Top-Rated Charters for Sockeye, Coho, Trout & More
Looking to fish the Kenai River in 2025? You’re in the right place. At Kenai-Fishing.com, we specialize in guided salmon and trout trips run by a local U.S.C.G. certified guide — born and raised in Alaska.
Whether you’re chasing the sockeye run, hunting fall coho, or drifting for wild rainbow trout, our trips are dialed in for the Kenai River’s unique flow, fish behavior, and seasonal pulses.
🧑✈️ Who’s Your Guide?
Every trip is captained by Ian, a full-time Alaska fishing guide with over 10 years of experience. Ian’s the lead behind both KenaiFlyFish.com and Kenai-Fishing.com.
He’s known for his calm, friendly style, deep local knowledge, and the ability to put clients on fish—season after season.
✅ 150+ Verified 5-Star Reviews
✅ U.S. Coast Guard Certified
✅ Fully Permitted & Insured
✅ Top-Rated on Google & Maps
🔗 Meet Ian – Your Guide
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🚤 Power Boat & Drift Boat Access
Our guided fishing trips use both drift boats and jet-powered boats, depending on the species, river section, and season.
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🛶 Drift Boat Trips: Quiet, scenic floats (early season or Kasilof)
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🚤 Jet Boat Trips: Fast access to mid/upper Kenai hot zones
🔗 Drift Boat Trip Info
🔗 Jet Boat Overview
🐟 Kenai River Fishing Trip Options
Choose from three core trip durations, all guided:
You can fish for salmon, trout, or both — depending on the month. Need help deciding? Just ask!
📅 What’s the Best Time to Fish the Kenai River?
| Month | Species Available |
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| June | Sockeye (early), Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden |
| July | Peak Sockeye Salmon, Mid Trout Season |
| August | Coho Salmon, Pink Salmon (even years) |
| September | Fall Trout, Late Coho |
🔗 Fishing Calendar & When to Come
🔗 ADF&G Fish Counts – Kenai
✅ What’s Included in Your Trip
Every charter includes:
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All fishing tackle (spinning or fly)
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Waders and boots
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Guide and boat (U.S.C.G. Certified)
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Professional photos of your experience
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Shore snacks & water
🔗 What to Expect on Trip Day
🔗 See All Rates
📍 Where We Launch
Trips launch from multiple boat ramps between Cooper Landing, Sterling, and Soldotna — and we’ll always go where the fish are hottest.
✅ Kenai River Map + Zones
✅ Kasilof River Options Too
🎣 Book Your Kenai River Fishing Trip Today
Booking is easy — and no upfront payment is required.
💡 We also run KenaiFlyFish.com — our sister brand focused on trout and fly fishing trips. Both sites are powered by the same guide, same gear, same level of service — just different angler styles.