STEELHEAD FISHING THE KENAI PENINSULA
Author: Drifting-admin
FALL TROUT FISHING ON THE KENAI RIVER
Fall trout fishing on the Kenai River can be epic. My good friend Nigel Fox caught this Rainbow Trout on his favorite flesh fly. If the temperatures are right at this time of year we will allow you to remove the fish briefly from the water for a picture Late Oct. when the conditions are right you might switch it up and try one of your favorite flesh flies. Many flies work at this time of year. Leech’s, flesh flies, egg patterns, a variety of nymphs and many more, so techniques change as we change patterns.
The mornings are cold and winter is knocking on our door now. I would like to be able to chase kenai river rainbow trout for a few more weeks though. Guiding on the kenai river is very exciting for me because you never know when the opportunity for a fish of a lifetime is willing to bite.
We offer both fly fishing and spin fishing guided trips. No matter how you would like to fish the Kenai River we can accommodate your style. Upper river drift boat trips and middle kenai river power boat trips available.
I hope that if you are interested in a guide trip that you will contact us for your next Alaska fishing vacation.
Tight Lines,
Scott
Drifting On The Fly, LLC Kenai River Rainbow Trout Fishing In October
Kenai River Rainbow Trout Fishing in October is a great time to get out and experience the river. The crowds are starting to dwindle and the water levels usually are doing the same. The weather can get cold and snow will be in the forecast more than likely but the fish will be there.
Being new to fly fishing, Sam handled this fish like a pro. Great Job! When the tempuratures drop we will not remove the fish from the water so there isn’t as high of a mortality rate. Please respect this and we will do our best to get a quality picture of you catch. If we plan on harvesting a silver salmon this rule doesn’t apply!
Grayling are not a common fish in the Kenai river but we do catch one every once in a while. Today was the exception, we caught one 8″ arctic grayling today. Grayling will move into the kenai river later in the season to find food before the long winter sets in.
October fishing on the kenai river can be very productive. Silver salmon are spawning now and the Rainbow trout move right behind them to feed. If you would like a late season guide trip on the kenai river contact us anytime.
Tight Lines,
Scott sager
Drifting On The Fly, LLC KENAI RIVER GUIDE TRIP
There are many kenai river guide trip opportunities available. Rainbow trout, dolly varden, king salmon, silver salmon, sockeye salmon and many more. We offer both fly and spin fishing trips so no matter how you would like to pursue these beautiful fish we can accommodate you. We also can provide drift boat and/or power boat guided fishing trips.
Fall and early winter brings my favorite fish to chase to our nearby waters, giant rainbow trout on the kenai river and Silver salmon. The rivers along the Kenai peninsula are now starting to lose water and the fish are gearing up for the cold months ahead. Finding big rainbow trout, fresh steelhead and silver salmon isn’t a problem as much as keeping the guides on your rod open from ice. We are still chasing some really big fish now and I hope you are too. Our guide service continues to run trips until the end of October, weather permitting. All you will need is some warm cloths, waders (we can provide them), a packed lunch, and a fishing license.
If you are interested in a late season kenai river fishing trip contact us here.
Tight Lines, Scott Drifting On The Fly, LLC
SILVER SALMON FISHING ON THE KENAI RIVER
Silver Salmon fishing on the kenai river has been excellent this week. The best proven fly has been a purple leach pattern for the water conditions that we have been fishing. You might have to weed through a couple fish to put a chrome one in the boat. This late in the season the fish that entered the system earlier are starting to stage to spawn. When a silver salmon is hooked up it will take big runs and cartwheeling jumps it is all good. I’ve found that a slightly upstream cast and a big mend with a very slow retrieve has got the most bites. Silver salmon can be aggressive but I find a slower presentation out fishes a fast sporadic presentation most days. Anywhere on the Kenai river with a slow pocket should be holding silver salmon.
We will continue to take booking for silver salmon fishing on the kenai river until the end of October. Weather conditions are sometimes colder and daylight hours are not as long but the fishing can be excellent in October for both silvers and rainbow trout! Contact us here for a silver salmon guide trip on the kenai river.
Tight Lines,
Scott Sager www.driftingonthefly.com
Alaska Top Water Rainbow Trout Fishing
Under the right conditions and timing you can find some great Alaska top water rainbow trout fishing. From Dry flies in small streams and lakes to big mouse patterns on the Kenai and other rivers in the state. June proves to be a good month on the Kenai Peninsula for this and I have some great streams in other parts of the state that can provide top water rainbow trout fishing.
It is my goal to explore at least one new river every year. This year we chose Lake Creek to see if it was worth adding to the arsenal. At the begining of the trip we were able to get plenty of rainbows taking mouse patterns which made the trip worth while right then and there. We had high muddy water for the whole trip and still the river produced a good number of rainbow trout, grayling, and silver salmon . On our 60 mile adventure through white water, rocks and canyons. We found ourselves thinking that we need to show this to you.
