What You Need to Know Before You Go
š§ Thinking About Fly Fishing in Alaska?
If youāve ever dreamed of landing a wild salmon or drifting a bead for trophy trout while surrounded by snow-capped peaks and bald eagles overheadā¦
Welcome to the Kenai Peninsula.
Fly fishing here isnāt just productiveāitās immersive. And if itās your first time fishing in Alaska, weāll help you get your expectations set and your gear dialed.
š Where Should You Go?
Kenai River
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Upper = scenic floats, trout & sockeye
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Middle = big bows, long seams, great drift boat water
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Lower = coho chaos in AugustāSeptember
Kasilof River
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Drift-boat only = quiet, no motors
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Solid for sockeye, kings (hatchery only), and coho
Coastal Creeks (DIY-Friendly)
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Anchor River, Ninilchik, Deep Creek
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Great for steelhead and walk-in fly fishing
š What Can You Catch on a Fly Rod?
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š„ Sockeye Salmon (JuneāAugust) ā precise drifts, combat casting
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š Silver Salmon (AugustāOctober) ā explosive topwater eats
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š¢ Rainbow Trout & Dolly Varden (JuneāOctober) ā beads, flesh, and streamers
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šµ Steelhead (Fall, Lower Peninsula)
š£ Donāt Have All the Gear? Weāve Got You.
When you book with Kenai Fly Fish, we provide:
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š¶ Jet or drift boat access
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š£ Rods, reels, terminal tackle
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š§„ Waders & rain gear (no extra charge)
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š§ Fish filleting and prep
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š§ Flexible launch times and daily trip customization
Whether youāre casting dry flies for fun or hunting salmon for dinner, weāll match the river, technique, and species to your goals.
š§ Pro Tips Before You Go
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ā Donāt stress about fly choice. Your guide has it covered.
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š§ Bring a soft cooler or plan to have fish vacuum-packed for the flight home
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ā Dress in layersāeven summer mornings start cool
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šø Bring your phone or a waterproof camāthis place is unreal
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š§¾ Buy your fishing license online before your trip: ADFG Website
š Letās Go Fly Fishing
Fly fishing the Kenai Peninsula is the perfect balance of wild and accessible. Whether itās your first Alaska trip or your fiftieth, weāre here to make it count.
š Call Ian: (907) 301-6957
š§ Email: [email protected]
š kenaiflyfish.com
š² Instagram/Facebook: @kenaiflyfish
ā Quick Recap
šÆ Target Species | šļø Best Time to Go |
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Sockeye Salmon | Mid-June to Early August |
Silver Salmon | August to October |
Rainbow Trout | June to October |
Dolly Varden | July to September |
Steelhead | September to October (Lower streams) |