Kenai Regional Fishing Regs
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incLuSive waterS: All fresh waters of the Kenai Peninsula, including Upper and Lower Summit lakes (excluding the Kenai River drainage and North Gulf Coast freshwater drainages).
• Only unbaited, articial lures are allowed in owing waters of the Kenai Peninsula duringSeptember 16–December 31. But watch for more restrictive dates in exceptions listed below
and in the Kenai River and its drainages.
• In owing waters, beads shed ahead of ies, lures, or bare hooks must be xed within 2” of
the hook or be f ree to slide on the entire length of the line or leader.
King salmon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A but see excetions for Dee Cr., Anchor R., Kasiof R. and Ninichik R.
Other salmon 16” or longer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 per day/3 in possessionony 2 er day/2 in ossession
ay be coho (siver) saon
Other salmon less than 16” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Salmon in stocked lakes (p. 19) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rainbow/steelhead trout: (annua iit aies)–in owing waters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 per day/2 in possession
ony 1 (one) sh 20” or onger
–in lakes and ponds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 per day/5 in possession
ony 1 (one) sh 20” or onger
Arctic char/Dolly Varden:
–in owing waters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 per day/2 in possession
–in lakes and ponds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 per day/5 in possession
Arctic grayling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 per day/5 in possession
Lake trout:–20” or longer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 per day/2 in possession
–less than 20” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 per day/10 in possession
Other nsh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . no bag or possession limit
A total annual limit of 5 king salmon 20” or longer may be taken from fresh watersof Cook Inlet north of the latitude of Point Adam, and from salt waters of CookInlet, except that sh harvested in Cook Inlet salt water south of Bluff Point fromOctober 1–March 31 are not included in the limit.
There is an annual limit of 2 rainbow/steelhead trout 20” or longer taken fromKenai Peninsula fresh waters.
See page 15 for complete information and special regulations for northern pike.
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Species Open season Daily limits
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K Enai p EninsUla F rEsh W atEr E xcEptions (i an individualdrainage or species is not listed below, then the general seasons and limitsshown on page 41 apply):
Kasilof River (excluding Crooked Creek, Coal Creek, and TustumenaLake and its tributaries) cont’d...
From the Sterling Highway Bridge upstream to ADF&G markers located at theoutlet of Tustumena Lake:
Sport shing from a boat is not allowed August 1–August 15.•
September 16–December 31, only unbaited, articial lures allowed.•
OpEN SEASON AND BAG lImITS:
King salmon 20” or longer: January 1–June 30, 2 per day/2 in possession, only 1 may
be a wild king salmon recognized by the presence of theadipose n (sh with an adiose n ay be ket ony onTuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays)
less than 20”: January 1–June 30, 10 per day/10 in possession
Annual limit applies; see page 15.
Fresh waters north of the Kenai River:
Bishop Creek drainage, including Daniels CreekThe Bishop Creek drainage is• cosed year-round to a samon shing.
Cosed to a shing• April 15–June 14.
In all owing waters, only unbaited, articial lures may be used September 16–December 31.•
Swanson River drainage—owing watersAll owing waters are• cosed to a shing April 15–June 14.
Daily limit for rainbow/steelhead trout is 5 per day/5 in possession (only one 20” or longer).•
Bait is allowed year-round in the Swanson River drainage.•
Sucker Creek is• cosed year-round to a samon shing.
Fresh waters south of the Kenai River:
Kasilof River (excluding Crooked Creek, Coal Creek, and TustumenaLake and its tributaries)
No person may possess a king salmon that is lleted or disgured to prevent adipose nclip•
recognition, until the sh has been permanently ofoaded from a boat or removed from theriverbank shing site where the sh was hooked and taken from the water.
From its mouth upstream to the Sterling Highway Bridge:
Sport shing from a motorized boat is not allowed January 1–July 31. Motors 10 hp or less•
may be used only downstream of Trujillo’s Landing, and ony after sing from te boat as
stoed for the day.
From ADF&G markers at the mouth of Crooked Creek downstream to ADF&G markers near •
the cutbank, shing from an anchored boat is prohibited January 1–June 30.
“Anchoring” means using an anchor or any device other than oars or paddles to slow or stop•
a boat’s downstream drift.
September 1–May 15, only one unbaited,• sgl- , articial lure is allowed.
January 1–June 30: No person may possess a king salmon that is lleted or disgured to•
prevent measurement until the sh has been permanently ofoaded from a boat or removedfrom the riverbank shing site where the sh was hooked and taken from the water.
OpEN SEASON AND BAG lImITS:
King salmon 20” or longer: January 1–June 30, 2 per day/2 in possession, only 1 maybe a wild king salmon recognized by the presence of theadipose n (sh with an adiose n ay be ket ony onTuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays)
July 1–July 31, 1 per day/1 in possession
less than 20”: January 1–July 31, 10 per day/10 in possession
Rainbow/steelhead trout: NO RETENTION AllOWED YEAR-ROUND. Rainbow/
steelhead trout may not be removed from the water.
