Alaska Fishing Resources
Planning a fishing trip to Alaska? We’ve put together the most important resources you’ll need before arriving on the Kenai Peninsula. Whether you’re purchasing a fishing license, checking salmon counts, reviewing regulations, or preparing for your trip, you’ll find everything you need right here.
Alaska Fishing License
Anyone planning to fish in Alaska should make sure they have the proper license before heading out on the water.
Download the ADF&G Mobile App
Anyone planning to fish in Alaska should make sure they have the proper license before heading out on the water.
The app allows anglers to:
• Purchase and store Alaska fishing licenses
• Purchase King Salmon Stamps
• Access current sport fishing regulations
• View emergency orders and fishery updates
• Record harvests electronically where applicable
• Carry important fishing information on the water
Having the app downloaded before your trip can save time and help ensure you always have the latest information available
Emergency Orders & Current Regulations
Fishing regulations on the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers can change throughout the season based on fish returns and management objectives.
Emergency Orders are issued by Alaska Department of Fish & Game and may affect:
• Retention limits
• Open and closed fishing areas
• Fishing methods
• King salmon regulations
• Seasonal opportunities
We encourage all anglers to review the latest Emergency Orders before their trip.
Kenai Peninsula Salmon Counts
Want to know how the salmon runs are shaping up before your trip?
The Alaska Department of Fish & Game publishes daily sonar counts for the Kenai, Kasilof, Russian Rivers throughout the season.
These counts are one of the best tools available for tracking:
• Sockeye salmon runs
• King salmon returns
• Overall run strength
Many anglers check these numbers daily during peak fishing season.
