The Mighty Kenai River
No fishing thrill matches the feeling you get when a King Salmon strikes and your reel starts to zing as the big fish takes line at will. Your heart jumps to your throat as the giant leaps from the water and you get the first glimpse of your Kenai King.
The Kenai King Salmon are the largest in the world. The record caught in 1985, was over 97 pounds. In addition to the big Kings in June and July, the Kenai River boasts a huge number of Sockeye (Red) Salmon in July, and in August and September there is a good run of the acrobatic Silver (Coho) Salmon. Dolly Varden and Rainbow Trout are also numerous.
Fish & Game Dept.:
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has a
great website for areas to fish, regulations, and
loads of maps.
See Alaska Dept. Fish & Game Website
Where to Start:
From Anchorage - The famous Kenai River is just a
couple hours south of town. Halibut and other
saltwater fishing is within a three hours drive
of Anchorage. Prince William Sound (Whittier) is
just over an hour away; Resurrection Bay (Seward)
is 2.5 hours; and Kachemak Bay (Homer) is 5 hours
south. (There are quick commuter flights to both
Seward and Homer.)
Fishing in Bear Country:
You are responsible for your own safety in bear
country. In any outdoor activity — fishing,
wildlife viewing, hiking, hunting, picnicking,
berry picking, even going to work — you may
encounter bears. Be aware of your surroundings
and conditions, especially in times of low light
and areas of low visibility. Look up and around
every few minutes. Check the immediate area for
fresh bear signs. Consider moving to a different
spot if such signs are encountered. Make plenty
of noise. Go out with a friend or a group of
friends. Let someone know your trip plans.
Don’t make it easy for bears to find food
— garbage, birdseed, picnics, fish, or
game, for example. When you catch a fish you
intend to harvest, immediately kill your fish,
then bleed it into the water. Bleeding into the
water quickly clears the blood from the fish,
thus improving quality. It also reduces the
chance that blood, which may attract the
attention of bears, will get onto clothing or the
stream bank.
If you see a
bear:
When you are fishing and you see a bear, and if
the bear approaches you, give the bear plenty of
room to move on. If the bear continues to
approach, stop fishing and move away. Give a
splashing fish slack, or cut the line. Take your
equipment and fish so bear does not associate
angling activity with food. See our bear safety page for more information.
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