Resident guide Ed French, at one time or another, has fished almost all 82 miles of the Kenai River and the fishable areas of the 18 mile long Kasilof River. While it is his desire to provide a peaceful wilderness experience while fishing the Kenai or Kasilof, he knows that there are times when it is necessary to "mix it up" with the crowds in order to fill the box. At the beginning of every trip, Ed will ask questions with the intent of understanding the guest's expectations and desires, be that a competitive, "let's do whatever it takes to catch fish," or "Let's have a great relaxing day on the river and if we catch fish, it's that much better." Either way is acceptable and will be accomodated as much as possible. Of course it is fishing and not necessarily catching, Ed will do the best that he can to help you to fulfill your Alaskan Fishing Dream, by using a lifetime of knowledge and experience, quality tackle, and all of the beauty and splendor that Alaska has to offer.

Successful fishing for salmon is all about timing; being at the right spot at the right time during the annual return of the salmon. This natural process occurs throughout the summer and fall in Alaska. The king salmon begin their return in early May with good fishing continuing through July. The Sockeye begin their return in June and often run into August. Silvers begin in late July and continue through October. Pinks, on even numbered years, begin in late July and run through late August/early September. Here are some charts to illustrate the average timing for the Kenai and Russian Rivers. The Kasilof is typically a couple of weeks earlier.