The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has released the 2020 Kenai River king salmon forecast. The early run (May/June) forecast is 4,794. Although below average, this forecast falls within the optimum escapement goal of 3,900 to 6,000 fish. The late run (July) forecast is 22,707. This estimate is within the sustainable …
Dedication
Okay. I admit it. That looks miserable. That's Audria Bloch hunkered down on the boat ride to one of my secret silver salmon spots this past September. I like fishing the Kenai any time I can, but September is my favorite month. Why you ask? Less anglers, and more fishing action. What's not to like about that? But, …
Whoopsie
I’m sure there’s a backstory about why this boat was left high and dry on the Beaver Creek gravel bar. Did they run out of gas? Did they have a medical emergency and abandon the boat? Probably neither. I think the real reason was inattention/distraction during a falling tide. File this under, “Things you don’t want …
Who Knew???
Dog salmon. Chum salmon. Calico salmon. Keta salmon. These are various names used to identify the fish pictured above. Since 1985, I’ve fished the Kenai River and feel like I’ve seen most everything. A group this past summer called me the Farmer’s Insurance Guide because “I know a thing or two because I’ve seen a thing or …
Back On Schedule.
Long time readers know this well: I almost always post on Sundays. It’s a habit of mine. And, it’s also been a habit of my core readers. How do I know this? Well, if I miss a Sunday, Jane or I will often be contacted to see if I’m okay. It’s humbling to know I have such dedicated followers like that. So why Sundays? The …
Ringing In The New Year…
Big news for followers of Beaver Creek Cabins & Guide Service in 2020. We have finally left the 20th century, and upgraded our website/social media presence to the 21st century. It was time for an upgrade. Our old site served us well, but it was created in the late 1990’s. It was great when flip phones were popular, …
Best Christmas Gift Ever…
It's not too late to get your favorite fisherman a gift certificate for that once in a lifetime fishing adventure on the Kenai River. Give us a call at 907-398-0383, or send an email to beavercreekcabins@yahoo.com and we will get you set up. …
Thanksgiving Week
Food, football, and family. Enjoy your Thanksgiving week. …
In Memoriam: Dean Lageson
It's only fitting that I'm writing a tribute to my Uncle Dean today. On this day, December 7th, I would call Dean-O and ask him what day it was. Without hesitation he would say, "today is the day that Pearl Makki got bombed in Two Harbors." If you're of Finnish descent, from Minnesota, or know my Uncle Dean, you will completely get …
Cyber Monday Sale
Tomorrow is Cyber Monday. We are joining in and offering a 25% discount for any new guided fishing or lodging bookings for the months of May or June, 2020. This is a one day offer and your booking must be completed before December 2nd. We hope to see you in 2020! beavercreekcabins@yahoo.com 907-398-0383 …