Chadwick's Kenai River Fishing Blog.

A List of Things to do for the Non-Angler Visiting the Soldotna Area. Whether you have an extra layover day, are looking for something do after a morning of fishing or have members of your party who don't fish, here are a list of some of the cooler things the Soldotna area has to offer. 1) Soldotna Visitor Center: The world record King Salmon, a 97 lb 4 oz monster that was caught by Les Anderson from the Kenai River in 1985 is mounted in the visitor center and worth a look. They also have several other cool mounts as well as a great river walk trail. 2)Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center: Check out the visitor center and go for a short hike through the grounds. A great spot for kids! 3) Soldotna Homestead Museum: This museum located near the Soldotna Visitor Center has some of the original cabins and the old school from when Soldotna was first settled in the 1940s. It is very much worth 30-40 minutes of your time. 4) Bridge Access Observation area: This is a great spot to...

                                                          Kenai Peninsula lake fishing (Arctic char)           The Kenai Peninsula, known for its dramatic glacial blue rivers and vast wilderness, is also home to a hidden network of smaller lakes that are perfect for anglers seeking a more peaceful fishing experience. While these smaller bodies of water are usually overlooked in the presence of our more famous rivers, many are stocked regularly by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) and offer a tranquil fishing experience. These lakes are stocked on an annual basis  with  a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout, arctic char, landlocked salmon and grayling.                                     ...