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Kenai River Salmon Fishing

How to Fish For Sockeye Salmon on the Kenai River

Fishing for sockeye salmon on the Kenai River is an exhilarating experience for any angler. With a large run of sockeye salmon passing through the river from late June to the end of July, it's no wonder that many fishing enthusiasts coming to Jimmie Jack’s Fishing Lodges are eager to learn the best techniques to catch them. In this guide, we'll cover the essentials of rigging your setup, selecting the right weight, choosing the appropriate line, and more.

Kenai River Fish Count and Season Summary

The Kenai River is known across the globe for its salmon fishing. Often times, anglers book trips at Jimmie Jack’s Alaska Fishing Lodge specifically for our several salmon fishing day trips. After each fishing season, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game tracks and reports the Kenai River fish counts for year-to-year comparisons.

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