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Top Fishing Charters in Kenai
Fishing in Kenai
Types of Fishing
River Fishing
King Salmon Charters
Halibut Charters
Combo Trips
Fishing Techniques
Need to Know
Kenai Fishing Seasons
January
You won’t find much action at sea in January, but the ice on the lakes makes for all kinds of fun. Enjoy the Tustumena 200 Dog Sled Race or just go ice fishing for Salmon and Steelhead.
February
People really know how to turn the cold to their advantage here. Take the Frozen RiverFest in Soldotna. Locals laugh in Frosty Jack's face, with bonfires, bands, food, and drinks. It’s well worth checking out.
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July
The fishing is great everywhere in July. The river guides are getting most of the attention, but don’t forget to check out the boat charters, too. Halibut, Rockfish, Lingcod, and Saltwater Salmon are all on fire!
August
August is your chance to bag 5 species of Salmon in one day and score and IGFA Salmon Fantasy Slam. It’s also the season for the Kenai River Classic, one of the best freshwater fishing events around.
September
The Kenai River Women’s Classic invites fisherwomen from across the country to battle huge Salmon in the name of conservation each September. Sounds like a win-win to us.
October
October’s your last chance to find a charter before the boats call it quits for winter. Head out in search of monster Halibut, delicious Lingcod, deep-dwelling Rockfish, and much more.
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December
Christmas Comes to Kenai in December, literally. This event brings seasonal cheer to the darkest night of the year, with parades, music, lights, and much more. It’s not far for Santa to visit, we guess.
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Kenai Fishing Calendar
What People Are Saying About Kenai
"Full day with Brett on the Kenai River"
River fishing in Kenai may not be for everyone, but I think everyone should try it at least once. I normally fish saltwater but had a great time on the Kenai River with our guide, Brett.
"Full Day trip with Captain Brett"
Book early -- the season can be unpredictable. Bring bug spray!! The mosquitoes weren't terrible while on the water, but once on shore, they were pretty thick. Stay close to where you will be fishing. Anchorage is 2.5 - 3.5 hours from most fishing locations (that we are aware of), and getting a good night's sleep will make your trip much more enjoyable.
"Whole Day King Salmon fishing with Captain Brett"
We were a bit early to catch the peak king salmon run on the lower Kenai, although we did catch fish. The river was less crowded, however, which made for a more relaxing trip. You will have a better chance to catch more and larger fish later in the month, but you'll have lots of company.
"King fishing with Jim sockeye fishing is also fantastic "
Find a good guide, do some research, a good guide will make a good trip or a bad trip, find your guide they can tell u how to plan your trip.
Top Targeted Species in Kenai

Salmon (Chinook)
- Size 10-50 lbs
- Food Value Excellent
- Game Qualities Good
- Habitats Inshore, Lake, River, Nearshore

Salmon (Coho)
- Size 2-6 lbs
- Food Value Good
- Game Qualities Excellent
- Habitats Inshore, Lake, Nearshore, River

Salmon (Sockeye)
- Size 4-8 lbs
- Food Value Excellent
- Game Qualities Good
- Habitats Inshore, Lake, River