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Annual limit applies; see page 15.
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rainbow/steelhead trout may not be removed from water
Closed to king salmon fishing July 1 - Dec. 31
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Crooked Creek and Coal CreekIn all owing waters, only one unbaited,• single-hook , articial lure is allowed September 1–
December 31.
Open season is August 1–December 31.•
NO RETENTION • of rainbow/steelhead trout is allowed year-round.
Rainbow/steelhead trout may not be removed from the water.•
Daily limits for other species are shown under General Seasons and Limits on page 41.•
Tustumena Lake and tributaries
Tustumena Lake and tributaries are• closed year-round to shing for sockeye (red)salmon.
Anchor River drainageThe entire Anchor River drainage is• cosed to a shing January 1–May 21.
In all owing waters, only one unbaited,• single-hook , articial lure is allowed September 1–
December 31.
After taking a king salmon 20” or longer from the Anchor River, a person may not sh for any•
species of sh in either the Anchor River or Deep Creek on that same day.
RETENTION OF RAINBOW/STEElhEAD TROUT IS NOT AllOWED YEAR-ROUND• .
Rainbow/steelhead trout may not be removed from the water.
From its mouth upstream to the conuence of the North and South forks:
OpEN SEASON AND BAG lImITS IN 2010: kg slm May 22–24, May 26, May 29–31, June 2, June 5–7, June 9, June 12–14, June 16, June 19–21, and June 23
20” lg: Limits: 1 per day/1 in possession. Annual limit applies; see page 15.
lss 20”: Limits: 10 per day/10 in possession
all sps: May 22–24, May 26, May 29–31, June 2, June 5–7, June 9, June 12–14, June 16, June 19–21, June 23, and July 1–Dec. 31
Limits are shown on page 41.
Upstream from the conuence of the North and South forks:
This section is• cosed year-round to a samon shing.
This section is open to shing for rainbow/steelhead trout August 1–December 31, but•
rainbow/steelhead trout mAY NOT BE retained or removed from the water.
This section is open to shing for other species August 1–December 31, following the general•bag limits on page 41.
Bridge Creek Reservoir is open to shing year-round, following bag limits on page 41.•
Stariski Creek drainageFrom its mouth upstream to the Sterling Hwy. bridge, open season is• July 1–December 31.
Upstream of the Sterling Hwy. bridge, open season is• August 1–December 31.
In all owing waters, only one unbaited,• single-hook , articial lure is allowedSeptember 1–December 31.
The entire Stariski Creek drainage is closed year-round to shing for king salmon.•Other salmon may be taken only from its mouth upstream to the Sterling Hwy. bridge.
RETENTION OF RAINBOW/STEElhEAD TROUT IS NOT AllOWED YEAR-ROUND• .Rainbow/steelhead trout may not be removed from the water.
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Closed to salmon fishing. Open for other fish Aug. 1–Dec. 31.
Open for king salmon and other fish May 22–24, May 26, May 29–31, June 2,June 5–7, June 9, June 12–14, June 16, June 19–21, and June 23.Open for fish other than king salmon July 1–Dec. 31.
# Anchor River Sonar/Weir: closed to fishing within 300 ft.
Rainbow/steelhead trout may not be retained, possessed, or removed from the water.
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Deep Creek drainageThe entire Deep Creek drainage is• cosed to a shing January 1–May 28.
In all owing waters, only one unbaited,• single-hook , articial lure is allowed September 1–
December 31.
No more than 2 (two) king salmon 20” or longer may be taken each year from Deep Creek.•
After taking a king salmon 20” or longer from Deep Creek, a person may not sh for any spe-•
cies of sh in either Deep Creek or the Anchor River on that same day.
RETENTION OF RAINBOW/STEElhEAD TROUT IS NOT AllOWED YEAR-ROUND• .
Rainbow/steelhead trout may not be removed from the water.
From its mouth upstream approximately 2 miles to ADF&G markers:
OpEN SEASON AND BAG lImITS IN 2010:
kg slm May 29–31, June 5–7, and June 12–14
20” lg: Limits: 1 per day/1 in possession. Annual limit applies; see p. 15. lss 20”: Limits: 10 per day/10 in possession
all sps: May 29–31, June 5–7, June 12–14, and July 1–Dec. 31
Limits are shown on page 41.
Upstream from ADF&G markers:This section is• cosed year-round to a samon shing.
This section is open to shing for rainbow/steelhead trout August 1–December 31, but rain-•
bow/steelhead trout mAY NOT BE retained or removed from the water.
This section is open to shing for other species August 1–December 31, following the general•
bag limits on page 41.
