Do you adore fishing?  Have you heard of the Kenai River in Alaska?  Kenai River fishing is an angler’s fantasy, truly the ma lode of salmon fishing.  The Kenai runs a spectacular 82 miles, from Kenai Lake in southern Alaska to the Pacific sea, at Cook’s Inlet.  

Starting in May, continuing through mid-October, the Kenai peninsula, just three hours south of anchorage, offers a smorgasbord of fishing adventures you won’t soon forget.  

Among the salmon varieties found are King, Sockeye, Silver and Red, with two runs annually.  In addition to record-sized salmon, Kenai River fishing offers Steelhead, Rainbow trout and Dolly Varden.  

If you love fishing, the Kenai River promontory is heaven on earth.  The largest salmon ever caught in the world was a 97-pound King Salmon, in 1985.  Ardent fishermen head to the Kenai cape, hoping to best this record.  A typical catch is forty pounds!  It does not get much better than that.  

Here is a rundown of the Kenai River fishing season, to help you plan your vacation!  

round the middle of June, there’s one run of the Red Blueback salmon, followed by another in the middle of July.  If you like smoked salmon, you’ll be wanting to be fishing now, as the Red variety is the king of smoked salmon.  Reds are also highly cherished for the griddle, as well as canning.  

Also running in mid-June and mid-July are the King salmon.  While other streams in Alaska yield more fish, the Kings of the Kenai river are renowned for their great size.  A typical catch in the second run is 40-50 pounds.  Do not be surprised to net a King of a bigger size!  

Kenai River fishing offers two runs of Silver salmon, one in early Aug and another in late Sep.  The larger catches are generally found in the Sep run.  

If all of this isn’t really enough to whet your appetite, the Kenai River yields trophy sized rainbow trout and dolly varden.  

Your vacation plans should include a trip to Cook’s Inlet for a saltwater fishing excursion to Kachemak and Resurrection Bays, where the huge bottom-dwelling halibut live.  The Alaskan record halibut which weighed in at 466 pounds was caught in Kachemak Bay!  

Drive just 30 miles from Kenai to Clam Gulch, a well-liked destination for clamming.  Razor clams are abounding here.  As the name implies, their shells are pointy, so be careful!  Best digging times are when the tide is at minus two feet or lower.  Check with the office of Fish and Game for local limits.  

As you might guess, lodging is bounteous throughout the area of the Kenai River.  You will find well kitted out cabins all along the Kenai, with wonderful guided fishing tours.  Visitors come from all around the planet to experience a Kenai River fishing vacation.  Be certain you book ahead!  It’s an experience you won’t forget.  Bon Appetit!

This article was penned by Richard Codd, a keen fisherman who has visited some of the finest fishing spots in the world. He has a well known fishing blog (www.bass-fishing.com) on the subject of Fishing For Bass.

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