This past week the Alaska Department of Fish released the 2022 king salmon forecast for the Kenai River. The early run (May/June) is projected to be 4,300 fish which is within the optimum escapement goal range of 3,900 6,600 fish. The late run (July) is projected to be 16,004 fish which is also within the optimum escapement goal of …
2020 Kenai River King Salmon Forecast
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 …