Area Sport Fishing Reports
Northern Kenai
Archived Sport Fishing Report
June 14, 2018
Regulation Reminders and Emergency Orders
Regulation Reminders
- Per Emergency Order No. 2-KS-1-13-18, the retention of king salmon of all sizes is prohibited in the Kenai River from the mouth upstream to the outlet of Skilak Lake.
- Per Emergency Order No. 2-KS-1-14-18, the retention of naturally-produced king salmon is prohibited, the bag and possession limit of hatchery-produced king salmon 20 inches or greater in length is reduced to one, and sport fishing gear is restricted to one unbaited, single-hook, artificial lure in the Kasilof River.
- Per Emergency Order No. 2S-02-18, the hours for the Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use set gillnet fishery at the mouth of the Kasilof River are reduced from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. to 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Per Emergency Order No. 2-DV-1-04-18, the retention of Arctic char/Dolly Varden will be prohibited in Stormy Lake to continue the restoration of native fish stocks.
- Per Emergency Order No. 2-NP-1-03-18, in the Soldotna Creek Drainage lakes sport fishing will be permitted at East and West Mackey, Sevena, Union, and Derks lakes; however, the retention of all species of fish is prohibited at these lakes.
- Anglers are reminded to review Emergency Orders and News Releases and the 2018 Southcentral Sport Fishing Regulations Summary booklet for the Northern Kenai Peninsula Area before heading out on their next fishing trip. The Regulation Summary booklet is available on the ADF&G website, at ADF&G offices, and local vendors.
Freshwater Fishing
Salmon
- Fishing for early-run king salmon on the Kenai River is very slow. Anglers are reminded retention of king salmon is prohibited in these waters. Water conditions are poor and debris and grass are still present.
- Fishing for early-run king salmon on the Kasilof River has been slow. Anglers are reminded only hatchery-produced Chinook salmon may be retained, the bag and possession limit is one and sport fishing gear is limited to one unbaited, single-hook, artificial lure.
- The Upper Kenai and Russian River opened to fishing for sockeye salmon on Monday, June 11. Fishing has been reported as fair in both the Russian River and Upper Kenai River.
- Trout spawning closures ended Monday, June 11. Fishing for rainbow trout in these waters has been good.
- Fishing for resident species in the remainder of the Kenai drainage is good.
Lake Fishing
- Lake fishing for trout is very good. Try fishing with dry or wet flies, small spoons, spinners, or bait.
Northern Pike
- All lakes with developed public access on the Peninsula have had invasive pike removed.