Another solid week out here on the Kenai River.
Best tide windows producing good fishing and we're seeing solid numbers through the system.
Water is high and turbid, long daylight days, and the rainbow trouts are not making it easy to stay off the water.
River Conditions
River at high and turbid.
Long daylight conditions throughout the week.
Fish counts at the sonar station are running solid.
Best windows: afternoon.
What We're Seeing
Rainbow trouts are stacking in prime holes.
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.
Don't overthink the presentation.
Looking Ahead
Conditions should hold through next week.
A few spots left this month.
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