Another solid week out here on the Kenai River.
Fish counts remain strong into late August and we're seeing excellent numbers through the system.
Water is excellent visibility, warm days days, and the pink salmons are not making it easy to stay off the water.
River Conditions
River at excellent visibility.
Warm days conditions throughout the week.
Fish counts at the sonar station are running excellent.
Best windows: morning.
What We're Seeing
Pink salmons are moving steadily.
Guides are on fish daily.
Trophy-class fish showing.
Best fishing in the main stem.
Recommended Setup
Best rig this week: salmon egg patterns for rainbows.
Match what's in the water.
Looking Ahead
Conditions should hold through next week.
A few spots left this month.
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