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Kenai River Fishing Report – August 22, 2025 - Alaska Fishing
Fishing Report 2025-08-27 Kenai River Guide: Ian McDonald

Kenai River Fishing Report – August 22, 2025

August 2025 is delivering. Pinks stacking in the tributaries.

The Kenai River is running 8-10 feet clarity and pink salmons are pushing through the prime runs.

Guides are putting clients on limits every day this week.

August 2025 Kenai fishing

River Conditions

River at 8-10 feet clarity.

Fall hints conditions throughout the week.

Fish counts at the sonar station are running solid.

Best windows: incoming tide.

Water clarity is 8-10 feet in most sections.

Kenai River water conditions 2025

What We're Seeing

Pink salmons are stacking in prime holes.

We're seeing quality fish throughout the day.

Some nice fish in the mix.

Best fishing in the main stem.

Recommended Setup

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

Presentation is key right now.

We can dial in the setup when you get here based on conditions.

Alaska guide trip August 2025

Looking Ahead

Conditions should hold through next week.

Call us before the week is gone.

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