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INClUDING: Kenai Lake and all other lakes of the Kenai Lake drainage, and all owingwaters tributary to Kenai Lake (see map below on page 45).
• In Kenai Lake, within ¼ mile of all inlet streams, and from the Sterling Hwy. bridge upstream
approximately ¼ mile to ADF&G markers located at the outlet of the lake, only one unbaited,sgl- , articial lure is allowed year-round.
• In all owing waters of the Kenai Lake and the Kenai River drainage, beads shed ahead of
ies, lures, or bare hooks must be xed within 2” of the hook, or be free to slide on the entire
length of the line or leader.
• In all flowing waters of the Kenai Lake drainage, only one unbaited, sgl- , articial lure is allowed year-round.
King salmon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other salmon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rainbow/steelhead trout:
–in owing waters. . . . . . . . . . . . June 11–May 1 . . . . . . . .1 per day/1 in possession
ust be ess than 16” ong
–in unstocked lakes . . . . . . . . . . . . entire year . . . . . . . . . .2 per day/2 in possessionony 1 (one) sh 20” or onger
–in stocked lakes (p. 19). . . . . . . . . entire year . . . . . . . . . .5 per day/5 in possessionony 1 (one) sh 20” or onger
Arctic char/Dolly Varden:
–in owing waters. . . . . . . . . . . . June 11–May 1 . . . . . . . .1 per day/1 in possession
ust be ess than 16” ong
–in lakes and ponds . . . . . . . . . . . . entire year . . . . . . . . . .2 per day/2 in possessionony 1 (one) sh 20” or onger
Arctic grayling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 per day/5 in possession
Lake trout:–20” or longer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 per day/2 in possession
–less than 20”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 per day/10 in possession
Other nsh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . no bag or possession limit
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GeneRAl SeASonS And limitS: Kenai Lake Drainages
Species Open season Daily limits
E xcEptions or the Kenai Lake Drainages are listed on page 45:
K enai Peninsula fresh water excePtions (cont’d) . . .
Ninilchik River drainageThe entire Ninilchik River drainage is• cosed to a shing January 1–May 28.
In all owing waters, only one unbaited,• single-hook , articial lure is allowed September 1–
December 31.
RETENTION OF RAINBOW/STEElhEAD TROUT IS NOT AllOWED YEAR-ROUND• .Rainbow/steelhead trout may not be removed from the water.
In the Ninilchik River, a person may not llet, mutilate, or otherwise disgure a king salmon in•
such a manner that prevents determination whether the sh is a wild or hatchery sh until theperson has stopped shing in the Ninilchik River drainage for the day and has moved more
than 100 yards away from the Ninilchik River.
From its mouth upstream approximately 2 miles to ADF&G markers:
OpEN SEASON AND BAG lImITS IN 2010:
wl g slm May 29–31, June 5–7, and June 12–14
20” lg: Limits: 2 per day/2 in possession, only 1 per day and 1 in
possession may be a wild king salmon, recognized by the
presence of an adipose n. Annual limit applies; see page 15.
lss 20”: Limits: 10 per day/10 in possession (wild or hatchery)
h g slm July 1–December 31
20” lg: Limits: 2 per day/2 in possession, each must be hatchery
king salmon only, recognized by the missing adipose n and
healed n clip scar. Annual limit applies; see page 15.
lss 20”: Limits: 10 per day/10 in possession. Wild king salmon of any
size may not be kept or possessed.
all sps: May 29–31, June 5–7, June 12–14, and July 1–Dec. 31 Limits are shown on page 41.
Upstream from the ADF&G markers:This section is• cosed year-round to a samon shing.
This section is open to shing for rainbow/steelhead trout August 1–December 31, but rain-•
bow/steelhead trout mAY NOT BE retained or removed from the water.
This section is open to shing for other species August 1–December 31, following the general•
bag limits on page 41.
English Bay River drainageEnglish Bay River, from its mouth (including the lagoon) upstream to the outlet of Lower •
English Bay Lake, is a y-shing-only water June 1–July 31.
English Bay River and all lakes and ponds of English Bay River drainage upstream from the•
outlet of Lower English Bay Lake are cosed year-round to a samon shing.
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ANNUAl lIMITS • RAINBOW/STEElHEAD TROUT
There is a total annual limit of 2 rainbow/steelhead trout 20” or
longer taken from lakes and ponds of the Kenai River drainage.
These fish must be recorded on the back of your license (see
page 15).
Crescent Creek drainage, including CrescentLake
• Open season in the Crescent Creek drainage, including
Crescent Lake, is July 1–May 1.
• Daily limits for Arctic grayling are 2 per day/2 in posses-sion. Daily limits for all other species are the same as
the general bag limits on page 44.
• The Crescent Creek drainage, including Crescent Lake,
is closed to all shing May 2–June 30.
