🧭 Why Book a Combo Trip?
Double the action. One unforgettable day on the Kenai.
Can’t decide between chasing hard-fighting salmon or targeting trophy rainbow trout?
You don’t have to.
At Kenai-Fishing.com, our combo trips let you fish for both species in one day—with enough time, gear, and guidance to make it a success.
🎣 What’s a Combo Trip?
A combo trip is a full-day or 3/4-day guided experience where we target:
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🟥 Sockeye salmon + trout (June–July)
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🟦 Coho salmon + trout (August–October)
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🐟 Sometimes: Sockeye → Coho → Trout during late July to early August
You get:
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✅ Big salmon fights
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✅ Light tackle trout finesse
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✅ Wild water, great photos, and a cooler full of memories
📅 Best Time for Combo Trips
| Season | Combo Trip Highlights |
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| 🟥 Mid-July | Sockeye limits early, trout in the afternoon |
| 🟦 August | Sockeye → Coho transition + trout behind salmon |
| 🟧 September | Peak coho fishing + giant rainbow trout |
| 🟥 October | Final coho push + fall colors and trophy trout |
💡 We plan the trip based on river flow, run timing, and your goals.
🚤 Powerboat or Drift Boat?
✅ Powerboat Combos
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Great for sockeye-focused trips
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Fast water access = efficient salmon targeting
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More flexible for moving between salmon and trout zones
✅ Drift Boat Combos
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Ideal for fall coho + trout trips
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Quiet, scenic, and photo-friendly
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Better for fly fishing and light tackle
Not sure? We’ll recommend the best setup based on your timing and target species.
🐟 What You’ll Catch
| Species | Experience |
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| 🟥 Sockeye | Fast action, aggressive runs, limit potential |
| 🟦 Coho | Explosive surface strikes, aerial battles |
| 🟩 Rainbow Trout | Trophy-sized, catch-and-release joy |
| 🐟 Dolly Varden | Bonus species – fun on light gear |
You’ll come for the salmon.
You’ll remember the trout.
🧠 Why Combo Trips Work So Well
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🧊 Salmon bring the meat
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🐟 Trout bring the trophy
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🎯 Guides know how to balance the day
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👨👩👧👦 Perfect for families or mixed experience groups
Whether you want to fill the freezer, hook into a 26″ rainbow, or just experience everything the Kenai has to offer, a combo trip delivers.
📦 What’s Included?
✅ Rods, reels, waders, tackle
✅ Drift or powerboat + expert guide
✅ Fish cleaning & bagging (salmon)
✅ All terminal gear for both species
✅ Fly fishing instruction if requested
🧊 What to Bring
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🧥 Rain-ready outerwear
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🎣 Alaska fishing license
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🧊 Cooler or fish box
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🎒 Snacks, water, and a camera
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📷 Bonus: GoPro-worthy day with non-stop action
🗓️ Ready to Book a Salmon + Trout Combo?
🎣 View All Trips
🗓️ Book Now before July–September slots are gone
📩 Contact Us if you’re unsure which date is best