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Alaska Pink Salmon (Humpback)
Pink
Salmon, also known as Pinks
or Humpbacks, make a plentiful run into the the lower Kenai River
in even numbered years.
Their semiannual returns are hard to miss as literally millions of them
arrive at once. They fill the river for several weeks and are
really very easy to catch. Children love catching them one after another
and even adults have been known to join the chaos. Pinks
have a high oil content in their meat and are best for eating when just
taken out of the saltwater. Pinks are the most abundant salmon
species in North America.
Season:
August 1 - September 15 (even years only).
Kenai River Runs:
The peak run is in August during even numbered
years.
Average Sizes and
Records
- Typically 3 to 6 lbs.
- Largest Alaska Pink
Salmon was 12 lbs., 9 oz., Moose River, 1974
Fishing
Gear & Methods: Back-Bouncing, Backtrolling,
Casting Spinners, flies.
Additional Information:
- ADF&G
publications Sportfishing newsletter, regulations, and much
more
- Limit: 6 per day, but
may be changed by emergency order.
