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Alaska Salmon Fishing
Season: May 15 - July 31.
Sockeye Salmon or red salmon, pound for pound, are the hardest fighting salmon in the world. Fresh from the salt water, these fish are like silver torpedoes and they are notorious for destroying reels and breaking rods. They average between 8-12lbs. Since they swim close to the shore on their journey upriver the sockeye are most commonly caught from the bank. Without the right equipment and a little skill they're very difficult to land. Don't worry, mother nature gives persistent anglers plenty of second chances. Nearly 1 million sockeye return to the Kenai every summer. Sockeye salmon is well known for its superior meat quality and rich flavor, making it a favorite among locals when filling their freezers for winter. For more specific information on sockeye fishing, click here. Season: June 1 - August 15. Silver Salmon start entering the Kenai in early August. These aggressive biters are known for their acrobatic fights. Once they arrive, action is nonstop and limits are common. Kenai silvers average 10-12lbs, with larger fish weighing close to 20lbs. These fish can be quite a handful especially on light tackle and fishing usually stays good through late September. Don't forget your jacket. For more specific information on silver salmon fishing, click here. Season: August 4 - September 30. Pink Salmon or humback salmon are only available on even-numbered years. Their semiannual returns are hard to miss as literally millions of them arrive at once. They fill the river for about three 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 taken just out of the saltwater. For more specific information on pink salmon fishing, click here. Season:
August 1 - September 15 (even years only). After you have been fishing with us, we will fillet your catch, however you will need to take it to the fish processor for vacuum sealing and freezing so that you can take your catch home with you. Our processor of choice is conveniently located on the main Sterling highway near the bridge that crosses over the Kenai River. The processor will create an account for you and process your fish so that when you are ready to leave on your journey home, the fish will be packed in insulated boxes that will keep the fish frozen for 36 hours or more. Thus, you can be assured that when you return home, your fish will be ready to transfer into your freezer without any loss of quality. Alaskan salmon is well known for being the finest salmon in the world. Being high in beneficial Omega-3 acids, wild Alaskan salmon is of much better eating quality and more nutritious than the farmed salmon you will typically find in the market. You can tell the difference by color alone. Wild Alaskan king, silver and sockeye salmon has a deep red color, unlike the farmed salmon that must be colored to become pinkish. And, there is no greater satisfaction than sharing your catch with family and friends when you get home. Be sure to check our section on preparing your catch for some great recipes. |
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