Breathable chest waders & wading boots
Waders and boots are as necessary as a rod and reel on Alaska’s rivers. Ours are breathable chest waders with stocking feet, paired with felt-free wading boots, the same gear our guides put their clients in.
A basic pair of waders and boots costs $180 to $200. For a group of four that’s nearly $1,000 before you’ve started fishing, for gear that often ends up used once. Renting costs a fraction of that.
The State of Alaska no longer allows felt-soled boots in fresh water. Every boot we rent is felt-free.
Sizes
- Women’s waders: S, M, L, XL
- Men’s waders: S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL
- Boots: tell us your shoe size when you book, up to size 14
Wader sizes work like shirt sizes. Order boots one size larger than your hiking boots: the waders’ neoprene stocking foot takes up room.
Need youth or stout sizes? Call (907) 308-2692 and we’ll see what we have.
Wear layers under breathable waders: river water here is cold all summer.
Wader & boot prices
| Rental | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 day | $40 |
| 2 days | $65 |
| 3 days | $80 |
| 4 days | $85 |
| 5 days | $90 |
| 6 days | $95 |
| 7 days | $100 |
| 8 days | $105 |
| 9 days | $110 |
| 10 days | $115 |
| 11+ days | Call us |
Plus 6% sales tax.
How it works
- Book online. Pick your gear and dates. For waders, tell us your size and shoe size.
- Pick up in Soldotna. Gear is ready the evening before your first day, at 33978 Johnsons Dr.
- Return by 5 PM on your last day. Early pickup or late drop-off? Ask and we’ll try.
Pickup in Soldotna
33978 Johnsons Dr, Soldotna, AK 99669
At Kenai Sportfishing and Kenai Riverside Resort, a few minutes from the Kenai River.
Hours: 9 AM to 9 PM, or call or email for an appointment.
Phone: (907) 308-2692
Email: info@akboatrental.com
Rather fish with a guide?
Guided Kenai River and Kasilof River salmon trips are run by our sister company, Kenai Sportfishing, from the same Johnsons Drive location. Kings, sockeye and silvers, with all the gear included.
Kenai River trips Kasilof River trips
Halibut out of Homer: Homer Halibut Hunters.