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Alaska Salmon Fishing: The Kenai and Kasilof Rivers

Salmon fishing is popular in Alaska because it has an abundance of salmon, mainly found in the Kenai and Kasilof rivers. Both these rivers are famous for the genetically unique king salmon that return to their glacial waters.  Since the early 1980s, salmon fishing in Alaska , the Kenai has been the holy grail of king salmon fisheries, with 8 of the 10 largest sport-caught kings coming from its waters.   In the last decade, king salmon stocks across the entire state of Alaska have been in serious decline.   The reason for this decline points to a myriad of issues, mainly connected to their ocean environment.   When you are ready for your next salmon fishing trip in Alaska, don’t forget to check with Alaska fishing charters at Kenai. They will offer you a great opportunity to meet the minimum escapement goal for both the early and late run Kenai King runs. They are either closed or severely restricted every year since. Many fishermen visit here to enjoy ...