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CENTENNIAL PARK

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Directions to Centennial Park in Soldotna Alaska. Centennial Park address: Centennial Park. Kalifornsky Beach Road Soldotna, AK 99669 Heading South out of Soldotna: *cross the kenai river bridge *at the light take a right on Kalifornsky Beach Rd. *Look for a direct right in to Centennail Park. *If you are headed north make sure that you take a left onto Kalifornsky at the first stoplight you come to in Soldotna. View CENTENNIAL PARK BOAT LAUNCH in a larger map This is a very popular spot to launch your guide boat on the lower Kenai river for a days fishing for King salmon.  There is a fee station set up shortly after you enter the park so make sure you stop for that.  Along with camping and great gravel bars for fishing the park has picnic areas and of course the boat launch. The Kenai river runs fast in July and Centennial park has a nice back eddie with place to park your boat while you are parking your rig after launching.  If you plan on fishing the top half of the lower kenai river this is a great place to launch your boat.  I enjoy fishing sunkin island, poachers cove, river quest, big eddie and a few other runs that are easily accessible from Centennial park. business phone: 907-382-6808 or send an inquiry here! FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CENTENNIAL PARK CLICK HERE

UPPER KENAI RIVER BOAT LAUNCH

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DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE UPPER KENAI RIVER BOAT LAUNCH View UPPER KENAI RIVER BOAT LAUNCH in a larger map Visit AK State Parks for more about the upper Kenai river boat launch. Located at the Kenai Lake bridge in Cooper Landing the upper Kenai river boat launch is a great place to access the river.  Right at the boat launch is a great place to try an catch a rainbow trout or dolly varden if you do not have access to a boat.  Here we will launch the drift boat for a days float trip down the Kenai river to Sportsman’s or Jim’s landing.  The time of year varies when we meet at this location.  This section of the Kenai river is good fly fishing or spin fishing at times for Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden.  The salmon fishing can be good for the second run of  sockeye salmon (Reds) and silver salmon as well.    This is a drift only setting so there are no power boats allowed from Kenai Lake down to Skilak lake. Guided River Trip Rate $250 per person *LARGE GROUPS WELCOME *LODGING PACKAGES AVAILABLE *EXCLUSIVE BOAT PACKAGES -2 PERSON EXCLUSIVE STARTING AT $750.00 A DAY -3 PERSON EXCLUSIVE STARTING AT $950.00 A DAY contact details, business phone: 907-382-6808 or send an inquiry here!

JIMS LANDING

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Directions to Jims Landing View DIRECTIONS TO JIM’S LANDING in a larger map     Jims Landing is the last take out before the Kenai River Canyon. If you float past here you will have to navigate through class 111 whitewater rapids before coming to Skilak Lake.  From the outlet of Skilak Lake to the Upper Skilak Lake Boat Launch is just over 8 miles.  Trout and Salmon fishing can be great in this section of river.  From the outlet of Skilak Lake to the Upper Skilak Lake Boat Launch is just over 8 miles.  We might meat here if you have a canyon trip booked with us.  There is no concrete launch here and the loose gravel can be tricky docking your drift boat but it is very doable.  The wade fisherman can walk down river just a little ways and at different times of the year catch Sockeye salmon, Rainbow trout, dolly varden and silver salmon.  There is plenty of parking but during the peak season if you can’t find a place to park on the other side of the sterling highway there is another parking lot.  It is a short hike back to the boat launch.  Give us a call if you would like more information about wade fishing from Jims landing or if you are interested in a guided trip in this area.     Guided River Trip Rate $250 per person *LARGE GROUPS WELCOME *LODGING PACKAGES AVAILABLE *EXCLUSIVE BOAT PACKAGES -2 PERSON EXCLUSIVE STARTING AT $750.00 A DAY -3 PERSON EXCLUSIVE STARTING AT $950.00 A DAY contact details, business phone: 907-382-6808 or send an inquiry here!

UPPER SKILAK LAKE BOAT LAUNCH

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DIRECTIONS TO THE UPPER SKILAK LAKE BOAT LAUNCH View DIRECTIONS TO UPPER SKILAK LAKE BOAT LAUNCH in a larger map Upper Skilak Lake boat launch is a great place to camp, picnic, fish, view wildlife and pull your boat from a long day fishing the Kenai river canyon fishing for rainbow trout, dolly varden, silver salmon or sockeye salmon.  I have seen black bears, brown bears, moose, and eagles at different times right at the boat launch.  Here you will also find some of the most scenic camping on the kenai peninsula.  If you plan on Shuttling your vehicle you can do that yourself or Wildman’s shuttle service will do it for you.  You can call them at 907-595-1456 to find out about pricing.  From the mouth of the Kenai river to the boat launch is about 8 miles.  The weather is very unpredictable on the lake and with a small motor pushing a drift boat you have to be very careful on the days that you choose to make this trip. We offer trips through the Kenai Canyon and will be happy to line you up on a days fishing.  If you are interested contact us here or give us a call at 907-382-6808 and we will get you lined up! business phone: 907-382-6808 or send an inquiry here!

