Another solid week out here on the Kenai River.
Early sockeye showing at the mouth and we're seeing excellent numbers through the system.
Water is high and turbid, cool mornings days, and the sockeye salmons are not making it easy to stay off the water.
River Conditions
River at high and turbid.
Cool mornings conditions throughout the week.
Fish counts at the sonar station are running excellent.
Best windows: early AM.
What We're Seeing
Sockeye salmons are moving steadily.
Limits have been common with good technique.
Some nice fish in the mix.
Best fishing in the lower river.
Recommended Setup
Best rig this week: Brad's Killer plugs working well.
Match what's in the water.
Looking Ahead
Conditions should hold through next week.
A few spots left this month.
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