07-24-2004, 03:20 PM
Kenai Area Kenai River Salmon [ul] [li]Fishing for late run king salmon on the Kenai River has been good. Water clarity is about average. [li]Late run red salmon are entering the Kenai River in decent numbers with good to excellent fishing reported. [li]The Division of Sport Fish asks for your cooperation around the Kenai River king salmon sonar site. If you see an ADF&G boat ready to test net the river, please courteously allow them the space to do so. The test net information is critical to the sonar project and the management of the fishery. [/li][/ul] Kasilof River Salmon [ul] [li]Second run king salmon are available in the Kasilof River, with anglers reporting slow fishing. [li]Kasilof River red salmon fishing varies from day to day, ranging from good to slow. [/li][/ul] Upper Kenai River and the Russian River [ul] [li]Late run red salmon are currently showing in excellent numbers in the Upper Kenai and Russian River areas. [li]Anglers are reminded that both the Russian River and the waters of the Kenai River near its confluence with the Russian River are fly-fishing only waters. [/li][/ul] Kenai River Resident Fish [ul] [li]Fishing for rainbow trout and Dolly Varden is now open on the entire Kenai River. [li]These fisheries will improve as rainbows and Dollies follow the spawning salmon. [li]Review the 2004 Southcentral Alaska Regulations Summary for fishing gear and retention restrictions. [/li][/ul] Lake Fishing [ul] [li]Warm waters usually slow lake fishing, so fishing success is usually best early in the morning and late in the evening. [li]Floating eggs off a bobber or casting small spoons or spinners are popular methods while fishing in the lakes. [/li][/ul] Northern Pike [ul] [li]Fishing success for northern pike will typically be slow during the summer months due to warmer water temperatures. [li]Stormy Lake and Arc Lake are two publicly-accessible pike lakes. [li]Casting lures or flies that imitate small fish or other prey works well for northern pike. Bait fishing can also be productive. [li]Pike can also be taken using a spear or with a bow and arrow as long as the arrow is attached to the bow by a line. [/li][/ul] Personal Use [ul] [li]The Kenai and Kasilof River dip net fisheries have seen several excellent days of fishing, but are currently reported as spotty. [li]The Kasilof River is open daily for personal use dip-netting, 24 hours per day, through August 7. [li]The Kenai River is open 24 hours per day, by emergency order, for personal use dip-netting through July 31. [li]Vehicular access to the Kenai River south shore is limited to the Dunes Road location. Please note signage for restricted beach access areas. [li]Personal use fishery participation is open only to those Alaskan residents who have maintained a permanent home in Alaska for at least the previous 12 consecutive months. [li]Kenai and Kasilof River personal use fishery permits are available from Fish and Game offices as well as most local license vendors. [/li][/ul]