http://jimruskfishingalaska.com Hello Kenai Anglers well summer is finally here on the Kenai peninsula in Alaska and the 2026 fishing season has begun so I wanted to give you a brief rundown on what is happening. So where do I start well it has been a cold spring here on the Kenai but finally we are warming […] The post Kenai Peninsula fishing rep...

http://jimruskfishingalaska.com Hello Anglers  well it is almost mid may here on the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska and the 2026 fishing season  is here. Here in Alaska we have had a very cold spring this year so the fishing season is getting off to a slow start and we all have fingers crossed that we will get […] The post Kenai River Fishing 2026 appe...

The Kenai River has long been known for trout of epic proportions. With four species of salmon returning in the millions each summer the trout benefit from an incredible abundance of salmon-based food. It’s no wonder this wild fishery produces some of the largest rainbow trout in the world. Fish in excess of 30 inches...

http://jimruskfishingalaska.com Hello Kenai River Anglers Well spring is in the air here in Alaska on the Kenai Peninsula and the 2026 Kenai River fishing season will be here very soon. Are you planing an Alaska fishing trip for 2026 here on the Kenai Peninsula Do you want to go Salmon fishing and if so what species? […] The post Kenai River Fishi...

Run timing and regulations on the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers can vary from year to year but the dates below reflect what you can expect during a typical season here on the Kenai Peninsula.   Sockeye Salmon We begin fishing for sockeye salmon on June 11th when the Upper Kenai opens by regulation. The […] The post Kenai and Kasilof River Run Timing...

http://jimruskfishingalaska.com Hello Alaska anglers well we are right on the verge of spring here in Alaska on the Kenai and summer fishing season will be here very soon. Are you planning a fishing trip to the mighty Kenai River here in Alaska this summer well if you answered yes then now is the time to get […] The post Alaska Salmon Fishing 2026...

After flying clients into remote corners of Cook Inlet for over three decades I’ve learned that the best fishing isn’t always found where the crowds go. Bachatna Creek proves this point better than almost any other fly-in destination I know. Bachatna Creek is a hidden gem for fly-out fishing in Alaska. This small creek on...

Seward sits at the head of Resurrection Bay one of Alaska’s most productive saltwater fishing environments. The bay’s deep fjord structure proximity to the Gulf of Alaska and convergence of cold ocean currents create conditions that support exceptional populations of halibut rockfish and salmon. After decades of fishing throughout the Kenai Peninsu...

The west side of Cook Inlet hosts some of Alaska’s most productive silver salmon habitat and the West Foreland region stands out as the heart of this fishery. After flying guests here for over three decades I’ve learned that understanding this landscape—how it functions why the rivers behave as they do—makes the difference between good...

The Chuitna River begins its 25-mile journey in a landscape most Alaska visitors never see—the remote Tordrillo Mountains at the western edge of the Alaska Range. I’ve been flying to the Chuit for nearly three decades and understanding this watershed’s unique characteristics helps explain why it fishes so differently from our glacial-fed systems. T...

When you fly into Crescent Lake for a day of fishing you’re landing in one of Alaska’s most spectacular protected wilderness areas. Lake Clark National Park and Preserve encompasses over 4 million acres of pristine backcountry and the Crescent Lake drainage sits in one of its most dramatic corners—beneath the towering presence of Mount Redoubt....

http://jimruskfishingalaska.com Hello Kenai river Anglers Well it is a new year and moving forward we are starting to plan for another great Kenai River fishing season in 2026. I hope that everyone had a great holiday season with friends and family and I want to thank everyone who fished with Jim Rusk Fishing in 2025 and […] The post Kenai River f...

What Fishing Guides Wear in Alaska   The list of items to bring when traveling to Alaska is surprisingly short primarily made up of personal clothing items. Although the list isn’t long bringing the right items can make your trip much more comfortable & enjoyable!  I’ve found that the best way to tell travelers what […] The post What Fishing Guide...

http://jimruskfishingalaska.com Hello and merry Christmas from the Kenai here in Alaska at Jim Rusk Fishing. I hope that everyone is filled with the Christmas spirit and are planning a fun filled holiday with friends and family this holiday season. Well 2025 has came and went and we are now on the verge of 2026! I hope […] The post Merry Christmas...

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On the Kenai River the primary method of fly fishing for trout is the nymphing method with a floating fly line an indicator a long leader some split shot and a bead or flesh fly.  Seems pretty simple and it can be but believe me when I tell you that there are a handful […] The post Kenai River Trout Fishing Strategy: The Pop Set appeared first o...

2025: The Year in Review As Alaska enters another winter season it’s once again time to look back on the highs and lows of another incredible year of fishing on the Kenai Peninsula. 2025 marked our 34th year of guiding in Alaska which means 2026 will be our 35th season on these waters. It’s hard...

http://jimruskfishingalaska.com Hello Kenai River Anglers. Well winter is here on the Kenai in Alaska the boats are all covered and put away for the long Alaska winter. I just wanted to give a quick recap of the 2025 fishing season here in Alaska on the Kenai. So looking back at the 2025 fishing season I would […] The post Kenai River Alaska appea...

http://jimruskfishingalaska.com Hello Kenai River Anglers Well it’s almost November here in  Alaska on the Kenai and sadly the boat is winterized and put away for the the long Alaska winter. We don’t have snow on the ground yet but it is feeling like we could get a dump any day now. Im Sure there are still […] The post Kenai River Fishing appeared...

http://jimruskfishingalaska.com Hello Kenai River Anglers Well it’s mid October here on the Kenai in Alaska and sadly the 2025 fishing season is pretty much over for the year. I have not winterized my boat yet ill probably do one more fun trip on the Kenai River to target Silver Salmon but local weather is calling for […] The post Kenai River Fish...