Sunrise is at 10:02am and sunset is at 3:54pm. Please, for the sake of our community, we ask that you seriously consider the ramifications of traveling here from an outside community. The department manages Kenai River late-run sockeye salmon to achieve a sustainable escapement goal (SEG), and also follows inriver management targets established by the Alaska Board of Fisheries. Fishing in Alaska in May for King Salmon on the Kasilof River! On August 7, 2020, 26,737 Kenai River late-run Sockeye Salmon were counted. A slow return and low numbers have prompted this decision. JULY 23, 2020 - LOWER KENAI RIVER REPORT - NEW EMERGENCY ORDERS taking place this coming Friday July 24th, extending through July 31st - No fishing for King Salmon on the entire Kenai River and No Bait on the entire Kenai River. Several Pink Salmon have also shown up as well as a few straggler Coho (Silver) Salmon. Anglers on the Russian River have reported very few sightings of Sockeye Salmon although the Rainbow Trout fishing has been pretty good. 5/11/2020 - May is officially the time when fishing guides and private anglers alike begin to dust off their boats, get their equipment and fishing rods ready, fix motors and so on. By Team Trustworthy | 2018-07-17T09:33:01+00:00 July 17th, 2018 | Daily Fish Counts | 0 Comments. Lots of Pink Salmon have shown up and some may be spawning in pockets. Some Silver Salmon have shown up (Remember Silver/Coho fishing on the Russian River runs from July 1 - September 30 ONLY). July marks the second run of King Salmon, the start of the second run of Sockeye Salmon on the Kenai River and Russian River (around July 20th) and the building of the Sockeye Salmon run on the Kasilof River. Great off-season fishing on the Kenai River in Alaska! 4/15/2020 - Droves and droves of folks have been fishing the upper Kenai River here in Cooper Landing as well as the Middle Kenai River in Sterling, AK. Some things to remember this time of year is that it is still early in the season. A slow return and low numbers have prompted this decision. 6/17/2020 - Some slight improvements in the numbers for the first run of Russian River Sockeye as they make their way up river. On the morning tide on 7/5/2020, anglers reported much better Sockeye Salmon fishing than the previous 2 days. There are King Salmon entering the river every day, but in small numbers. Be sure to check ADF&G regulations for the stretch of river you are looking to fish. MIDDLE KENAI RIVER REPORT - Coho Salmon action on the Middle Kenai River has been slow to decent depending on who you ask. The higher water has lead to a bit harder fishing conditions, but rewarding when you find the fish. Typically, most salmon fishing is closed during November, so most anglers choose to target trout and dolly varden this time of year. RUSSIAN RIVER REPORT - The first run of Sockeye Salmon is over on the Russian River. Give us a call and we can tell you exactly what is going on! With such a high concentration of sockeye compared to silvers it makes it difficult to count the silvers. MIDDLE KENAI RIVER REPORT - More and more anglers have been dotting the shoreline trying to catch Sockeye Salmon - hundreds of anglers have been on the banks daily attempting to catch Sockeye. The “Upper Kenai River Refuge” (Sportsman’s Landing to Jim’s Landing/Lower Skilak Lake Campground) is experiencing typical amounts of angling pressure with many anglers choosing to target Sockeye Salmon. MIDDLE KENAI RIVER REPORT - Sockeye Salmon are still being caught on the Middle Kenai River. Thank you so much for checking out our Kenai River Fishing Report! NOVEMBER 5, 2020 - LOWER KENAI RIVER REPORT - As a reminder, Silver Salmon (Coho Salmon) fishing on the Kenai River ends soon. This projection falls within the optimal escapement goal of 3,900-6,600 large king salmon. 