THE KENAI RIVER CABINS
At Sterling, Alaska

 

King Salmon (Chinook Salmon)


The Kenai River is world famous for producing giant trophy King salmon. The world record was taken in May of 1985 weighing 97 lbs. 4 oz. Every year sees thousands of kings weighing between 30 and 80, even 90 lbs. Their fighting strength is legendary, and those that have battled these giants have memories that will last a lifetime. We have two runs of Kings entering the local rivers and fishing is typically best late May to mid June and the last half of July. Methods for taking Kings include back bouncing, back trolling, and drifting from boats, although they can also be taken from the river banks.

Sockeye Salmon (Red Salmon)

These silvery fighters average 6-12 lbs. and most of its muscle. These salmon begin to clog the Kenai River in late June and the run ends in mid August. New regulations aimed at protecting these salmon allow nearly one million sockeye to return to the river every summer. Since the Sockeye tend to hug the bank, most fishing is done from the shore. Methods include casting cohoe flies in a style found only on the Kenai River.

Silver Salmon (Coho Salmon)

Many anglers think silvers are the most fun of all the salmon. These fighters are notorious for their acrobatics, burning up drags and snapping rods. Silvers average 10-14 lbs., with lunkers nearing 20 lbs. Season begins in early August and ends September 30th. Methods include casting spinners, back bouncing, and back trolling. Ask about the Seward Silver Salmon Derby- this salt water fishery is in mid-August, has a six fish limit, non-stop action, and takes place in beautiful Resurrection Bay about 45 minutes from our cabins. Silver salmon can also be caught from our dock.