When fishing in Alaska timing is everything. Whether you plan to fish for local trout or migrating salmon running our rivers and streams, every fish species has a specific time its available and more importantly a time of most abundance. Fishing during the peak of the runs means a lot more fish are available to improve your chances of success. But those dates are the ones which book quickly so anglers should decide on a date and reserve their package as early as possible.


A visiting angler may want to fish for a wide variety of fish during their stay rather than go for a single target species. It can improve your odds for bringing back a box of fish fillets because each fishery has its ups and downs at times and the more options you have available the better. The table you see above identifies when our major fresh and saltwater fishing occurs for each species on the Kenai Peninsula's most popular waters - the Kenai River, Kasilof River, Russian River and Cook Inlet.

Many vacationers enjoy the freedom of creating a schedule of activities and accommodations that are most suited to their objectives, schedule, and preferences. Sometimes an "all-in-one" package just doesn't fit. So choosing individual day fishing trips and separate lodging to suit their needs is a big convenience. Those with very limited stays in the area find this the best way to go.

On the other hand, those visitors who prefer to have all the details and arrangements laid out in a complete package will find something for everyone in the many packages Bob's Cabin and Guide Service can provide. And customization is always an option for those with additional requirements.

License Fees
Note: Legislative action raised fees in 2005.
King Stamp
Resident Fishing License $24.00 $10.00
Non-resident Lic.--- 1 day $20.00 $10.00
Non-resident Lic.--- 3 days $35.00 $20.00
Non-resident Lic.--- 7 days $55.00 $30.00
Non-resident Lic.--- 14 days $80.00 $50.00
Non-resident Lic.--- Annual $145.00 $100.00
Daily limit King Salmon 1
Daily limit other Salmon 2 - 6
Kenai River seasonal
king salmon limit
2
Kasilof River seasonal
king salmon limit
3
Halibut daily limit
(no seasonal limit)
2


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