This program helps both the fish stocks and the fisherman. Releasing a king helps to get more trophy sized fish to the spawning beds, plus the fisherman gets $800.00 towards a fish mount at the taxidermist of their choice. Most mounts cost approximately $1000.00.

Guide/Angler Rules

Anglers must hold a valid Alaska fishing license.
To qualify, angler must catch and release a trophy King salmon measuring 52" long or longer.
An affidavit of the catch and release with the signature of the guide, the angler and one additional witness will be required.
Fish will be verified with a photo of the fish in the net next to the yardstick...in the water.
The photo and affidavit must be delivered to the KRSA office within 7 days of the date the catch and release occurred.
A certificate will be awarded to the approved angler. Upon receiving a photo of the angler with his/her finished reproduction, and a copy of the paid taxidermist invoice, the angler will receive up to $800.
Only one fish per year per angler can qualify for this program.
All guides and anglers must comply with all applicable ADF&G regulations.
Certificates expires 18 months after date of catch & release.
If you have any other questions you can call us Toll free 1-888-462-1521

Kenai River Salmon Fishing

The Kenai River is the most famous salmon fishing destination in Alaska — arguabiity the entire world — for the giant King salmon found only in this one river. If you are planning an Alaska salmon trip in the near future we hope you consider calling us for a complete run down of everything we have to offer.

King Salmon in the Kenai River

Typically, we start seeing catchable numbers of king salmon show up in the Kenai River by mid to late May. Some of these fish are real hoggs and fishing them in the spring waters is a real treat.

The Kenai River boasts major runs of four of Alaska's five salmon species — king, sockeye, silver and pink — in addition to trophy sized rainbow trout and Dolly Varden. Kenai River kings, commonly referred to as Chinook salmon in other areas of the country, are among the largest salmon in the world.

The king salmon of the Kenai often weighing in from 50 to over 85 pounds.

Release a Hogg Program on the Kenai River.