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...
Something about Beginners Luck and Big ‘Bows
Kenai rainbow trout are prized by anglers for their size and vibrant colors. Join Trout Unlimited for this Armed Forces fishing trip! Story and photos by Alexa Millward Travis Price Read More...
The Quest for a Better Way – Future Kenai Late-Run King Management
Sustainable fisheries require taking care of fish and their homes so they can keep thriving. It's about making sure we don't catch too many, protect the environment, and support the communities that Read More...
Kenai River King Counts: Mischief Mismanaged
Kenai Late-run King Mismanagement. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) has the monumental job of managing the fisheries of the largest state—by far—in the country. They do this in a place Read More...
Kenai River Fishing for Silvers
Kenai River fishing for silvers (AKA coho) salmon is hard to beat in southcentral Alaska. The multitude of river access points, boat launches, lodging, camping, dining, local breweries and more make it an easy fishing destination for Alaskans as well as folks who come to visit from outside Alaska. With a bounty of options, it’s the perfect home base for a Kenai Peninsula-wide experience.
Rainbow Trout Fishing: Early Season on the Kenai
The Middle Kenai in June is a fantastic time to hone your skills on water temperature, CFS, and their effects on trout behavior. The chrome firecrackers will be there to confirm your decision-making process and are sure to put a huge grin on your face.
Kenai River Rainbow Trout: Why They’re So Big
Here is a 30.5 x 18 caught by the author in late August right after the king spawn slowed down. © John Anderson Kenai River Rainbow Trout: Why They're So Big Read More...
Kenai River Species
Sportfishing species on Alaska's Kenai River Kenai King Salmon Kenai River Silver Salmon Kenai River Reds Kenai Rainbow Trout & Dolly Varden
Early-Season Fishing on the Kenai Peninsula
Story & Photos by Nick Olrich Early-season fishing on the Kenai Penninsula offers a variety of options for anglers that are itching to get the open-water season underway. The top three options that Read More...
Kenai River Sockeye
Sockeye Salmon Until one actually hooks their first sockeye salmon, it is hard to imagine such strength and speed is possible from such a compact fish. Likewise, it is unlikely that anyone can Read More...
Kenai River Silver Salmon
Silver Salmon Kenai River silvers arrive in the nick of time: just about the time that one is completely burned out or turned off by the huge crowds, intense nature and necessary patience Read More...
Rainbow Trout
Rainbow Trout & Dolly Varden Chile. New Zealand. Katmai. Destinations that quickly bring visions of giant trout when mentioned amongst trophy anglers. Add to this elite list the Kenai River, a place that Read More...
King Salmon
King Salmon The name alone commands respect: King! But call it Chinook, tyee, blackmouth or any other, there is no doubt that it is the biggest and baddest of all salmon! And at Read More...