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RUN TIMING FOR THE KENAI PENINSULA’S MAJOR SPORT FISHERIES
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ALL OF THE PENINSULA’S MAJOR FISHERIES ARE EASILY ACCESSABLE FROM SOLDOTNA!
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DISTANCE FROM SOLDOTNA
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LOCATION
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SPECIES
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RUN TIMING
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Soldotna is located along the Banks of the Kenai River
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Kenai River 1,2
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King Salmon
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1st Run: mid-May to early July
2nd Run: early July to season closure on July 31. 2
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Red Salmon
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Mid-July to early August.
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Silver Salmon
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1st Run: late July to late August.
2nd Run: early September thru season closure on September 30. –Closed to Fishing for Silvers Aug. 1-Aug. 3
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The Russian River empties into the Kenai River in Cooper Landing and is a beautiful 45 minute drive North of Soldotna
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Russian River 2
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Red Salmon
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1st Run: mid-June to mid-July
2nd Run: mid-July to season closure on August 20
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The Kasilof River is a quick 20 minute drive South of Soldotna
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Kasilof River
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King Salmon
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Late May to season closure on July 31
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These rivers are located in Ninilchik, which is a scenic 35-40 minute drive south of Soldotna
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Anchor River, Deep Creek and Ninilchik River
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King Salmon
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Late May to late June. This is a “weekend only” fishery. Consult regulations closely before fishing here.
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Silver Salmon
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Early August to mid-September
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Steelhead Trout
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Mid-August to early November (catch and release only)
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This river is located in Ninilchik which is a 35-40 minute drive south of Soldotna
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Deep Creek
Salt Water
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King Salmon
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1st Run: early May to late June
2nd Run: late June to early August
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Resurrection Bay is a beautiful 1 ½ hour drive across the peninsula East of Soldotna to Seward
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Resurrection Bay
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Silver Salmon
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Early July to late September
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The Homer Spit is located about 1hour and 15 minutes South of Soldotna
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Homer Spit
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King Salmon
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1st Run: mid-May to early July
2nd Run: Last stocked 1999, some available July-August
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Silver Salmon
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Early August to mid-September
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Dolly Varden
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Mid-May to mid-July
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This cove is located in Kachemak Bay. It is a 1 hour and 15 minute drive to Homer; then a 25 minute boat ride across Kachemak Bay to Halibut Cove
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Halibut Cove
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King Salmon
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Mid-May to early July
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Clam digging is conveniently located on the beaches of Cook Inlet from 20-40 minutes drive South of Soldotna
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Clam Gulch, Deep Creek and Polly Creek
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Razor Clams
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All year, on -2ft tides or lower
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There may be emergency closures on all fisheries at any time. However,
emergency closures are more likely to affect both Kenai River king
salmon runs, both Russian River red runs and the Kenai River silver
salmon run.
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2. Open seasons and legal tackle varies greatly. Consult regulations closely when fishing the Kenai River.
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