08-05-2004, 05:04 AM
Kenai Area
Fresh Waters
Kenai River Salmon [ul] [li]Red salmon are often available into early August on the lower Kenai River. [li]Silver and pink salmon are entering the river. These runs generally usually show up in good numbers by the first week of August. [li]Anglers are reminded that fishing for silver salmon is closed in the Kenai River August 1, 2, & 3. The river remains open for other species. [li]After retaining a second silver salmon 16" or longer, you may not fish in the Kenai River downstream of the Upper Killey River for the remainder of that day. [/li][/ul]
Kasilof River Salmon [ul] [li]Kasilof River red salmon fishing will continue to slow. A few fish should be available for the next week or two. [li]Silver salmon should now be available in the Kasilof River as well. [li]Spinners in sizes 3 or 4, or ½-ounce Pixees, or small Spin-N-Glos with salmon eggs are popular tackle choices for silvers. [/li][/ul]
Upper Kenai River and the Russian River [ul] [li]Late run red salmon are available in the Upper Kenai and Russian River areas, with anglers reporting good fishing. [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]Rainbow/steelhead trout are catch-and-release only in this area. Please check pages 30 & 31 of your regulation booklet carefully before deciding to harvest any fish species. [/li][/ul]
Swanson River [ul] [li]Anglers have reported catching a few silver salmon on the Swanson River in the Nikiski area. [li]Dolly Varden and rainbow trout are also available in the Swanson River. [li]Bait and multiple hooks are allowed through September 15. [/li][/ul]
Resident Fish - Kenai River [ul] [li]Fishing for rainbow trout and Dolly Varden has been improving in the upper and lower Kenai River. [li]Anglers are advised to check the regulations closely for retention and gear restrictions for the waters being fished. [/li][/ul] Lake Fishing [ul] [li]Fishing in the area's stocked lakes will begin to improve during the next several weeks. [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][/ul] Personal Use [ul] [li]The Kasilof River dip net fishery is reported as slow. [li]The Kasilof River is open daily for personal use dip-netting, 24 hours per day, through midnight, August 7. [li]The Kenai River closed for personal use dip-netting on July 31. [li]If you're NOT going to dip net the Kasilof this week, please return your permit ASAP to ADF&G. You can either mail it, or drop it off. By law, permits must be returned by August 15, 2004. [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]Personal use fishery permits are available from Fish and Game offices as well as most local license vendors[/li][/ul]
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Fresh Waters
Kenai River Salmon [ul] [li]Red salmon are often available into early August on the lower Kenai River. [li]Silver and pink salmon are entering the river. These runs generally usually show up in good numbers by the first week of August. [li]Anglers are reminded that fishing for silver salmon is closed in the Kenai River August 1, 2, & 3. The river remains open for other species. [li]After retaining a second silver salmon 16" or longer, you may not fish in the Kenai River downstream of the Upper Killey River for the remainder of that day. [/li][/ul]
Kasilof River Salmon [ul] [li]Kasilof River red salmon fishing will continue to slow. A few fish should be available for the next week or two. [li]Silver salmon should now be available in the Kasilof River as well. [li]Spinners in sizes 3 or 4, or ½-ounce Pixees, or small Spin-N-Glos with salmon eggs are popular tackle choices for silvers. [/li][/ul]
Upper Kenai River and the Russian River [ul] [li]Late run red salmon are available in the Upper Kenai and Russian River areas, with anglers reporting good fishing. [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]Rainbow/steelhead trout are catch-and-release only in this area. Please check pages 30 & 31 of your regulation booklet carefully before deciding to harvest any fish species. [/li][/ul]
Swanson River [ul] [li]Anglers have reported catching a few silver salmon on the Swanson River in the Nikiski area. [li]Dolly Varden and rainbow trout are also available in the Swanson River. [li]Bait and multiple hooks are allowed through September 15. [/li][/ul]
Resident Fish - Kenai River [ul] [li]Fishing for rainbow trout and Dolly Varden has been improving in the upper and lower Kenai River. [li]Anglers are advised to check the regulations closely for retention and gear restrictions for the waters being fished. [/li][/ul] Lake Fishing [ul] [li]Fishing in the area's stocked lakes will begin to improve during the next several weeks. [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][/ul] Personal Use [ul] [li]The Kasilof River dip net fishery is reported as slow. [li]The Kasilof River is open daily for personal use dip-netting, 24 hours per day, through midnight, August 7. [li]The Kenai River closed for personal use dip-netting on July 31. [li]If you're NOT going to dip net the Kasilof this week, please return your permit ASAP to ADF&G. You can either mail it, or drop it off. By law, permits must be returned by August 15, 2004. [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]Personal use fishery permits are available from Fish and Game offices as well as most local license vendors[/li][/ul]
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