June 2025 is delivering. Fish are pushing hard into the river.
The Kenai River is running dropping slowly and king salmons are showing well through the prime runs.
Guides are putting clients on quality fish every day this week.
River Conditions
River at dropping slowly.
Cool mornings 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
King salmons are stacking in prime holes.
We're seeing quality fish throughout the day.
Some nice fish in the mix.
Best fishing in the tidal reach.
Recommended Setup
Best rig this week: Brad's Killer plugs working well.
Match what's in the water.
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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