Visit the Kenai River in May, June or July for your chance to cath that trophy King Salmon. These magnificient fish average 45 pounds and it is not uncommon to catch King Salmon 60 pounds or larger. The Kenai River world record King Salmon weighs in at 97 pounds and 4 oz. Kenai River fishing is pound for pound the best place to sportfish for King Salmon.

In August and September enjoy the thrill as Kenai River fishing explodes when that 10-22lb Coho (Silver) Salmon, you just hooked into, begins its acrobatic display as it challenges you to a fight!

Kenai River Fishing run schedule is as follows.

• King Salmon (Chinook) First Run: May 11 - June 30, Second Run: July 1 - July 31
• Silver Salmon (Coho) First Run: July 25 - August 31, Second Run September 1- October 31
• Red Salmon (Sockeye) First Run: May 30 - June 25, Second Run July 10 - August 15
• Pink Salmon (Humpy) July 25 - August 31 Only on Even Numbered Years
• Rainbow Trout May - October
• Dolly Varden Entire Year

Kenai River fishing is a great place for that single angler seeking a King Salmon, or for an entire family seeking a Salmon adventure.