09-08-2004, 03:17 PM
Kenai Area
Kenai River
Salmon [ul] [li]Fishing for silver salmon on the lower Kenai River is reported to be good. Pink salmon fishing has been very good throughout the lower Kenai River. 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]Although many late run red salmon are available in this area, most of the fish are in their spawning coloration, and anglers report only fair fishing.. [li]Anglers have been catching silver salmon in the Upper Kenai and Russian River areas using fly and spinning gear. This area remains single-hook, no bait. [/li][/ul]
Resident Fish [ul] [li]Fishing for rainbow trout and Dolly Varden has been good on the upper and lower Kenai River. 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 salmon fishing in the Kasilof River has been good. Anglers have also been catching a few pink salmon. [li]Bank anglers can access good fishing areas from the Crooked Creek campground off Cohoe Loop Road. 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]Although anglers continue to report catching silvers on the Swanson River in Nikiski, is likely past its peak. Dolly Varden and rainbow trout are also available in the Swanson River. [li]Try using small spinners or drifting eggs for best success. 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]Pike fishing should soon improve. Try early in the morning or late in the evening. [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]
Kenai River
Salmon [ul] [li]Fishing for silver salmon on the lower Kenai River is reported to be good. Pink salmon fishing has been very good throughout the lower Kenai River. 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]Although many late run red salmon are available in this area, most of the fish are in their spawning coloration, and anglers report only fair fishing.. [li]Anglers have been catching silver salmon in the Upper Kenai and Russian River areas using fly and spinning gear. This area remains single-hook, no bait. [/li][/ul]
Resident Fish [ul] [li]Fishing for rainbow trout and Dolly Varden has been good on the upper and lower Kenai River. 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 salmon fishing in the Kasilof River has been good. Anglers have also been catching a few pink salmon. [li]Bank anglers can access good fishing areas from the Crooked Creek campground off Cohoe Loop Road. 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]Although anglers continue to report catching silvers on the Swanson River in Nikiski, is likely past its peak. Dolly Varden and rainbow trout are also available in the Swanson River. [li]Try using small spinners or drifting eggs for best success. 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]Pike fishing should soon improve. Try early in the morning or late in the evening. [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]