Ninilchik Charters LLC
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| Private | |
| ISIN | 🆔 |
| Industry | Charter fishing, Hunting |
| Founded 📆 | 1990s |
| Founder 👔 | Michael Flores |
Area served 🗺️ | Kenai Peninsula; Kodiak Island |
Key people | Michael Flores (Owner) |
| Members | |
Number of employees | Seasonal |
| 🌐 Website | https://ninilchik.com |
| 📇 Address | |
| 📞 telephone | |
Ninilchik Charters LLC is an Alaskan charter company based on the Kenai Peninsula that provides guided fishing and boat-based hunting services. The company operates seasonally from multiple launch points on the Kenai Peninsula and on Kodiak Island, and—according to company sources—serves approximately 3,000 clients per year.[1]
History
Ninilchik Charters was established in the mid-1990s and has operated continuously since then as a family-owned charter operator on the Kenai Peninsula. The company and owner Michael Flores have been cited in local reporting discussing the regional fishing and tourism economy.[2]
Operations and locations
Ninilchik Charters operates fishing and hunting charters out of several locations on the Kenai Peninsula, including Ninilchik/Deep Creek, Homer, Seward, the Kenai River, and the Kasilof River. The company also runs boat-based transported hunts on Kodiak Island. Its Ninilchik halibut charters use a tractor-assisted beach launch system at Deep Creek.[3]
Services
Fishing
The company offers full- and half-day saltwater halibut trips, halibut-and-salmon combo trips, river salmon fishing, and multi-day or remote fishing packages. Charter directories regularly include Ninilchik Charters in recommendations for halibut and salmon fishing on Cook Inlet and the Kenai Peninsula.[4]
Hunting
Ninilchik Charters operates vessel-based transported (DIY) hunts—most notably Kodiak Sitka blacktail deer hunts—and provides boat transportation, lodging aboard vessels, meals, and meat storage for week-long hunts. Independent hunting publications have documented trips conducted with the company.[5]
Fleet and staffing
The company’s website and local reporting indicate a large, multi-vessel operation, with 12–13 vessels reported in various sources, and a seasonal crew of captains, guides, and support staff. Regional tourism reporting has quoted owner Mike Flores discussing the company’s multi-location operations across Seward, Homer, Ninilchik, and the Kenai Peninsula.[2]
Volume
According to company-reported figures, Ninilchik Charters serves roughly 3,000 clients annually. This figure is reported directly by the company and is not independently verified.[1]
Affiliations and sister companies
Ninilchik Charters is affiliated with several related Alaskan hospitality and charter businesses operated by the same ownership group, including Soaring Eagle Lodge, Seward Fishing Club, and Alaskan Destinations. These sister companies are listed in partner and promotional materials.[3]
Third-party coverage and recognition
Ninilchik Charters has been covered in hunting and angling publications and regional tourism sources, including: * Huntin’ Fool trip reports and podcasts referencing the company’s Kodiak transported hunts.[5][6] * Local and regional news articles quoting owner Mike Flores regarding charter operations and tourism trends.[2] * Tourism directories, including the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce and Kenai Peninsula visitor listings.[7]
Community involvement
Ninilchik Charters has participated in community support and charitable programs, including donated hunts and trips for disabled veterans and similar groups, noted in hunting community publications and charity pages.[5]
Legal and business details
Ninilchik Charters is publicly listed as a limited liability company in Alaska and appears in local business and tourism directories.[7]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Company-provided figure.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Alaska tourism businesses expect a lean year ahead". Anchorage Daily News. 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Ninilchik Charters – Locations". Ninilchik Charters. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ↑ "Ninilchik Charters". My Alaskan Fishing Trip. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "A Milestone". Huntin’ Fool. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ↑ "EP 06: Kodiak Sitka Blacktail Unguided Hunt". Huntin’ Fool Podcast. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Ninilchik Charters". Soldotna Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
External links
- Official website
- [Soldotna Chamber of Commerce – Ninilchik Charters](https://visitsoldotna.com/listing/ninilchik-charters/)
- [My Alaskan Fishing Trip profile](https://www.myalaskanfishingtrip.com/trips/view/ninilchik-charters)
- [Huntin’ Fool – "A Milestone"](https://www.huntinfool.com/articles/type/member-stories/a-milestone)
- [Huntin’ Fool podcast – Episode 06](https://www.huntinfool.com/podcasts/category/advisor-insights/ep-06-kodiak-sitka-blacktail-unguided-hunt-in-alaska)
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