If you are interested in a 6 day 5 night back country float I think we found a great adventure for you! I can put this Alaska guide trip together and work closely with you to build a fishing trip of a lifetime.
Tight lines,
www.driftingonthefly.com Timing your Kenai River Fishing Trip
Timing your Kenai River fishing trip depends on the species that you primarily want to pursue make sure. For instance if you would like to go after Kenai river sockeye salmon you would want to book you guided trip with us in late July or early august. There are overlapping peak dates for multiple species as well. Like king salmon and a sockeye salmon trip can both be booked during the peak season for both species. This would happen at the end of July. These dates go fast so book early to insure that you get the dates that you are interested in.
A Tip for Netting a sockeye salmon on the kenai river. Always net a fish by head first. This way you have the whole fish in the net and if it makes another run it will run into the net or swim out without pulling the hook. If you aren’t interested in netting your own sockeye salmon feel free to give our kenai river guide service a call anytime. We will do our best to put every legal fish on the bank for you!
Hope this helps and good fishing
www.driftingonthefly.com
Scott Sager
FLY FISHING RAINBOW TROUT ON THE KENAI RIVER
Fly Fishing rainbow trout on the Kenai river can be a great guided trip. We offer many trips on the Kenai but specialize in finding bit trout on the fly. Fish like these aren’t landed everyday but are hooked often. Every once in a while a fish cooperates and an angler does everything right and we are able to put a big fish in the net.
King Salmon are starting to really starting to drop their eggs now and trout fishing the kenai river is heating up. The Rainbow trout are moving around and finding dinner at the the hottest spawning ground these days. The river should be full of eggs within the next week..!!! Think of any other trout fishing you know and match the hatch except with beads and flesh flies instead of may flies and stone flies. Just like any fishing pay attention to what’s happening in the stream and you’ll have a more productive day on the water.
Guide trips are available and Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about our kenai River guide operation or what is going on with the Kenai River.
Thanks and tight lines,
Scott sager www.driftingonthefly.com
Middle Kenai River Fishing
Middle kenai river fishing is very popular. We chase Rainbow trout, dolly varden, silver salmon and sockeye salmon on this section of river.
Rainbow Trout fishing the kenai river is good day here and a so so day there but we look for it to get real good any day. Rainbow trout that are over 25 inches are not uncommon here and 30 inch fish are landed many times throughout the season. Middle kenai river trout fishing is good in June, August, September and October. Book a trip on the middle kenai river and then a steelhead fishing trip or two and let us show you a great fishing vacation.
I’m going to be out in the back country for the next few days so if you have a question about booking a leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Alaska’s back country is fun and wild. The great thing about being a small guide service is that we can work with you to design the trip that you want. We have lots of rivers in our arsenal and can put just about anything together that you might want to do.
Thanks and hope your getting a line wet.
Scott Sager
www.driftingonthefly.com
907-382-6808
Rainbow Trout fishing the kenai river is good day here and a so so day there but we look for it to get real good any day. Rainbow trout that are over 25 inches are not uncommon here and 30 inch fish are landed many times throughout the season. Middle kenai river trout fishing is good in June, August, September and October. Book a trip on the middle kenai river and then a steelhead fishing trip or two and let us show you a great fishing vacation.
I’m going to be out in the back country for the next few days so if you have a question about booking a leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Alaska’s back country is fun and wild. The great thing about being a small guide service is that we can work with you to design the trip that you want. We have lots of rivers in our arsenal and can put just about anything together that you might want to do.
Thanks and hope your getting a line wet.
Scott Sager
www.driftingonthefly.com
907-382-6808 KENAI RIVER DRIFT BOAT FISHING
Kenai River Drift Boat Fishing is a great way to pursue King Salmon or any of the species that we fish for. It is a lot of hard work but the reward in landing a trophy fish with no power is great.
Every Monday in June and July the Kenai river is closed to fishing with a motor on board and no sticker-ed guide boats are allowed on the river. Kenai river drift boat monday is really nice to get out there and fish for King Salmon with no noise, only a few wakes, and lots of friendly people. I didn’t have a booked trip today on the Kasilof river so my buddies and I set out early for the last drift boat Monday of the year. We missed a few fish and lost 2 really big fish (really big) and landed these two chrome King Salmon. Fishing was good for the most part and the river was a pleasure to be on today!
Only 3 more days left in the season.
There can be some down time to king Salmon fishing so it is easy to take in the scenery but when one of these bruisers takes the bait hold on and let the excitement begin! Check out more pics and information on our website at www.driftingonthefly.com for booking information or to contact us.
We look forward to fishing with you soon.
Tight Lines,
Scott Sager