May 2025 is delivering. Good fishing conditions this week.
The Kenai River is running glacial and rainbow trouts are showing well through the prime runs.
Guides are putting clients on fish consistently every day this week.
River Conditions
River at glacial.
Occasional rain conditions throughout the week.
Fish counts at the sonar station are running very good.
Best windows: morning.
Water clarity is 5-6 feet in most sections.
What We're Seeing
Rainbow trouts are moving steadily.
Chrome-bright fish coming in fresh.
Trophy-class fish showing.
Best fishing in the upper section.
Recommended Setup
Best rig this week: standard tackle producing results.
Don't overthink the presentation.
We can dial in the setup when you get here based on conditions.
Looking Ahead
Conditions should hold through next week.
Prime dates filling up.
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2026 dates are filling. Sockeye, silvers, rainbow trout — Ian will put you on fish.