Kenai River Fly Fishing Adventure
Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden
Drift through eight miles of prime trout water on the Kenai River aboard a spacious 20-foot powerboat, designed for comfort with a two-angler limit per boat. This ensures plenty of room to set up your cast and battle trophy-sized Rainbows.
Two Primetime Rainbow Trout Weeks to Choose From
Week One: September 28 – October 4
The early season is all about nymph fishing—drifting beads under a strike indicator to mimic the loose salmon eggs these trout gorge on before winter. While nymphing is the most effective approach, there are also opportunities to swing flies or spey cast for aggressive takes.
Week Two: October 5 – 11
As the Kenai’s water levels drop, long gravel bars emerge—perfect for swinging flies. We’ll continue nymphing with beads and flesh flies but also target big trout with leeches, intruders, and the legendary Dolly Llama. The thrill of a tight-line grab from a massive Kenai Rainbow is unmatched.
Trophy Trout Await
Kenai Rainbows reach peak fitness this time of year, with fish averaging 22–25 inches and the chance to hook into a true giant approaching 30 inches or more. These powerful fish will test your angling skills with blistering runs, head shakes, and sheer strength.
With years of experience running week-long trout trips on the Kenai, we’ve welcomed many returning guests, all chasing that once-in-a-lifetime catch. Will this be your year to bring the giant to the net?
Check out trout fishing tips from your guide, Sean Smart, in his guest blog for Fish Alaska magazine. Read it here!
Kenai River Daily Itinerary:
5:45 am: Wake up for Coffee
5:45 am – 6:15 am: Breakfast served
6:15 am – 6:30 am: Waders and load up in shuttle van
7:00 am: Launch boat to chase Rainbows all day
3:00 pm: Return to boat ramp and head back to lodge
5:00 pm: Appetizers and beverages
6:00 pm: Dinner served family style
9:00 pm – 10pm: Turn in for the night, early mornings come quick!
Lodging is Included in your Kenai River Fishing Package
The Food? Absolutely next level!
Expect delicious, chef-prepared dishes daily. The dining experience is just as good as the fishing.
Travel Details
Fly into Anchorage International Airport (Anchorage, AK) on Sunday, September 28 or October 5. From here you can rent a vehicle to explore the area or get picked up from the airport in our sprinter van. Stops can/will be made for beverages and any additional provisions/gear. The drive is along the scenic Sterling and Seward highways south to the Kenai Peninsula. We’ll proceed directly to your lodging to settle in before having a hearty meal after your journey to Alaska. Fly home on either Saturday, October 4 or Saturday, October 11. The Sprinter van will depart in the morning on Saturday. You can choose to book additional lodging to check out Anchorage before departing. With a Kenai River Fishing package, your journey to the river is part of the adventure.
