Alaska Salmon Fishing 2025–2026 – Plan Your Dream Trip Now

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Rainbow Trout Season

If Alaska salmon fishing is on your bucket list, now’s the time to lock it in. The 2025 and 2026 fishing seasons on the Kenai River are already generating major buzz, and with good reason—these rivers offer some of the most productive, scenic, and exciting salmon fishing in the world.

From sockeye and silver salmon to remote river floats and fish-filled freezers, your dream trip starts with a plan—and Kenai Fly Fish is here to guide you every step of the way.


🐟 What You Can Fish (And When)

Here’s what to expect in the 2025 and 2026 Alaska salmon seasons:

🔴 Sockeye Salmon (Reds)

📅 Mid-June to Early August
Fast-moving, hard-fighting, and perfect for filling the freezer.
🎯 Best for meat hunters and high-volume action.

Silver Salmon (Coho)

📅 August to October
Aggressive and acrobatic—loved by fly and spin anglers alike.
🎯 Best for fun, fight, and photo-worthy catches.

🔁 Pink Salmon (Even Years Only)

📅 Mid-July to August — expect a huge return in 2026!
🎯 Great for kids, families, and quantity fishing.

King Salmon

Currently closed on the Kenai River in 2025—we’ll update if changes occur.


🛶 Why Book Ahead?

Alaska fishing is hugely popular, and quality guide services like Kenai Fly Fish book out months in advance, especially during peak salmon runs.

Booking now gets you:

  • ✅ First choice on dates, boats, and river stretches

  • ✅ Priority for custom requests and combos

  • ✅ Locked-in pricing before seasonal rate adjustments

  • ✅ Time to plan travel, lodging, and add-ons


👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect for All Anglers

Whether you’re:

  • A seasoned salmon hunter

  • A first-timer with a dream

  • Planning a honeymoon, reunion, or father-son trip

  • A family seeking a memory-making adventure

We’ll craft the perfect fishing day—or multi-day experience—just for you.


💥 Make It a Combo

Want to do more than just salmon?

Ask us about:

  • 🐟 Rainbow trout and Dolly Varden float trips

  • 🛶 Drift boat-only floats on the Kasilof River

  • 🎯 Two- or three-day custom packages

  • 🧊 Fish processing and shipping help

Our crew will help you plan a complete Alaska experience that fits your timeframe and goals.


📸 What to Expect Beyond the Fishing

✅ Wildlife sightings: moose, bald eagles, otters
✅ Gorgeous landscapes and glacier-fed rivers
✅ Personalized, no-rush guiding
✅ All tackle, gear, and waders provided
✅ Fish cleaned and bagged at day’s end


📞 Book Now for 2025 or 2026

Don’t wait. The best dates go early.

📞 Call Ian: (907) 301-6957
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 kenaiflyfish.com
📲 Instagram & Facebook: @kenaiflyfish

 
 

Kenai River Fish Species

Rainbow Trout

Kenai River rainbows can be well over 30 inches and up to 20lbs!

Dolly Varden Char

Dollies range of all sizes and can reach up to about 12 lbs.

Steelhead

Steelhead are very uniform in shape and average around 28 inches. These amazing, acrobatic fish are often a fly fisherman’s favorite to target.

King Salmon

The Kenai River is open to motorized boats, allowing us chase the bite, and stay on the fish!

Sockeye Salmon

Sockeye salmon (also called red salmon) are the most popular salmon to catch on the Kenai Peninsula.

Coho Salmon

Ranging anywhere from 5-20lbs, coho are acrobatic and are probably the most aggressive salmon out there.

Pink Salmon

Pinks are completely underrated, they are extremely aggressive to catch and come in by the millions!

Halibut

Guided ocean fishing on the world-famous Kenai Peninsula