Silent Run, Kenai 

Alaska

When asked the tough question of where a fly angler stands the best chance of hooking and landing the largest of river-born rainbows, the turquoise flows of Alaska’s mighty Kenai will always be among the first mentioned. The fact of the matter is that everything about this river, including the opportunity it presents serious fly anglers, is super-sized.

While a sought-after Alaskan fly fishing destination in its own right, the Kenai is a natural add-on to extended travels in Alaska and Russia. Anglers stay at the Sterling Riverbed B&B in the town of Sterling (price not included) and are picked up each day for a full day of fishing. If you have yet to break the magic 30-inch mark, you might consider making this your next stop!

Location:
Silent Run Guide Service operates on the Kenai River and other, lesser-known waters of Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula.

Fishing Program:
Master guide Mark Mahoric and his crew at Silent Run Guide Service are dedicated fly-fishing professionals who know this river like no others. Providing top-of-the-line gear from Sage, Ross, and Rio, oversized and heated drift boats, and hot shore lunches, they are giant hunters of the first rate, and they have a long list of discerning, repeat clients from all over the country. In addition to hunting big rainbows, Mark and his team also offer guide trips for king, sockeye, and silver salmon, as well as walk-and-wade trips on a number of smaller, seldom traveled rivers and streams in the region.

Accommodations and Meals:
Anglers fishing with Silent Run Guide Service stay at the Sterling Riverbed B&B in Sterling, AK. Sterling Riverbed is a comfortable B&B located on the banks of the Kenai river, giving you quick and easy access to the Kenai’s superb fly fishing. Each room at the Sterling River has one queen size bed and one twin. In addition, all rooms have a private entrance and bathroom. Dining options are available in Soldotna, a 13 mile drive from Sterling.

Sample Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Anchorage. Rent a car at the airport and drive to Sterling. The drive is approximately 130 miles and takes about 2 1/2 hours.
Days 2-5: Full days of guided fishing
Day 6: Depart Sterling for Anchorage.

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