Thinking about fishing in Alaska this summer? 2025 is shaping up to be one of the strongest salmon seasons we’ve seen in years — especially on the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers.
Whether you’re looking to chase limit-breaking sockeye, battle explosive silver salmon, or combine your trip with world-class trout fishing, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know about the upcoming season.
At Kenai Fly Fish, we live and breathe these rivers — and 2025 is going to be a year you’ll want to be here for.
🧭 What’s Running in 2025?
🟥 Sockeye Salmon (Red Salmon)
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📍 Kenai & Kasilof Rivers
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📆 Peak Run: Late June – Mid July
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🎯 Known for fast-paced fishing, aggressive runs, and excellent eating
🟦 Silver Salmon (Coho)
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📍 Kenai & Kasilof Rivers
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📆 Peak Run: August – Early September
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🎣 Big jumps, hard strikes, perfect for casting
🐟 Rainbow Trout & Dolly Varden
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📍 Kenai River
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📆 Best Time: August – October
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🌈 Trophy-class fish, catch & release
❌ King Salmon
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🚫 Closed for 2025 on the Kenai — but the sockeye and silver fishing is better than ever
📆 Month-by-Month Breakdown
| Month | Best Species | Notes |
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| June | Sockeye (early), Trout | Start of season, fewer anglers |
| July | Sockeye (peak) | Fast limits, bright fish, long days |
| August | Silver Salmon, Trout | Big fights, best combo trips |
| Sept | Silver (late), Trout | Trophy rainbow trout, fall scenery |
✅ Pro Tip: Book in early July for sockeye and mid-late August for silvers + rainbows
🚤 Where We Fish
🛶 Kenai River
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Alaska’s most iconic river
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Power boat and drift boat access
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Perfect for sockeye, silver, and trout
🛶 Kasilof River
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Drift-boat only (motor-free)
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Excellent early-season sockeye
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Peaceful, scenic, less crowded
🧰 What’s Included in Your Salmon Trip with Kenai Fly Fish
✔️ Expert local guide
✔️ Drift or power boat access
✔️ Rods, reels, waders & tackle
✔️ Fish cleaning and filleting
✔️ Flexible start times
✔️ Optional meals and add-ons
✔️ Wildlife sightings & unbeatable scenery
All you need to bring is your fishing license, warm layers, and a sense of adventure — we’ve got the rest.
🐾 More Than Fishing – It’s a Full Alaskan Experience
While you fish, you might also spot:
🦅 Bald eagles diving for fish
🐻 Bears roaming the riverbank
🦌 Moose crossing the shallows
🏔️ Glacier-fed water and towering mountains
You’ll return with more than a cooler of salmon — you’ll return with stories.
🎣 How to Book Your Alaska Salmon Fishing Trip in 2025
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✅ Pick your target fish (sockeye, silver, trout)
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🗓️ Choose the best week based on our run calendar
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🧍♂️ Let us know your group size & preferences
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🧳 Book flights to Anchorage (we’ll guide you from there)
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🎣 Arrive ready — we’ll handle the rest
📍 Book Your Spot Before It’s Gone
Prime salmon weeks sell out fast, especially in July and August. If you’re planning to fish in 2025, now’s the time to lock in your dates.
👉 Book your Alaska salmon trip now with Kenai Fly Fish
🎣 Let’s fish the most exciting season of the decade — together.
