Alaska
Russian River near Cooper Landing
Location Snapshot
Russian River near Cooper Landing is a clear Kenai Peninsula tributary flowing toward its confluence with the Kenai River, distinct from the larger Kenai mainstem. Resident rainbow trout anchor the fishery, while sockeye salmon add the anadromous component that gives this smaller tributary its own fishing identity.
Current River Rating
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Timing Outlook
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Why
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Cautions
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Current Readings
- Flow
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- Gage Height
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- Water Temperature
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- Latest current reading
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 15264000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Snow
Temperature
35°F
Feels like
30°F
Wind
5 mph W
Wind gust
21 mph
Current precipitation
0.01 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 3:30 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.17 in
Last 24 hours
0.70 in
Last 48 hours
0.74 in
Moderate rainfall may cause rising or changing flows.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 4 AM
Snow
Temp 35°F
Chance 94%
Precip 0.02 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 8 AM
Snow
Temp 36°F
Chance 82%
Precip 0.01 in
Wind 4 mph
Tue 12 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 38°F
Chance 25%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Tue 4 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 38°F
Chance 12%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Tue 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 32°F
Chance 54%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Wed 12 AM
Snow
Temp 31°F
Chance 38%
Precip 0.02 in
Wind 2 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Snow
High 38°F / Low 32°F
Chance 98%
Precip 0.19 in
Max gust 23 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Snow
High 32°F / Low 27°F
Chance 38%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 18 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 30°F / Low 22°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 36°F / Low 19°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 25 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.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
The Russian River near Cooper Landing is one of the upper Kenai flowing waters Alaska lists for salmon fishing or resident fish.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Russian 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
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Sockeye Salmon
Oncorhynchus nerka
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Official sources
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 Kenai tributary with discontinued live IV
Regulation Scope
Russian River near Cooper Landing.
Regulation Summary
Russian River near Cooper Landing: ADF&G Kenai Peninsula Russian River sport-fishing regulations. Confirm current official notices.
Target Species
rainbow-trout, sockeye-salmon
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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