Kenai
Weighing in on the Middle Kenai River Bait Closure
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...
The Art of the Sockeye Whisper
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...
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...
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...
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...
All Inclusive Alaska Trip
All inclusive Alaska trips are a fine way to experience a fishing trip in the Greatland. Guided fishing, lodging and food are typically included in these types of trips. Whereas fishing licenses, Read More...
Advantages of a Roadside Fishery
Kenai River drift boat session. © Nicholas Ohlrich Russian River, Quartz Creek, Deep Creek, Kasilof River, Anchor River, and of course the Kenai River are all world-class fisheries that host thousands Read More...
Kenai All Around
Story by Troy Letherman A day on the river with Kenai River Sportfishing is a serene and exhilarating experience. © Alaska Wildland Adventures When it comes to fishing in Alaska, it’s Read More...
Running Rivers
Story & Photo By Nick Ohlrich As summer draws near and rivers begin to swell into their summer size, a quick buffing-up on the practice of reading water probably can’t hurt. I spend the majority Read More...