Kenai Lake at inlet streams
• In Kenai Lake within ¼ mile of all inlet streams, open
season is June 11–May 1.
• Daily limits are the same as the general limits in owing
waters on page 44.
Kenai Lake outlet • Open season in that portion of Kenai Lake within ¼ mile
above the Sterling Highway bridge at the outlet of the
lake is June 11–May 1.
• In Kenai Lake, within ¼ mile above the Sterling Highwaybridge at the outlet of the lake, daily limits are the same
as the general limits in owing waters on page 44.
Quartz Creek• Open seasons in the Quartz Creek drainage upstream
of the Sterling Highway bridge ( Mile 40.9) are
June 11–September 14 and November 1–May 1.
• Downstream of the Sterling Highway bridge, open season
is June 11–May 1.
Snow River drainageSouth Fork: Open seasons: June 11–September 14 and
November 1–May 1.
Remainder of drainage:
Open season: June 11–May 1.
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Grant Lake
Crescent Lake
Upper Trail Lakes
Upper Russian
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Ptarmigan Lake
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Tern Lake
Carter Lake
Vagt Lake
Johnson Lake
Paradise Lakes
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Cooper Lake• Daily limits for Arctic char/Dolly Varden are 5 per day/5 in possession, ony 1 (one)
sh 20” or onger.
Hidden Lake drainagehidden Lake creek:
• Cosed year-round to a samon shing.
• Open for other species June 11–May 1.
• Only one unbaited, single-hook, articial lure may be used.
hidden Lake:
• Cosed year-round to burbot shing.
• Open year-round to shing for lake trout; daily limit is 1 per day/1 in possession,
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Jean Lake Creek • Cosed year-round to a samon shing.
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DOES NOT INClUDE the Russian River, the mainstem Kenai, or Skiak lake
• In all owing waters, beads shed ahead of ies, lures, or bare hooks must be xed within
2” of the hook, or be free to slide on the entire length of the line or leader.
• In all owing waters, only one unbaited, sgl- , articial lure is allowed year-round.
King salmon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coho salmon 16” or longer . . . . . July 1–October 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other salmon 16” or longer . . . . . . . entire year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other salmon less than 16” . . . . . . . entire year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coho salmon less than 16”. . . . . July 1–October 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rainbow/steelhead trout:
–in owing waters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 per day/1 in possession
ust be ess than 16 ” ong
–in lakes and ponds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 per day/2 in possession
ony 1 (one) sh 20 ” or onger
Arctic char/Dolly Varden:
–in owing waters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 per day/1 in possession
ust be ess than 16 ” ong
–in lakes and ponds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 per day/2 in possession
ony 1 (one) sh 20 ” or onger
Arctic grayling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 per day/5 in possession
Lake trout:–20” or longer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 per day/2 in possession
–less than 20” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 per day/10 in possession
Other nsh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .no bag or possession limit
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GeneRAl SeASonS And limitS: Upper Kenai River tributaries
Species Open season Daily limits
Cooper Creek • Open season is June 11–September 14 and November 1–May 1.
E xcEptions (i an individual drainage or species is not listed below, thenthe general seasons and limits shown above apply):
lakes & ponds
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There is a total annual limit of 2 rainbow/steelhead trout 20” or longer
taken from any lake or pond of Upper Kenai River tributaries.
These sh must be recorded on the back of your license (see page 15).
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• These waters are y-shing-ony waters May 15–Aug. 15.• These waters are open to shing following the Lower Kenai River Mainstem General Seasons
and Limits on page 49.• See page 48 for additional restrictions to these waters.
Remainder of drainage:
• These waters are cosed year-round to shing for king samon. These waters are opento shing for all other species June 11–May 1, following the daily limits for Lower Kenaitributaries at left.
• Multiple hooks and bait are allowed year-round in these waters.
Slikok Creek• Slikok Creek is closed year-round to shing for king salmon.• Slikok Creek is cosed to a shing April 15–August 15.• See page 48 for additional restrictions to these waters.
Soldotna Creek drainage• Soldotna Creek from its conuence with the Kenai River upstream about 100 ft to ADF&G
markers is open to shing for all species except king salmon June 11–May 1.• Upstream from the ADF&G markers, all owing waters are cosed year-round to sport shing.
Funny River• That portion of the Funny River from its mouth upstream to the Funny River Road bridge is
cosed to a shing June 11–August 14.• See page 48 for additional restrictions to these waters.
LOWER KENAI RIVER TRIbUTARIES — COOK INLET upstream to SKILAK LAKE
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DOES NOT INClUDE the mainstem Kenai River or Skiak lake
• In owing waters, beads shed ahead of ies, lures, or bare hooks must be xed within 2”
of the hook, or be free to slide on the entire length of the line or leader.
• In a owing waters, ony one unbaited, sgl- , articia ure is aowed; seecolumn at right for Moose River exception.
