Alaska

Kenai River at Soldotna

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Location Snapshot

Kenai River at Soldotna is the lower Kenai mainstem through the Soldotna corridor, distinct from the upper river at Cooper Landing. Rainbow trout, chinook salmon, and sockeye salmon are the principal supported targets.

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Current Readings

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Weather Near Gauge

Current Weather

Clear

Temperature

44°F

Feels like

37°F

Wind

7 mph SW

Wind gust

16 mph

Current precipitation

0.00 in

Updated

Oct 20, 2026, 3:45 PM

Recent Rainfall

Estimated precipitation near this gauge

Last 6 hours

0.00 in

Last 24 hours

0.10 in

Last 48 hours

0.50 in

Some recent rainfall may begin influencing river conditions.

Next 24 Hours

Tue 6 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Tue 10 PM
Overcast
Temp 35°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 2 AM
Drizzle
Temp 35°F
Chance 48%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Wed 6 AM
Overcast
Temp 33°F
Chance 14%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 10 AM
Partly cloudy
Temp 33°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Wed 2 PM
Overcast
Temp 39°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph

Four-Day Forecast

Tue, Oct 20
Drizzle
High 44°F / Low 35°F
Chance 97%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 17 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Drizzle
High 39°F / Low 29°F
Chance 48%
Precip 0.01 in
Max gust 17 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Partly cloudy
High 36°F / Low 26°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 38°F / Low 25°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph

Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.

Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.

Weather data: Open-Meteo

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Fishing Overview

The Kenai at Soldotna is fished for salmon and rainbow trout on the river that leaves Kenai Lake at Cooper Landing and runs about 80 miles to Cook Inlet.

Fishery Profile

Documented species you may encounter at Kenai River.

High confidenceLast verified: Aug 22, 2026

Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations

Target species

Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Expectation
Primary
Population
Wild
Native status
native
Confidence
High confidence
Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Expectation
Common
Population
Wild
Native status
native
Confidence
High confidence
Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Sockeye Salmon
Oncorhynchus nerka
Expectation
Common
Population
Wild
Native status
native
Confidence
High confidence
Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game

Fishery characteristics

Composition: Wild
Great Lakes tributary: No
Flow regime: Natural flow

Best seasons

Spring
Summer
Fall

Common techniques

Boat fishing
Fly fishing
Shore fishing
Spinning
Streamers

Official sources

Hatch Match

No destination-specific hatch data is currently available.

General fly suggestions

Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.

These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.

Location and Access

USGS monitoring location

Kenai Peninsula, Alaska

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River Details

County

Kenai Peninsula

Management Category

Anadromous and resident salmonid river

Regulation Scope

Kenai River at Soldotna.

Regulation Summary

Kenai at Soldotna: ADF&G Kenai Peninsula / Kenai River sport-fishing regulations. Confirm current official notices.

Target Species

rainbow-trout, chinook-salmon, sockeye-salmon

Access, Parking, and Regulations

Verified access notes and official resources for Kenai River at Soldotna. This is StrikeTracks guidance — always confirm with official sources.

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