Another solid week out here on the Kenai River.
Guides are switching focus to coho and we're seeing above average numbers through the system.
Water is excellent visibility, cooling evenings days, and the sockeye salmons are not making it easy to stay off the water.
River Conditions
River at excellent visibility.
Cooling evenings 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 showing well.
We're seeing quality fish throughout the day.
Trophy-class fish showing.
Best fishing in the main stem.
Recommended Setup
Best rig this week: chartreuse or orange flies for silvers.
Don't overthink the presentation.
Looking Ahead
Run should continue building through next week.
Prime dates filling up.
Book Your Kenai River Trip for Alaska Fishing
2026 dates are filling. Sockeye, silvers, rainbow trout — Ian will put you on fish.