Kenai River Fishing in Alaska

You can use these tables as a guide to determine when would be the best time for you to visit the Kenai Peninsula. Fish are not predictable - so you will need to check with Evertt, your licensed, professional Alaska and Kenai River fishing guide for seasonal changes that may occur.

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Chinook (King) Salmon

• Average Size: 40 lbs
• Available: May - July
• Peak Time: July
• It's not unusual for our guests to catch a 40 to 60 pounder (the world record of 97 pounds was caught on the Kenai River in 1985). Take your turn at this once in a lifetime fishing opportunity.

Coho (Silver) Salmon

• Average Size: 12 lbs
• Available: August - September
• Peak Time: August
• These hard fighting fish can be caught on the river or in Resurrection Bay.

Sockeye (Red) Salmon

• Average Size: 8 lbs
• Available: June - August
• Peak Time: July
• This species offers frequent hookups and fast action on light tackle. Our guests enjoy taking these delicious tasting salmon home with them for good eating!

Rainbow Trout:

• Average Size: 22 inches
• Available: All Seasons
• Peak Time: September
• The river is home to some of the largest native rainbow trout in Alaska. The excitement of hooking one of these prized fish is worth the trip to Alaska in itself. Our permits and experience allow us to fish limited access areas on the river.

Dolly Varden (Char)

• Average Size: 20 inches
• Available: All Seasons
• Peak Time: September
• Along with trout, the Kenai is a large population of Dollies. These make the upper Kenai a fly or spin fisherman's paradise.