Alaska Salmon Fishing Trips – Book Your Dream Adventure Today

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If you’re dreaming of wild rivers, hard-fighting fish, and Alaska’s unmatched beauty—a salmon fishing trip in Alaska is your perfect adventure. Whether you’re chasing chrome-bright coho, aggressive sockeye, or trophy-class kings (where allowed), there’s nothing like fishing the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers with an expert guide.

At Kenai Fly Fish, we specialize in custom, guided salmon trips that connect anglers of all skill levels with the best Alaska has to offer—big fish, big scenery, and big memories.


🎯 What You’ll Catch on an Alaska Salmon Fishing Trip

Here’s a breakdown of the salmon species we target:

🔴 Sockeye Salmon (Reds)

📅 June–August

  • High-volume fishing with daily limits

  • Amazing eating quality and freezer-friendly fillets

  • Fast-paced action, perfect for all anglers

Silver Salmon (Coho)

📅 August–October

  • Aggressive strikes and acrobatic fights

  • Fly, spin, or plug fishing—all effective

  • Ideal for families and casual anglers

🟠 King Salmon (Chinook)

📅 May–July

  • Currently closed on the Kenai in 2025, but available for harvest on the Kasilof River (hatchery only)

  • Big fish, deep runs, bucket list species

🟣 Pink Salmon (Even Years Only – 2026!)

📅 Late July–August

  • Non-stop action for light-tackle fans and kids

  • Great in even-numbered years like 2026


🛶 Our Trip Options

We offer a variety of trip types to match your group, timeline, and experience level:

  • Half-Day Charters – Fast-paced fun, perfect for families

  • Full-Day Salmon Trips – Maximize your harvest and time on the water

  • Multi-Day Packages – Chase multiple species across different rivers

  • Combo Trips – Fish sockeye + trout or coho + trout in one unforgettable day

All trips include:

  • 🚤 Boat (jet or drift)

  • 🎣 Gear, tackle & waders

  • 🧊 Fish filleting

  • 🧭 Custom launch time options


📍 Where We Fish

We guide on the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers, two of the most productive and accessible salmon fisheries in Alaska:

  • Kenai River: World-famous for sockeye and coho runs, jet boat access, and trout combos

  • Kasilof River: Drift-boat-only river with king and sockeye runs, peaceful and scenic


📸 Why Choose Kenai Fly Fish?

  • 🧠 20+ years guiding on these rivers

  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Trips for all experience levels and group sizes

  • 🧺 Optional lunch upgrades and lodging referrals

  • 🛠️ Flexible booking + full gear provided

  • ✅ Friendly, local, professional service—no ego, just fish


📞 Book Your Alaska Salmon Fishing Trip Now

The earlier you book, the more options we can offer. Peak salmon seasons fill fast, especially for July and August. Let’s plan your perfect Alaska adventure today.

📞 Call Ian: (907) 301-6957
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 kenaiflyfish.com
📲 Instagram/Facebook: @kenaiflyfish

 
 

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