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Where We Fish

At Explore Kenai, we guide anglers across some of the most productive and scenic fishing waters on the Kenai Peninsula. From the world-famous Kenai River to hidden gems and remote fisheries, each location offers a unique Alaska fishing experience. Whether you’re targeting salmon, trout, or chasing your next trophy catch, our diverse waters allow us to match every trip to the season, conditions, and your goals.

Kenai River

The Kenai River is the longest river in the Kenai Peninsula of south central Alaska. It runs 82 miles westward from Kenai Lake through Skilak Lake to its outlet into the Cook Inlet of the Pacific Ocean in the town of Kenai.

The Kenai River is the most popular sport fishing destination in Alaska – famous for chinook (king) salmon and trophy size rainbow trout. It also features four other types of salmon (sockeye, coho, chum and pink), dolly varden and steelhead.

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Kasilof River

The Kasilof River is a river on the western Kenai Peninsula in southern Alaska. It begins at Tustumena Lake and flows northwest to Cook Inlet near Kasilof. 

The upper section of the river is very swift, with several sections considered Class II whitewater, and underwater hazards are difficult to detect, due to the silty nature of the glacial runoff that comprises most of the river. Total, the Kasilof River is 17 miles long

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Cook Inlet

For the best deep-sea fishing in the area, fishermen head to the west side of Kenai Peninsula for halibut. Additionally,  trolling for chinook (king) salmon with bottom fishing is also available throughout the season.

The Cook Inlet stretches 180 miles from the Gulf of Alaska to Anchorage in south-central Alaska.

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Towns of The Kenai Peninsula

The Kenai Peninsula, surrounded by picturesque scenery and wildlife, is easily accessible from Anchorage via 30-minute flight or beautiful 3-hour drive. With a rich history of native and Russian settlements and culture, Kenai is the heart of Alaskan adventure, providing something for everyone.

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