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Kenai River Fishing Report – August 1, 2022 - Alaska Fishing
Fishing Report 2022-08-23 Kenai River Guide: Ian McDonald

Kenai River Fishing Report – August 1, 2022

August 2022 is delivering. Pinks stacking in the tributaries.

The Kenai River is running low and clear and dolly vardens are showing well through the prime runs.

Guides are putting clients on limits every day this week.

August 2022 Kenai fishing

River Conditions

River at low and clear.

Fall hints conditions throughout the week.

Fish counts at the sonar station are running strong.

Best windows: early AM.

Water clarity is excellent in most sections.

Kenai River water conditions 2022

What We're Seeing

Dolly vardens are stacking in prime holes.

Chrome-bright fish coming in fresh.

Some nice fish in the mix.

Best fishing in the lower river.

Recommended Setup

Best rig this week: chartreuse or orange flies for silvers.

Match what's in the water.

Alaska guide trip August 2022

Looking Ahead

Expect similar fishing through next week.

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