I’m going to keep this report short. I’m in the middle of the the busiest time of the season, and I’ve got a lot going on. On and off the water. The week started out a little slow fishing for reds. By the end of the week, it was on fire. I had hoped to have a fish photo of Nick and Breanna on the blog last week. This week I …
Emergency Order: Kenai River King Fishery Closes
Today, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced the closure of the Kenai River king salmon fishery beginning Wednesday. It will not reopen. This is a necessary move in protecting returning king salmon, and increasing fishing opportunities for the future. If you’re coming up between now and the end of …
Fishing Report Week Ending 7/18/21
I knew we would have fun. But, how was the fishing this past week? It wasn’t too bad for king salmon. Red salmon, on the other hand, was rather slow. On Tuesday, I fished with Rad and Matt. It was the last day that a king salmon could be retained. Here’s Matt proudly showing off the largest fish of his life. I’m …
Emergency Order: Kenai River
If you’re following the king salmon sonar counts for the Kenai River, you shouldn’t be surprised by the decision ADFG made today. Beginning on Wednesday, July 14th, until July 31st, king salmon fishing will be restricted to catch and release only. The full announcement can be found here. We knew the king …
Fishing Report Week Ending 7/11/21
The king salmon action this past week was accurately reflected in the sonar count. When the numbers are low, the action will be slow. I only had a single trip on the calendar last week and managed to catch a king. Since I wasn’t on the water much, I checked with friends/guides about the action. Everyday a few king salmon …
Fishing Report Week Ending 7/4/21
Happy 4th of July! I hope everyone is having a safe and enjoyable holiday day. On a side note, if you’re coming to the Kenai Peninsula for the 4th of July fireworks show, you’re going to be disappointed. With nearly 24 hours of daylight, it’s a little bit underwhelming. If you want to see a great show, join us for New Year’s …
Fishing Report Week Ending 6/27/21
King salmon fishing on the lower Kenai River remains slow. I had two trips this past week. On Wednesday, I fished with Ben and Kaleb. On Saturday, I fished with long time friends Taylor and Colette. On both days, we never had a bite. Ouch. I can only conclude that low sonar numbers and marginal water conditions made for …
Fishing Report Week Ending 6/20/21
Careful for what you wish for. This past week, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced the Kenai River early run king salmon fishery will be restricted to catch and release fishing from June 17th until June 30th. This measure is being taken to protect a weak run and to ensure fishing opportunities in the future. An …
Fishing Report Week Ending 6/6/21
Last year, it took until June before a king salmon came to the boat. This year, we got it done in May. Just barely. On May 31st, after a three year hiatus, I was reunited with Chuck and Deb. On this visit, they brought their friends Larry and Brenda. Not too long into the morning, Larry expertly reeled in the first …
Fishing Report Week Ending 5/30/21
Cue the animals. What a week for animal viewing. The highlight came when I was walking down the dock and came upon a mamma moose and her newborn calf. Considering the calf was still wet, the birth had to have happened within a couple of hours. The caribou decided people should see them too. A very popular …