Fishing in the Southcentral & Kenai Region

The inlet streams feeding Anchorage offer good fishing for the region's target species.

1. Anchorage Inlet (Chinook, Sockeye, Rainbow Trout, Halibut)

Anchorage Inlet, Alaska

The inlet streams feeding Anchorage offer good fishing for the region's target species.

• Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
• Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
• Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided

Boat Launch: East Launch →

2. Kenai River (Chinook, Sockeye, Rainbow Trout, Halibut)

Kenai River, Alaska

Kenai River offers excellent fishing in the Southcentral & Kenai with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• ⚠ This water: King salmon: annual limits differ by section (upper/middle/lower); check ADF&G regs + emergency orders.
• Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
• Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
• Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided

Boat Launch: East Launch →

3. Homer (Chinook, Sockeye, Rainbow Trout, Halibut)

Homer, Alaska

Homer offers excellent fishing in the Southcentral & Kenai with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
• Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
• Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided

Boat Launch: East Launch →

4. Seward (Chinook, Sockeye, Rainbow Trout, Halibut)

Seward, Alaska

Seward offers excellent fishing in the Southcentral & Kenai with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
• Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
• Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided

Boat Launch: Seward Small Boat Harbor →

5. Mat-Su (Chinook, Sockeye, Rainbow Trout, Halibut)

Mat-Su, Alaska

Mat-Su offers excellent fishing in the Southcentral & Kenai with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
• Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
• Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided

Boat Launch: Mat-Su →

6. North Southcentral Lake (Chinook, Sockeye, Rainbow Trout, Halibut)

North Southcentral Lake, Alaska

North Southcentral Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southcentral & Kenai of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.

• Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
• Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
• Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided

Boat Launch: North Southcentral Lake →

7. Lake L11 (Chinook, Sockeye, Rainbow Trout, Halibut)

Lake L11, Alaska

Lake L11 offers good fishing opportunities in the Southcentral & Kenai of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.

• Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
• Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
• Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided

Boat Launch: Lake L11 →

8. Leper Lake (Chinook, Sockeye, Rainbow Trout, Halibut)

Leper Lake, Alaska

Named lake in the Southcentral & Kenai Region region of Alaska.

• Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
• Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
• Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided

Boat Launch: Leper Lake →

9. Leaky Lake (Chinook, Sockeye, Rainbow Trout, Halibut)

Leaky Lake, Alaska

Named lake in the Southcentral & Kenai Region region of Alaska.

• Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
• Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
• Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided

Boat Launch: Leaky Lake →

10. Lass Lake (Chinook, Sockeye, Rainbow Trout, Halibut)

Lass Lake, Alaska

Named lake in the Southcentral & Kenai Region region of Alaska.

• Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
• Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
• Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided

Boat Launch: Lass Lake →

11. Gaudy Lake (Chinook, Sockeye, Rainbow Trout, Halibut)

Gaudy Lake, Alaska

Named lake in the Southcentral & Kenai Region region of Alaska.

• Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
• Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
• Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided

Boat Launch: Gaudy Lake →

12. Elwood Lake (Chinook, Sockeye, Rainbow Trout, Halibut)

Elwood Lake, Alaska

Named lake in the Southcentral & Kenai Region region of Alaska.

• Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
• Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
• Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided

Boat Launch: Elwood Lake →

13. Fan Lake (Chinook, Sockeye, Rainbow Trout, Halibut)

Fan Lake, Alaska

Named lake in the Southcentral & Kenai Region region of Alaska.

• Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
• Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
• Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided

Boat Launch: Fan Lake →

14. Grey Lake (Chinook, Sockeye, Rainbow Trout, Halibut)

Grey Lake, Alaska

Named lake in the Southcentral & Kenai Region region of Alaska.

• Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
• Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
• Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided

Boat Launch: Grey Lake →

15. Leuel Lake (Chinook, Sockeye, Rainbow Trout, Halibut)

Leuel Lake, Alaska

Named lake in the Southcentral & Kenai Region region of Alaska.

• Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
• Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
• Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided

Boat Launch: Leuel Lake →

16. Look Lake (Chinook, Sockeye, Rainbow Trout, Halibut)

Look Lake, Alaska

Named lake in the Southcentral & Kenai Region region of Alaska.

• Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
• Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
• Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided

Boat Launch: Look Lake →

17. Rattlesnake Lake (Chinook, Sockeye, Rainbow Trout, Halibut)

Rattlesnake Lake, Alaska

Named lake in the Southcentral & Kenai Region region of Alaska.

• Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
• Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
• Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided

Boat Launch: Rattlesnake Lake →

18. Trout Lagoon (Chinook, Sockeye, Rainbow Trout, Halibut)

Trout Lagoon, Alaska

Named lake in the Southcentral & Kenai Region region of Alaska.

• Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
• Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
• Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided

Boat Launch: Trout Lagoon →

19. West Gland Lake (Chinook, Sockeye, Rainbow Trout, Halibut)

West Gland Lake, Alaska

Named lake in the Southcentral & Kenai Region region of Alaska.

• Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
• Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
• Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided

Boat Launch: West Gland Lake →

20. Round Lake (Chinook, Sockeye, Rainbow Trout, Halibut)

Round Lake, Alaska

Round Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southcentral & Kenai of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.

• Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
• Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
• Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided

Boat Launch: Round Lake →

21. Rat Lake (Chinook, Sockeye, Rainbow Trout, Halibut)

Rat Lake, Alaska

Named lake in the Southcentral & Kenai Region region of Alaska.

• Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
• Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
• Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided

Boat Launch: Rat Lake →

22. Rake Lake (Chinook, Sockeye, Rainbow Trout, Halibut)

Rake Lake, Alaska

Named lake in the Southcentral & Kenai Region region of Alaska.

• Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
• Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
• Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided

Boat Launch: Rake Lake →

23. Lake Nicholas (Chinook, Sockeye, Rainbow Trout, Halibut)

Lake Nicholas, Alaska

Named lake in the Southcentral & Kenai Region region of Alaska.

• Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
• Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
• Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided

Boat Launch: Lake Nicholas →

24. Middle Kiska Lake (Chinook, Sockeye, Rainbow Trout, Halibut)

Middle Kiska Lake, Alaska

Named lake in the Southcentral & Kenai Region region of Alaska.

• Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
• Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
• Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided

Boat Launch: Middle Kiska Lake →

25. Log Lakes (Chinook, Sockeye, Rainbow Trout, Halibut)

Log Lakes, Alaska

Named lake in the Southcentral & Kenai Region region of Alaska.

• Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
• Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
• Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided

Boat Launch: Log Lakes →

26. Kittiwake Pond (Chinook, Sockeye, Rainbow Trout, Halibut)

Kittiwake Pond, Alaska

Named lake in the Southcentral & Kenai Region region of Alaska.

• Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
• Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
• Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided

Boat Launch: Kittiwake Pond →

27. Frieda Lake (Chinook, Sockeye, Rainbow Trout, Halibut)

Frieda Lake, Alaska

Named lake in the Southcentral & Kenai Region region of Alaska.

• Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
• Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
• Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided

Boat Launch: Frieda Lake →

28. East Killem Lake (Chinook, Sockeye, Rainbow Trout, Halibut)

East Killem Lake, Alaska

Named lake in the Southcentral & Kenai Region region of Alaska.

• Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
• Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
• Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided

Boat Launch: East Killem Lake →

29. Arrow Lake (Chinook, Sockeye, Rainbow Trout, Halibut)

Arrow Lake, Alaska

Named lake in the Southcentral & Kenai Region region of Alaska.

• Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
• Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
• Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided

Boat Launch: Arrow Lake →

30. Twin Lakes (Chinook, Sockeye, Rainbow Trout, Halibut)

Twin Lakes, Alaska

Twin Lakes (Alaska) offers good fishing opportunities in the Southcentral & Kenai of Alaska with scenic natural surroundings.

• Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
• Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
• Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided

Boat Launch: Twin Lakes →

31. East Kennel Lake (Chinook, Sockeye, Rainbow Trout, Halibut)

East Kennel Lake, Alaska

Named lake in the Southcentral & Kenai Region region of Alaska.

• Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
• Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
• Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided

Boat Launch: East Kennel Lake →

32. Earle Lake (Chinook, Sockeye, Rainbow Trout, Halibut)

Earle Lake, Alaska

Named lake in the Southcentral & Kenai Region region of Alaska.

• Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
• Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
• Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided

Boat Launch: Earle Lake →

33. Lodge Lake (Chinook, Sockeye, Rainbow Trout, Halibut)

Lodge Lake, Alaska

Named lake in the Southcentral & Kenai Region region of Alaska.

• Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
• Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
• Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided

Boat Launch: Lodge Lake →

34. Manning Lake (Chinook, Sockeye, Rainbow Trout, Halibut)

Manning Lake, Alaska

Named lake in the Southcentral & Kenai Region region of Alaska.

• Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
• Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
• Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided

Boat Launch: Manning Lake →

35. Neck Lake (Chinook, Sockeye, Rainbow Trout, Halibut)

Neck Lake, Alaska

Named lake in the Southcentral & Kenai Region region of Alaska.

• Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
• Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
• Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided

Boat Launch: Neck Lake →

36. Love Lakes (Chinook, Sockeye, Rainbow Trout, Halibut)

Love Lakes, Alaska

Named lake in the Southcentral & Kenai Region region of Alaska.

• Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
• Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
• Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided

Boat Launch: Love Lakes →

37. Freak Lake (Chinook, Sockeye, Rainbow Trout, Halibut)

Freak Lake, Alaska

Named lake in the Southcentral & Kenai Region region of Alaska.

• Chum, pink & sockeye salmon incl. kokanee · Limit: 6 of each species/day 16 in+ (12 possession each); combined under 16 in: 10/day
• Cutthroat & rainbow trout (combined) · Limit: 2/day (2 possession) · 11 in min, 22 in max
• Halibut · Limit: Unguided: 2/day, 4 possession (Feb 1 - Dec 31; closed January) · No size limit; federal regs apply to charter/guided

Boat Launch: Freak Lake →