

Picture Credits: ADF&G Russian RiverĪnother Kenai Peninsula river, the Russian is insanely popular during sockeye runs and I recommend going in August and early September to avoid the July crowds.

Rainbow trout, dolly varden, sockeye salmon, and king salmon also come through the Kasilof. Steelhead make the Kasilof popular in the spring and fall, and anglers brave the cold to catch them. The Kasilof is more protected and no motorized boats are allowed, as with any fishery be sure to check local regulations for other rules. It is quite different from the Kenai though. Located on the southern part of Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula, the Kasilof is only 11 miles away from the Kenai River. Last summer I had an incredible experience with Jason, a well-known Kenai guide, and my family and I caught more trout than we could count.

The best way to experience trout fishing on this crystalline blue river is with a guide. Summertime on the Kenai is very busy because many people are subsistence salmon fishing. Very popular amongst Alaskan anglers, the Kenai River is a bustling fishery full of rainbow trout, silver salmon, sockeye salmon, and dolly varden. Glossary: Best Places to Fish in Alaska Alaska Fishing Regulations Alaskan Fishing Guides and Outfitters Alaska Fish Species on the Fly Seasons in Alaska Best Places to Fish in Alaska Kenai River
