September 2023 is delivering. Fall colors making for spectacular days on the river.
The Kenai River is running low and crystal clear and rainbow trouts are showing well through the prime runs.
Guides are putting clients on good numbers every day this week.
River Conditions
River at low and crystal clear.
Cooling fast conditions throughout the week.
Fish counts at the sonar station are running excellent.
Best windows: morning.
Water clarity is 6-8 feet in most sections.
What We're Seeing
Rainbow trouts are showing well.
Chrome-bright fish coming in fresh.
Trophy-class fish showing.
Best fishing in the main stem.
Recommended Setup
Best rig this week: flesh flies for trophy rainbows.
Match what's in the water.
Looking Ahead
Expect similar fishing through next week.
Prime dates filling up.
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