If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to fish salmon in Alaska — 2025 is your year.
With strong sockeye forecasts, a reliable silver run, and ideal water conditions, this summer is shaping up to be one of the best in years for anglers of all skill levels.
At Kenai Fly Fish, our 2025 calendar is filling fast with guided trips targeting limit-out sockeye and explosive coho. If you want to be on the water when the action peaks — now’s the time to lock it in.
📈 2025 Salmon Forecast – What’s Looking Strong?
✅ Sockeye Salmon (Red Salmon)
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One of the largest runs in recent years expected
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Kenai & Kasilof Rivers will see massive pulses from July 10 to August 10
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Perfect for fast-paced fishing and freezer-filling hauls
✅ Silver Salmon (Coho)
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Strong return forecast with steady runs from August 15 through September 10
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Known for surface strikes, aerial battles, and light tackle fun
❌ King Salmon (Kenai River)
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Closed in 2025, but with sockeye and silvers this good — you won’t miss them
🎣 What Makes 2025 a Can’t-Miss Season?
🧭 Reliable timing based on strong ocean survival data
🌤️ Stable flows and great water clarity predicted
🧰 Easy access to both sockeye and silver runs on Kenai & Kasilof
✅ No bait restrictions for sockeye and flexible gear options for silvers
Whether you’re new to salmon fishing or a seasoned vet, this is the kind of year that delivers limit-out mornings and unforgettable afternoons.
📍 Where We Fish: Kenai & Kasilof Rivers
🚤 Kenai River – Power Boat Trips
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Peak sockeye: July 10 – August 10
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Peak silvers: August 15 – September 10
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Full- and half-day options
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Great for groups, combo trips, and high-action outings
🛶 Kasilof River – Drift Boat Trips
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Early sockeye: Late June through early July
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Quiet, scenic floats in motor-free water
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Ideal for anglers seeking a slower pace and serenity
📅 2025 Alaska Fishing Trip Timing
| Dates | Sockeye | Silver Salmon | Best For |
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| June 24 – July 7 | 🟢 Building Fast | ❌ Not Yet | Trout + Sockeye Early Float |
| July 8 – 14 | 🟢 Prime Sockeye | 🔵 Starting Silvers | Freezer-filling sockeye limits |
| July 15 – 21 | 🟢 Late Sockeye | 🔵 Early Coho Action | Combo fishing begins |
| Aug 1 – 15 | ❌ Sockeye Tapered | 🟢 Peak Silver Fishing | Best for casting + fly fishing |
| Aug 16 – 31 | ❌ Sockeye Over | 🟢 Strong Coho + 🟩 Trout | Silver + Trophy Rainbow Combo |
💡 Pro Tip:
July = Numbers. August = Fights.
Combo trips in mid-July to mid-August let you experience both.
🧰 What’s Included in a Kenai Fly Fish Guided Trip
✔️ Professional, licensed guide
✔️ Power or drift boat access
✔️ Rods, reels, tackle, waders & boots
✔️ Fish cleaning & bagging (vac-seal available nearby)
✔️ Flexible start times and trip durations
✔️ Optional meals + group trip planning
🎣 We take care of the details so you can focus on the fish.
👨👩👧👦 Built for Every Type of Angler
✅ First-timers
✅ Families with kids
✅ Couples + honeymooners
✅ Retired travelers
✅ Groups of friends
✅ Solo anglers chasing a personal best
We include patient instruction, proven techniques, and a no-pressure approach to help everyone succeed.
🏔️ It’s More Than Fishing — It’s Alaska
🎣 You’ll cast into glacier-fed water while watching:
🐻 Bears pacing the riverbank
🦅 Eagles diving for fish
🦌 Moose feeding along the shoreline
🏞️ Snow-dusted mountains and endless sky
You’ll return home with full coolers, sore arms, and memories you’ll never forget.
🎣 Book Your 2025 Alaska Salmon Trip Now
We’ve never been more excited for a season — and you should be too.
With peak weeks filling fast, now is the time to lock in your preferred dates.
📞 Call Ian: (907) 301-6957
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Visit: kenaiflyfish.com
📲 Follow: @kenaiflyfish on Instagram & Facebook
👉 Let’s go catch salmon.
You handle the smiles — we’ll handle the rest.
