Tiny chironomid pupae, big trout bite

Chironomids don't seem to have the same impact in a fishermen's fly box that they do in nature, at least on the Kenai Peninsula.

Spring trout fishing warms up, closures ahead

04/18/13

Rainbow trout fishing action on the upper Kenai River is beginning to pick up as fish make their annual migration out of Kenai and Skilak lakes and into the main stem of the river, and up the Russian River, for spawning.

As the snow melts, a quick hit for the trout junkie

04/17/13

The feeling of standing alone in the middle of a postcard-worthy scene, catching the biggest trout of your life - so far - doesn't really hit for a few days.

35.10-pound king salmon wins tournament

2013 Trustworthy Ice Fishing Derby results

From the Archives

2012 Tight Lines Gallery

Homer Visitor's Guide

Speaking Alaskan

If you want to be able to call yourself a real Alaskan, you have to be able to talk the talk. The following multiple-choice questions will test your Alaskan-ness. The answers are at the end of the test.

1. "Spenard divorce":
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The real threat to the Kenai River

As the snow melts, a quick hit for the trout junkie

Sharing fishing secrets should be an angler's pleasure, duty

Information & How-To

Fishing 101

If fishing is on your Alaska "to do" list, but you need a few tips, this is for you. An easy way for a visitor to go fishing is with a guide. A good guide will furnish you with the proper tackle ... Read More

Fishing Facts (FAQ)

Filleting Salmon

Fish Identification

Clamming

Common Sense Survival

04/02/13

There’s adventure and beauty in the wild country, but also an element of risk. Snow avalanches, steep slopes and water hazards have caused injuries and fatalities each year. You can increase your ...

Bear Safety

04/02/13

In Alaska, bears — black and brown — can be anywhere, and residents and tourists alike should keep this in mind when taking to the outdoors. “The most important thing is to be aware of your ...

Activities

Sports

04/02/13

Golf The central Kenai Peninsula features golf at very affordable prices with features like views of mountain ranges and periodic moose and caribou sightings. There also is the unique opportunity ...

Family Activities

04/02/13

Outdoor Activities: Go-cart racing The Go-Kart Race Track, 4487 Sterling Highway, Soldotna, 907-262-1562. Disc Golf Course The Kenai Eagle 18-hole disc golf course on Tinker Lane, behind the ...

Soldotna Creek Park

04/02/13

Even if your visit to Alaska’s Playground doesn’t include kids, including a stop at the new community playground in Soldotna should definitely be a part of your itinerary here on the Kenai ...

Wildlife

04/02/13

With moose wandering through residential neighborhoods, migratory birds stopping by on their way north and south each year, and bears catching salmon in local rivers, the Kenai Peninsula provides ...

Local Trails

04/02/13

The hiking and biking trails of the Kenai Peninsula offer access to many exquisite natural habitats, often with incredible wildlife viewing opportunities. With any outdoor activity, remember to be ...

Winter Activities

04/02/13

If you think the Kenai Peninsula is beautiful in the summer, you should see it when cloaked under a thick blanket of white with the aurora borealis rippling through the celestial canopy above. ...

Senior Centers

04/02/13

Each of the centers also offers low-cost daily lunch menus that in the past have included salmon and moose meat stew. Many centers ask that lunch reservations be made 24 hours in advance. Anchor ...

Bed & Breakfasts

04/02/13

While the adventures you will have while visiting the Kenai Peninsula are often the focus of your itinerary planning, we encourage you to plan ahead for your accommodations as well. Particularly ...

Recipes

Pioneer Potluck: More memories about Dad (John McClure) from my sister Ginger (who now resides in Boulder, Colorado)

About more memories about Dad (John McClure-) from my Sister Ginger (who now resides in Boulder, Colorado) Northern Colorado, on the farm.- about 1945 to 1955 Dad’s recipe for cooking carp. Story One