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Kenai River Fishing Report – October 8, 2019 - Alaska Fishing
Fishing Report 2019-10-11 Kenai River Guide: Ian McDonald

Kenai River Fishing Report – October 8, 2019

Another solid week out here on the Kenai River.

Good fishing conditions this week and we're seeing strong numbers through the system.

Water is cold, rain days, and the dolly vardens are not making it easy to stay off the water.

October 2019 Kenai fishing

River Conditions

River at cold.

Rain conditions throughout the week.

Fish counts at the sonar station are running strong.

Best windows: morning.

Kenai River water conditions 2019

What We're Seeing

Dolly vardens are spread throughout the system.

We're seeing quality fish throughout the day.

Some nice fish in the mix.

Best fishing in the upper section.

Recommended Setup

Best rig this week: standard tackle producing results.

Match what's in the water.

Alaska guide trip October 2019

Looking Ahead

Expect similar fishing through next week.

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