King salmon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A but see moose River excetion
Coho salmon 16” or longer . . . . . July 1–October 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other salmon 16” or longer . . . . . . . entire year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other salmon less than 16” . . . . . . . entire year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coho salmon less than 16”. . . . . July 1–October 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Salmon in stocked lakes (p. 19) . . . . . entire year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rainbow/steelhead trout:
–in owing waters . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 11–May 1 . . . . . . 1 per day/1 in possessionust be ess than 18 ” ong
–in lakes and ponds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 per day/2 in possessionony 1 (one) sh 20 ” or onger
Arctic char/Dolly Varden: –in owing waters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 per day/1 in possession
ust be ess than 18 ” ong
–in lakes and ponds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 per day/2 in possessionony 1 (one) sh 20 ” or onger
–in stocked lakes (p. 19) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 per day/5 in possession
ony 1 (one) sh 20 ” or onger
Arctic grayling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 per day/5 in possession
Lake trout:–20” or longer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 per day/2 in possession–less than 20” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 per day/10 in possession
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Seasonal king salmon and tackle restrictions on the lower KenaiRiver near the following tributaries:
A Slikok Creek: From January 1–July 31, the Kenai River from ADF&G markers about 300yd downstream of the mouth of Slikok Creek upstream to ADF&G markers about 100 yd up -stream from the mouth of Slikok Creek is a y-shing-only water and is closed to shing for king salmon. See column at left and page 47 for additional restrictions near Slikok Creek.
B Funny River: From January 1–July 31, the Kenai River from ADF&G markers about 1 miledownstream from the mouth of the Funny River upstream to ADF&G markers about 200 ydupstream from the mouth of the Funny River is a y-shing-only water and is closed to shing for king salmon. See column at left and page 47 for additional restrictions near the Funny River.
C Lower Killey River: From January 1–July 31, the Kenai River from an ADF&G marker about¾ mile downstream of the mouth of the Lower Killey River upstream to an ADF&G marker
about 1 mile upstream from the mouth of the Lower Killey River is a y-shing-only water and is closed to shing for king salmon. See column at left for boating restrictions.
Drift-only Mondays downstream of Skilak Lake
Downstream from the outlet of Skilak Lake, no one may sh from any motorized vessel onMondays (except Memorial Day) during May, June, and July. For purposes of this regula-tion, a motorized vessel is one that has a motor on board. See pages 6 and 7 for additionalboating restrictions on the Kenai River.
Seasona shing cosure between Upper Kiey River and SkiakLake
That portion of the Kenai River between the Upper Killey River and the outlet of Skilak Lake
is cosed to a shing May 2 – June 10.
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Seasonal boating restrictions on the lower Kenai River near thefollowing tributaries:
A Slikok Creek: From January 1–July 31, the Kenai River from ADF&G markers about 300yd downstream of the mouth of Slikok Creek upstream to ADF&G markers about 100 ydupstream from the mouth of Slikok Creek is closed to shing from boats. See column atright and page 47 for additional restrictions near Slikok Creek.
B Funny River: From January 1–July 31, the Kenai River from ADF&G markers about 1mile downstream from the mouth of the Funny River upstream to ADF&G markers about200 yd upstream from the mouth of the Funny River is closed to shing from boats. Seecolumn at right and page 47 for additional restrictions near the Funny River.
C Lower Killey River: From January 1–July 31, the Kenai River from an ADF&G marker about ¾ mile downstream of the mouth of the Lower Killey River upstream to an ADF&Gmarker about 1 mile upstream from the mouth of the Lower Killey River is closed to shingfrom boats. See column at right for additional restrictions near the Lower Killey River.
D Centennial Campground: From May 15 to the end of the king salmon season (or July31, whichever is later), the Kenai River from ADF&G markers 250 yd downstream fromthe upper breakwater at the Centennial Campground boat launch upstream to the SterlingHighway bridge in Soldotna is closed to shing from boats.
E Morgan’s Hole: From May 15 to the end of the king salmon season (or July 31, whichever is later), the Kenai River from an ADF&G marker about 100 yd downstream from the landingat Morgan’s Hole (river mile 31) upstream to an ADF&G marker at the north section line of Section 28, T5N, R9W, Seward Meridian is closed to shing from boats.
F Moose River: From May 15 to the end of the king salmon season (or July 31, whichever is later), the Kenai River within a 100-yd radius of the mouth of the Moose River is closed
to shing from boats. See page 47 for additional restrictions near the Moose River.
G Skilak Outlet: From August 1–December 31, the Kenai River from the swan sanctuary signat the outlet of Skilak Lake downstream approximately 3 miles to the corresponding swan
sanctuary sign near river mile 47, shing from an anchored vessel is prohibited. “Anchoredvessel” means using an anchor or any device other than oars, paddles or outboard motor to slow or stop a boat’s downstream drift.
