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
Guided Kasilof river King salmon fishing is officially over on the Kenai peninsula now. The end of July marks the end of King salmon fishing on the Kenai peninsula. Though it was a great season we are now geared up and focused on Silver Salmon, Sockeye salmon and rainbow trout fishing now.
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I had the pleasure of fishing with my family on the last day of King salmon season and this 53″ Buck took an orange spin and gloe with some cured salmon eggs. We ended up landing this fish more than a mile from where it was hooked!! This is a very large King salmon caught on the Kasilof river and everyone is very proud of it. Our boat has been fishing good and this is a great way to end the King salmon season here in Alaska.
Though king fishing season is over look for more pictures and info about king fishing with us in the future from us. The season is really not that far away so if you are interested in a prime date be sure to book early. The last three weeks in July on the Kenai Peninsula seem to book faster and faster each year. Guided kasilof or Kenai river King salmon fishing can be a great experience like my family had when you are with a guide that takes pride in his job
Tight lines,
Scott
Kenai river sockeye salmon fishing can be fast and furious! The 2nd run Kenai river Sockeye salmon are starting to show up in good numbers. Today we saw lots of fish moving through and look to see even more in the next couple of days.
This is one of the Sockeye salmon we caught today fishing Kenai River. A long leader with just enough weight to bounce along the bottom will get you hooked up on one of these hard fighting fish.
While out on the river don’t forget to take a minute to see what is passing you by. This common merganser was out teaching her little ones how to fish. The scenery is hard to beet while on the Kenai river sockeye salmon fishing as well.
Guided sockeye salmon fishing will continue through the middle of August so it is not to late to get your seat on the boat to chase these great fighting fish.
tight lines,
Scott
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We would like to wish everyone a happy 4th of July from the kenai river! Be safe, have fun and get a line wet if you have time! We are out on the river today but will be enjoying a nice BBQ this evening.
If you have any interests in an AK vacation feel free to contact us at DRIFTING ON THE FLY and we’ll help get your kenai river guide trip of a lifetime!
Tight lines,
Scott
We would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and a great 2009 kenai river fishing season. I would like to thank everyone for your interest and support from this past season and we look forward to the 2009 season alaksa fishing season. Thanks again and we wish you the best for 2009.
Scott Sager
www.driftingonthefly.com
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
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Scott Sager
Kenai river king salmon fishing should be something you do on your visit to the kenai peninsula in July! Many fish are caught every year over 70 pounds and a 50 pound fish in not uncommon. The Kenai River is big and runs fast in the summer months. We have power boat so that we can rework the runs and if you prefer to fish out of a drift boat we can accomodate that as well. Kenai River King Salmon Fishing out of a drift boat is a lot of work but very doable. We landed this big kenai river king salmon out of my 18 foot Willie drift boat.
Today After a day of guiding trout and Sockeye Salmon fishing on the kenai river my buddy Ben Hancock and Dan Wikner arrived with perfect timing. We unloaded the guide boat and grabbed the private boat to set out for a short drift on the Kenai between River Quest and Pillars boat launch. Mid way through my friend hit his first king salmon ever and for sure one to remember!
Good job Ben!!!!
We are taking bookings for kenai river King Salmon fishing Trips now. Give us a call and we will work with you to design a trip that fits your vacation schedual.
Scott Sager
Drifting on the Fly
A popular Kenai river guide trip is for Sockeye Salmon,
We offer many fishing opportunities in July and August for sockeye salmon. Some of the best gravel bars are accessible on the middle kenai river. We fish here almost exclusively during the peak of the sockeye salmon runs. We look for the Sockeye salmon fishing to pick up in the next few days also. Usually by July 14th the fishing is very good. Limits are 3 per person a day until the escapement is reached and then it is usually bumped up to 6 per person!
Second run king salmon are here. Fish have been showing up in good numbers now and you should be able to snatch on to a king if you put the time in. Both the Kenai and Kasilof have fished well for me the last couple of days. Quick fish worked best on the Kenai river and Spin and glows with a glob of eggs have been best on the Kasilof river for us.
If you are interested in a King salmon guide trip or sockeye salmon guide trip on the Kenai river or Kasilof river feel free to contact me at www.driftingonthefly.com
Kenai river King Salmon are coming in better numbers every day. The rivers both kenai and kasilof are fishing well right now. Drift fishing has still been hit or miss depending on the day. A few Sockeye Salmon are showing up in the Kenai River this week. Be sure to familiarize yourself if you plan to fish the Kenai river since a lot of regulation changes are now in effect for the 2008 season. Pay special attention to the 2-Stroke Motor restrictions. June 11 will open the Kenai River Rainbow Trout Season, until then this season is closed river wide. Check out this link for details on the regulation changes.
Give me a call 907-382-6808 if you want to fish the Kenai or Kasilof, I still have a few days open in June as of tonight if you are interested in using our kenai peninsula guide service.
The Kenai river rainbow trout fishing has shown great improvements on the egg bite in the last two weeks. The fish below Skilak on the middle kenai river seem to be keying in on the egg spawn from the king salmon. I’m finding that size 10 mil. egg pattern is working best for me. A dead drift is very important, the kenai river rainbow trout see many anglers these days and get wise to a drift with the least bit of drag in it. keep your casts short and your rod high. The less line on the water is the best to prevent any drag at all. Also, do not count out the Sockeye Salmon, they have been stacking up and are ready to drop any minute in this area.
Guided kenai river rainbow trout fishing is available now. We take booking for drift boat trips, power boat trips, wade fishing trips, and fly out fishing trips. We will work close with you to design a personal and unforgettable fishing trip in Alaska
Thanks for checking us out and I’ll try to post again as soon as the fish key in on another bite.
Scott Sager
www.driftingonthefly.comscott@driftingonthefly.com
907-382-6808
