RAINBOW TROUT
The Kenai River is famous for its trophy rainbow trout. The season opens June 15 and trout fishing is generally good throughout the summer. The most superb fishing though is in the fall after the spawning salmon are gone. The rainbow fishing trips consist of a drift trip through the Kenai National Moose Refuge, stopping at the many fishing pools along the way. This a truly beautiful journey through a real wilderness area. It is not uncommon to catch a rainbow measuring 27 inches or more. Large dolly varden are also fairly plentiful in the Kenai. The upper Kenai River is catch and release only for Rainbow Trout. There are many stocked lakes in the area that also provide the angler with good opportunities to harvest trout for the table should that be desired. We can also arrange for a flyout trout fishing trip if you are interested in a more remote excursion.
These acrobatic rainbows will provide a real thrill on light tackle.You will most likely hook into some nice Dolly Varden while fishing for rainbows on the upper Kenai River. Like the rainbows, these dolly varden can go upwards of 12 to fifteen pounds.
This trip through the refuge is a must for all fly fishermen. Return to previous page