THE LOWER KENAI RIVER MAINSTEM an SKILAK LAKEFishing from a vessel when the anchor is draggingis prohibited. If an anchor should fail to hold thevessel in a xed position, shing must immediatelystop until the anchor is pul led or reset to again holdthe vessel in a xed position.
See pages 4 and 51 for Gear in Fly-Fishing-Only Waters.
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THE LOWER KENAI RIVER MAINSTEM an SKILAK LAKE (cont’) . . .
GEnEral sEasons and limits: Lower Kenai River mainstem and Skilak Lake
INClUSIVE WATERS: The mainstem Kenai River from its mouth upstream toand including Skilak Lake, except within a ½-mile radius of the upper Kenai River inlet (see page 50 for upper Kenai River regulations).
• Salmon may be landed only with the aid of a landing net or by hand. No gaffsare allowed.
• No person, after taking a king salmon 20” or longer from the Kenai River, may, on thatsame day, sh from a boat for any species of sh in the Kenai River downstream from
Skilak Lake.
• January 1–July 14: No person may possess a king salmon that is lleted or disgured to prevent measurement until the sh has been permanently ofoadedfrom a boat or removed from the riverbank shing site where the sh was hookedand taken from the water.
• All Kenai River king salmon 55” or longer must be sealed within 3 days of harvest by ADF&G staff in the Soldotna Ofce at 43961 Kalifornsky Beach Road;Soldotna, Alaska; (907) 262-9368.
• After taking a bag limit of coho (silver) salmon from the Kenai River, a person maynot sh in the Kenai River downstream from the Soldotna Bridge on that sameday.
• There are special bank access regulations on the Kenai River. See pages 52 and
53 for complete information. See pages 54 and 55 for public access points on theKenai River.
Kenai River gear restrictions
• In owing waters, beads shed ahead of ies, lures, or bare hooks must be xedwithin 2” of the hook or be free sliding on the entire length of the line or leader.See page 15 for additional information.
• Selected areas near tributary streams have special tackle and king salmonregulations that override the gear restrictions below. See page 48 for a completelisting.
• The following gear restrictions apply to the remainder of the owing waters of themainstem Kenai River outside the tributary stream areas listed on page 48:
○ January 1–June 30: Only one unbaited, single-hook lure is allowed.
○ July 1–July 31: Bait is allowed, but anglers must still use only one single-hooklure.
○ August 1–August 31: Bait and multiple hooks are allowed on the Kenai River from its mouth upstream to an ADF&G marker at Skilak Lake.
○ September 1–November 30: Bait and multiple hooks are allowed on the KenaiRiver from its mouth upstream to the Upper Killey River.
○ September 1–December 31: Only unbaited, single-hook, articial lures areallowed on the Kenai River from the Upper Killey River upstream to an ADF&Gmarker at Skilak Lake.
○ December 1–December 31: Only unbaited, articial lures are allowed on theKenai River from its mouth upstream to the Upper Killey River.
• In Skilak Lake, except within a ½ mile of the upper Kenai River inlet (see page50), multiple hooks and bait are allowed year-round.
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King salmon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20” or longer:
–mouth of Kenai River to Soldotna bridge . . . . . . . . . January 1–June 30 . . . . . . .1 per day/1 in possession
ust be ess than 46” or 55” or onger
July 1–July 31 . . . . . . . . .1 per day/1 in possession20” or onger
–Soldotna bridge upstream to Skilak Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 1–July 14. . . . . . . .1 per day/1 in possession
ust be ess than 46” or 55” or onger
July 15–July 31. . . . . . . . .1 per day/1 in possession
20” or onger
–in Skiak lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coho salmon 16” or longer . . July 1–November 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sockeye (red) and chumsalmon 16” or longer . . . . . . . . . . . entire year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pink salmon 16” or longer . . . . . . . entire year . . . . . . . . . . .6 per day/6 in possession
Chum, pink, or sockeyesalmon less than 16” . . . . . . . . . . . entire year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coho salmon less than 16” . . July 1–November 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
King salmon less than 20” . . . . January 1–July 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rainbow/steelhead trout:–from mouth of Kenai River . . . . .June 11–May 1. . . . . . . . .1 per day/1 in possessionupstream to Skilak Lake, ust be ess than 18” ong including Skilak Lake
Arctic char/Dolly Varden:
–from mouth of Kenai River . . . . . . entire year . . . . . . . . . . .1 per day/1 in possessionupstream to Skilak Lake, ust be ess than 18” ong including Skilak Lake
Arctic grayling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . entire year . . . . . . . . . . .5 per day/5 in possession
Lake trout:–20” or longer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . entire year . . . . . . . . . . .2 per day/2 in possession–less than 20” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . entire year . . . . . . . . .10 per day/10 in possession
Other nsh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . entire year . . . . . . . . . . no bag or possession l imit
3 per day/3 in possession–incombination, but l 2 er day/2 in ossession ay be
coho saon through Aug. 31
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Annual limit applies;see page 15.
