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These charts should be used to plan your trip but realize actual run timing
varies from year to year.
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Sun glasses should be worn at ALL times while bank/wade fishing. If the your
hook comes out, the weight comes back at a HIGH rate of speed. Several people
lose eyes each year. It is mandatory for all of our guests to wear eye
protection while fishing.
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 The
annual return of Sockeye Salmon (also known as Red Salmon) to the Kenai River
drainage is probably the most highly anticipated sport fishery in
Alaska. Sockeye Salmon are often talked about as being the hardest fighting
salmon, pound for pound, of all the pacific salmon species. These chrome-bright
fish are notorious for trashing reels and breaking even the beefiest rods!
Not only do these fish have a reputation for being hard fighters they are also
highly regarded for their rich and flavorful meat. Many consider Sockeye Salmon
to be the best tasting of all the pacific salmon species. With an annual return
of over 1 million fish, fishing for Sockeye Salmon gives anglers ample
opportunity to experience plenty of arm-burning action!
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These charts are placed in order in relation to when
each run hits the river. The Russian River opens for fishing on June 11th, with
the "Sanctuary" area opening once 10,000 fish pass through the sonar counter.
Then, one should switch their focus on the Kasilof as the run picks up.
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First Run
This run begins in mid May and continues through
the month of June. I have historically found that the 3rd week of June
to be the peak of this run , however the peak can vary from 1 week
earlier to 1 week later. This is not to say that we do not do well
throughout the whole month.
(average size 35 lbs)
Second Run
This run of king salmon start upstream July 1 and continue
through July 31st. Historically the 3rd week of July is the peak for
these fish but like the first run it can also be one week either
direction.
(average size 40 lbs)
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Blue-gray back with
silvery sides. Small, irregular-shaped black spots on back, dorsal fin
and usually on both lobes of the tail.
Spawning king
salmon adults lose their silvery bright color and turn maroon to olive
brown.
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