Alaska fishing 2026

Catch king, sockeye, and silver salmon near Anchorage in 2026 — from Ship Creek downtown to Kenai River charters and Seward combo trips.

August on the Kenai River means pink salmon — humpies — by the thousands. Here's how to fish the run in 2026: timing, gear, best access points, and why pinks are Alaska's most beginner-friendly salmon species.