For more than four decades, the Kenai River Sportfishing Association (KRSA) has been a leading voice in Alaska fisheries conservation. What began as an effort to protect Kenai River king salmon has Read More...
Kenai River bait closure regulations are now in effect year-round on the middle river. Nick Ohlrich breaks down what anglers and guides need to know. Why Upper River Guides Pushed Read More...
Sockeye fishing techniques on the Kenai River may look chaotic from the bank, but underneath all those sweeping rods and slapping weights is a precise, learnable system. The anglers filling their freezers Read More...
Youth fishing camp isn't just about catching fish. The Kenai Peninsula Chapter of Trout Unlimited's free weeklong summer program teaches middle schoolers the art of flyfishing while instilling a deeper appreciation for Read More...
Kenai River sockeye count numbers like these do not come around often. When more than a hundred-thousand fish surge upriver day after day, it is a moment that reshapes seasons, memories, and Read More...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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, 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 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...
