Anglers also have lots of success swinging flies for Rainbow Trout as well. Trout fishing is good and there are some silver salmon around (many have turned red, but there are still some fresh ones around). For flies, check out Dave’s selection of flies HERE. 4/15/2020 - Droves and droves of folks have been fishing the upper Kenai River here in Cooper Landing as well as the Middle Kenai River in Sterling, AK. KASILOF RIVER REPORT - Both the upper and lower Kasilof River have been fishing quite well for Sockeye Salmon. We have a complete directory of all boats. Both the upper and lower Kasilof River have been fishing quite well for Sockeye Salmon. July marks the second run of King Salmon. If you happen to fish 2 or 3 tides after the commercial fishing has ended, you will find lots and lots of Sockeye Salmon entering the Kasilof River. If you happen to get out on the water immediately after commercial fishing pressure, you may find slow days. The river is rapidly rising, making some banks nearly impossible to Sockeye Fish. The action on June 1st was excellent for Cooper Landing Fishing Guide, LLC with several hook-ups and fish to the boat. The river has also been relatively calm with minimal traffic (except for weekends). hundreds of anglers have been on the banks daily attempting to catch Sockeye. UPPER KENAI RIVER REPORT - The “Upper Upper Kenai River” (Bridge to Sportsman’s Landing) is still seeing very light pressure. Sockeye Salmon fishing on the Lower Kenai River is very good right now with good numbers of fish coming in on each tide. But, liberalization of commercial fishing has lead to a few days of very slow action. Sign in. SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 - LOWER KENAI RIVER REPORT - Action has been relatively decent for Coho Salmon on the Lower Kenai River. This has made them travel at low light hours. Further, Sockeye Salmon limits have increased from 3 fish per day/6 in possession to 6 fish per day/12 in possession. As long as you can stand to be out in the cold, the fish will be willing to cooperate! Some of the typical holes they like to hold in along the Russian River. Many anglers choosing to target Sockeye Salmon. KASILOF RIVER REPORT - If you fish the tides after heavy commercial fishing and dipnetting, expect slower than usual Sockeye Salmon fishing. The Rainbow Trout fishing on the Russian is still quite good. We are still waiting on the bigger pushes of Silvers among the masses of Pink Salmon that have shown up. We are currently booking fishing trips for March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October! Some anglers have been attempting to Sockeye fish on the lower Kenai with better results and even limits as the days go on. RUSSIAN RIVER REPORT - Sockeye Salmon have begun to spawn in the Russian River and a decent number of Silver Salmon have shown up. Now you can vew the latest catch reports, conditions, trip … Stumphole Landing, Elloree, South Carolina. Washed-out flesh flies either dead-drifted or swung are also a good choice this time of year. Get directions, reviews and information for Stumphole Landing & Campground in Elloree, SC. Much better Sockeye Salmon fishing can be found further down the Kenai and also on the Kasilof River. With bigger water and limited food, they are hard to come by. Swinging flies like woolly buggers, Dave’s Panic Button, Trout Spey Sculpins and Trout Intruders can be deadly during the spring. DECEMBER 22, 2020 - LOWER KENAI RIVER REPORT - N/A. Thank you so much for checking out our Kenai River Fishing Report! I know its tought but it will come back in time. There is still a steady number of pinks coming as well. Expect some 2nd run Sockeye Salmon to start to show up within the next 10 days or so. The Kasilof River fished well from the Traps all the way down through the tide. Many are red due to the low, clear water. Action is still slow with no bait and single hook. This makes for excellent Rainbow Trout/Dolly Varden Fishing. Very few fish have been caugut. The lower water is concentrating fish more, making this one of the better Junes we’ve had in a while. KASILOF RIVER REPORT - BAIT AND MULTIPLE HOOKS ARE CLOSED FOR THE SEASON on the Kasilof River. Only around 15,000 Sockeye Salmon have made it past the weir on the Russian River as a part of the fish count procedure. Most anglers are reporting getting fish super early; yet, lots of anglers are also reporting getting skunked or having slow days. The weather didn’t disappoint either. Many anglers are able to fish for Sockeye a week or so into August. This section of river is seeing heavy angling pressure with lots and lots of power boats “shopping” the banks for a good Sockeye fishing spot. Our favorite method this time of year is swinging flies for Rainbow Trout and the occasional Dolly Varden on two-handed fly rods. When up to help Bob with his Mom's boat dock at Lake Murray. This section of river is seeing heavy angling pressure with lots and lots of power boats “shopping” the banks for a good Sockeye fishing spot. Sign in. August is the time of year when the last Sockeye Salmon enter the Kenai River, Kasilof River and Russian