Fishing
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King
Salmon (Chinook)
The
famous Kenai River is World Renowned for its trophy size
King Salmon. Beginning in mid-May the Kings come into the
river in two overlapping runs and continue through the
seasons end, July 31.
Each year anglers from all over the world converge on the Kenai River for the opportunity to catch their limit of these mighty Salmon. Kenai River kings average 45 pounds with many larger. Each season fish around 90 pounds are taken from the Kenai River.
Fishing for King Salmon is our specialty and the Kenai River is the Fishing Adventure of a lifetime, and one that every fisherman should experience.
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Silver
Salmon (Coho)
The Silver Salmon is
an abundant fish in these waters during the early part of
August through October. They are ferocious fighters and
acrobats, providing an excellent sportfishing
experience.
Silvers average 10 to 12 pounds with trophy fish running up to 20 pounds and these guys like to fight.
Silver charters are taken to the mid-river area below Skilak Lake. This involves casting lures and spinners from the boat. In this form of fishing, various known holding waters are fished. Light-weight spinning and bait-casting rods and reels are utilized. We also utilize back-trolling techniques.
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Red
Salmon (Sockeye)
The
Kenai River has two runs of reds; they are considered by
many to be the finest eating of the various salmon
species. They are ocean fresh and rather powerful when
they are hooked in the fast current.
With the 3 sockeye per day ~ per person limit, an excellent fishing opportunity is to charter to the mid-river area below Skilak Lake and shore fish (clients need hip boots). The guide stays with the clients and provides instruction and assists in the landing of fish.
Red Salmon fishing remains excellent for the first two - three weeks of August. During this same period, it is not uncommon to also catch Silver Salmon. In this form of fishing, various flies and beads are used. Light to mid range rods and reels are utilized for both fly and bait-casting.
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Rainbow
Trout and Dolly Varden
Rainbow trout, known for their frantic above water
gyrations, are caught regularity in the 25 - 30 inch range. This past year
some very large fish were caught measuring more than 34 inches.
Dolly Varden are also abundant during this time and they are found in their spawning color phase. There are shades of violet on their sides and fins, which are often tipped with orange.
Their bodies have a rich sprinkling of red and pink spots and weigh up to 10 pounds.
The Kenai River is fished for Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden. This fishing is done from either a power or drift boat on the middle Kenai.
In the fall fishing is with light gear (fly or spinning) and artificial bait. We encourage "catch and release" of Rainbow Trout.
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Alaskan
Halibut
Nearby Cook Inlet offers fishermen the opportunity to
catch the largest game fish in the North Pacific. The
average Halibut is 40 pounds, while many grow to over 100
pounds.
In 1987, a huge Alaskan Halibut weighing 460 pounds was taken from these waters.
Adding a day of Alaska Halibut fishing in your vacation plans is an excellent idea and Big Sky can make the arrangements for you. We can book out of Seward, Homer or Deep Creek.
Big Sky Charter and Fishcamp is a full-service operation with a family atmosphere and a special, personal touch. We will do our best to fill your visit to Alaska with memories to last a lifetime.
Contact us today to plan the Perfect Alaska Fishing Adventure!
Joe Connors Owner ~
Operator
13120 Saunders Road - Anchorage, Alaska
99516
(907) 345-5760 - Winter - (907) 262-9496 -
Summer
(907) 345-0873 - Fax -
joe@kenaiguide.com