PEAK FISHING SEASONS

Subject to variation by area and by ADF&G

(see more detailed information below)

May 10th - Sept 30 ---Alaskan Halibut
May 10th - July 20---Cook Inlet Saltwater King Salmon
May 10th- July 31---Kenai and Kasilof River King Salmon
June 10th - August 10 ---Sockeye Salmon
June 15th - Oct 31 ---Rainbow Trout
August 1st - Oct 31 ---Silver Salmon
August on even years ---Pink Salmon

Our season begins the first of May. We have a combination of Alaska Halibut and Alaska King Salmon charters available out in Cook Inlet off the Alaska Kenai Peninsula from Homer as well as Deep Creek and Anchor Point. Alaska King saltwater fishing continues through the middle of June, while the Halibut season extends through the end of September. Our Halibut averages about 20-30 lbs with some over 50 and occasionally you will land a monster Alaskan Halibut weighing in at 300 lbs or more.

The King Salmon fishing on the Alaska Kenai Peninsula is from May through the end of July, where it is not uncommon to land yourself a King 35-50 lbs or more. Our professional Alaska guides use power boats to assure you of a very peaceful and highly productive trip down the beautiful glacial Kenai river or other local Alaska Kenai Peninsula rivers. We also have drift boat fishing for Kings available on the Kasilof River during this time. The average fish caught is 15-25 lbs. These rivers are also great for those who enjoy bank fishing.

Kings are not the only fish in the local rivers of the Alaska Kenai Peninsula. The Sockeye Salmon runs can be in full swing from June through August. The limit on the fish is usually 3 fish per day. when the Sockeye enter the river in good numbers, the action gets hot and Silver runs start in August and lasts through the end of September. These fish make awesome runs and are great leapers. Fly-out fishing for all species of salmon and trout are available.

We begin fishing for huge Rainbow Trout and Dolly Varden on June 15th. Most Rainbows and Dollies average 3 lbs with fish in the 8-12 lb range. We use spin gear, light weight fishing rods and fly-fishing gear. Trips are available on the Upper Kenai River fishing in the comfort of a drift boat. We also fish many of Alaska Kenai Peninsula's lakes and streams.

 

Denise Lake Lodge offers daily fly-outs for King, Sockeye, Silver Salmon and Rainbow Trout. Join us for the trip of a lifetime on your flight across Cook Inlet in either a Twin Otter or Beaver on floats. Experience breathtaking scenery, fabulous fishing and occasionally fishing alongside Brown Bears.