7/10/2020 - LOWER KENAI RIVER REPORT - More second run King Salmon are being caught as the month of July progresses. Coho (Silver) Salmon fishing is starting to pick up, but many anglers are reporting slow action for them. Top Kenai River destinations. Alaskan Fishing Adventures June 8, 2020 Oh Dolly! Some anglers have been attempting to Sockeye fish on the lower Kenai with mixed results. The “Upper Kenai River Refuge” (Sportsman’s Landing to Jim’s Landing/Lower Skilak Lake Campground) Trout fishing is good and there are some silver salmon around (many have turned red, but there are still some fresh ones around). Some days are good and others are a little bit slow. Nowhere on the planet is there a greater abundance of quality fish. List Your Boat . Bookmark this page. The “Upper Kenai River Refuge” (Sportsman’s Landing to Jim’s Landing/Lower Skilak Lake Campground) is experiencing typical amounts of angling pressure with many anglers choosing to target Sockeye Salmon. OCTOBER 18, 2020 - LOWER KENAI RIVER REPORT - As a reminder, Silver Salmon (Coho Salmon) fishing on the Kenai River ends soon. MIDDLE KENAI RIVER REPORT - Middle Kenai River Sockeye Salmon fishing is good to excellent and improving by the day as many anglers are posting daily limits. Silver Salmon fishing has been slow. Trout fishing is good and some Silver Salmon (Coho Salmon) are also being caught. Anglers also have lots of success swinging flies for Rainbow Trout as well. At Cooper Landing Fishing Guide, LLC we operate a fishing guide charter service on the Kenai River, as well as the Kasilof River. The early reports from the Kenai River King Salmon fishing is that the action is fairly slow with only a few caught; however, the action on the Kasilof River has been a bit better with several fish caught each day. 105,819 total Kenai River Kings ~128 daily. With the current COVID-19 pandemic mandates in place, it is important to only travel when it is an absolute necessity as to not spread the Coronavirus and endanger our fellow anglers and neighbors. KASILOF RIVER REPORT - The Kasilof River is still producing a great early run of Sockeye Salmon to help supplement a rather slow run and catch rate of King Salmon. Very few fish have been reported as being caught and action for the second run of Kenai River Sockeye Salmon is slow so far. We are currently booking fishing trips for April, May, June, July, August, September and October! 6/3/2020 - Probably one of the most active days we’ve had King Salmon fishing of the 2020 season fell on this day fishing with a great couple from Texas. The Upper Kenai Refuge (Sportsman’s Landing to Jim’s Landing and/or Upper Skilak Lake Campground Boat Launch) has been a little better lately for Sockeye Salmon, but fish are stubborn to move and are hold up in small pockets and are starting to turn a little blush with their extended journey due to low water. KASILOF RIVER REPORT - Recent commercial fishing efforts have stalled what looks to be a great run of Sockeye Salmon on the Kasilof River (at least for July 4th). The excitement for the upcoming summer season has been building all winter and it really shows in May! September also marks the 2nd run of Silver Salmon (Coho Salmon) which generally return in good numbers to both the Kenai River and Kasilof River. MIDDLE KENAI RIVER REPORT - KENAI RIVER IS AT OR NEAR FLOOD STAGE ON THE MIDDLE SECTION. The lower water is concentrating fish more, making this one of the better Junes we’ve had in a while. We have several trips planned this year and would love to share those with you. Even though it’s early spring, we are just starting to run fishing charters on the Kenai River near Cooper Landing. The headquarters to your Alaska Fishing Trip. It has been quite crowded lately, so be sure to arrive early and be patient with other anglers, pedestrians, wildlife and boats. The Kasilof River fished well from the Traps all the way down through the tide. Inriver Escapement Goal for Sockeye in 2020: 1,000,000 – 1,200,000 (Graphed above)Sustainable Escapement Goal for Sockeye: 750,000 – 1,300,000. This section of river is seeing heavy angling pressure with lots and lots of power boats “shopping” the banks for a good Sockeye fishing spot. Required fields are marked *. RUSSIAN RIVER REPORT - The Russian River Sanctuary is closed (Kenai River Confluence) as a part of a recent Emergency Order issued by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. MIDDLE KENAI RIVER REPORT - Coho Salmon action on the Middle Kenai River has been slow to decent depending on who you ask. Very few fish have been spotted making their way up to the falls. Very few fish have been spotted making their way up to the falls. The Upper Kenai River Refuge (Sportsman’s Landing to Jim’s Landing and/or Upper Skilak Campground) is still very slow for Sockeye Salmon, except in low-light hours. Trout fishing on the Middle Kenai is good as more and more food is present with filleting of salmon. 