Russian River Falls
It's been a busy week of scrambling in order to accommodate guests who were scheduled to fish king salmon on the Kenai River. The majority of people chose to fish the Russian River/Upper Kenai for red salmon. Some did this on their own, and some had me take them there. What I can tell you is this: fishing was very good in the beginning of the week and it lasted until Friday. Very few limits were caught on Friday and perhaps this was due to low numbers of fish and high numbers of anglers. Ironically, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced that starting Saturday the limit for red salmon increased to six. I hope by the time I return to the Russian River that Friday was just an off day and that the run is not on the downside
Black Bear near Skilak Lake
On our way back from fishing Thursday Janet and I saw this black bear alongside the road. Our car didn't bother him (or her) and he (or she) was more interested in eating dandelions than dealing with us. Always an adventure in Alaska.
Janet fishing for red salmon
Kyle and Thom fishing for red salmon
Big Will gaffing a halibut for Jane
Besides the red salmon fishing Jane and I went out fishing for halibut with Will and Becky Jahrig again. Great weather and great company made for a fun morning.
Spiny Dogfish Shark caught by Jane
The week ahead I'll be making a few more trips to the Russian River and possibly a trout trip or two to an area lake. Lot's of options to be had even if the king salmon fishing is closed.
See you next week.
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