Category Archives: Kenai Currents

First, I apologize for the long time between reports but as is usually the case, peak season affords very little free time and computer time takes second fiddle to fishing and taking care of our many guests.  It has indeed … Continue reading →

It has been several weeks since I last posted and that means things have been very busy for us.  It has overall been a very challenging season from a fishing perspective with less than stellar returns statewide for most species … Continue reading →

The 2018 season is well underway and just like every season it has exhibited its own unique personality.  Perhaps the most noteworthy characteristic to the season has been the lack of warm weather, especially in mid to late May with … Continue reading →

The 2017 fishing season on the Kenai Peninsula and surrounding waters was excellent overall.  It featured very few lows and countless highs and will be largely remembered as a rebound year for king salmon.  After recent years with less than … Continue reading →

It’s hard to believe we are nearing the end of September and ultimately the close of the 2017 fishing season here on the Kenai.  Quickly looking back, I think what strikes me most is how fast each collective season goes … Continue reading →

Fishing Report August 20, 2017 Time sure flies when you are catching fish. It has been over a month since our last fishing report was posted and a lot of great fishing action has occurred since then. July came and … Continue reading →

Alaska Fishing report: July 9, 2017 It has been several weeks since our last fishing report and we are now entering what many would refer to as our peak season. Mid to late June had some very memorable moments as … Continue reading →

Alaska Fishing Report: June 15, 2017 Fishing on the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers is now into the second week of June. Both rivers are approaching their seasonal peaks for early run king salmon. On the Kasilof River, the kings continue … Continue reading →

The 2017 Alaska Fishing season is officially in full swing here on the Kenai Peninsula. Although it has been a colder than normal spring for us here in south central Alaska, the fishing for king salmon has been heating up … Continue reading →

Oddly enough, Pink salmon on the Kenai River return only on even years.  The smallest and most abundant of the Pacific Salmon, Pinks or Humpback Salmon have a strict two-year life cycle.  From the moment they emerge from the gravel … Continue reading →

Prior to this past season, it had been several summers since I guided for kings on the Kenai. With low returns and restrictions, we largely refocused our efforts on the more abundant and predictable sockeye salmon.  2016 seemed to be … Continue reading →

An increase in hatchery fish equals red hot king fishing! If you are a long time visitor or resident to the Kenai Peninsula you can remember the Kasilof River back in the 1990’s when it was teeming with kings throughout … Continue reading →

Indeed, we are living in different times and social media is definitely becoming a huge player in how people communicate not only about life in general but also with hunting and fishing. Two social media platforms that lend themselves well … Continue reading →

With the 2016 season officially behind us, it’s time to take a look back on yet another epic summer of Alaska Fishing.   Without a doubt the most memorable aspect of this past season was the stronger king salmon returns.  After … Continue reading →

With the fall leaves in full display, it is definitely September here on the Kenai River. The transition from August to September came very fast and we spent the majority of latter August fishing below Skilak Lake for both silvers … Continue reading →

The end of August is now in sight and we are entering the final phase of our 2016 fishing season.  The early run of silver salmon on the Kenai has mirrored many of the August silver fisheries statewide with relatively … Continue reading →

Low and behold, July came and went in rapid fashion and it was certainly unique and memorable in a number of ways.  Before we look forward to the fall and the final few chapters of our fishing season, lets recap … Continue reading →