Alaska Wild Rentals
Rent jet boats, aluminum fishing boats, and inflatable boats for fishing, hunting, camping, sightseeing, and outdoor adventures throughout the Kenai Peninsula.
View Available BoatsThe Kenai Peninsula is one of Alaska’s premier outdoor destinations. Visitors can experience world-class salmon fishing, remote rivers, turquoise mountain lakes, protected coastal waters, wildlife viewing, camping, hunting, and family sightseeing.
Alaska Wild Rentals offers boats suited for many of the waterways found throughout the peninsula. Our rental fleet includes shallow-running jet boats, aluminum fishing boats, inflatable boats, and portable motorized boats that can be transported throughout Alaska’s road system.
Aluminum fishing boats are stable and comfortable options for fishing, sightseeing, wildlife viewing, and family recreation.
Depending on the boat and weather conditions, aluminum fishing boats may be suitable for Kenai Lake, Skilak Lake, Trail Lake, Hidden Lake, Resurrection Bay, Kachemak Bay, and other protected waters.
Jet boats are designed for shallow rivers where submerged rocks, gravel bars, and changing channels can make traditional propeller boats difficult to operate.
Jet boats still require careful operation. Water depth, current, gravel bars, load weight, and changing river conditions must always be considered.
Inflatable boats are versatile, easy to transport, and useful for trips where a larger trailer boat may not be practical.
Their portability makes them a popular choice for visitors traveling with smaller tow vehicles or planning adventures in several locations.
Kenai Lake is known for turquoise water, steep mountains, and convenient road access near Cooper Landing. It is popular for scenic cruising, fishing, photography, camping, and wildlife viewing.
Aluminum fishing boats and properly equipped inflatable boats may be useful on the lake when conditions are favorable. Wind can create rough water quickly, so boaters should closely monitor the forecast.
Skilak Lake offers mountain scenery, glacier views, fishing, shoreline camping, and access to portions of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.
The lake is large and exposed. Wind and waves can build quickly, making careful trip planning and an appropriate boat essential.
Launching from Seward provides access to Resurrection Bay, including Caines Head, Thumb Cove, Tonsina Point, Fox Island, remote beaches, and dramatic coastal scenery.
Recreational opportunities include fishing, wildlife viewing, photography, camping, beach exploration, and sightseeing.
Boaters may encounter sea otters, seals, sea lions, porpoises, whales, puffins, and bald eagles.
Homer is a popular starting point for exploring Kachemak Bay. Visitors can enjoy halibut fishing, salmon fishing, wildlife viewing, coastal camping, remote beaches, and mountain and glacier scenery.
Kachemak Bay is affected by tides, currents, wind, and changing marine weather. Trips must be planned around the capabilities of the boat and operator.
The Kenai River is famous for salmon and rainbow trout fishing. Different sections of the river have specific motor, horsepower, wake, access, and seasonal restrictions.
Renters must confirm that their selected boat and motor are legal for the section of river they plan to use.
The Kasilof River is known for seasonal salmon fishing and scenic river recreation.
Current, shallow areas, changing gravel bars, and boat-launch conditions should be evaluated before every trip.
The Kenai Peninsula contains numerous lakes suitable for fishing, camping, wildlife viewing, and family recreation.
Potential destinations include Trail Lake, Hidden Lake, Johnson Lake, Tustumena Lake, and other publicly accessible waters.
The Kenai Peninsula provides freshwater and saltwater fishing opportunities. Depending on the location and season, anglers may pursue:
Fishing seasons, emergency orders, closed waters, gear restrictions, and harvest limits can change. Renters are responsible for reviewing current Alaska Department of Fish and Game regulations.
The Kenai Peninsula supports a variety of game species. Depending on the season, Game Management Unit, permit requirements, and legal access, opportunities may include:
Boats may help hunters reach remote shorelines, camps, and areas that are difficult to access on foot. Hunters must verify seasons, permits, boundaries, land ownership, and motor restrictions before traveling.
A boat rental can be used for much more than fishing. Popular activities throughout the Kenai Peninsula include:
Alaska’s weather and water conditions can change quickly. Before departing, boaters should check local weather, marine forecasts, wind, tides, river levels, launch conditions, fuel availability, and emergency communication coverage.
Bring warm layers, rain gear, food, drinking water, navigation equipment, and additional fuel when appropriate. Everyone onboard should wear a properly fitted life jacket while the boat is underway.
For remote trips, consider adding a Garmin GPSMAP 67i GPS handheld and satellite communicator.
Our Garmin rental includes an active inReach subscription and is ready to use for satellite messaging, location sharing, navigation, and emergency SOS communication.
View Garmin GPSMAP 67i RentalExplore rivers, lakes, coastal waters, fishing destinations, hunting areas, campsites, and remote shorelines with a boat from Alaska Wild Rentals.
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