Kenai River Fish Species

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Guide's Targeted Fish Species In July

Arctic Char

Arctic Char

Good Odds

Chinook Salmon

Chinook Salmon

Excellent Odds

Chum Salmon

Chum Salmon

Good Odds

Coho Salmon

Coho Salmon

Poor Odds

Dolly Varden

Dolly Varden

Excellent Odds

Lake Trout

Lake Trout

Excellent Odds

Pink Salmon

Pink Salmon

Average Odds

Rainbow Trout

Rainbow Trout

Good Odds

Sockeye Salmon

Sockeye Salmon

Excellent Odds

Poor Odds
Average Odds
Good Odds
Excellent Odds

Western Wilderness Adventures - Top Species in July

Common Kenai River Fish Species Questions


What fish are in the Kenai River?

The Kenai River is home to a diverse range of fish species, including king salmon, sockeye salmon, silver salmon, pink salmon, chum salmon, as well as rainbow trout and Dolly Varden. Western Wilderness Adventures, staffed by knowledgeable guides, can help you target and catch these various species, ensuring a rewarding and exciting fishing experience on the Kenai River.


What is the biggest fish caught in the Kenai River?

The Kenai River is renowned for its record-breaking king salmon, with the largest ever caught weighing in at a staggering 97 pounds and 4 ounces. Western Wilderness Adventures, guided by their expertise and knowledge of the river, can lead you to prime locations where you might have the opportunity to hook into one of these massive king salmon, creating a truly unforgettable fishing adventure.


What kind of salmon is in Kenai River?

Western Wilderness Adventures, led by Captain Alex, offers thrilling fishing experiences on the Kenai River where various salmon species can be found. The river is renowned for its runs of all five Pacific salmon species: King (Chinook), Silver (Coho), Sockeye (Red), Pink (Humpy), and Chum salmon. Captain Alex's expertise ensures that anglers have the opportunity to target specific salmon species based on the season, providing a diverse and exciting fishing experience. For detailed information on the current salmon runs and the best time to target your preferred species, contact Western Wilderness Adventures directly for personalized guidance.


A Western Wilderness Adventures Guided Fishing Trip targets the top Kenai River Fish species including Arctic Char, Dolly Varden, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout (Steelhead), Chinook Salmon, Chum Salmon, Coho Salmon, Pink Salmon, Sockeye Salmon. We primarily Fish the Pacific Ocean, Coal Creek, Crooked Creek.