Thursday, September 4, 2014

Kenai River Lodge Is A Great Place To Catch Some Mighty Salmon

By Mattie MacDonald


Keen anglers know all about the Kenai Peninsula in Southern Alaska. It's legendary salmon are unusually large and the season lasts all summer. The Kenai River Lodge is the perfect spot for a hassle free angling trip as it has all the amenities you will need right in the heart of the action.

The Peninsula lies just south of Anchorage so it is easy to get to, just three hours by road. The lodge is just off the Sterling Highway so is easy to find. However, its proximity to the capital and road network does not spoil the feeling of remoteness enjoyed there. The population of the whole region is less than 60 000 people and you can hike for days without seeing anyone.

King salmon is the most sought after fish in the river. They can grow to huge sizes so the area is fantastic for trophy fishing, do not forget your camera. The King salmon has two runs from may to June so check with local guides exactly when the best time to arrive will be for the fish you wish to catch or the angling technique you prefer. For example, if you like fly fishing the shallow waters of the early season will be best.

The red salmon, more popular with cooks runs in June. Silver salmon also have two runs, one in August and the other in October. Salmon is not the only fish on the menu, there are also some pretty impressive trout to be found. Fishing licenses can be bought almost anywhere or online and the local area has tons of tackle shops to cater for every angling need.

The local town is called Soldotna and is close to the lodge. It is the regional capital and has all the facilities for anglers and tourists. There are plenty of shops and restaurants along with places to get information on the local area with museums and visitors centers.

It is close to the town of Soldotna where there are plenty of shops, restaurants and supermarkets. There are also a couple of visitors centres with information about the region. Hiking trails lead off from the town so if you want to go walking, mountain biking or cross country running it is easy to do. Many tours leave from Soldotna taking tourists on bear watching, expeditions, whale watching and cruises through the fjords.

The lodge on Kenai River has incredible river views from all rooms. These vary from singles to comfortable doubles and there is even a suite with catering facilities. Anglers need places to store and process their catch and you will find everything you need here. There is also a fire pit and grills to do some outdoor cooking.

For a fantastic fishing experience the Kenai River is a great place to go. Salmon is the main catch but anglers will be amazed by the range of species and the size of the fish. The area is easy to reach yet is an unspoiled wilderness of incredible beauty. Other activities include hiking, bird watching, canoeing, mountain biking and rafting.




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