Big Trout on the
Fly
When
most anglers dream about the Kenai River, they envision world record
king salmon. But for more and more fly fishing enthusiasts, the Kenai
has become synonymous with monster trout. This fishery has outpaced
all others on the Kenai River in terms of overall popularity and this
can likely be attributed to two things. One, the trout in the Kenai
are larger on average than most any other place you will ever fish.
Two, catching them is almost guaranteed. These are two very good reasons
for many to give trout fishing on the Kenai a try.
Trout
season on the Kenai River opens on June 12 and fishing is normally very
good throughout the entire summer. This is perhaps one of the most dependable
fisheries in all of Alaska and although entirely catch and release,
the numbers can be stunning. Perhaps the most prolific trout fishing
of the season occurs in late fall when the water drops and the fish
have nearly doubled in size after feeding all summer long. Larger fish
dominate prime feeding lanes and food funnels throughout the river and
some of the largest trout of the season are brought to hand. If fly
fishing for monster rainbow trout is something you've always wanted
to experience, look no further than the Kenai River. 