Peak Seasons for Kenai Salmon
2027 Run Timing Chart
Run Timing 2027
Kenai River Salmon Run Timing Chart: 2027 Peak Calendars
A comprehensive run timing chart for the 2027 season on the Kenai River. Choose your travel dates around the peaks of sockeye, silver, and king salmon.
June: Early Sockeye Opener
The Russian River early run peaks June 15–25. Sockeye push up the Kasilof River.
July: Main Sockeye Run Peak
The late sockeye run peaks July 18 to August 3, bringing over 1.5 million reds to the Kenai River.
August & September: Silver Salmon Peaks
The first run of silver salmon peaks mid-August. The second run peaks mid-September, offering aggressive bites.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best week for a salmon trip?
July 18 to August 2 offers the highest density of migrating salmon in the river.
Do run timings change from year to year?
Water temperature and tides cause minor shifts of 3 to 5 days, but peak dates remain remarkably consistent.