kenai regional fishing regs

8/9/2019 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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Catch-and-release for rainbow/steelhead trout;

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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.


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


–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


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.


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.

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Open season: June 11–May 1.

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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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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

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–in owing waters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 per day/1 in possession


–in lakes and ponds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 per day/2 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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Cooper Creek • Open season is June 11–September 14 and November 1–May 1.

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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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Moose River drainageFrom its conuence with the Kenai River upstream to the upstream edge of theSterling Highway bridge:

• 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


–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



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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.

. . . continued

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


–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

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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


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• Open season in Upper Russian/GoatCreek, upstream from ADF&G mark-ers about 300 yd upstream from

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June 11–July 31.

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Russian Lake, anglers are allowed2 rainbow/steelhead trout per day/ 2 in possession, only 1 (one) 20”or longer.

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other species are the same asshown for the Upper Kenai River on

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.

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• 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

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Coho salmon 16” or longer: July 1– Oct. 31

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Russian River mouth), the Russian River from its mouth

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Sockeye salmon 16” or longer: July 15–August 20

Coho salmon 16” or longer: July 15–Oct. 31

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6.8

2 eagle rocK—t bk

btw 10.7 12.0

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

btw 13.2 13.5

7 west BanK—btw

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8 n Big eddY road—u bkbtw 14.4

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btw 17.0

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btw 17.5

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11 north BanK—b v m

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12 north BanK—b v m

18.9 20.213 n soldotn a Visitor’s

cenTer—t bk btw

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14 soldoTna airPorT—t

bk btw 22.7

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15 soUth BanK—b v

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16 soUth BanK/FUnnY riVer—

26.4 t 30.0

17 n KeysTone drive— t

bk 27.3(pt bt p t

t Kt d) t t

K nt W r

b t 28 (

t pw).

18 n BYrd driVe—t bk

31.5 t 32.5

19 caYMas sUBdiVision— bk,

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riverbank areas July 1–Aug. 15(numbered below).

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Russian

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Jean

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Fuller

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uPsTream ofsKilaK laKe:

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sPortsMan’s landing—

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Lower Killey River

Moose

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KenaiKeys

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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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Swiftwater Campground

Port of Kenai

The Pillars

Funny R iver Campground

Izaak Walton

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M4

M2

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M95

M93

M92

M90

M86

M84 M83 M82

M88

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Soldotna Ck.F u n n y R .

M oose R.

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1 mouTh of The Kenai

2 PorT of Kenai - cy f K - B lu3 Kenai flaTs sTaTe recreaTion siTe - ak stt

Pk - d-u P a

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

13 funny river camPground - ak stt Pk -

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-


18 uPPer sKilaK laKe - K nt W r-


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

23 russian river / sPortsMan’s landing-

U.s. F sv - F-tf Fy, B lu,

d-u P a

24 russian river camPground - u.s. ft s-

cmpu, dy-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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Cooper Ck.

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M41

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M32

M55M58

M60

M54 M51 M48

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M43

M24

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26 cooPer landing - ak stt Pk-B lu

27 quarTz creeK camPground - u.s. ftsv - cmpu, dy-U Pa, B lu

28 crescenT creeK camPground - u.s.F sv - cmpu, dy-U

P a29 Trail river camPground - u.s. ft

sv - cmpu, dy-U P a

30 PTarmigan creeK camPground - u.s.F sv - cmpu, dy-UP a

31 Primrose camPground - cmpu,B lu

There are many private facilities as well; contact the city’s Chamber of Commerce or Visitor’s Center.

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Moose Ck.

Lower Killey River

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S c o u t L a

k e

R o a d

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b b

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Funn y River

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Lower Skilak

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

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RM 44

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RM40

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