At Kenai-Fishing.com, we love everything about the Kenai River — and that includes protecting it for the next generation.
For 2025, the Kenai River King Salmon fishery is officially closed.
Here’s why this is the right move — and how it helps safeguard the river, the fish, and future Alaska fishing adventures for everyone.
🚫 Why Are King Salmon Trips Closed in 2025?
Every year, Alaska’s King Salmon populations are carefully monitored by biologists.
This year, the forecasted run for Kenai River King Salmon is too low to support a healthy fishery.
Rather than risking the long-term health of the King population, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) made the tough call to:
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Close all King Salmon fishing (retention and catch-and-release)
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Limit fishing pressure during the spawning season
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Prioritize river health and species recovery
This decision ensures that the few Kings returning in 2025 have the best chance to spawn and rebuild future generations of this iconic fish.
✅ Learn More About Kenai River Conservation
🌎 Fishing for the Future
Fishing is about more than just catching fish — it’s about protecting waters we love.
By sitting out the King Salmon season this year, we:
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🛡️ Help rebuild healthy King Salmon runs
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🧬 Preserve genetic diversity for stronger future fish
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🌱 Support the long-term sustainability of the Kenai River
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🎣 Keep the Kenai a world-class destination for decades to come
✅ See Our Available Salmon and Trout Trips for 2025
🎣 What Can You Fish Instead?
Even with Kings closed, 2025 is shaping up to be an incredible year for sockeye, silver salmon, and trophy trout fishing:
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🟥 Sockeye Salmon: July 10 – August 10
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🟦 Silver Salmon: August 15 – September 10
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🌈 Rainbow Trout & Dolly Varden: Late August through October
✅ Explore Alaska Fishing Trips on the Kenai and Kasilof
🛶 How We’re Helping
At Kenai-Fishing.com and Kenai Fly Fish, we’re committed to river-first guiding:
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Using fish-friendly gear and landing nets
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Prioritizing low-impact techniques
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Educating guests on conservation practices
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Working with local agencies and nonprofits to support river health
✅ Meet Your Guides — and see how we fish responsibly.
📣 Final Thought: Every Cast Counts
Closing King Salmon fishing in 2025 isn’t just a setback — it’s an investment.
An investment in cleaner rivers, stronger salmon runs, and unforgettable fishing trips for years to come.
Thank you for being part of protecting the Kenai.
Let’s make 2025 a year of gratitude, good stewardship, and great fishing.
