Over 520,000 sockeye passed through the Kenai River sonar at River Mile 19 through July 18, and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game opened the Kenai to 24-hour dipping. The department also raised the in-river bag limit to six per day in all portions of the Kenai River open to salmon fishing except in the Russian River and Russian River Sanctuary areas.
Dip netters who stayed in Kachemak Bay have had good luck in the China Poot fishery as well, catching quick limits during high tides. The commercial seiners have moved into the area, but fish are still available up the creek.
Silvers are jumping in the Fishing Hole and anglers are having mixed success bringing in the bright fish. Roe and spinners are still the best bet.
Dolly Varden fishing in the lower Anchor River has been slower than past years with low water levels and sunny weather driving the fish upriver quickly to the salmon spawning beds. The river above the forks opens to Dolly fishing Aug. 1. Silvers are being caught in Cook Inlet and are a week or two from entering the Anchor River. A few pinks have entered the river.
Halibut fishing has been good to excellent in recent days with limits hitting the docks daily. The top of the Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby remains unchanged with Judy Learned of Boyertown, Pa., holding on to the top spot with her 295-pound fish.
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