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Sockeye (Red) Salmon

Sockeye are also known as red salmon in Alaska

The Kenai River sockeye salmon sport fishery is the largest in Alaska and the Russian River sockeye salmon sport fishery is the second largest. These hard fighting fish are usually caught from the bank. The sockeye is considered by many to be the finest table fare of all the salmon. See the articles below on for more information. Also, visit our red salmon gallery for pictures.

Season: Mid-July to early August. Strong runs of Sockeye salmon come in July.

Russian River Runs

Russian River supports an early and late sockeye salmon run. The season currently opens on June 15 and early run sockeye salmon are present at this time. The run usually peaks the last week of June with lesser numbers of early run fish being present through mid-July. The late run usually arrives in harvestable numbers by July 20. This run peaks the last week of July or early in August. Late run fish are present in reduced numbers until the season closes on August 20.

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Average Size & Records

Reds average 8 to 12 lbs.
The record Alaskan sockeye was 16 lbs., Kenai River, 1974

Fishing Gear & Methods

Single hook artificial lures only.

Regulations

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Alaska Fishing with Mark Glassmaker
33361 Keystone Drive, Soldotna, Alaska 99669
1-800-622-1177

Alaska fishing and lodging on the Kenai River.