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Kenai River Recon

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Approximate Cost:

Half Day: $100 to $199 Per Person

Full Day: $200 to $299 Per Person
Type: Charters & Guides
Fishing: Fly Fishing Freshwater Fishing Guided Fishing

What we fish for: King Salmon, Silver Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, Steelhead

Featured On: Kenai River Fishing - Top Rated Fishing Guides & Lodges Soldotna Fishing - Top Rated Fishing Lodges & Guides Kasilof River - Fishing Guides & Lodges

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Kenai River Recon welcomes fishers of all skill levels. If you've never tossed fly or are new to spin casting, you are welcome. The techniques of fishing the Kenai are easy to learn and the fish make you seem like a pro. Guests of the guide service have access to King Salmon, Silver Salmon, Red Salmon, and Chum Salmon. On occasion, you may also see Pink Salmon.

Kenai River Recon is out of Soldotna, which is easy to get to and find by car. It is just passed Sterling on the Sterling Highway and takes about 3-hours by car. A good tip for driving is to leave extra time and stop in Portage, view the glacier, and take advantage of the visitor center and their bathrooms. You might even find lunch there in the giftshop.Â

The Kenai and Kasilof RiversÂ

Both rivers are well-known for fishing and for their big Trophy Fish. The Kenai is a world-record river as it holds the record for the largest King Salmon. Many people focus on the Kenai but the Kasilof is equally capable of producing trophy fish. The upper and middle Kenai are where many people go to target big King Salmon, millions of Sockeye Salmon, Silver Salmon, and Chum Salmon. In the lower level of the Kenai River you will find all five species of Pacific Salmon, including the smaller pink salmon.Â

From the mouth of the Kenai to the Kenai Lake you will find big, Fat, Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden.Â

Fishing is much the same on the Kenai as it is on the Kasilof. The Difference is in fish run times and having both rivers as an option makes your opportunity better.Â

Fishing with Kenai River Recon

Kenai River Recon provides all the gear you will need to have the fishing trip of a lifetime. It is recommended that you bring polarized sunglasses, and rain gear. If you don't want to travel with waders, just let them know. Wader rental is available. In late season, the boat has a heater which makes fishing more comfortable.Â

Expect high-quality guides, good fishing gear, and a well-equipped boat.Â

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Fishing with Kenai River Recon

Fishing with Kenai River Recon

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Dolly Varden

King Salmon

Rainbow Trout Fishing

Rainbow Trout Fishing

Rainbow Trout Fishing

Sockeye Salmon

Sockeye Salmon

Sockeye Salmon

Sockeye Salmon

Salmon Fishing with Kenai River Recon

Rainbow Trout Fishing

Rainbow Trout Fishing

Rainbow Trout Fishing

Rainbow Trout Fishing

Rainbow Trout Fishing

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Great Fishing

Reviewed By Smb4877 on August 17, 2019

Our family had a wonderful experience with Sean. He was both personable and knowledgeable, taking us to the best spots on the river (all of which are beautiful). 9 hours on the water flew by quickly...
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Great Salmon Fishing with Sean at Kenai River Recon!

Reviewed By Beth F on August 3, 2019

Kenai River Recon was an excellent guided trip. Sean was super friendly and helpful, communicating frequently with us before our trip. He was full of information to help us prepare and was super...
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My son and I had a priceless memory with Shawn

Reviewed By Johnmillertrpadvisor on August 2, 2019

Shawn is a good man and trustworthy. He does what he says and says what he does. He put me over fish everyday and the rest was up to me. He took my son and I on the Kenai and Kasilof river in July...
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