🎣 July 2025 – Peak Season Is Here on the Kenai River
It’s officially go-time on the Kenai.
The sockeye are in thick, the water levels are dialed, and the 2025 salmon season is delivering everything we hoped for. Whether you’re chasing a cooler full of reds or casting for explosive coho later in the month, July is the month to fish Alaska.
With multiple pulses of sockeye now surging through both the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers, anglers are enjoying high-action mornings, limit hauls, and photo-worthy memories every day.
🐟 July Fishing Highlights
✅ Sockeye Salmon (Red Salmon)
- Run timing: July 8 – August 10 (hitting strong now)
- Multiple big pushes already showing at fish count stations
- High-volume, fast-paced fishing ideal for filling freezers
✅ Coho Salmon (Silver Salmon)
- Early fish starting to show up mid-month
- Best action coming August 1–10, but scouting already looks good
- Light tackle, aggressive surface strikes, and a whole lot of fun
✅ Rainbow Trout & Dolly Varden
- Still fishing great on both rivers
- Excellent combo options with sockeye or silver trips
📍 Where We’re Fishing
🚤 Kenai River
- Power boat trips daily
- Best sockeye fishing from Soldotna to Skilak
- Great for half-day and full-day groups
🛶 Kasilof River
- Drift boat floats only (no motors)
- Early morning quiet floats with fish by breakfast
- Often less crowded than Kenai
🗓️ July Trip Timing Guide
| Dates | Sockeye | Silvers | Trout | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1–7 | 🟢 Building Fast | ❌ Not Yet | ✅ Great | Early reds + trout combos |
| July 8–14 | 🟢 Prime | 🔵 First Appearances | ✅ Excellent | Freezer-filling reds start now |
| July 15–21 | 🟢 Still Strong | 🔵 Coho Arriving | ✅ On Fire | Combo season begins |
| July 22–31 | 🟢 Late Reds | 🔵 Coho Increasing | ✅ Solid | Sockeye tapering but still good |
💡 Pro Tip: The sweet spot is right now — July 10–25 is your best shot at daily sockeye limits and early coho hookups.
🧰 What’s Included on a July Guided Trip
- Expert guide
- Drift or power boat (depending on river)
- Rods, reels, waders, tackle — everything you need
- Fish cleaning + bagging (vac seal available nearby)
- Flexible start times + half- or full-day options
- Patient instruction — perfect for beginners & kids
🐾 July = Fish + Wildlife
Fishing’s not the only thing firing in July. Keep an eye out for:
- 🐻 Bears at the river’s edge
- 🦅 Eagles diving for salmon
- 🦌 Moose feeding in side channels
- 🐦 Kingfishers and otters on the move
🔥 Peak Weeks Filling Fast
🎣 July is the most requested month on the Kenai. If you’re looking for:
- Daily salmon limits
- Big group trips
- Multi-day combos
- Quiet drift floats
Now is the time to secure your spot.
📞 Call: (907) 301-6957
🛒 Reserve Online: https://kenai-fishing.com/book-now
🎣 Let’s fish Alaska together this July.
You bring the group — we’ll bring the fish.
