King Salmon Fishing in Alaska
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King Salmon fishing in Alaska is world-renowned and for good reason. The Kenai River has the impressive distinction of producing the world’s largest sport-caught king salmon at 97 lbs.! Every year these mammoth salmon tip the scales at 70, 80, and even 90 pounds. Their sheer strength is unmatched and those that have done battle with these big fish will tell you the experience is not soon forgotten.
Due to ever-changing conditions, Alaska king salmon fishing requires mobility and refined technique. Statistics have shown that 10% of the Alaska fishing guides catch 90% of the Alaskan king salmon taken on both the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers. All-inclusive Alaska salmon fishing trips with experienced guides greatly increase your chances of landing one of these iconic Alaskan king salmon. We fish the Kenai with custom-built river sleds powered by 50 HP. outboard motors.
Alaska King Salmon Fishing Trips on Kenai River
Two runs of wild Kenai River king salmon combine to support the largest recreational fishery for this species in Alaska. The first run of Alaskan king salmon enters the river from mid-May through June. The late run starts the first of July and ends when the season closes on July 31st. The early Kenai River run of Alaska king salmon fishing starting in May averages about 10,000 fish and the late run that begins on July 1 averages about 30,000 fish.
The Kasilof River has two runs of Alaskan king salmon. The early run begins in May and consists of both hatchery and naturally produced (wild) kings. The late run starts July 1 and runs through July 31. The second run is entirely native kings that rival the legendary Kenai fish in both numbers and size.
Our all inclusive Alaska salmon fishing trips on the Kasilof use custom made 19-foot drift boats, and motors are not allowed while fishing for king salmon in Alaska. The drift boat experience is unique and unlike the Kenai involves launching the boat at one location and floating down river 8-10 miles to the takeout. The lack of motors makes for a very quiet yet exciting Alaska fishing adventure.
Kasilof River King Salmon Fishing
FLY-OUT KING SALMON ALASKA
FISHING TRIPS
For those looking to experience the thrill of fishing for king salmon in Alaska in a more remote or secluded location, a fly out to the West Side of Cook Inlet and beyond opens a myriad of Alaska fishing possibilities. From a helicopter adventure to an Alaska king salmon fishing expedition to the Nushagak, an all-day king salmon fly-out fishing trip offers much more than just spectacular fishing. You’ll experience breathtaking Alaska scenery and wildlife viewing both to and from your fishing destination and nothing compares to seeing the wilderness of Alaska from a floatplane.
