Fly Fishing the Kenai Peninsula

What You Need to Know Before You Go

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🧭 Thinking About Fly Fishing in Alaska?

If you’ve ever dreamed of landing a wild salmon or drifting a bead for trophy trout while surrounded by snow-capped peaks and bald eagles overhead…
Welcome to the Kenai Peninsula.

Fly fishing here isn’t just productive—it’s immersive. And if it’s your first time fishing in Alaska, we’ll help you get your expectations set and your gear dialed.

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📍 Where Should You Go?

Kenai River

• Upper = scenic floats, trout & sockeye

• Middle = big bows, long seams, great drift boat water

• Lower = coho chaos in August–September

Kasilof River

• Drift-boat only = quiet, no motors

• Solid for sockeye, kings (hatchery only), and coho

Coastal Creeks (DIY-Friendly)

• Anchor River, Ninilchik, Deep Creek

• Great for steelhead and walk-in fly fishing

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🐟 What Can You Catch on a Fly Rod?

• 🟥 Sockeye Salmon (June–August) – precise drifts, combat casting

• 🟠 Silver Salmon (August–October) – explosive topwater eats

• 🟢 Rainbow Trout & Dolly Varden (June–October) – beads, flesh, and streamers

• 🔵 Steelhead (Fall, Lower Peninsula)

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🎣 Don’t Have All the Gear? We’ve Got You.

When you book with Kenai Fly Fish, we provide:

• 🛶 Jet or drift boat access

• 🎣 Rods, reels, terminal tackle

• 🧥 Waders & rain gear (no extra charge)

• 🧊 Fish filleting and prep

• 🧭 Flexible launch times and daily trip customization

Whether you’re casting dry flies for fun or hunting salmon for dinner, we’ll match the river, technique, and species to your goals.

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🧠 Pro Tips Before You Go

• ✅ Don’t stress about fly choice. Your guide has it covered.

• 🧊 Bring a soft cooler or plan to have fish vacuum-packed for the flight home

• ☕ Dress in layers—even summer mornings start cool

• 📸 Bring your phone or a waterproof cam—this place is unreal

• 🧾 Buy your fishing license online before your trip: ADFG Website

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👋 Let’s Go Fly Fishing

Fly fishing the Kenai Peninsula is the perfect balance of wild and accessible. Whether it’s your first Alaska trip or your fiftieth, we’re here to make it count.

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

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