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THE UPPER KENAI RIVER MAINSTEM an RUSSIAN RIVER
U pper K enai river B anK p rotection Z one n ear t he F erry
Bank protection zone: During July 1–August 15, the north bank of the Kenai
River between markers at river mile 73.5 and 73.6, just downstream of the
boat launch at Sportsman’s Landing, is cosed to a shing, excet that a
person can sh in this area from a boat that is located more than 10 ft from
shore and not connected to the shore in any way. See page 53.
U pper K enai river M ainsteM and rUssian river Gear restrictions
Unbaited, singe-hook, articia ures ony: The maximum gap allowed
between point and shank is ⅜”. Single hook means a sh hook with one point,
with or without a barb.
U pper K enai river Motor U se restriction
Between markers located at the outlet of Kenai Lake downstream to approxi-
mately river mile 80.7, a person may not sport sh from a vessel during motor
use or after a motor has been used to propel that vessel on that same day.
E xcEptions or the Kenai/Russian River conluence area and theRussian River drainage are listed below on page 51.
incLuSive waterS: The mainstem Kenai River, from waters of Skilak Lake within a ½-mile
radius of the river inlet upstream to the Sterling Highway bridge at the outlet of Kenai Lake,
including the Russian River drainage.
• Salmon may be landed only with the aid of a landing net or by hand.
• In owing waters, beads shed ahead of ies, lures, or bare hooks must be xed within 2”of the hook or be free to slide on the entire length of the line or leader. See page 15.
• Only one unbaited, single-hook, articial lure is allowed year-round. The gap between pointand shank must be ⅜” or less.
• After taking a bag limit of coho salmon 16” or longer from the Kenai River, a person may not
sh in the Kenai River downstream from the Soldotna Bridge on that same day.
• Ony (1) one coho saon ay be taken fro the Russian River and Sanctuary Area (see
age 51).
• See pages 6 and 7 for motorboat restrictions and page 53 for seasonal bank closures.
King salmon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coho salmon 16” or longer . . . . .July 1–October 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sockeye (red) and chumsalmon 16” or longer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pink salmon 16” or longer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 per day/6 in possession
Chum, pink, or sockeyesalmon less than 16” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coho salmon less than 16” . . . . .July 1–October 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rainbow/steelhead trout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 per day/1 in possession
ust be ess than 16 ”
Arctic char/Dolly Varden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 per day/1 in possession
ust be ess than 16 ”
Arctic grayling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 per day/5 in possession
Lake trout:–20” or longer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 per day/2 in possession
–less than 20” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 per day/10 in possession
Other nsh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .no bag or possession limit
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• Open season June 11–May 1.
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stream of an ADF&G marker 600 yddownstream of the falls is closed toa samon shing.
• Open season in Upper Russian/GoatCreek, upstream from ADF&G mark-ers about 300 yd upstream from
its conuence with Upper RussianLake, is September 1–May 1 and
June 11–July 31.
• Except in fly-fishing-only waters,only one unbaited, sgl-,
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lure is allowed in the Russian River
drainage.• Upstream of the outlet of Lower
Russian Lake, anglers are allowed2 rainbow/steelhead trout per day/ 2 in possession, only 1 (one) 20”or longer.
• In flowing waters, daily limits for
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page 50.
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• Upper and Lower Russian lakes are cosed year-round to a samon shing.
• Open season for all other species in Upper and Lower Russian lakes is year-round.
• Daily limit for rainbow/steelhead trout: 2 per day/2 in possession, only 1 (one) 20”
or longer.
• Daily limit for Dolly Varden: 2 per day/2 in possession, only 1 (one) 20” or longer.
Gear in fLy-fiShinG-onLy waterS
• One unweighted, singe-hook, unbaited y with gap between point
and shank of ⅜” or ess is aowed. The y must weigh ess than ¼ oz.
Articia ies are dened on page 5.
• If weights are used, they must be at east 18” ahead of the y.
• Beads not attached to the y are not aowed in y-shing-ony waters.