River. This makes them travel at low light hours - a few chrome fish are around, but not many. The Sockeye Salmon have begun to show up in fishable numbers. Some Sockeye Salmon have been spotted but many are red at this point. Trout fishing is improving and will only get better as we get into late-August/September. Thank you so much for checking out our Kenai River Fishing Report! MIDDLE KENAI RIVER REPORT - The Middle Kenai River is back to being quite low with most Pink Salmon having spawned and died off. A slow and sluggish start to the second run of fish to say the least on the Lower Kenai River. The Kasilof River King Salmon fishing is fair while Sockeye Fishing is good to great on some days. The “Upper Kenai River Refuge” (Sportsman’s Landing to Jim’s Landing/Lower Skilak Lake Campground) is now experiencing an unexpected glacial dam burst on the Snow River Glacier, causing Kenai Lake and the Upper Kenai River to rise suddenly. As some Silver Salmon (Coho Salmon) begin to spawn, a renewed “bead-bite” can often occur making the trout fishing good to great. Lots of King Salmon were spotted being hooked and rolling in many holes. Anglers have reported very slim pickings on the Russian River. Remember, Silver (Coho) Salmon fishing closed on November 1st. For directions to Stumphole Landing, click Maps and Directions or visit their website. We had several opportunities on spin-n-glos and eggs and managed to land a nice one before the morning half day was over. The Upper Kenai Refuge (Sportsman’s Landing to Jim’s Landing and/or Upper Skilak Lake Campground Boat Launch) has been a little better lately for Sockeye Salmon. If you happen to fish 2 or 3 tides after the commercial fishing has ended, you will find lots and lots of Sockeye Salmon entering the Kasilof River. Simultaneously, flesh from dead and decaying salmon will provide a great sustained food source for trout and dolly varden. UPPER KENAI RIVER REPORT - The “Upper Upper Kenai River” (Bridge to Sportsman’s Landing) is still seeing very light pressure with decent to good Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden fishing. Reviews (803) 826-6111. The high sun and low water is keeping fish held up in holes and making it less likely for them to move throughout the day. Do you like this content? Page created in 0.352 seconds with 23 queries. The trout currently have too much food in the system. Redondo Special Fish Count Sunday December 27th PM trip 17... more » Redondo Beach Sportfishing Redondo Beach Sportfishing 12-27-2020 Big Reds and whitefish . All wild fish must be released immediately and not removed from the water. Several anglers reported multiple hookups and limits. Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden fishing is better in some spots. The Russian River is fishing really tough. Anglers have reported good trout fishing. If you happen to fish 2 or 3 tides after the commercial fishing has ended, you will find lots and lots of Sockeye Salmon entering the Kasilof River. Please use caution when fishing and floating the Upper Kenai River over the next week or so. 5/20/2020 - We couldn’t have asked for a nicer start to the month of May! It is still slow and spotty though. The outlook looks very similar for the rest of January: Cold, Cold, Cold and even more Cold! Stumphole Swamp and the Santee River are very accessible. There are still some Sockeye Salmon around if you can find them among all of the Pinks. Sockeye Salmon are present. The first run of Sockeye destined for the Russian River has all but ended. The Upper Kenai River Refuge (Sportsman’s Landing to Upper Skilak Lake Campground) finally started producing good numbers of Sockeye Salmon. Click to view dozens of lake information regarding Catch & Release, Walleye, Northern Pike, Whitefish, Perch, Trout & Goldeye fishing. Sockeye Salmon are present. Fishing in a snake- and alligator-infested swamp isn’t every angler’s cup of tea. For information on the fishing report contact them on 1800 637 060. RUSSIAN RIVER REPORT - (NO CHANGE) Some second run Sockeye Salmon are beginning to show up; however, many of them are red. Bait and tackle shop. Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden fishing is better in some spots. The Upper Kenai River Refuge (Sportsman’s Landing to Jim’s Landing and/or Upper Skilak Lake Campground Boat Launch) has been fishing well for Sockeye Salmon. This makes the Kasilof predominantly a Sockeye Salmon fishery at the moment. 