Fish Run Timing Table

Run timing for the Kenai Peninsula's major sport fisheries.

All of the Peninsula's major fisheries are easily accessible from Soldotna.

DISTANCE FROM SOLDOTNA	LOCATION	SPECIES	RUN TIMING
Soldotna is located along the Banks of the Kenai River	Kenai River 1,2	King Salmon	1st Run: mid-May to early July 2nd Run: early July to season closure on July 31. 2
		Red Salmon	Mid-July to early August.
		Silver Salmon	1st Run: late July to late August. 2nd Run: early September thru season closure on September 30. –Closed to Fishing for Silvers Aug. 1-Aug. 3
The Russian River empties into the Kenai River in Cooper Landing and is a beautiful 45 minute drive North of Soldotna	Russian River 2	Red Salmon	1st Run: mid-June to mid-July 2nd Run: mid-July to season closure on August 20
The Kasilof River is a quick 20 minute drive South of Soldotna	Kasilof River	King Salmon	Late May to season closure on July 31
These rivers are located in Ninilchik, which is a scenic 35-40 minute drive south of Soldotna	Anchor River, Deep Creek and Ninilchik River	King Salmon	Late May to late June. This is a “weekend only” fishery. Consult regulations closely before fishing here.
		Silver Salmon	Early August to mid-September
		Steelhead Trout	Mid-August to early November (catch and release only)
This river is located in Ninilchik which is a 35-40 minute drive south of Soldotna	Deep Creek Salt Water	King Salmon	1st Run: early May to late June 2nd Run: late June to early August
Resurrection Bay is a beautiful 1 ½ hour drive across the peninsula East of Soldotna to Seward	Resurrection Bay	Silver Salmon	Early July to late September
The Homer Spit is located only a 1hour and 15 minutes South of Soldotna	Homer Spit	King Salmon	st Run: mid-May to early July 2nd Run: Last stocked 1999, some available July-August
		Silver Salmon	Early August to mid-September
		Dolly Varden	Mid-May to mid-July
This cove is located in Kachemak Bay. It is a 1 hour and 15 minute drive to Homer; then a 25 minute boat ride across Kachemak Bay to Halibut Cove	Halibut Cove	King Salmon	Mid-May to early July
Clam digging is conveniently located on the beaches of Cook Inlet from 20-40 minutes drive South of Soldotna	Clam Gulch, Deep Creek and Polly Creek	Razor Clams	All year, on -2ft tides or lower
1. There may be emergency closures on all fisheries at any time. However, emergency closures are more likely to affect both Kenai River king salmon runs, both Russian River red runs and the Kenai River silver salmon run.		2. Open seasons and legal tackle varies greatly. Consult regulations closely when fishing the Kenai River.

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