Rainbow Trout fishing on the Kenai River is among the finest in
the world. Since the majority of the anglers that visit the Kenai
are pursuing salmon, trout fishing is often overlooked. We recommend
at least one day of trout fishing. Kenai rainbows are extremely
plentiful. They are indeed the most wild and beautiful fish you will
ever see. Since the rainbow trout is one the the river's year-round
inhabitants, and not a harvest species, we return them all to the river
after photos. Check our rainbow trout
gallery for pictures. A catch and release trout fishing trip
is an excellent way to teach children respect for our natural resources
and still have fun! Click
here for a short MPG video.
Season: June 14 - October 31.
Fishing Methods: Drift/Fly Fishing with egg imitations.
Streams which support major rainbow trout fisheries are the Kenai River,
Russian River, and the streams and lakes of the Swanson River and Moose
River drainages among others. To provide additional fishing opportunity,
landlocked lakes are also stocked with this species.
Average
Sizes and Records
- The
majority of these fish are between two and five pounds.
-
Kenai
rainbows can can exceed 20lbs!
- 42 lbs., 3 oz., 1970, Bell Island.
- Catch-and-release
strongly encouraged if not mandated by regulation.
Salmon
and Trout Conservation
