The Kenai Peninsula offers anglers some of the best salmon fishing opportunities in the state of Alaska. The sheer number of fish returning each summer to the Peninsula's ancient rivers and streams is mind-blowing. From the world-record King Salmon tidal fisheries on the lower Kenai and Kasilof rivers to the epic Sockeye Salmon runs on the upper Kenai and Russian rivers, Alaska Troutfitters can put you on some the best Salmon fishing of your life.

These legendary combatants begin entering Kenai Peninsula Rivers around the middle of May and continue through the end of July. The largest of the five Pacific Salmon species, these powerhouses are guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping.

We concentrate on the lower tidal reaches of their birth rivers, and try to intercept these chrome-magnums right out of the salt.

This section of the Kenai produces more King Salmon over 50 pounds than any river in the world and is home to the world-record, weighing in at just under 100 pounds. This is Big-Game, Big League Salmon fishing at its finest. Back trolling and bottom bouncing bait and magnum lures from Power and Drift boats is what this fishery is all about.

We begin fishing this section of river May 15 with peak times being July 1st -July 31st. Fish average 30 pounds with 60 plus pound fish a real possibility.

This is the World-Series of King Salmon fishing, so fasten your seatbelts and eat your wheaties because this fishery is no joke. Maximum of four anglers per boat. Full day (8-hours) is $250 per person plus tax.

This is an awesome non-motorized, drift boat only King Salmon fishery and is perfect for families and anglers who prefer a quieter, laid-back scene.

Fish average 15-18 pounds with trophy fish in the 30 plus pound class hitting the net regularly. This is a hatchery enhanced river typically offering more shots at fish than the Lower Kenai. We deploy the same tactics and techniques used on the Kenai, with some fly-fishing opportunities available depending on water flow and time of year. This fishery jumps off May 15th and continues through July with peak times being June 1st - July 15th.

Kick back in our custom 20 ft Willie drift boats and get ready for that heart-stopping takedown that only King Salmon can produce. Maximum of four anglers per boat. Half-day (5-hours) trips only. Price is $250 per person plus tax.

Imagine a fish with the power-surging runs of Steelhead Trout combined with the water busting aerial displays of Silver Salmon. Now multiply that by one million plus fish, and then we're getting on the same page.

The Sockeye Salmon is a fly fisherman's dream come true. Every year the Kenai River gets flooded with these chrome rockets and provides anglers with some of the most fast and furious fly fishing known to man. The Kenai River receives two distinct Sockeye runs.

The first run begins entering the system around the end of May and peaks out June 11th-June 25th. These are fish primarily bound for the Russian River, a major clear water tributary of the Upper Kenai River.

First run Sockeye average 5-8 pounds and are mainly targeted on the drift- only section of the Upper Kenai.

The second run begins July 15 and continues into the first week of August. This run consists of the largest numbers and size of fish. With second run fish regularly hitting the scales at 12 pounds, broken rods and backs are guaranteed. If you want to experience some of the craziest fly-fishing ever, hit the gym and then call us for reservations. Maximum of four anglers per boat. Full day (8-hours) is $250 per person plus tax. Half-day (5-hours) is $175 per person plus tax.

Every fall the Kenai river offers anglers the unique opportunity of fly-fishing for one of the most aggressive salmon that swim, the silver. We primarily target the many backwater sloughs of the upper and middle river sections for these fly destroying fatties.

If you're a light tackle spin fisherman, you just found the love of your life. Silvers begin entering the Kenai system in mid-August with peak times being mid-September through October. Fish average 8-10 pounds with 12 plus pound fish being hooked up consistently. Early mornings and late evenings are best. We usually combine silvers with our trout trips for a truly legendary fishing combination. Please refer to our trout fishing page for prices.