Located on the Sterling Highway as you enter Soldotna, the Sports Den has been a local landmark for the Kenai/Soldotna area for the last 20 years.

In 1984 the Sports Den began to earn a national reputation as one of the finest and most knowledgeable sources of sports fishing information in the Kenai Peninsula area.

The Sports Den is among the Kenai Peninsula's largest and most successful guide and outfitting services and known nationwide for providing experienced and talented guides to ensure that your trip to the Kenai Peninsula is enjoyable and successful. Year after year, our customers return from around the world because they know the Sports Den consistently delivers the most affordable and highest quality Alaskan fishing experience.

THE SPORTS DEN FISHING TEAM

Meet the guys behind the counter.

JIM GOLDEN "El Capitan"

Jim, owner and proprietor, of the Sports Den since 1984. An avid sportsman, Jim has been an Alaskan resident since 1980. You can be sure that he'll take every step possible to make certain that your Alaskan adventure is something you'll tell friends about for years to come.

A year around resident of Alaska, Jim is an active participant in the local and state affairs of Alaskan sport fishing. Appointed by the Governor to represent sportsmen in the Cook Inlet, Kenai, Anchorage, and Matanuska Valley area, Jim served on the board of the Oil Development Advisory panel.

Past and present positions include:

• Board of Directors, Kenai River Sport Fishing, Inc.
• Chairman, Habitat Protection Committee of Kenai River Sport Fishing, Inc.
• Board member, Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council
• Kenai River Advisory Panel
• Director of the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce and member of the Kenai Chamber of Commerce.

We know that your fishing guide is critical to the quality of your fishing experience. The Sports Den carefully selects only those individuals that have excellent local fishing knowledge, are personable and will make your trip fun, interesting and productive.

	MARK TUTER 1996 Alaskan Professional Sportsman of the Year Awarded by U.S. Senator Ted Stevens and Governor Knowles, Mark was the first recipient of this prestigious award presented for recognition of outstanding performance as a professional sportsman. Mark and Jim coordinate all guide and client activity.
	ROY ANDERSON Long-time Alaskan resident. Proud of fourteen years experience on the Kenai River. Roy has a Ph.D. in Psychology for the Kenai Peninsula School District. Roy is known for big fish and hot, strong coffee.
	AL HOWARD Long-time Alaskan resident, high school math professor and athletic director. Fifteen years experience on the Kenai River. His smile is infectious, and he'll fish you 'till you drop.
Sports Den Awards 1993 Frontier Award- recognized for outstanding efforts in promoting excellence in the Kenai Peninsula tourism industry. Morris Air Service Tour Operator of the Year - 1993 and 1994