Fishing the Kenai Peninsula Lakes




                         


 

                             

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.


                                       Why Fish the Lakes? 

        The fishing on the local lakes is at its best during the month of May as well as early June, before the water gets too warm. Because the bulk of the sockeye salmon run doesn't begin to arrive until mid June, the lakes offer a perfect fishing alternative to king salmon fishing for the angler arriving early in the season. These budget friendly, laid-back, private guided trips are a hit with beginner and experienced anglers alike, and are perfect for families with younger children who might not get the full experience of a salmon fishing charter. One of the great add-ons to our lake fishing trips is the option for a shore-lunch  of fresh rainbow trout or arctic char cooked over a campfire or camp stove on a secluded section of an Alaskan lake.

 

                                    What does the experience look like?

             We will meet your party at a pre-determined location where your guide will be waiting for you with the boat. We typically choose to use our drift boats when fishing the local lakes to stealthily row you around the lake, greatly increasing your chances of seeing wildlife as well as catching the larger trout which are smarter and more wary. We may employ techniques such as light tackle trolling, casting, drifting or fly fishing while on the water to catch any of a variety of fish that may inhabit the lake. The common size of our trout is between 12"-20"long, but trout and char up to 28" inhabit many of the lakes we fish. If you get lucky enough to hook one of these bigger fish, hold on and let the drag on the reel do the work, because the ultra-light tackle and light line necessary to fool these bigger fish makes for one heck of a fight. If you choose to add the shore-lunch option into your trip we will stop to spend the last hour or so of the day in a more secluded section of lake to make a small campfire or prepare your catch over a camp stove.

                                                         Want more info?   

         Want to book a guided fishing trip on one of our Kenai Peninsula lakes? Give us a call at 907-312-0039 and we will get you on the schedule. We are also offering ice fishing trips during the 2025/26 winter season.

a pretty Arctic char out of a Kenai Lake.






       



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