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Kasilof River Fishing Report – May 7, 2023 - Alaska Fishing
Fishing Report 2023-05-04 Kasilof River Guide: Ian McDonald

Kasilof River Fishing Report – May 7, 2023

May 2023 is delivering. Good fishing conditions this week.

The Kasilof River is running high and dolly vardens are moving through the prime runs.

Guides are putting clients on fish consistently every day this week.

May 2023 Kenai fishing

River Conditions

River at high.

Occasional rain conditions throughout the week.

Fish counts at the sonar station are running above average.

Best windows: morning.

Water clarity is 5-6 feet in most sections.

Kasilof River water conditions 2023

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 main stem.

Recommended Setup

Best rig this week: standard tackle producing results.

Match what's in the water.

Alaska guide trip May 2023

Looking Ahead

Conditions should hold through next week.

Prime dates filling up.

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