June is quickly coming to a close and that means July is just around the corner. Before we transition to this next phase of the season, let’s take a look back on the past couple of weeks and one of the best early runs of king salmon we have seen in several years. The Kasilof …
One word can be used to best describe the early 2016 season we have experienced thus far: Normal! After consecutive years of poor king salmon returns and accompanying restrictions, this year looks very positive. We have seen exceptional numbers of king salmon on both the Kasilof and yes the Kenai River as well. The Kenai …
The 2016 fishing season here on the Kenai Peninsula is officially underway and we are off to an excellent start. An early spring and warm temps have the rivers up and in great shape. Fishing for kings on both the salt water and the Kasilof river has been very productive. Anglers fishing the marine waters …
Spring is definitely upon us here in Alaska. Another mild winter and warmer than normal spring weather has things happening earlier than normal. This includes everything from the steelhead on the Situk to green leaves on the trees here on the Kenai Peninsula. Indeed, the summer fishing season is rapidly approaching and we cannot wait …
Early Run Kasilof Kings! Low water and fresh fish makes for some great action. If you are looking for that first fresh salmon of the season, look no further than the Kasilof in late May and early June. After a long winter in Alaska, there is just something special about the first salmon returning to …
Kings rebound in 2015… After nearly three full seasons of very low king salmon returns and countless restrictions, king salmon numbers in 2015 were a welcome relief. For the first time in several seasons, the late run of Kenai King salmon season stayed open right up to its annual closure date of August 1. While …
Winters in Alaska and particularly here on the Kenai Peninsula have been dramatically different in the past three years. Call it global warming or the El Nino effect but whatever it is, we have definitely seen a difference in our winter weather patterns. Whereas the mountains would typically see tens of feet of snow, now they are lucky to …
With winter and the minus temps descending upon the Kenai Peninsula it seems the 2015 season really is officially behind us. This can only mean it’s time to start looking forward toward 2016 and begin preparations for yet another fishing season! But before we dive into 2016, here is a detailed look back on the very eventful 2015 season: 2015: The Year …
2015 Year In Review 2015 came and went like a wildfire and in reality, this is exactly how our season began, again! In a repeat of the previous spring, very little snow and warm temperatures made the Kenai Peninsula ripe for a fire and sure enough in early June, a 10,000 acre blaze once again …
Alaska Fishing Report: Sept. 30, 2015 As the last yellow leaves cling to the trees, the final days of September are upon us and as usual this signals the close of another summer here on the Kenai River. It was a very satisfying and rewarding year in many respects and as always I will expand …
