Kenai River
The “Over-Escapement” Fallacy
Kenai salmon management has long revolved around the fear of over-escapement, a concept suggesting too many returning fish can harm future runs. Yet decades of data from the Kenai River tell a Read More...
This Land is Your Land
Kenai River conservation is essential to protecting one of Alaska’s most beloved fisheries. From salmon runs that fill freezers to wild trout that lure anglers from around the world, the Kenai’s waters Read More...
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...
20 Lessons in 20 Years: A Guide’s Journey of Kenai Trout Fishing
Story by Jeremy Anderson & Photos by Alaska Drift Away Fishing In 2002, Nick Ohlrich and I found our way to Alaska, landing jobs at the Russian River campground in Cooper Landing. 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...
Kenai Sockeye Counts: 2024 Kenai and Kasilof Red Salmon Forecast
Kenai sockeye counts, as well as Kasilof sockeye counts forecast, are helpful tools for planning your Alaska trip. Whether sockeye fishing in Alaska is the primary focus of your trip or just Read More...
Kenai Fishing Charters
Kenai fishing charter companies offer anglers the chance to tangle with some of the fish species swimming in the Kenai River. This world-famous angling mecca is well known for its salmon and Read More...
Sockeye Salmon Fishing How To
Sockeye salmon fishing is an extremely exciting sport. Many anglers consider them the pound-for-pound strongest fish that swims in Alaska. It’s not uncommon for a 7-pound sockeye to make a mockery of Read More...
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.
Kings: Conservation & Alaska’s State Fish
Fortunately, despite the downturn in king numbers, Alaska remains one of the all-time great fishing destinations, with most other salmon stocks, as well as freshwater species, doing quite well.
Hens Matter: Kings on the Gravel
When that choice is entirely up to you, remember that the gravel needs those eggs way more than your bait cooler does. Yeah, hens matter…but more importantly, BIG hens matter. Just let her go.