August 2026 is delivering. Fish counts remain strong into late August.
The Kasilof River is running excellent visibility and dolly vardens are stacking through the prime runs.
Guides are putting clients on quality fish every day this week.
River Conditions
River at excellent visibility.
Cooling evenings conditions throughout the week.
Fish counts at the sonar station are running strong.
Best windows: incoming tide.
Water clarity is excellent in most sections.
What We're Seeing
Dolly vardens are moving steadily.
Guides are on fish daily.
Good size averaging in the mid-range.
Best fishing in the main stem.
Recommended Setup
Best rig this week: chartreuse or orange flies for silvers.
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.
A few spots left this month.
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2026 dates are filling. Sockeye, silvers, rainbow trout — Ian will put you on fish.