If you’re looking for a slower-paced, drift-boat-only salmon fishing experience in Alaska, the Kasilof River is your hidden gem for 2025.
With strong sockeye runs, harvestable hatchery kings, and hard-hitting silvers in the fall, Kasilof delivers all the excitement—without the motor traffic.
At Kenai Fly Fish, we specialize in guided salmon trips on the Kasilof, pairing expert knowledge with customized service to put you right on the fish.
🎯 Why Fish the Kasilof River in 2025?
✅ No motors allowed – quiet, scenic, drift-only fishing
✅ Early King salmon action starting in May
✅ Sockeye salmon in late June through mid-July
✅ Silver salmon August into September
✅ Less crowds, more solitude
🐟 2025 Salmon Season – What You’ll Catch
👑 Hatchery King Salmon (May 20 – June 30)
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Legal to retain hatchery kings (adipose fin clipped)
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Perfect for early season action
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Fight like tanks in shallow water
🔥 Sockeye Salmon (Late June – Mid-July)
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Big runs expected for 2025 (1.24 million forecasted)
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Great limits, great table fare
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Prime action: July 1 – 15
🎣 Silver Salmon (August – September)
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Hard strikes, aerial fights, epic memories
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Low pressure fishery = more water to yourself
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Best action: August 15 – September 15
🛶 What to Expect on a Kasilof Drift Boat Trip
Our Kasilof charters are quiet, scenic, and dialed in. We launch in the early morning or mid-morning depending on tides and run timing. You’ll float several miles of pristine river with experienced guide Ian McDonald, stopping to target holding fish from gravel bars, seams, and deep cuts.
✅ All gear and tackle included
✅ Chest waders available
✅ Fish cleaning and filleting included
✅ Half-day and full-day trips available
🐾 Wildlife and Wilderness
The Kasilof River isn’t just about the fishing—it’s a chance to soak in Alaska’s wild beauty. Spot bald eagles, moose, waterfowl, and the occasional bear from the safety of your drift boat. It’s a wilderness float that also happens to be full of salmon.
📆 Book Your Kasilof Trip Early
Prime dates for king and sockeye fill fast—especially weekends in June and early July.
Silver salmon charters are ideal for fall anglers looking for peaceful floats and fast-paced bites.
🔗 Call or text: (907) 301-6957
🔗 Email: [email protected]
🔗 Book Online: kenaiflyfish.com
❗ Note About the Kenai River in 2025
King salmon fishing on the Kenai River is closed for 2025.
That makes the Kasilof River one of the only legal options to target kings in this region—and it’s drift-only, meaning more fish and less pressure.
🌊 Fish the Kasilof. Find Your Flow.
Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a first-timer, the Kasilof River offers an unforgettable salmon experience.
Join us for a float that combines action-packed fishing with the quiet calm of one of Alaska’s best-kept secrets.
