Kenai River Trip

Drifting on the FlyALASKSA AND KENAI RIVER SALMON FISHING

When the fishing is good on a kenai river trip there is little time for sitting around.  Here Kim and Jeff are excited about a great net job on a sockeye salmon. A Good kenai River Trip for Sockeye Salmon should be scheduled for the middle of June and from the middle of July until the second week in August.  …

Kenai Peninsula Attractions

Drifting on the FlyDRIFTING ON THE FLY

There are many Kenai Peninsula attractions for your Alaska vacation.  We will do our best to make a described list of adventures and activities that you might want to do along with you guided fishing trip with us.  I will not cover them all but it will give you a good start on planning and yes we will be happy …

Alaska kenai peninsula weather

Drifting on the FlyDRIFTING ON THE FLY

The Alaska Kenai Peninsula weather has been ugly the last few days. I drove up to anchorage for yesterday and encountered some heavy gust of wind and bad rain on the way up and the way back. This is a picture I took coming around turnagain arm this morning.  The wind had to be blowing at least 40 miles per …

KingFisher Restaurant

Drifting on the FlyDRIFTING ON THE FLY

After a good day of fishing the upper Kenai river fishing for rainbow trout and dolly Varden we decided to have dinner at the kingfisher restaurant.  The KingFisher restaurant is located just above the waters edge on Kenai lake, excellent food and one of the best views of any restaurant I’ve been to.  Plus I really enjoy the IPA that …

dolly Varden fishing on the Kenai river

Drifting on the FlyALASKA AND KENAI RIVER RAINBOW TROUT FISIHING

    Dolly varden fishing on the kenai river can be excellent.  Along with the rainbow trout fishing you will find that these hard fighting fish can really be a good variety to your day. The guys taking time for family photos on the Kenai river and soaking in the experience. The high bank I am on is a great …

Kenai river rainbow trout fishing

Drifting on the FlyALASKA AND KENAI RIVER RAINBOW TROUT FISIHING

              A few eagles feeding along the Kenai river, we also saw a brown bear fishing along the river as well. I was able to maneuver the boat close enough for my guest to get some great photos. Wildlife along the Kenai river is abundant and you never know what you might see on …

Kenai river rainbow trout

Drifting on the FlyALASKA AND KENAI RIVER RAINBOW TROUT FISIHING

Kenai river rainbow trout fishing continues to be off the hook.  I am noticing the change from the kenai river rainbow trout following the king salmon spawn to following the pink salmon spawn now.  Our technique will not change but our fishing locations are switched up a bit when this happens.  Keeping in tune with what is going on with …

Kenai river silver salmon and rainbow trout fishing

Drifting on the FlyALASKA AND KENAI RIVER RAINBOW TROUT FISIHING, ALASKSA AND KENAI RIVER SALMON FISHING

This mornings kenai river silver salmon and rainbow trout fishing trip was gorgeous!! The 20 minute run up river was as scenic as Alaska is! You can expect anything from fog to rain to snow to any condition in Alaska but this morning was one to praise. It was 39 degrees at the boat launch and crystal clear! It’s trout …

Alaska rainbow trout fishing

Drifting on the FlyALASKA AND KENAI RIVER RAINBOW TROUT FISIHING

    Float planes often cruise the Kenai River and can land in many places.  It is quit an experience to have a float plane buzz you while you are in Alaska rainbow trout fishing. The rainbow trout have moved behind the king salmon and there are fish feeding through out the whole system right now. Alaska rainbow trout fishing …

Kenai river boat launch

Drifting on the FlyALASKA AND KENAI RIVER RAINBOW TROUT FISIHING

The view from a kenai river boat launch this morning.  My gear is in order and the sun rise is worth sharing.  Looking up the Moose river under the sterling highway bridge at 5 am reminds me that fall is well on its way.  Clear skies and cooler temperatures will turn the landscape into autumn in days now not weeks.  …