1 Rochelle Walensky; 2 Stephanie Ruhle; 3 Natalie Desselle; 4 Lloyd Austin; 5 Medicare Part F; 6 Mario Lopez; 7 Canada Goose Jacket; 8 Custom Face Masks; 9 Rebekah Jones; 10 Bob Dylan; Top Searches Holiday Gifts. There are still some Sockeye Salmon around if you can find them among all of the Pinks. Both the upper and lower Kasilof River have been fishing quite well for Sockeye Salmon. Year: Location: Species: Kenai River (late-run sockeye) Sockeye for 2020. Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden fishing is better in some spots, but there are still lots of Pink Salmon spawning - the trout currently have too much food in the system, making for slower than average days. KASILOF RIVER REPORT - July 1st marks the start of the second run of King Salmon on the Kasilof River. Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden fishing has improved slightly, but there are still lots of Pink Salmon spawning - the trout currently have too much food in the system. A few Pink Salmon have also shown up - any day now, the first Silvers will begin to enter the Kasilof. Please be patient with each other out there as tensions have been running a bit high with all the pressure. RUSSIAN RIVER REPORT - Sockeye Salmon have begun to spawn in the Russian River and a decent number of Silver Salmon have shown up. Kenai River Reds ~7,626 daily. Though the Kasilof River is closing to bait soon, the tides continue to bring lots and lots of fish, making this the best year for hatchery King Salmon so far in our early history! Similar to the “Upper Upper Kenai River,” the Refuge is fishing decent for trout, but the salmon that are present are generally red in color with only a few chrome fish present, but anglers have reported more and more chrome fish the past few days. Rainbow Trout fishing continues to be outstanding on many stretches of the Russian River. Please remember no bait and single hook only. Over 105 miles (169 km) of the river and lakes are managed by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources as the Kenai River Special Management Area, from 4 miles (6.4 km) inland of the river mouth at Cook Inlet, to 82 miles (132 km) upstream. Please use caution when fishing and floating the Upper Kenai River over the next week or so. SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 - LOWER KENAI RIVER REPORT - (NO CHANGE) Action has been relatively decent for Coho Salmon on the Lower Kenai River. Very few fish have been reported as being caught and action for the second run of Kenai River Sockeye Salmon is slow so far. Sockeye Salmon. Several Coho (Silver) Salmon are still spawning, so fresh-looking 8mm beads dead-drifted under an indicator are also a good choice, especially if you are able to target trout from a boat. The Upper Kenai River Refuge (Sportsman’s Landing to Upper Skilak Lake Campground) finally started producing good numbers of Sockeye Salmon and several anglers reported multiple hookups and limits. UPPER KENAI RIVER REPORT - The “Upper Upper Kenai River” (Bridge to Sportsman’s Landing) has been fishing good for Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden. We hooked 12 fish and had some epic battles all day. UPPER KENAI RIVER REPORT - The “Upper Upper Kenai River” (bridge to Sportsman’s Landing) is experiencing very little pressure and the trout fishing has been decent. The “Upper Kenai River Refuge” (Sportsman’s Landing to Jim’s Landing/Lower Skilak Lake Campground) continues to be painfully slow for Sockeye Salmon as the first run of Sockeye destined for the Russian River has all but ended. Be sure to check ADF&G regulations for the stretch of river you are looking to fish. Silvers are around, but they have been fished over a lot and are relatively stale. The Rainbow Trout/Dolly Varden fishing continues to be slower with less food around than normal. UPPER KENAI RIVER REPORT - The “Upper Upper Kenai River” (Bridge to Sportsman’s Landing) has returned to normal seasonal flows and is quite low. You can catch more Kings from other rivers in Alaska. June 2020 has already been a banner year for the return of hatchery King Salmon to the Kasilof River! UPPER KENAI RIVER REPORT - (NO CHANGE) The “Upper Upper Kenai River” (Bridge to Sportsman’s Landing) has been fishing good for Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden. Kenai River king salmon conservation plan adopted by Board of Fish Grant Robinson 2/15/2020 Utah monolith: Helicopter crew discovers mysterious metal monolith deep in the desert We had several opportunities on spin-n-glos and eggs and managed to land a nice one before the morning half day was over. Thank you so much for checking out our Kenai River Fishing Report! KASILOF RIVER REPORT - Coho Salmon fishing has been good on the Kasilof River - not as many pinks around as the Kenai River, so a much better fishing experience overall. It depends on the section of the river, but anything from T8 -T14 on floating lines will help your flies get down into the strike zone. Your email address will not be published. 