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Alaska Fly fishing with Mystic Waters Kenai River Guides

UPPER KENAI RIVER in the "Kenai National Wildlife Refuge" $225 Full Day (8-10 hours) $150 Half Day (4-5 hours) 

This is our "FEATURE TRIP" targeting Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden and often Sockeye or Silver Salmon. Trips meet at a selected location in Cooper Landing. Drifts often include the "KENAI CANYON" (dependant on weather and fishing conditions), the most wild and scenic stretch of the river. Departures for full day trips often range from 5:00 a.m to 9:00 a.m. Departure times may be recommended based on fishing conditions or to accommodate various travel schedules.

Note: As independent guides, we are flexible and willing to schedule departures to accommodate special needs. We are happy to work with you to facilitate your trip goals. Customer service is our business.

 

KENAI (Middle) BELOW SKILAK LAKE
Kenai National Wildlife Refuge to Bing's Landing
$225 Full Day (8-10 hours) 

Flowing from Skilak Lake, the Kenai River slowly picks up speed through some fantastic fish producing habitat. While technically the Lower River, locals call this section the "Middle". Fly-fishing is not the norm on the Lower Kenai, but fantastic opportunities exist. Exceptionally large rainbows are common as well as dollies, sockeye, kings, silvers and pink salmon. We often shift to this stretch of the river during peak fishing periods.

The Lower Kenai is not drift only. We utilize a motor on our drift boats for easy access into and out of the fishery. A Lower ("Middle") drift can be a great addition to several days on the Upper Kenai.

 

LOWER KENAI RAINBOWS AND DOLLIES / EARLY SEASON SPECIAL $200 Full Day (8-10 hours) 

If you like the thrill of picking up a strong trout on a tight line, then you have an option from mid May through early June. While the Upper Kenai is closed until June 11 to protect spawning rainbows, most of the Lower Kenai remains open.

The trout are hungry and opportunities for trophy sized rainbows are as good as at any time during the season!

 

LOWER KENAI OR KASILOF RIVER SALMON FISHING $225 Full Day (8-10hrs) $150 Half Day (5hrs) 

Lower Kenai Drifts feature monster Kenai King Salmon in June and July. Feisty Silver Salmon run in August and September. Kasilof River King Salmon trips are an excellent option from late May to mid June. Trips meet at a designated boat landing in the Sterling or Soldotna Area. Times are variable, but early (5:00 am) is generally the norm.

Salmon trips are typically sought by non-fly-fishers. Fly-fishing the Lower Kenai for salmon including "Huge Kings" is an option. Contact Fred for special details.

 

FLY-FISHING FOR HUGE KENAI KINGS! Contact Fred for details. 

This is big gamefish hunting. Requirements are 10-12wt rods, reels with flawless drags and lots of backing. Anglers also need to be able to cast a mini-tip line 60 feet, or a very heavy shooting head at least 40 feet.

There is no guarantee of success, but the payoff can be BIG!

 

WHAT TO WEAR AND CARRY  

COMFORT is the key to enjoyment in the outdoors. Occasionally we are blessed with warm sunny days but be prepared, for cool weather. We are located adjacent to several of the world's largest ice fields with the Gulf of Alaska nearby. The weather can be unpredictable. There is plenty of space in the boat to store extra clothing. Trips operate rain or shine so guests need to be prepared with QUALITY RAINGEAR(parka and pants) or WATERPROOF JACKET with WADERS. Bring several WARM LAYERS. A fleece jacket under a rain parka makes a comfortable combo. FISHING LICENSES are required for anglers 16 and older. Please plan to purchase your license ahead of time and be sure it is current. Other recommended items include camera/video camcorder, polarized sunglasses, binoculars and brimmed hat. Also remember to bring an ample lunch and snacks to keep your body fueled throughout the day.

TRIP EMPHASIS: It is always our goal to provide the best fishing trip possible given the conditions of the day. If you have any special desires or goals for your trip, please let us know so we can make proper preparations.

 

INCLUDED  

We drift in custom-made, Kenai River Guide Model, "Willie" and "Fish Rite" Drift Boats. There is comfortable seating for four anglers.

We feature top-notch fly-fishing tackle as well as standard spinning and casting outfits. On Full Day trips, we bring along a thermos of fresh coffee, hot water for teas or cocoa and a jug of cold water. We have Orvis hip boots in mens' sizes 7-12 (one pair each), though we recommend fly-fishing guests bring waders if they have them. While we strongly support "catch and release", we will happily fillet any salmon you retain. Vacuum packing, freezing and shipping as well as other custom processing services are available locally.

Feel free to contact Fred if you have any questions about our equipment or your own.

 

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