Kenai Trout Fishing

Kenai River Trout Fishing Checklist!

Kenai River Trout Fishing Checklist; includes our pick of proven items that make your day of trout fishing on the Kenai River more productive as well as more enjoyable. 28 year of experience has helped us amass this must bring list of items that covers nearly every possibility that you are likely to encounter.

Kenai Alaska Trout Fishing Checklist

First off, we need to break this down into the main seasons of Alaska fishing. Each season has its very distinct lists of items essential to a fun and fruitful rainbow trout fishing trip on the greatest of all roadside fishing experiences available in Alaska. We start this off with the items that fit into all seasons and will finish off with additions specific to each season from spring to fall.

The fundamental items that should be on all trout fishing checklists include the following.

FISHING GEAR
  1. Fishing rods and reels
    • I usually bring at least one ultra light and one medium weight rod/reel combo
  2. Landing net of adequate size
  3. Tackle box
  4. Waders/Hip boots
  5. Fishing Vest
  6. Pocket Knife
  7. Tape measure and Camera - later on this will help document your stories.
  8. Lures
    • See list below under fishing seasons.
  9. Extra hooks (more than you think you will need)
  10. Flies
    • Don't fret, mosquitoes provided free of charge all day long.
  11. Split shot, pencil lead and Surgical tubing.
  12. Snap and barrel swivels
  13. Fishing license
  14. Fishing regulations
  15. Fishing vest
  16. Hook removal tool

PERSONAL ITEMS

  1. Insect repellent
    • You'll only forget this on once.
  2. Sunscreen lotion
  3. Hat or cap
  4. Hiking shoes
  5. Extra dry socks
  6. Map of area
  7. Compass
  8. Warm jacket
  9. Gloves
  10. Canteen or water container
  11. First aid kit
  12. Ankle wrap
  13. Personal Medications
  14. Cell phone
  15. Toilet paper
  16. GPS
  17. Camera
  18. Food
    • Energy bars, etc.
  19. Firestarter
  20. Waterproof matches
  21. Rope
  22. Whistle
  23. Sun glasses
  24. Flares, signal mirror, etc.
  25. Pocket Knife
  26. Leatherman
  27. Personal bear protection of choice.