Kenai Fishing

By: Jim Hanson
Submitted: 2007-01-17 16:25:39
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Kenai fishing has a reputation among sportsmen everywhere as some of the best fishing in the world. Located in beautiful south central Alaska, the Kenai Peninsula is home to, of course, the world famous Kenai River and is dotted with many secluded lakes and ponds perfect for Kenai fishing. The area has many varieties of salmon, dolly varden, rainbow trout, black bass, arctic char, sockeyes, and many other kinds of fish. A Kenai fishing trip is the key to a real Alaskan adventure vacation.

In 2004 Field & Stream magazine named this area North America’s number one fishing hotspot, and for good reason. The Kenai River has been home to many record breaking and noteworthy catches. The world record King Salmon catch that topped the scales at just over 97 pounds was caught by Les Anderson, a long time Soldotna, Alaska resident, while Kenai fishing. It was several hours before the fish was officially weighed and recorded and many fish and game experts have agreed that the King Salmon was probably well over 100 pounds when he was caught. Soldotna now holds an annual King Salmon Derby, and the next person out Kenai fishing who catches a King Salmon larger than Andersons, will also win $50,000 from the town.

Not only does the area boast of much natural beauty and many record breaking catches- it has an unusually long fishing season as well. This not only makes Kenai fishing popular among anglers but helps keep the Kenai Peninsula from overcrowding, so you can enjoy the famous Alaskan solitude while on your Kenai fishing trip. With the popularity of Kenai fishing, it should be of no surprise that you will find many options to make your fishing trip one to remember. Whether you are a fly fisherman, saltwater fisherman, expert, or just starting out, you will find a guided fishing tour or charter that appeals to you and your level of experience. During Kenai fishing, you will find accommodations ranging from small fishing cabins, to world class resorts, and everything in between.

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