The Salmon Arrive — Russian River Reds and Kenai Kings
June on the Kenai
Early Summer
Alaska Fishing in June — The Runs Begin
June marks the official start of the legendary Alaska salmon season. The first run of sockeye salmon pushes toward the Russian River confluence, while the early run of world-class king salmon dominates the lower Kenai. The days are incredibly long, giving you up to 20 hours of daylight to fish.
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Russian River Reds
The first major sockeye run hits the Russian River confluence mid-June.
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Early Run Kings
Targeting the first run of Chinook salmon in the lower Kenai.
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Midnight Sun
Nearly 24 hours of daylight means you can fish around the clock.
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Trout Opener
June 11 marks the official trout opener for the middle and upper Kenai.
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