http://jimruskfishingalaska.com Hello Kenai River Anglers Well it is late January here on the Kenai in Alaska and we are currently in a deep freeze here on the Kenai with a temp of -28 at my house this mooring. The mighty Kenai River is frozen from shore to shore and everything is frozen and white. Despite the long […] The post Kenai River Fishing...

If you are an avid angler or looking for a place for your first fishing adventure in Alaska then you are probably someone who wants to know where the best fishing lodging is in Alaska. It’s a big state and there are many fishing lodges to choose from especially within the Kenai Peninsula. If you want to drop a line in the Kenai Peninsula area you...

To be honest I’m not a big fan of forecasts but there are indeed some strong trends and signs that give us a lot of insight in regards to what we can expect during the 2024 fishing season here on the Rivers of the Kenai Peninsula. Let’s take an honest look at each fishery and […] The post 2024 Alaska Fishing Forecast appeared first on Alaska Fisho...

The majority of tourists that fish with us fly-in to Anchorage rent a car then make the gorgeous 2.5 to 3 hour drive south to us here in Soldotna. The drive is a truly magical introduction to Alaska as it winds its way around the Turnagain Arm surrounded by mountains that seem to […] The post Alaska Car Rental Hacks appeared first on Alaska Fi...

http://jimruskfishingalaska.com Hello Kenai River Anglers well it is late December here on the Kenai and I first hope that you all had a great Christmas and have a wonderful New Year. I want to thank all of you who fished with Jim Rusk Fishing here in Alaska on the Kenai River in 2023 and in past […] The post Kenai River Fishing report 12/28/23 ap...

I’ve been getting this question a lot lately:   Does Fishology have guides of your own or do you pawn us off on other guides? The short answer to that question that we do both. Fishology has a few highly trained guides that guide many of our trips. They’re all careful selected and trained to be […] The post Alaska Fishing Guides: Employees vs. Sub...

Alaska Fishing Client Stereotypes Over the years I’ve noticed that you can categorize the vast majority of fishing clients into a handful of groups. In fact I can commonly detect which category a prospective guest might fall into after just the first minute or two of our initial conversation. As you might imagine this comes […] The post Alaska Fis...

When you come to the Kenai Peninsula to fish on the rivers you’ll inevitably share nature’s bounty with the local wildlife. As we look back at another extraordinary year at Jimmie Jack’s Alaska Fishing Lodges we can’t help but include fond wilderness adventures in our recollections—after all Alaska fishing is an outdoor adventure in itself. Of cou...

http://jimruskfishingalaska.com Hello Kenai River Anglers I hope everyone had a great summer and were able to put some wonderful Kenai River Salmon in your freezers. For all of you who fished with Jim Rusk Fishing in 2023 I just want to reach out with a heart felt thank you and hope that you had a great […] The post Kenai River Fishing 11/27/23 ap...

For an extraordinary gift that promises a blend of thrill and tranquility few experiences match the excitement of fishing vacation packages from Jimmie Jack’s Alaska Fishing Lodges. In the heart of pristine wilderness and abundant waters Alaska offers an unforgettable adventure that goes beyond the conventional. Delving into the magic of these fis...

When it comes to salmon fishing everyone has their favorite species. Some prefer king salmon for their raw power and elusiveness some prefer sockeye salmon for their food quality and how easy they are to access and others prefer pink or chum salmon due to the sheer magnitude of their abundance. But there’s only […] The post Silver Salmon – The P...

The Kenai River is most famous for its enormous salmon runs. Every single season literally millions of salmon enter the river at it’s mouth and invade the 80+ mile system of the Kenai River drainage. When millions of salmon flood the river predictably thousands of anglers are there waiting for them. During the early […] The post Rainbow Trout Fi...

Although many of you know us for our world-class Alaskan fishing lodges and guide service we also have one of the newest fishing apparel brands born in the Kenai Peninsula—Jimmie Jack Gear! And just like what you’ve come to expect from Jimmie Jack’s Fishing Lodges our gear is among the best in the land. Welcome to Jimmie Jack's Fishing Gear where...

http://jimruskfishingalaska.com Hello Kenai River Anglers well the Silver Salmon just keep coming and it looks like we are going to have one of those years where we have great Silver Salmon fishing well in to October. If you’re still wanting to get some great eating Salmon for the freezer you still have time to get out […] The post Kenai River Fis...

When it comes to fishing almost any outdoor enthusiast will tell you they have at least some minor experience. Even so not many hardcore anglers can say they’ve gone fishing for halibut. Capturing these colossal flatfish involves a blend of skill patience and a deep respect for the ocean's treasures. Here delve into the basics of learning how to c...

http://jimruskfishingalaska.com Hello Kenai River Anglers well it is late August here on the Kenai River in Alaska and I am happy to report that it has been a very good August here on the Kenai. We have been targeting Silver Salmon and getting nice limit catches of Silver Salmon most days. Unbelievably the Sockeye Salmon have […] The post Kenai Ri...

Fill the family freezer fishing day fun was had by all. Book your Alaska Halibut Fishing Trips with us. The post Alaska Fishing Report – 24th August 2023 appeared first on Alaskan Gamefisher.

Nestled in the heart of Alaska the Kenai River boasts one of the world's most sought-after silver salmon runs. In this blog we'll dive into the details of this epic Alaskan adventure exploring the season fishing techniques gear and the thrill of catching these acrobatic and feisty silver salmon. The post Kenai River Silver Salmon Fishing: What to...

South Dakota guys wacked some butts today fly out salmon trip tommorow for em. Book your Alaska Fishing Trips with us. The post Alaska Fishing Report – 8th August 2023 appeared first on Alaskan Gamefisher.

http://jimruskfishingalaska.com Hello Kenai River anglers well it is august now here on the Kenai and we are in a transition from summer to fall. The Kenai River is still producing limit catches of Sockeye Salmon most days however  it is becoming more tide dependent as it seems we are getting one good shot of fish each […] The post KENAI RIVER FIS...

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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...