The Dip Ship

06/11/2026

Just a handful of spots available for the Kasilof River June 25th-July 7th. Contact us asap to lock in your seats! 907-227-7876

05/30/2026

We are adding the KASILOF RIVER to our operation this year. Join us!! Call Capt. Kody at 907-227-7876 or visit thedipship.com website to check availability.

05/05/2026

Greetings Dip Shippers!

As many of you know, Kody will be running one of the new boats this summer on the kasilof June 25th-July 7th. We have a few dates open still so if your up for some new scenery with the same success please contact him at 907-227-7876 or vist our website at thedipship.com

Dip On!!!

12/15/2025

Introducing the NEWEST Vessel in the Di***ip Fleet and Capt. Kody at the tiller. For several years we’ve been talking about offering limited services on the Kasilof River and this year it’s gonna happin:)

Keep in mind that due to additional mobility required to access this fishery, all passengers are encouraged to be in reasonable physical health with the understanding that climbing the mud beach and using a ladder to get in and out of the vessel may be necessary. Children under the age of 12 may
be accepted on a case-by-case basis. Fishermen are encouraged to book in groups of two. For all the details, visit thedipship.com web site for availability and pricing.

DIP ON!

11/26/2025

Seasons greetings y’all!!!

Kody and I just wanna let everybody know that we will begin our bookings for the 2026 season on December 1st for all WHOLE BOAT charters and then on December 8th for single seats and small parties.

Our Dip Ship Customers harvested over 3000 Salmon during the 2025 season, with 71% of them taging out their family limit for the season.

You can actively check out the website now, thedipship.com but be sure to reach out to us on those dates to get your seats locked in. Remember, we hold no dates and allow everyone the opportunity to secure seats on a FCFS basis. We are looking forward to seeing you all once again soon!

In addition…. we will be chartering on the Kasilof River this summer for a very limited number of days starting June 25th through July 7th. So if you wanna try something different, here is your chance:)

DIP ON!!

11/26/2025

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UPPER COOK INLET DIPNETTERS – Please Read‼️

Are you thankful for all the Sockeye salmon you dipnetted this past summer? So are we!

BUT If you haven’t reported your salmon harvest yet this year, you may not be able to fish next year. Folks who did not report by the August 31st reporting deadline have been placed on the Failure to Report List which prevents them from getting a permit in 2026. Only if you REPORT your harvest and email us an APPEAL letter explaining why your harvest was late, can you be removed from the Failure to Report List and allowed to fish again next year. Even if you did not go fishing, you still must report that information.

We want all Alaskan residents to have the opportunity to harvest the abundant returns of Sockeye Salmon to the Kenai, Kasilof, and Susitna Rivers as well as Fish Creek. Help us help you feed your family with this sustainable, delicious source of protein by reporting your salmon harvest TODAY! The deadline to report and email in an appeal letter is Sunday, November 30th 2025.

How to report and appeal

If you don’t have your permit number anymore, you can enter your personal information and find your permit by going to our harvest reporting webpage.
https://harvest.adfg.alaska.gov
Click your 2025 UPPER COOK INLET PERSONAL USE SALMON PERMIT

Enter your harvest information (date fished, location, how many caught of which species). Enter multiple harvest records if you fished multiple days. Mark permit as “did not fish” if you did not got fishing.

Email us at [email protected] explaining why your harvest report was late. We understand that life happens and people forget. Include your permit number in the email.

Wait for us to confirm that you have reported and are removed from the Failure to Report List via email.

If you have ANY questions or issues with this process, please first email us at [email protected]. You can also reach out to your local ADF&G office. Need some conversation material at the dinner table? Even if you reported, remind your friends and family to do the same!

07/21/2025

*CANCELLATION ALERT for a Whole Boat Charter ONLY for Saturday July 26th.

It’s extremely rare that we have a cancellation, but I received a phone call this morning from a client who we’ve had year after year and due to unforeseen issues they are forced to cancel. This is a five person all day (8 hrs) charter. If you are interested, go to Thedipship.com or contact us via email or send a text message. ALL the info you need is there……No singles or small parties. This is a whole boat Charter only.

Catching has been red hot….. don’t miss out!

FCFS

07/21/2025

Celebrated being halfway through our 9th season with lots of salmon for dinner last night. A huge shout out to Frozen Smoke BBQ for coming and slamming the river with us this past week and leaving us with some of their signature BBQ sauce which we’ve been putting on everything this weekend.
It was an absolute pleasure hosting Ted and company and fill some tags!
If you haven’t visited Frozen Smoke BBQ in Fairbanks, you’re missing out!

07/18/2025

Pizza Delivery! The folks at Bella Vista in Peters Creek surprised Captain Glen with his favorite pizza today— on the river! A Greek special never tasted as good as after a day of catching hogs on the Kenai! Thank you, Bella Vista Restaurante for always taking care of Glen and First Mate Kody! 🍕🇬🇷🇮🇹

07/08/2024

It’s that time of the year ya’ll. Let’s get your DIP ON! For those that have booked a charter for the 2024 season, Please keep all of these tips in mind:

*Leave home early 🏠, drive safe🚗, be prepared for traffic and road construction 🚦along the way with the expectation of arriving The Kenai City Boat launch 1591 Boat Launch Road Kenai, Alaska 🚢 at least 15-20 minutes before your stated charter time⏰

*Have your Alaska Resident Fishing License ready to show our staff along with a PHYSICAL COPY of your Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use permit.

Having it on your phone is OK for documentation at the end of the charter, but you must have a physical copy on your person while on the boat. (Captains rules👨‍✈️….. no exceptions ! )

*Proof of Alaska residency …. If you’re not a resident…. You never should have booked the charter😳 🚔🙅 and thank you for your donation!

*Pack for the weather 🌧️while aboard the boat but PLEASE pack as little as possible. Come prepared to get wet & fishy:) 🐬 Have gloves 🧤, hats 🧢ready on your person when you board the boat. Less time fiddling around equals more time Dippin:)

*Leave your coolers 🧰in your vehicle DO NOT bring them to the boat.

*Remember 🚭SMOKING🚭is NOT allowed aboard The Dip Ship.

*In an effort to do our part in helping the in river King Salmon population…..we will release all Kings as well as Jack Kings back into the river. No exceptions!

I’m certain I’m forgetting something, but the power of the Internet and the dedicated Dip Ship followers will certainly remind me of what that might be.

If this is your first experience aboard my vessel, then prepare yourself for a fun filled day of catching fish, telling lies and enjoying this great gift our state has given us to catch a years worth of SOCKEEEEYE!

See ya’ll real soon!

Captain Glen ouuuuuut!