ADF&G - Sport Fishing Southcentral Alaska

09/28/2026

Reminder - is your riverbank in dire need of assistance? The proposal deadline for the Kenai Peninsula Cost-Share program is Wednesday, September 30th.

Contact us at: [email protected]

or see comments for more details

09/18/2026

Streamside Property Owner Reminder-
The deadline for Kenai Restoration proposals is approaching fast, September 30th. If you have questions, please reach out to us at [email protected]

09/18/2026

Exciting news for boaters and anglers in the Dillingham Area!

New upgrades are officially in the works for the Lake Aleknagik Boat Launch! The Boating and Angler Access Program, in partnership with the Alaska Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, is finalizing the design, and construction is slated for completion during the summer 2027 season.

Here is what you can watch for in 2027:
• Additional planks to extend the boat ramp for easier launching.
• Articulated concrete matting along the sides of the ramp for stability and erosion control.
• Barrier rock placement to clearly delineate areas of the facility.
• Staircase installation to improve safe pedestrian access to the water.

This facility is proudly operated and maintained by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources - Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation. Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to construction!

09/04/2026

Alpine anglers- consider Symphony Lake for a chance at Arctic grayling. Can't wait 3 days for Rabbit rainbow? We get it! Try the challenging but scenic approach from McHugh trailhead - You may have the lake to yourself...

⚠️ Attention Sunnyside Trail and Rabbit Lakes Users!

Alaska State Parks will conduct road maintenance on Canyon Road from Tuesday, September 8, through Thursday evening, September 10. The gate at the park boundary will be closed while crews patch sections of the road and improve drainage up to the trailhead.

These improvements will provide better access to the trailhead in the future.

We recommend avoiding Canyon Road during this time. Great alternatives include Prospect Heights, Glen Alps, and trails along Turnagain Arm! 😁

09/02/2026

Feeling sporting? Sport Lake in Soldotna is a great destination for anglers, families, and paddlers/boaters!

Recent upgrades, made possible through the ADF&G Boating and Angler Access Program and Kenai River Sportfishing Association, have made this spot even better. With new picnic tables, improved walking paths, expanded fishing platforms, a sandy play area for the kiddos, a recently regraded boat launch, and an upgraded Kids Don’t Float station and kiosk to help keep everyone safe on the water.

Whether you’re casting for rainbows and cohos, enjoying a peaceful paddle, or settling in for a family picnic, Sport Lake is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy Soldotna’s natural beauty.

And when winter rolls around, Sport Lake transforms into a go‑to ice fishing spot for locals and visitors alike.

Sports Lake is maintained and operated by ADF&G.

What are you hoping to reel in at Sports Lake? Let us know in the comments.

Have questions about fishing in the area? Check the comments.

09/02/2026

Is your streambank in some desperate need of some TLC in terms of stabilizing it and you’re not sure where to start or even who to talk to? Did you know that the Alaska Department of Fish and Game has a program that can help answer all your questions and them some?

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service cooperatively administer a Habitat Rehabilitation & Protection Cost-Share Program on the Kenai Peninsula and in the Mat-Su Valley. This program provides private landowners and public land managers with technical expertise and Funding for rehabilitation and protection projects along salmon streams. Time is running low to get your proposals in to be considered for 2027 funding.

See comments for contact information!

09/01/2026

‼ Twentymile River anglers and boaters:

Please be advised of the temporary closures upstream of the railroad bridge on Twentymile River, beginning Wednesday, Sept. 2, to Friday, Sept. 4 while ENSTAR removes a defunct pipeline. Consider these delays in your boating plans.

Temporary closures on Twentymile River Sept. 2–3

ENSTAR and diving contractors will remove an abandoned, exposed pipeline from Twentymile River on Wednesday, Sept. 2, potentially through Friday, Sept. 4.

The main channel will temporarily close while divers are working and pipeline sections are being removed. Each closure may last about one hour. When conditions allow, boaters can navigate through the slough behind the island.

Please plan for delays, follow posted signs and directions from crews, and watch for equipment and lines in the water. An ENSTAR representative will be stationed at the boat launch during operations.

Thank you for helping us complete this work safely.