How to go fish the Kenai River

The months we list for the Kenai River are June, July, August, September, October. You are inside that window now, so this brief is written for August.

August

Reading the gauge…

Flies to tie — August

We hold no hatch chart for August on this river, so there is no fly list to publish here. Browse the fly library.

Access

Jim's Landing (Upper Kenai)
60.483, -150.033parking
Russian River Confluence
60.483, -149.983parking
Soldotna Bridge
60.483, -150.117parking

Regs — check current rules before you go

Check Alaska Department of Fish and Game for current regulations. King salmon regulations are strictly managed with in-season emergency orders. Specific gear and bait restrictions vary by section and season.

Pack list

A current state fishing licence
Waders and boots you have already leak-tested
Net, nippers, forceps
Floatant and desiccant
Tippet in the sizes the chart asks for
Water, sun cover, polarised glasses

Generic gear. Anything specific to this water is above.

Full hatch chart, access map and live gauge on the Kenai River page →