Alaska
Kenai River at Soldotna
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Current Readings
- Flow
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 15266300 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Showers
Temperature
57°F
Feels like
57°F
Wind
4 mph NE
Wind gust
7 mph
Current precipitation
0.02 in
Updated
Sep 4, 2026, 9:15 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.13 in
Last 24 hours
0.17 in
Last 48 hours
0.17 in
Some recent rainfall may begin influencing river conditions.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 12 AM
Drizzle
Temp 55°F
Chance 98%
Precip 0.04 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 4 AM
Drizzle
Temp 55°F
Chance 100%
Precip 0.02 in
Wind 10 mph
Sat 8 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 55°F
Chance 26%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 15 mph
Sat 4 PM
Clear
Temp 64°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 13 mph
Sat 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 58°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Fri, Sep 4
Showers
High 61°F / Low 52°F
Chance 95%
Precip 0.17 in
Max gust 12 mph
Sat, Sep 5
Showers
High 64°F / Low 52°F
Chance 100%
Precip 0.18 in
Max gust 32 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Drizzle
High 56°F / Low 48°F
Chance 88%
Precip 0.19 in
Max gust 18 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Drizzle
High 61°F / Low 50°F
Chance 73%
Precip 0.10 in
Max gust 17 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
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Fishing Overview
Kenai River at Soldotna, Alaska. Monitoring-Backed from USGS 15266300 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature).
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Kenai River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
The Kenai at Soldotna is the lower Kenai fishing reach at Soldotna. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 15266300 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Distinct from upper Kenai at Cooper Landing 15258000 and from the Skilak-outlet middle Kenai 15266110, which has no live 00010. Resident rainbow trout are the honest selector primary. Chinook and sockeye are seasonal ADF&G fisheries, not sonar ratings. The mouth / Kenai Flats estuary is not this freshwater pin. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
ADF&G Kenai River Soldotna. USGS 15266300. Dolly Varden (Salvelinus malma) are an ADF&G sport fish in many Alaska drainages and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Distinct from Cooper Landing 15258000 and Skilak outlet 15266110.
Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Seasonal ADF&G Kenai Chinook. Confirm current in-season notices. ADF&G sonar, weir, and escapement counts are fishery context. They are not StrikeTracks river condition ratings.
Sockeye Salmon
Oncorhynchus nerka
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Seasonal ADF&G Kenai sockeye. Confirm current notices. ADF&G sonar, weir, and escapement counts are fishery context. They are not StrikeTracks river condition ratings.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Large lower Kenai River at Soldotna, downstream of Skilak Lake and upstream of the tidal Kenai River mouth.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Fly fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by ADF&G Kenai River / Kenai Peninsula pages and City of Soldotna / state recreation-site access. Catalog coordinates are the USGS point, not a boat-launch pin. Private land and guided-use rules are common; use posted public access.
Stocking information
ADF&G Kenai Peninsula manages Kenai salmon and resident trout. Confirm current official stocking and in-season salmon notices separately.
Official sources
ADF&G Kenai River special harvest areas, Chinook restrictions, and sockeye dipnet/sport rules change and are reach-specific. Dolly Varden (Salvelinus malma) are an ADF&G sport fish in many Alaska drainages and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Steelhead are ADF&G catch-record / anadromous fisheries where open and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Confirm current official notices. ADF&G sonar, weir, and escapement counts are fishery context. They are not StrikeTracks river condition ratings. Distinct from Cooper Landing 15258000, Skilak outlet 15266110, and the tidal mouth. Confirm current official regulations.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Kenai Peninsula, Alaska
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Kenai Peninsula
Management Category
Anadromous and resident salmonid river
Regulation Scope
Kenai River at Soldotna
Regulation Summary
Kenai at Soldotna: ADF&G Kenai Peninsula / Kenai River sport-fishing regulations. Confirm current official notices.
Target Species
rainbow-trout, chinook-salmon, sockeye-salmon
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