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Cooper Landing anglers express excitement over sockeye runs
As sockeye salmon counts begin to climb, fishing is in full swing on the Kenai Peninsula. A popular access point for anglers is Sportsman’s Landing, where the Kenai and Russian Rivers converge. Anglers, fishing guides and employees of the Russian River Ferry in Cooper Landing shared their experiences and...
A look at bear safety tips
Bear activity increases on the Kenai Peninsula during the summer. If you’re recreating outdoors, keep in mind that a bear may be in the area. One of the most effective ways to prevent a bear encounter is by ensuring things that attract bears are concealed in a bag or container. Fish waste, fruit and most other food should be properly stored away from bears. You should also never intentionally feed a bear.
Kenai River Personal Use Dip Net Fishery Open 24 Hours Per Day
The Kenai River personal use dip net fishery will be open 24 hours per day, beginning 11:00 p.m. Thursday, July 18 through 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2024. The area of the Kenai River open to personal use dipnetting remains the same. Please review page 81 of the 2024 Southcentral Alaska Sport Fishing Regulations Summary booklet for a complete description of the area open to dipnetting, along with harvest limits and permit requirements. Participants are reminded that retention of king salmon is prohibited, and any king salmon caught must be returned immediately to the water.
Partial Closure Of Skilak Lake Campground Due To Construction In July & August
Due to construction projects, the Skilak Lake Campground will be partially closed in July and August. The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge will be making improvements to the Lower Skilak Campground. These will result in the closure of certain areas from 11:59 pm on July 21 until 12:00 pm on August 22.
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