July 2022 is delivering. Best water conditions of the summer.
The Kenai River is running 5-6 feet clarity and sockeye salmons are showing well through the prime runs.
Guides are putting clients on quality fish every day this week.
River Conditions
River at 5-6 feet clarity.
Warm conditions throughout the week.
Fish counts at the sonar station are running excellent.
Best windows: incoming tide.
Water clarity is excellent in most sections.
What We're Seeing
Sockeye salmons are spread throughout the system.
Chrome-bright fish coming in fresh.
Good size averaging in the mid-range.
Best fishing in the tidal reach.
Recommended Setup
Best rig this week: 8-10lb fluorocarbon for sockeye.
Presentation is key right now.
Looking Ahead
Expect similar fishing through next week.
Call us before the week is gone.
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