A The Kenai River from ADF&G markers placed just downstream of theferry crossing downstream to the power line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . open June 11–May 1
fl-sg-l ss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J 11–ags 20
Sockeye salmon 16” or longer: June 11–August 20
Coho salmon 16” or longer: July 1– Oct. 31
B Sanctuary area:
Waters upstream from ADF&G markers placed just downstream
of the ferry crossing on the Kenai River to ADF&G markers about 300 yd
upstream of the public boat launch at Sportsman’s Landing (including
the waters around the upstream end of the island in front of the
Russian River mouth), the Russian River from its mouth
upstream about 100 yd to ADF&G markers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . open July 15–May 1
fl-sg-l ss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jl 15–ags 20
Sockeye salmon 16” or longer: July 15–August 20
Coho salmon 16” or longer: July 15–Oct. 31
C The Russian River from 100 yd upstream of its mouth
to an ADF&G marker 600 yd downstream of the falls . . . . . . . open June 11–May 1
fl-sg-l ss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J 11–ags 20
Sockeye salmon 16” or longer: June 11–August 20
Coho salmon 16” or longer: July 1–Sept. 30
3 per day/3 in possession– in combination, but l
2 er day/2 in ossessionay be coho saon
through Aug. 31
3 per day/3 in possession– in combination, but l
1 er day/1 in ossessionay be coho saon
3 per day/3 in possession– in combination, but l
1 er day/1 in ossessionay be coho saon
Kenai/Russian River confuence area and the Russian River drainageE xcEptions: with the following exceptions, daily limits are the same asfor the Upper Kenai River (page 50)
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3 sTaTe-oWned islands—
btw 11 14
4 The Pillars —t bk
btw 12.4 12.6
5 honeymoon cove —t bk
btw 12.5 13.0
6 n f--h—t bk
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18.9 20.213 n soldotn a Visitor’s
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14 soldoTna airPorT—t
bk btw 22.7
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16 soUth BanK/FUnnY riVer—
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18 n BYrd driVe—t bk
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Russian
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riparian HaBitat:
To lessen angler impact on riparian
habitat (“riparian habitat” means all areaswithin 10 feet in either direction from the
Kenai River waterline), riverbank clo-sures are in effect July 1–August 15. Inthese areas, shing is only allowed from
a boat located more than 10 feet fromshore and not connected to the shore in
any way. Fishing from the bank or in thewater within 10 feet of the Kenai River
waterline is NOT ALLOWED.
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2 PorT of Kenai - cy f K - B lu3 Kenai flaTs sTaTe recreaTion siTe - ak stt
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4 cunningham ParK - ct K - d-u P a
5 The Pillars - ak s Pk - B lu
6 ciechansKi - ak stt Pk - d-u P a
7 Big eddY - ak stt Pk - d-u P a
8 sliKoK creeK - ak stt Pk - d-u P a
9 cenTennial ParK camPground - ct st-
cmpu, dy-U P a, B lu
10 soldotna Visitor’s center - Bk
11 soldoTna creeK ParK - ct st - d-u
P a, Bk a
12 sWifTWaTer camPground - ct st-
cmpu, dy-U P a, B lu,Bk a
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cmpu, dy-U P a
14 Morgan’s landing - ak s Pk - cmpu,
dy-U P a, Bk
15 izaaK WalTon sTaTe recreaTion siTe - ak stt
Pk - cmpu, dy-U P a, B lu
16 Bing’s landing - ak s Pk - cmpu,dy-U P a, B lu
17 loWer sKilaK laKe - K nt W r-
cmpu, dy-U P a, B lu
18 uPPer sKilaK laKe - K nt W r-
cmpu, dy-U P a, B lu
19 hidden laKe - K nt W r-
cmpu, dy-U P a, B lu20 JiM’s landing - K nt W r-
dy-U P a, B lu
21 Kenai national wildliFe reFUge Visitor’sinformaTion cenTer
22 sTerling highWay milePosT 57 PullouT
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d-u P a
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Cooper Lake
Hidden Lake
Crescent Lake
Upper Trail
Lakes
Upper Russian
Lake
Jean Lake
Lower Russian
Lake
Lower Fuller Lakes
K e n a i
PrimroseCampground
Hidden LakeCampground
Jim's Landing
Crescent Creek Campground
Ptarmigan Creek Campground
Upper Skilak Lake Campground
Trail River Campground
Quartz Creek Campground
Cooper Creek Campground Russian River
Campground
Cooper Landing
Russian River FerrySportsman's Landing
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Carter
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Cooper Ck.
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T r a
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M57
M41
M36
M32
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M60
M54 M51 M48
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M43
M24
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26 cooPer landing - ak stt Pk-B lu
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28 crescenT creeK camPground - u.s.F sv - cmpu, dy-U
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sv - cmpu, dy-U P a
30 PTarmigan creeK camPground - u.s.F sv - cmpu, dy-UP a
31 Primrose camPground - cmpu,B lu
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S c o u t L a
k e
R o a d
R a
b b
i t R
u n R d
Funn y River
Road
R o a d
K e
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CampgroundRoad
Upper SkilakLake Rd
Skilak Lake
Hidden Lake
Kelly LakePeterson Lake
Egumen Lake
Bing's Landing
Lower Skilak Lake Campground
Upper Skilak Lake Campground
Izaak WaltonState Recreation Site
RM 46RM 50
RM 48
RM 44
RM 42
RM40
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M70
M72
M74M81
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