2026 Half Day, 3/4 Day, and Full Day Rates Now Live

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The Alaska 2026 fishing season is here — and Kenai Fly Fish has updated trip rates to help you plan your Kenai River adventure. Whether you’re looking for a quick half-day sockeye session, a longer 3/4 day trip, or a full-day fly fishing experience, we’ve got the gear, the guides, and the local knowledge to help make it happen.

2026 Kenai Fly Fish Rates

Half Day Trip — 4 Hours
$275 per person
Great for beginners, families, or anyone short on time.

3/4 Day Trip — 6 Hours
$300 per person
Our most popular option during the sockeye and silver salmon runs.

Full Day Trip — 8 Hours
$325 per person
Ideal for fly anglers and spin fishers who want more time on the water chasing fish, limits, and memories.

What’s Included

🐟 Licensed guide and fishing boat
🎣 Fly rods or spinning gear provided
🥾 Waders and boots included
🔪 Fish cleaning at the dock
📸 On-the-water photos available upon request

Planning Your Trip for 2026?

Fishing on the Kenai River kicks off in June and continues strong through fall for sockeye salmon, silver salmon, trout, and more. Prime dates fill quickly, especially during the July sockeye run and the late-summer silver salmon season.

King Salmon Update for 2026

There is no king salmon fishing on the Kenai River in 2026 due to conservation closures. Kenai Fly Fish is 100% committed to protecting this legendary fishery and helping future runs recover for generations to come.

Book Early, Fish Hard

The best dates during July and August can book fast. If you’re planning a 2026 Kenai River fishing trip, now is the time to lock in your preferred date.

📩 Submit your booking request today.

 
 

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