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THE KENAI PENINSULA · ALASKA

Your river starts in Soldotna.

Find your place on the Kenai. Explore public river access, learn the seasons, check official sources, and make more of every fishing day.

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THE RIVER IS THE REASONA little local knowledge goes a long way.
01 / YOUR BASE CAMPSoldotna, AlaskaPlan your visit ↗
02 / RIVER OBSERVATIONSUSGS at SoldotnaCheck the source ↗
03 / SALMON PASSAGEOfficial fish countsUnderstand the data ↗
04 / CURRENT RULESADF&G noticesCheck before fishing ↗
CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE

One river. Many ways
to experience it.

Just getting started? Choose the kind of day that fits your group and go from there.

Fish from shore

Explore established public access, riverfront parks and boardwalks around Soldotna.

Find public access

Go with a guide

Meet Ian McDonald of Kenai Fly Fish, our featured local guide for Kenai and Kasilof river trips.

Meet Kenai Fly Fish

Get to know the river

Read about the Kenai, seasonal opportunities, real measurements and important rules.

Discover the Kenai
THE GUIDE WE FEATURELOCALLY ROOTED · RIVER FOCUSED
Ian McDonald guiding on the Kenai Peninsula
KENAI PENINSULA · ALASKA
SOLDOTNA FISHING'S PREFERRED GUIDE

Meet Kenai Fly Fish.

Explore the Kenai and Kasilof with locally based guide Ian McDonald. From a first guided salmon trip to a longer day on the river, Kenai Fly Fish brings more than 20 years of guiding experience to the water.

20+ years Guiding experience2 rivers Kenai & Kasilof3 options Half to full day
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Preferred editorial feature chosen by Soldotna Fishing. Kenai Fly Fish independently handles inquiries, availability, policies, and booking confirmation.

BEYOND THE BRIDGE

Get closer to the river, thoughtfully.

Soldotna is a natural starting point for exploring the middle and lower Kenai. Where you enter matters — both for a good experience and for the river itself.

  • 01Find established public access.
  • 02Check the rules for the exact stretch.
  • 03Respect banks, wildlife and other anglers.
Start with the basics
LOCAL LANDMARKS

Find a place to start.

All public access locations
Boardwalk
Soldotna, Alaska

Soldotna Creek Park

Downtown riverfront access with a boardwalk setting and a memorable view of the Kenai.

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Boardwalk
Soldotna, Alaska

Soldotna Visitor Center

An easy first stop for river orientation and information about local fishing access.

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Campground
Soldotna, Alaska

Centennial Park

A Soldotna campground and established Kenai River access area.

Explore location

Location details are planning information. Confirm current access and posted rules; this site is not a real-time park status service.

DON'T GUESS. CHECK THE SOURCE.

Real information.
Right where you need it.

River conditions and fish counts are useful observations — when you know exactly what they measure, and when they were collected.

RIVER CONDITIONS

Read the water.

Explore discharge, river stage and temperature observations from the USGS gauge at Soldotna. Current readings are maintained by USGS, not this website.

View condition guide
FISH COUNT DATA

Understand the run.

Learn what ADF&G counting stations tell you about salmon passage — and why the numbers do not predict a catch at your spot.

Explore fish counts
FISH OF THE RIVER

Find your season.

Seasonal overview
LATE-SEASON PLANNING

Coho salmon

A reason to return as the seasons change.

Explore coho
MAKE YOUR OWN ALASKA STORY

Ready to plan a day on the Kenai?

Start with a practical trip checklist or learn what to ask a guide before you book.

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Kenai Fly Fish · Preferred Guide