Another solid week out here on the Kenai River.
Guides are putting clients on limits consistently and we're seeing above average numbers through the system.
Water is perfect flow, occasional rain days, and the sockeye salmons are not making it easy to stay off the water.
River Conditions
River at perfect flow.
Occasional rain conditions throughout the week.
Fish counts at the sonar station are running above average.
Best windows: early AM.
What We're Seeing
Sockeye salmons are stacking in prime holes.
Limits have been common with good technique.
Good size averaging in the mid-range.
Best fishing in the lower river.
Recommended Setup
Best rig this week: nymphing for rainbows behind salmon.
Presentation is key right now.
Looking Ahead
Conditions should hold through next week.
Prime dates filling up.
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