When are the best fishing times?  Best Fishing Times will give you the best guide for Kenai Peninsula summer/fall salmon runs.   Our trout season runs from the 2nd week in June to mid October.

King Salmon, 1st run are in the streams toward the end of May.  By June 15th, the smaller streams such as the Kasilof, Anchor, Deep Creek, Ninilchik are at their peak for the early run.   Red Salmon, 1st run are at their peak also starting around the 15th of June until the end of June in the Kenai and Kasilof rivers.  2nd run King Salmon and Red Salmon are at their peak around the 15th of July to the end of July in the Kenai and Kasilof rivers.  1st run Silvers or Coho peak around the 15th of August in most of the creeks around the Kenai Peninsula. 

Rainbow and Dolly Varden Trout fishing is at it's best in the month of September.  Salmon spawning in streams create an enormous hunger in our resident trout for salmon eggs.  If you enjoy catching big fat trout, September is, hands down, the best month to come to the Kenai Peninsula to trout fish.  Silver fishing is also very good in the same streams you will find your best trout fishing.  If you plan for around the 15th of September, you can't go wrong. 

Remember this: 15th of June, 15th of July, 15th of August and 15th of September. If you forget everything else you read here today, these are the most important dates to remember.

When does our Fishing Season Begin?  Alaska Fly Fishing Adventures fly fishing season begins in early June and continues through mid October. Nine different species of fish are available in our area throughout the fishing season. Contact us by phone or email us for more information regarding best times for the specific species of fish you are most interested in fly fishing for.   (907)  262-2200 or (907) 362-1341 cell or email us at alaskaflyfishingadventures@msn.com

What do I need to bring:  We provide some of the highest quality fly fishing tackle money can buy, but if you have your own personal rod and reel, bring it.  We suggest also full chest waders and personal rain gear.  We use Sage,  G. Loomis,  Thomas & Thomas and Scott rods with Tibor Billy Pate, Ross, Sage and Abel reels for you to choose from.  

I have never fly fished before:  Mark is a master fly fishing instructor and will show you what you need to know to make your adventure the most enjoyable fly fishing adventure ever. Beginner, novice or expert.
 
What about bears:  We provide all necessary armed protection on all guided fly fishing trips. Please leave your weapons at home. Please understand that there will be bears and other wildlife on our fly fishing trips so bring a camera and binoculars.

What about Mosquitoes & other insects:  Yes we have mosquitoes plus other bitting bugs as well, depending on where your fishing trip is scheduled.  Some areas have more bitting insects, especially a few of our most popular fly in trips, a lot of them.  We recommend a strong combination of bug proofed clothing and your own comfortable repellents.   Manufacture company,  Ex Officio's Buzz Off clothing will get the job done.  I use a Buzz Off ball cap, Buzz Off handkerchef and Buzz Off  button up sleeve,  long sleeve shirt to keep the pesky critters away.  No need for Deet when you are wearing Buzz Off.  A net for your head is a must if you are allergic to insect repellent.  Deet will dissolve the vinyl off of fly lines so please leave the Deet bug repellent back in your room.

Our NUMBER ONE suggestion for a bug free day without buying the expensive already bug proof clothing is to pre soak before your trip to Alaska the clothing you will be wearing in Bug repellent such as Permethrine Soak Treatment,  allow them to dry and then you will be bug free all day long while fishing in Alaska.   Permethrine will last as a bug repellent in your clothing even after washing several times after application to the clothes.

Alaska Fly Fishing Adventures provides on all guided trips: 
All flies and leaders. Your choice of G. Loomis, Sage, Thomas & Thomas and Scott fly rods with Sage, Ross or Tibor Billy Pate fly reels. We expect you to provide your own chest waders and personal rain gear. We provide all armed protection on all guided fly fishing trips, so please leave your weapons in your vehicle or at home.  We provide a meal on the full day trips, plus bottled water and snacks on all our adventures.  We provide current certified CPR and First Aid knowledge and a complete first aid kit should the need arise.   Professional digital photographs are taken of your adventure are available on CD, or available on our web site later. 
 
What you are expected to provide: An Alaska State Fishing license current for the date your guided fishing trip is scheduled. Warm clothes should include polar fleece or wool with wick able undergarments.  Non Cotton socks, with extra dry pair packed away for after the fishing trip.  Rain gear - your personal fit rain gear is a must. Chest waders for all fly in fly fishing trips. Wading shoes for chest waders.

Polarized sunglasses.  Insect repellent without Deet such as "Frog Juice" and/or mosquito head net. Camera and binoculars are a very good idea.

Client Check List
Check list for clients on guided fly fishing trips:
• Current fishing license and King stamp if applicable

* Chest Waders and wading boots

* Water proof rain jacket, Gortex or like

• Ex Officio Buzz Off Clothing.  Buzz off hat, handkerchef and shirt, OR, Clothing saturated and allowed to dry in "Permethrine Bug Soak Treatment"    found in most outdoor stores or cataloges, ie Cabelas. Mosquito net and non-Deet insect repellent lotion such as Frog Juice.
• Sunscreen
• Hat that covers ears
• Polarized sunglasses
• Aspirin and antacid
• Warm shell coat
• Polar fleece mid garment
• Wicking under garments
• Non cotton socks • Extra pair of socks in a dry zip lock bag • Wool fingerless gloves
• Personal light weight chest waders with wading boots/shoes
• Quality 4 or 5 piece Fly rod and reel (If you have one, not a must)
•  Fishing vest
• Snipers for vest
• Hook sharpener
• Pliers or Leatherman
• First Aid kit
• Camera and small pocket size binoculars
• Extra water bottle
• Day pack