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Kenai River Fishing Alaska Kenai River Fishing Alaska Overview Fishing on the Kenai River is a Summer time event shared by many a resident and visitors to this great state for good reason. Not only does it have all species of Salmon but holds more records than most rivers in the state combined. The Kenai River is one of the most road accessible fisheries in the state and is conveniently located just South of anchorage. The first river town you enter driving south from Anchorage is the head water town of Cooper Landing. This is ground zero for guided fishing on the Kenai River with fishing guides of the Kenai River abound. The 5 main attractions of the fishery in Cooper Landing include salmon, trout and char fishing from the Kenai Lake bridge to the Russian River confluence, fishing through the Kenai River Wildlife Refuge to Jim’s Landing for salmon, trout and char and Fishing the “Canyon” from Jim’s Landing to Skilak Lake. Each one of these areas has their timing for the variety of species mentioned and a good knowledgeable source of information such as the Kenai Cache Outfitters, and other seasoned and experienced guides can put you in the right section of the river for the target species. The town of Sterling is the next town down the road which is home to the “Middle” section of the Kenai River. This is the section where Skilak lake pours back into the Kenai River and is known for Phenomenal trout fishing along with superb Silver fishing. Fishing the Kenai River in this section is also time dependent and we will fish this area in the Spring, Late Summer and Early Fall. This section is also the main spawning area for our Pink Salmon which return in the millions on even years. Pink salmon years are often referred to as Magnum years as this significant, every other year event, concentrates all the big boys (Rainbows & Dollies) into this area. More Magnum Rainbows are caught here during this event than at any other time. As such guided fishing on the Kenai River is at a fever pitch as anglers jostled for prime water in the hopes of hooking into one of these fish of a lifetime. The Middle River is also one of the main all the way down to Soldotna also plays host during the last 2 weeks of July for the epic 2 nd run of Sockeye which typically average around 1.2 million “in river” fish for our Sportsmen and women to enjoy. Soldotna is the next main town and is the most populated and developed of all our peninsula towns. Eary and late Summer play host to the Kenai River King Salmon. But, the main event is the 2 nd run of Sockeye during the last 2 weeks of July. The lower from Soldotna to the mouth is also one of the main areas for Silver fishing starting around the 15 th of August. Kenai River Fishing: Sockeye Salmon The Fishing the Kenai River for Sockeye Salmon offer our anglers 2 opportunities for catching and enjoying this ever popular species. The 1 st run of Sockeye is a Cooper Landing show almost exclusively. Because this is a smaller run, concentrations of fish provide the angler the best opportunity to catch the consistently. The majority of the fish are destined for the Russian River in Cooper Landing which is a tributary to the Kenai River. Here the Sockeye concentrate at the mouth of the Russian and just below the mouth in the Wildlife Refuge of the Kenai River and are already storming the Russian River in force. For those pressed for time and on a tight schedule, a Guided Fishing Trip on the Kenai River or a Guided Fishing Trip to the Russian River is the way to go. Most Kenai River Guides and Russian River Guides provide all of the tackle, equipment, waders and processing of your catch as part of their operation. During the 2 nd part of the 1 st run, and towards the end of June, the Sockeye will also have reached the area from the Kenai Lake down and also presents a great 1 st run Sockeye fishing opportunity. The 2 nd run of Sockeye usually peaks around the middle of July and runs strong through the end of July. This run is in the millions and is one of the major event of the Kenai River every year. This run permeates the entire river and fishing can be phenomenal from the mouth all the way up to Cooper Landing as many of these 2 nd run Sockeye are also headed for the Russian River. The Russian River Ferry fishing area is one of the most popular in the state of Alaska for good reason as this fishery is conveniently accessed for both the 1 st and 2 nd run providing Anglers with one of the best fishing opportunities on the Kenai River. Kenai River Fishing: King Salmon There are 2 runs of King salmon into the Kenai River with the 1 st run showing up in May through June and the 2 nd run from July through August each year. Fishing the Kenai River during these time can be very rewarding as these are big hard fighting fish and is what the Kenai River is one of the main fishing draws. The world record was caught on the Kenai River in May 1985 by Les Anderson. The world record King Salmon weighed in at 97.5 even after laying around for more than 2 hours before hitting the scale. Many of the anglers along with fishing guides of the Kenai River employ a variety of techniques to capture these prized fish. Two of the most popular techniques include back trolling with Kwikfish wrapped with Sardine or with a diver coupled with a Spin & Glo and a cluster of fresh salmon eggs. Other used options include throwing spoons or spinners along with large brightly colored flies for those who fly fish. Kenai River Fishing: Silver Salmon Prime time for fishing on the Kenai River for Coho (Silver) Salmon begins on or about the 15 th of August as the 1 st run of these acrobatic fish enter the river. The 2 nd run of Silvers into the Kenai River peaks about the 15 th of September. Many of these fish are bound for the tributaries of the Kenai River with the Russian River in Cooper Landing being one of the main Silver Salmon fisheries of the Kenai River. Popular techniques for Silver Salmon include back trolling for them using Kwikfish and Hotshots. Probably more popular than any other lure is the Vibrax Spinner by Blue Fox and of course the weighted Mepps Spinner. On the lower Kenai River as the run first start to develop, one of the set ups of choice by Fishing Guides of the Kenai River is a Spin & Glo and salmon eggs. Eggs, where they are allowed are a deadly option. For those who choose to fly fish for this great fighting fish, target the back eddys and soft pockets along the river with streamers in a variety of colors. Articulated streamers are the go to fly of choice amongst Kenai River Guides. Stripping these flies either fast or slow will often entice a strike when nothing else seems to interest them. Choose bright colors as well as a variety of natural colors for targeting this species. One of the most popular flies on the market today for Silvers is the Dolly Llama articulated fly which has a cone head and is made of rabbit strips. Black and Olive and Black and white are a few of the top choices along with Pink and white and Chartreuse and white. Kenai River Fishing: Pink Salmon On pink years (even years) these salmon storm the Kenai River by the millions. They are aggressive fish and like all salmon that enter the rivers are no longer feeding, but with their hormones raging, become super aggressive. Spoons, spinners, flies, jigs and plugs will take these fish with abandon. One of the Kenai River Guides favorite techniques for Pinks is a bobber and a jig. The visual along with the fight, keep clients entertained for hours on end and Pinks make good table fair as well. Try and keep only the brightness of these fish as their meat becomes less desirable as the gain color. Kenai River Fishing: Rainbow Trout Rainbow trout are one of the most popular sport fish in the world and the Kenai River is no exception to that rule. What does the Kenai River boast that no others can? Big, native Rainbows that are grown by Mother Nature. The largest documented Rainbow captured in the Kenai River was approximately 44 inches in length and weighed almost 30 pounds. These fish are smart and weary of the presence of boats and noises associated with angler pressure. These big fish are also creatures of habit on the Kenai River and are known to locate in the same places each year during a prime feeding opportunity. Fishing guides of the Kenai River who are in the know target these same haunts year after year knowing this information and have a system for putting clients on big fish. Fishing on the Kenai River can be very rewarding when it comes to targeting trophy size fish. Please visit our “Trout Fishing” page for techniques and strategies most commonly employed for these treasured fish. Kenai River Fishing: Varden Char Dolly Varden is another favorite of Fly and conventional fishermen of the Kenai River.
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