, targets and scenery, so every day was something new and interesting. Salmon fishing is unlike the fishing I’m used to, but the guides are fantastic about quickly making you (passably) skilled and putting you on fish and we caught our limits each day with plenty of time to spare. We spent a couple of days catching sockeye and Dolly Varden in the slate blue waters of the Kasilof before a scenic drive to Homer where we caught halibut, rockfish and hard-fighting Pacific cod where Cook Inlet meets the Gulf of Alaska in the company of humpback whales, sea otters and seals. A highlight was the final day’s floatplane flyout to fish alongside brown bears in a picturesque waterfall-dotted stretch of the Big River sitting in the shadows of the volcanoes and glaciers of the Aleutian Range. More than anything else, what makes Tower Rock a next-level experience is its people. With years of experience with their respective crafts and one another, they seamlessly coordinate complex logistics that are continually shifting due to circumstances and guest preferences. It feels family-run, and they make you feel a part of that while you are there – although Tower Rock has doubtless had thousands of guests, we felt like their first in everyone’s genuine excitement to share their piece of Alaska with us. Griff handled every detail of our booking with wit and charm and gave us periodic updates in the months leading up to our arrival to ensure we arrived prepared and without a hitch. Willie, Cameron and Brant were our guides and gave us a perfect experience each day, keeping us away from crowds but still putting us on big fish quickly even in a moderate run and ensuring we caught our limit of the ones best for eating. They are patient teachers, good conversationalists, solid cooks and overall great at what they do. The Gabes and Maude could whip up a masterpiece in the kitchen in an instant, from appetizer to dessert, and often took requests – no small feat in such a remote location. Maude and Joe kept everything running smoothly and ensured every detail was accounted for in what was without a doubt the most worry-free vacation I’ve ever taken. This is a special place that I can’t wait to get back to at my earliest opportunity. If you have any interest at all in fishing Alaska, regardless of your experience or skill level, I don’t think there’s a better place to do it than Tower Rock.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Tripadvisor rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 221 reviews