08-30-2004, 03:30 AM
Kenai Area Kenai River
Salmon [ul] [li]Fishing for silver salmon on the lower Kenai River is reported to be fair. [li]Pink salmon fishing has been very good throughout the lower Kenai River. [li]Silver and pink salmon will readily strike bright spoons, spinners, plugs, and Spin-n-Glos. [li]Multiple hooks and bait may be used from the mouth of the Kenai River upstream to the Upper Killey River. [li]Anglers are also reminded that 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]
Upper Kenai River and the Russian River [ul] [li]Late run red salmon are available in the Upper Kenai and Russian River Sanctuary areas, with anglers reporting fair to good fishing. [li]The majority of the red salmon being caught in this area are well into their spawning coloration. Anglers looking for brighter fish will likely have to put in some extra time. [li]Silver salmon have also been caught in the Upper Kenai and Russian River areas. [li]Anglers may now use single-hook artificial lures in the Russian River and the Kenai and Russian River confluence areas. [/li][/ul]
Resident Fish [ul] [li]Fishing for rainbow trout and Dolly Varden has been good on 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] Kasilof River [ul] [li]Silver and pink salmon are being caught in the Kasilof River, along with a few late red salmon. [li]Bank anglers can access good fishing areas from the Crooked Creek campground off Cohoe Loop Road. [li]Spinners in sizes 3 or 4, 1/2 ounce Pixees, and small Spin-N-Glos with salmon eggs are popular tackle choices for silvers. [/li][/ul] Swanson River [ul] [li]Anglers have reported catching silvers on the Swanson River in Nikiski. Try using small spinners or drifting eggs for best success. [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] Lake Fishing [ul] [li]Although area lakes were last stocked in June, they don't see much fishing effort during salmon season. Now would be a great time to "take a break and fish a lake." Early mornings and late evenings are the best times. [li]Try Johnson Lake near Kasilof for rainbow trout, or Sport Lake near Soldotna for rainbow trout and landlocked salmon. [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]Dipnetting is now over for the rest of the year. Permits were due back to ADF&G on August 15. Permits can either be mailed in or dropped off at Fish and Game offices. [/li][/ul]
Salmon [ul] [li]Fishing for silver salmon on the lower Kenai River is reported to be fair. [li]Pink salmon fishing has been very good throughout the lower Kenai River. [li]Silver and pink salmon will readily strike bright spoons, spinners, plugs, and Spin-n-Glos. [li]Multiple hooks and bait may be used from the mouth of the Kenai River upstream to the Upper Killey River. [li]Anglers are also reminded that 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]
Upper Kenai River and the Russian River [ul] [li]Late run red salmon are available in the Upper Kenai and Russian River Sanctuary areas, with anglers reporting fair to good fishing. [li]The majority of the red salmon being caught in this area are well into their spawning coloration. Anglers looking for brighter fish will likely have to put in some extra time. [li]Silver salmon have also been caught in the Upper Kenai and Russian River areas. [li]Anglers may now use single-hook artificial lures in the Russian River and the Kenai and Russian River confluence areas. [/li][/ul]
Resident Fish [ul] [li]Fishing for rainbow trout and Dolly Varden has been good on 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] Kasilof River [ul] [li]Silver and pink salmon are being caught in the Kasilof River, along with a few late red salmon. [li]Bank anglers can access good fishing areas from the Crooked Creek campground off Cohoe Loop Road. [li]Spinners in sizes 3 or 4, 1/2 ounce Pixees, and small Spin-N-Glos with salmon eggs are popular tackle choices for silvers. [/li][/ul] Swanson River [ul] [li]Anglers have reported catching silvers on the Swanson River in Nikiski. Try using small spinners or drifting eggs for best success. [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] Lake Fishing [ul] [li]Although area lakes were last stocked in June, they don't see much fishing effort during salmon season. Now would be a great time to "take a break and fish a lake." Early mornings and late evenings are the best times. [li]Try Johnson Lake near Kasilof for rainbow trout, or Sport Lake near Soldotna for rainbow trout and landlocked salmon. [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]Dipnetting is now over for the rest of the year. Permits were due back to ADF&G on August 15. Permits can either be mailed in or dropped off at Fish and Game offices. [/li][/ul]