98,193 total Kenai River Kings ~157 daily. Several pockets of Silver Salmon are spawning. MIDDLE KENAI RIVER REPORT - Higher water and less food is making the trout fishing spotty here as well. 7/1/2020 - LOWER KENAI RIVER REPORT - Today marked the re-opening of the Kenai River to King Salmon Fishing on the lower river. Top Searches Holiday Gifts. If you do not live in these communities, it is still mandated that if you can find recreation closer to your home town that you partake in recreation near you. KASILOF RIVER REPORT - Recent Emergency orders have moved King Salmon fishing on the Kasilof River to Catch and Release Only (Still Single Hook and No Bait). Sockeye Salmon are present; however, many are red due to the low, clear water making them travel at low light hours - more chrome fish are around than in previous reports, but still not many. KASILOF RIVER REPORT - If you are fishing the tides after heavy commercial fishing and dipnetting, expect slower than usual Sockeye Salmon fishing. Patterns like Dave’s Panic Button work quite well during the spring months. 7/12/2020 - LOWER KENAI RIVER REPORT - Though the number of second run King Salmon continues to slowly improve, there are still very few King Salmon coming in the river. Year: Location: Species: Russian River Sockeye - Early Run for 2020. We expect to be super busy with not too many days of rest this coming summer! The river is rapidly rising, making some banks nearly impossible to Sockeye Fish. The “Upper Kenai River Refuge” (Sportsman’s Landing to Jim’s Landing/Lower Skilak Lake Campground) has been fishing decent to good for Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden. Rob with a King Salmon to remember on the Kasilof River in May 2020! Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden fishing is better in some spots, but there are still good numbers of Pink Salmon spawning - the trout currently have too much food in the system, making for slower than average days; however, with the higher water flushing food down river, the trout fishing may get better as the flood water recedes. Kenai River Fishing Report for December: Much like November, December has been relatively mild leading up to the end of the month’s cold snap that is upon us. The “Upper Kenai River Refuge” (Sportsman’s Landing to Jim’s Landing/Lower Skilak Lake Campground) is as busy as it usually is with lots of angling pressure. UPPER KENAI RIVER REPORT - The “Upper Upper Kenai River” (bridge to Sportsman’s Landing) is still seeing very light pressure and is producing a few Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden. AUGUST 5, 2020 - LOWER KENAI RIVER REPORT - Sockeye Salmon fishing on the Lower Kenai River is still good right now with good numbers of fish coming in on each tide. Sockeye Salmon fishing on the Kasilof River continues to be steady from the outlet of Tustumena Lake all the way to the lower holes of the lower river. We’ve seen multiple fish landed and several hooked as we fish down the river. Silvers have been caught here and there, but with the opening of bait, expect Silver fishing to be slow. The walk is a very pleasant 3/4 mile walk from the Salmon lot down to the confluence of the Kenai / Russian Rivers. The “Upper Kenai River Refuge” (Sportsman’s Landing to Jim’s Landing/Lower Skilak Lake Campground) has been fishing decent to good for Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden. Here's the first of the many videos I'll be posing from our trip as we catch limits of Sockeye Salmon in Soldotna! DIDSON (sonar) is used to estimate passage of late-run sockeye salmon at river mile 19 of the Kenai River. READ FULL EMERGENCY ORDER HERE. If you plan on fishing the Kenai River while visiting Soldotna, Alaska be sure to check the fish runs prior to your trip. If you happen to get out on the water immediately after commercial fishing pressure, you may find slow days; however, if you happen to fish 2 or 3 tides after the commercial fishing has ended, you will find lots and lots of Sockeye