2,127 views. At the confluence with the Kenai River, anglers are having a little more success hooking up and limiting. October is also a great time to continue to fish for the second run of Coho (Silver) Salmon. Kenai River Fishing Report for February 2020: As the brisk cold from January subsided February gave way to some more mild temperatures towards the end of the month. Silvers are around, but they have been fished over a lot and are relatively stale. BOOK A FULL DAY OR HALF DAY GUIDED TRIP ON THE KENAI RIVER OR KASILOF RIVER WITH COOPER LANDING FISHING GUIDE TODAY! The Kasilof River is still holding strong. I have decided to no longer guide on Mill Creek due to the crazy price increase in launch fees and stupid Crappie limits on what size fish you are allowed to keep and I will also be no longer Guiding on Lake Sara. If you happen to get out on the water immediately after commercial fishing pressure, you may find slow days. Rainbow Trout fishing on dry flies and nymphs, etc… has been good. The “Upper Kenai Refuge” (Sportsman’s Landing to Jim’s Landing/Lower Skilak Lake Camground) has seen better Rainbow Trout/Dolly Varden fishing. There are good numbers of fish coming in on each tide. 18. The salmon that are present are generally red in color. Sockeye Salmon fishing on the Kasilof River continues to be steady from the outlet of Tustumena Lake all the way to the lower holes of the lower river. Help. There are still very few King Salmon coming in the river. Usually the traffic on the Kenai River and Kasilof River has died down and the weather can get a little raw, but the fishing can still be outstanding. We are currently booking fishing trips for May, June, July, August, September and October! King Salmon fishing is improving with decent numbers being caught and released. North and South Carolina Fishing, North and South Carolina Hunting, Carolina Sportsman Magazine, for over 23 years the leading authority on Carolina Fishing & Hunting, Daily Carolina Fishing & Hunting Reports, Fishing & Hunting News, Your most complete North and South Carolina Fishing & … 5/25/2020 - May fishing charters have been outstanding thus far, with lots of great folks and plenty of smiles! Targeting and removing Silvers from the water is illegal this time of year. UPPER KENAI RIVER REPORT - The “Upper Upper Kenai River” (bridge to Sportsman’s Landing) is experiencing very little pressure. Sockeye Salmon are present; however, many are red due to the low, clear water making them travel at low light hours - a few chrome fish are around, but not many. S = Slow F = Fair G = Good . The bait, retention and hook regulations on the Kasilof River. Further, Sockeye Salmon limits have increased from 3 fish per day/6 in possession to 6 fish per day/12 in possession. For the second half of the day, we spent the afternoon with the brothers from Midnight Sun Solar. Remember, Silver (Coho) Salmon fishing closed on November 1st. The river is rapidly rising, making some banks nearly impossible to Sockeye Fish. We will be hitting the water soon checking our gear, scouring the river for fish and making sure we bring that information back to you ASAP. With bait closed, these behemoths are still hard to come by. SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 - LOWER KENAI RIVER REPORT - (NO CHANGE) Action has been relatively decent for Coho Salmon on the Lower Kenai River. Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden fishing has improved slightly. Look for action to pick up as more fish will move in soon. Right now, it is legal to fish these waters, even with a guide (per clarifications from the governor, fish and game and state parks). Please be patient with each other out there as tensions have been running a bit high with all the pressure. Anglers went hours without seeing fish. MIDDLE KENAI RIVER REPORT - Coho Salmon action on the Middle Kenai River has been slow to decent depending on who you ask. RUSSIAN RIVER REPORT - Sockeye Salmon have begun to spawn in the Russian River and very few, if any Silvers have shown up. Lots of pressure from both local anglers and guided trips with few fish hooked as of late. Idaho Fishing Reports. lakes, and rivers including recent fish reports… JULY 28, 2020 - LOWER KENAI RIVER REPORT - (NO CHANGE) NEW EMERGENCY ORDERS taking place this coming Friday July 24th. When the wind is up, you may encounter some hefty swells. 2.9K likes. The “Upper Kenai River Refuge” (Sportsman’s Landing to Jim’s Landing/Lower Skilak Lake Campground) is busy with lots of angling pressure. KASILOF RIVER REPORT - Recent Emergency orders have moved King Salmon fishing on the Kasilof River to Catch and Release Only (Still Single Hook and No Bait). It is still very early to target the 2nd run of Sockeye just yet in the Refuge. Expect the numbers to improve within the next 5-10 days. Stumphole Landing & Campground 18 Halter Ct Elloree SC 29047. Thank you so much for checking out our Kenai River Fishing Report! Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden fishing has been SLOW as pink salmon spawn has provided too much food. It’s been a couple of years since we’ve had this much good action early on in the season and we hope it continues into June! You might also like these. Further, Sockeye Salmon limits have increased from 3 fish per day/6 in possession to 6 fish per day/12 in possession. 3-26-2019. November weather can be quite harsh, so be sure to prepare for cold temperatures, icy boat ramps and shorter days on the water. UPPER KENAI RIVER REPORT - The “Upper Upper Kenai River” (Bridge to Sportsman’s Landing) is still seeing light pressure and the Rainbow Trout/Dolly Varden fishing has been fair to good. The Rainbow Trout fishing on the Russian is still quite good. Greater numbers of fish showing up daily. 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