Another solid week out here on the Kenai River.
Good fishing conditions this week and we're seeing very good numbers through the system.
Water is clear, cold days, and the dolly vardens are not making it easy to stay off the water.
River Conditions
River at clear.
Cold conditions throughout the week.
Fish counts at the sonar station are running very good.
Best windows: early AM.
What We're Seeing
Dolly vardens are stacking in prime holes.
Chrome-bright fish coming in fresh.
Good size averaging in the mid-range.
Best fishing in the tidal reach.
Recommended Setup
Best rig this week: standard tackle producing results.
Match what's in the water.
Looking Ahead
Run should continue building through next week.
A few spots left this month.
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