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
I watched my good friend Jeff Murray (www.murraysflyshop.com) raise at least 15 fish on this mouse pattern in the first half hour of this float. This fish was caught and released in the fall but you can be sure that it is just as productive in the spring. Note that not all rivers will produce trout on mouse patterns but most rivers in Alaska will with the right conditions.
I hope to hear stories of you catching rainbow trout on mouse patterns too! It is always fun to raise fish on dry flies and even more fun to fish a dry that you will not have any problems following. give us a call anytime to line up your next Alaska kenai river guide trip.
Have fun tying,
Scott Sager
www.driftingonthefly.com 