RAINBOW TROUT FISHING THE KENAI RIVER

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Rainbow trout fishing the Kenai river is always something I look forward too, even on day 100 I still find the motivation to get gear together and make my way to the river.  It is always helpful to see the river when the water is very low.  At Cooper Landing the Flow was around 600 CFS and below Skilak lake it was flowing around 840 CFS.  This gives me a lot of information for the following guide season on where rainbow trout might be holding. We picked up a few rainbow trout around Princess rapids on the upper Kenai River.  The temperature was in the low 20’s all morning and eventually came up to were we could fish without freezing up to bad.   Thanks to the Jet-boil we were able to take a break and have some hot coffee. KENAI RIVER RAINBOW TROUT Not removing the fish from the water on very cold days is a great idea, plus it’s much better for your hands!   I’m sure that leeches and flesh flies would have picked a few fish up but there were a lot of silver salmon spawning.  We knew that we would be fighting almost dead silvers all day were we were fishing if we used streamers.   Egg patterns seemed to be the ticket and we didn’t pick up many silvers at all.  Both dead egg patterns and fresh egg patterns picked up a few rainbow trout and dolly varden. TIGHT LINES, SCOTT SAGER 907-382-6808

WILLIE PREDATOR POWER BOAT

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Drifting on the Fly, LLC proudly added a Willie Predator power boat to the business. The boat is 20 feet long and is 72 inches wide and is powered by a 50 horse power Mercury motor and has a 9.9  horse power Mercury motor for secondary power. Though running a drift boat on the Kenai River for salmon, Dolly Varden and rainbow trout has its place, the power boat has its benefits as well.

 

The use of a powerboat for rainbow trout fishing on the middle Kenai River is a very effective way to have a chance at big Kenai River rainbow trout. This boat also allows us to easily fish the lower Kenai River for king salmon.  With a 50-horse power engine on the back of the boat running multiple drifts through a hole can be done in no time.

The option to fish for rainbow trout, silver salmon, or sockeye salmon on the middle river in a power boat is now available.  I have owned and run power boats for years and it is nice to finally add one to our guided fishing operation.  

We are looking forward to another great fishing season. Booking a guide trip on the kenai river with Drifting on the Fly easy!

Tight Lines, Scott

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KENAI RIVER TROUT FISHING

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Kenai river trout fishing in the winter can be good one day and just OK the next.  Inconsistent temperatures has a lot to do with this.  The peak season of kenai river trout fishing is June, August, September and October. The first weekend of Dec. was beautiful on the Kenai river.  We didn’t catch a ton of rainbow trout but enough to keep us motivated.  Skilak lake is now starting to freeze over and wade fishing opportunities are about all that is available now.  The weather was excellent today with temperatures over 30 degrees!  I wasn’t out on the Kenai river but I know a few people that took full advantage and look forward to the report.  Winter fishing is a great time of year to get out on the Kenai river, so pick a window of good weather and get outside!  Good luck and we’ll see you out there. Keep us in mind for your summer trip to the kenai peninsula as well.  If you would like to inquire about a Kenai river trout fishing trip give us a call. Peak season kenai river trout fishing trips are getting very popular.  Make sure if you are interested in this special time of year that you book early in the year to ensure your spot on the boat!  We have many guided fishing trip opportunities on the kenai river and surrounding areas so gives us a ring and lets talk about your next fishing trip to Alaska!.     Tight Lines, Scott

GUIDED STEELHEAD FISHING ON THE KENAI PENINSULA

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GUIDED STEELHEAD FISHING ON THE KENAI PENINSULA Join Drifting on the Fly for some great steelhead fishing in Alaska on the Anchor river the first weekend in Oct.  We have a great camp set up that has enough room for many tents in the same area.  We are wanting to share camp with those that have fished with us, follow our blog and receive our newsletters.  So if you are able to make it and like what our company is all about feel free to show up and make yourself part of the 2009 steelhead festivities.  Camp is now set up and the steelhead are in!! This is not a guided fishing weekend but a weekend to get together and share some good times.  although we will be willing to help out with technique, casting and reading water to those that are interested in learning a little more about catching the most explosive fish in Alaska!
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Looking forward to sharing camp with you and if you have any questions or would like to book a guided steelhead fishing on the kenai peninsula, feel free to contact me anytime 907-382-6808 Tight lines, Scott  

Rainbow trout fishing on the Kenai River

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Fall Rainbow trout fishing on the kenai river has been very good this fall.  Friends and clients  are all getting into big fish and lots of them.  Follow the sockeye salmon and you will be sure to find a concentration of quality rainbow trout.  Flesh flies are starting to really produce some good fish as well.  The fishing season is coming to an end fast but there is still time to get out on the river with us one more time. We offer a quality guided fishing operation and would love to show you what we know about this area.
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This picture is of Kim Sager with a 30 inch rainbow trout caught in the kenai river canyon this fall.  Kim has been fly fishing this area for years and this is the biggest fish she has landed.  A monster Kenai river rainbow isn’t landed on every trip but the odds definitely go up when you fish where they live.  If you think that you may like to fish this season call asap to reserve your spot.  Only a few more weeks of fishing and limited spots are available! Thanks for following us and steelhead season is right around the corner! call today to book a guided kenai river rainbow trout or steel head trip Tight lines, Scott  

STEELHEAD FISHING

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This week we will kick off steelhead fishing camp! We will be camped out on the Anchor river the first weekend in Oct. If you are interested in camping off the end of the fishing season sharing camp with some hard core steelhead fishermen and we’d love to have you join us. We plan to have a wonderful camp fire Friday and sat. night with good food and laughs, along with some epic steelhead fishing. There is plenty of camp sites in the area along with the Anchor river Inn for those that would like a warm room and shower at a reasonable price. If this weekend works for you feel free to contact me here for more info on the weekend! Join us in steelhead camp and the memories will make themselves.  This is going to be a good weekend to meet new people that share the same passions as you and have a great time by a much needed campfire.
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I also take guided steelhead fishing trips out as well. If you are interested in a Kenai peninsula guided steelhead fishing trip give a call anytime and we will be happy to share with you our knowledge of our local rivers.  Steelhead trips are 275$ per person and exclusive rates are available. looking forward to sharing camp Scott [mappress mapid=”7″]