King Salmon Run - Mid May through July there are 2 runs of Kings. Traditionally the 2nd Run has larger numbers and larger fish. Still the World Record King Salmon of 97 pounds was caught on May 19. On the Kenai Peninsula you are allowed only 2 Kings from the Kenai River and 5 total for the year. This includes fish caught in the Cook Inlet. There is a size restriction 46 inches to 55 inches on the Kenai River only. Average fish is over 30 pounds and can reach 50 to 60 pounds with occasional fish in the 80 and 90 pound range.

Coho or Silver Salmon - The second most sought after sport fish in Alaska. You can keep 2 silvers per day on the Kenai River. Run starts around the 1st of August and runs through September. Average fish is over 10 pounds

Pink Salmon or Humpies - Pink Salmon only run in even numbered years. The limit is 6 per day. These fish average 3 to 5 pounds most years.

Halibut - Halibut are in the Cook Inlet starting around the end of April. Fishing for Halibut will usually startat that time, and occasional catches of King Salmon are reported. By the first of May, the charters will run a combo trip for King Salmon and Halibut. This is a great time to come up to Alaska as the Early Season is much less crowded than the Peak in July. You can also find some great deals on early season fishing. Captain Lou's Ptarmigan Lodge runs a special the first 2 weeks of may on an all inclusive package... Included is lodging, meals, 5 days of fishing, all permits and license, tips.