Smart Planning and the Right Mindset
Trout fishing the Kenai River in fall delivers big rewards for anglers who show up with the right mindset and a solid plan. With fewer crowds, vibrant scenery, and trophy-sized rainbows, it’s Read More...
6-Year Quest for a 30-inch Rainbow
Kenai River trout fishing in September means big rainbows and unforgettable moments. Read about the hunt for giant Kenai trout and the anglers who came north chasing the fish of a lifetime. Read More...
The Kenai River in 2025
A Look at the Kenai River Runs for 2025 by Dallas Voss, Explore Kenai For those who dream of fishing Alaska’s world-famous Kenai River or who are poised to access this Read More...
Mind Versus Trout: Navigating Fact, Fiction, and Fish Behavior
Fishing strategy is influenced by how our brains process information. Cognitive biases can shape decisions on the water, sometimes leading to success, other times causing us to stick with the wrong plan. Read More...
Trout fishing tips
Every fall, thousands of anglers flock to the Kenai River, hoping to join the prestigious "30-inch trout club." This is often one of the ultimate fishing achievements for fly anglers—kneeling in Read More...
High-Pressure Trout Tactics for the Kenai
Trout tactics for standing out among other anglers on the crowded Kenai River in the fall shared by Nigel Fox, co-owner/guide at Alaska Drift Away Fishing. Everyone seems to fish Read More...
Kasilof Alaska
Kasilof, Alaska is located on the east shore of Cook Inlet and has a small population of around 700. It is about 160 miles from Anchorage, or a 3-hour, scenic drive. Dena'ina Read More...
Sterling Alaska
Sterling, Alaska is not an official town, nevertheless, the area population is just under 6,000. Sterling is about 130 miles south of Anchorage and 10 miles north of Soldotna. Like the rest Read More...
Kenai Alaska
Kenai, Alaska is just over 150 miles south of Anchorage, which is about a 30-minute flight or a 3-hour drive. Fortunately the drive to the Kenai Peninsula is very scenic. Originally home Read More...
Cooper Landing Alaska
Cooper Landing, Alaska is a popular fishing community on the Kenai Peninsula. Originally home to Dena'ina Athabascan people, Cooper Landing attracted settlers in the late 1800's when gold was discovered there. Today Read More...
Soldotna Alaska
Soldotna, Alaska is a very popular destination for local and visiting anglers. With a population just under 4,500, Soldotna is one of the most bustling communities on the Kenai Peninsula. One of Read More...