Another solid week out here on the Kenai River.
River is running at perfect levels and we're seeing very good numbers through the system.
Water is excellent visibility, evening calm days, and the sockeye salmons are not making it easy to stay off the water.
River Conditions
River at excellent visibility.
Evening calm conditions throughout the week.
Fish counts at the sonar station are running very good.
Best windows: all day.
What We're Seeing
Sockeye salmons are showing well.
Chrome-bright fish coming in fresh.
Good size averaging in the mid-range.
Best fishing in the upper section.
Recommended Setup
Best rig this week: coho flies working for silvers.
Presentation is key right now.
Looking Ahead
Run should continue building through next week.
Prime dates filling up.
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