It’s been a busy spring on the kasilof river here on the kenai peninsula in alaska. The adult king salmon sizes range from 10-20 pounds at this time of year. Some pushing 25 to 30 pounds. The guests this year have had a lot of fun. A good number of fish in the next with a healthy mix of hatchery... Read More The post Early Run Kasilof King Salmon...

Fast bite with some nice fish today close to home. Book your Halibut Fishing Trips with us. The post Alaska Fishing Report – 13th June 2023 appeared first on Alaskan Gamefisher.

Fishing for sockeye salmon on the Kenai River is an exhilarating experience for any angler. With a large run of sockeye salmon passing through the river from late June to the end of July it's no wonder that many fishing enthusiasts coming to Jimmie Jack’s Fishing Lodges are eager to learn the best techniques to catch them. In this guide we'll cove...

http://jimruskfishingalaska.com Hello Kenai River Anglers Well fishing season has begun here on the Kenai River and the Kasilof River in Alaska. King Salmon fishing on the Kasilof River has been steadily improving and the fishing should be pretty good now for the next few weeks. Also first run Sockeye are starting to show up in both […] The post K...

I am planning 2 trips fishing in Alaska this summer July 5-16 and August 12-19. Each trip is planned with lodging guides rental car included. I’m likely to add a fisherman or woman to either trip just private message me if you have interest. Book your Homer Halibut Fishing Trips with us. The post Alaska Fishing Report – 28th May 2023 appeared firs...

http://jimruskfishingalaska.com Hello Anglers well the 2023 fishing season is finally here in Alaska on the Kenai. So here is a quick update on all things fishing on the Kenai Peninsula. The Kasilof River opened to fishing with bait for King Salmon with a limit of 2 hatchery Kings per person the Reports have been slow but […] The post Kenai Penins...

As we strive to deliver an unparalleled outdoor experience we’re excited to introduce our new Alaska sightseeing packages! Just like our fishing trips our sightseeing tours are professionally guided adventures at the top of their class. From river rafting on the Kenai River to fly-in bear viewing these excursions will surely add some variance to y...

Although Alaska has several outdoor activities if you’re reading this there is a good chance you’re thinking about one thing: fishing. And while there are seemingly endless angling opportunities in Alaska salmon fishing is an exceptional experience. The post Alaska Salmon Fishing at Its Finest appeared first on Jimmie Jack Fishing.

http://jimruskfishingalaska.com Hello Anglers as many of you have probably heard King Salmon fishing on the Kenai River will not be open for the 2023 fishing season. Due to poor returns the last few years the Alaska department of fish and game has decided to not open King Salmon fishing on the Kenai River for the 2023 […] The post Kasilof River Fi...

http://jimruskfishingalaska.com Hello anglers so the Kenai River has shed its winter ice and is flowing free here in Alaska spring is in the air and the 2023 fishing season will begin in less than a month.  If you are new to Alaska Fishing and are planning  a fishing trip to the Kenai and have not decided […] The post Kenai River Fishing appeared...

http://jimruskfishingalaska.com The Kenai River is located in Alaska on the Kenai Peninsula. The Kenai River is 82miles long and is the longest river on the Kenai Peninsula. The Kenai River starts at Kenai Lake in Cooper Landing and flows to Cook Inlet in the town of Kenai Alaska. There are three major sections of the Kenai […] The post Kenai Rive...

It doesn’t make much sense to spend all that effort to figure out the perfect sockeye rig and the perfect presentation if you’re going to lose the vast majority of the sockeye you hook. And that’s exactly what can happens to hundreds of sockeye anglers on the Kenai every season. These fish are unforgiving relentless […] The post SOCKEYE SALMON FIS...

http://jimruskfishingalaska.com Hello Kenai River Anglers it is late march here on the Kenai the temps are warm the snow is melting and the mighty Kenai River is breaking open and before long will  be ice free. Soon I will be able to pull out my Kenai River power boat and my Kasilof River Drift boat and […] The post Kenai River fishing 2023 appear...

Fishing trips to the Kenai River Alaska are one of the most exciting ways to spend summer vacation for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. It’s no secret that the legendary Kenai is among the best places for angling in the world. Still being in the right company will make your Kenai River fishing trip remarkable and awe-inspiring. The post The...

There’s definitely something strangely satisfying about tuning up your gear tying dozens of setups in advance and being meticulous about every detail in anticipation of putting it all to use. But now that we’ve covered the setup in detail over the last few blogs it’s time to actually go fishing!  There is more than one […] The post SOCKEYE SALMON...

http://jimruskfishingalaska.com Hello everyone so I want to talk today about species identification. Many of the Anglers who will be fishing with me on the Kenai River and the Kasilof River this summer also have plans to fish some on there own from shore and I thought I would do a short explanation of fish identification on […] The post Kenai Rive...

http://jimruskfishingalaska.com Hello Anglers well spring is in the air here in Alaska on the magnificent Kenai Peninsula and before long the 2023 fishing season will be here. So I want to encourage you to get your fishing dates set and all your plans locked down for the 2023 fishing season. We still have a bunch of […] The post Kenai Peninsula fi...

Now that we’ve discussed the basic rigging options for gear types hook choices knots to use and sinker options – it’s time to put it all together and rig your rod so that it’s ready for action!     If you’re going to be wielding a fly rod with fly line then you’re going to […] The post SOCKEYE SALMON FISHING SERIES PART V: PUTTING IT TOGETHER appe...

http://jimruskfishingalaska.com Hello Kenai River anglers well it is almost mid March here on the Kenai and the 2023 fishing season is going to be here very soon. If you are planning an Alaska fishing trip in 2023 to fish the Kenai River or the Kasilof River and you have not booked your dates yet I strongly […] The post Kenai River Fishing 2023 ap...

Attaching some weight to your leader seems like a super simple task to accomplish but when it comes to sockeye fishing there are certain methods that seem to dramatically increase your success and simultaneously decrease your time dealing with tangles. In addition the amount of weight you add to your leader can often be the […] The post SOCKEYE SA...