If you’ve ever dreamed about fishing in Alaska, chances are the Kenai River is already on your radar. Turquoise glacial water, stunning mountain backdrops, and fish that fight like wild animals—it’s a place that turns casual anglers into lifelong adventurers.
But the real difference between a good day and a legendary one?
Fishing it with a local guide who knows every bend of the river.
At Kenai Fly Fish, we offer guided trips on the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers tailored to your skill level, your goals, and the current conditions—because in Alaska, the river changes every day.
🧭 What Makes the Kenai River So Special?
The Kenai is one of the most productive sportfishing rivers in the world. Every year, it hosts:
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Massive runs of sockeye and silver salmon
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Trophy-class rainbow trout and Dolly Varden
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Clear, cold water fed by glaciers
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Towering spruce forests and snowcapped mountains
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Wildlife everywhere—moose, eagles, seals, and more
It’s no wonder the Kenai has become a bucket list destination for anglers from around the world.
🚤 Your Day on the River – What to Expect
When you fish with Kenai Fly Fish, your experience is built around your goals. Whether you’re a hardcore salmon hunter or a first-time visitor just hoping to land something, we’ve got you covered.
Here’s what a typical guided day looks like:
✅ Before You Arrive
We’ll work with you to pick the best launch site and river section based on what’s fishing best that day. We’ll also help with your Alaska fishing license, what to wear, and what to bring.
✅ Gear Provided
We supply everything:
🎣 Rods, reels, tackle
👢 Waders and boots in all sizes
🧊 Coolers, bags, and filleting for your catch (if harvesting)
✅ On the Water
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Start times are flexible based on conditions
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Power boat or drift boat (depending on river and species)
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Learn techniques, handle fish, take awesome photos
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All while surrounded by pristine wilderness
✅ After the Trip
If you’re harvesting fish (like sockeye or silvers), we’ll clean and bag them, and can help you arrange processing, vacuum packing, or shipping.
🐟 What Can You Catch?
Depending on the time of year, our trips target:
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Sockeye Salmon (June–August)
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Silver Salmon (August–October)
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Rainbow Trout & Dolly Varden (June–November)
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Pink Salmon (August, even-numbered years only)
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Steelhead (Fall, limited and catch-and-release)
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❌ King Salmon is closed on the Kenai in 2025
👨👩👧👦 Who Should Come?
Everyone.
We guide:
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Families with young kids
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Solo travelers
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Retired couples
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Hardcore fly anglers
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First-timers looking for a chill day with fish and views
Whether it’s your first fish ever or your fiftieth trip to Alaska, we’ll build a trip that works for you.
📸 More Than Just Fishing
Fishing the Kenai isn’t just about what you catch.
It’s about floating beneath glacial peaks, watching a bald eagle dive for a fish, or hearing the silence of the water before sunrise.
You might come for the fish—but you’ll remember the feeling.
📞 Let’s Get You on the Water
We’re now booking trips for 2025, with availability from June through October.
📞 Call or text Ian McDonald at (907) 301-6957
🌐 Book online at kenaiflyfish.com
📧 Email: [email protected]
📸 Follow the river stories: @kenaiflyfish
🎣 Don’t Just Fish Alaska. Feel It.
Book a trip with Kenai Fly Fish and experience the true soul of Alaska’s rivers—one cast at a time.