Salmon entering the Kasilof River. Managing expectations this time of year is the key to a great day on the water. Action is still slow with no bait and single hook. Rainbow Trout fishing on dry flies and nymphs, etc… has been good. The outlook for the late run of Kenai River king salmon in 2020 is a forecast of 22,707 large fish. The days get shorter in August, but the fishing just keeps getting better and better as September aproaches. The Kasilof River King Salmon fishing is fair while Sockeye Fishing is good to great on some days. The “Upper Kenai River Refuge” (Sportsman’s Landing to Jim’s Landing/Lower Skilak Lake Campground) Trout fishing is good and Silver (Coho) Salmon fishing is about to end. AUGUST 18, 2020 - LOWER KENAI RIVER REPORT - Pink Salmon are hitting the river in big numbers lately. KASILOF RIVER REPORT - The Kasilof River has seen good pushes of Sockeye Salmon lately with fish being caught from the lake all the way to the tidal water. As the Sockeye Salmon and Pink Salmon spawn of September dies down, Trout turn to eating salmon flesh, leeches, insects and small fish again. UPPER KENAI RIVER REPORT - The “Upper Upper Kenai River” (Bridge to Sportsman’s Landing) has seen flows return to normal after a recent flood event. November weather can be quite harsh, so be sure to prepare for cold temperatures, icy boat ramps and shorter days on the water. The river has also been relatively calm with minimal traffic (except for weekends). Lots of pressure from both local anglers and guided trips with few fish hooked as of late. Trout fishing on the middle river continues to be good as well as on the Upper Upper and Refuge. from Cooper Landing to Sterling or Soldotna to Cooper Landing, etc.. since there are plenty of fishing opportunities available in those respective communities. Further, Sockeye Salmon limits have increased from 3 fish per day/6 in possession to 6 fish per day/12 in possession. MIDDLE KENAI RIVER REPORT - More and more anglers have been dotting the shoreline trying to catch Sockeye Salmon - hundreds of anglers each day to say the least. Similar to the “Upper Upper Kenai River,” the Refuge is fishing well for trout, but the salmon that are present are generally red in color with only a few chrome fish present. KASILOF RIVER REPORT - Sockeye Salmon are still present on the Kasilof River; however, most anglers have switched to targeting Silver Salmon (Coho Salmon). Scahill, 21, just completed his third and final season playing in the NAHL, the majority of which was spent with the […] Moline commits to Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The trout fishing has been good, but in small pockets. Reports from the banks are slow to moderate action with a few fish caught here and there. August is the time of year when the last Sockeye Salmon enter the Kenai River, Kasilof River and Russian River - many anglers are able to fish for Sockeye a week or so into August. Sockeye Salmon have been spotted, but not nearly enough fish to justify spending a day chasing and many are quite red in color. All wild fish must be released immediately and not removed from the water. SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 - LOWER KENAI RIVER REPORT - (NO CHANGE) Action has been relatively decent for Coho Salmon on the Lower Kenai River. Remember, it is important to release big spawning fish, especially wild hens. HOW TO FISH THE RUSSIAN RIVER ALASKA Like & Subscribe for more! Spey Fishing for King Salmon in June can be epic! UPPER KENAI RIVER REPORT - (NO CHANGE)The “Upper Upper Kenai River” (Bridge to Sportsman’s Landing) is still seeing very light pressure with decent to good Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden fishing. As we head towards January, look for similar conditions with the Coho Salmon Spawn tapering off. Jackie spending the afternoon spey casting for Rainbow Trout near Cooper Landing, Alaska. Much of the first run of Sockeye Salmon is over although there are a few fish around from the second run. The second run of King Salmon on the Kasilof River has begun to show up lately and we are seeing several fish caught in the 35-45lb range with some big healthy hens thankfully being released to spawn. You should also have success with woolly bugger and other smaller streamer patterns. Silver Salmon fishing is CLOSED on the Russian River. Of late brown, olive and brown still work well, swung sink... 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