Pink Salmon aka Humpy
Kenai River Fishing Guide
Guided Pink Salmon Fishing in Cooper Landing
Pink salmon, or humpy, are a fish that is loved for it’s crazy look and aggressive nature. Humpy’s are not often targeted for consumption but are excellent sport on lighter gear. A big pink salmon on a five or seven-weight fly rod or a med-light float rod can make for an epic battle.
Pink salmon come into the river every year with the even years being their big number years.
Pink salmon weigh between six and nine pounds on average, and are known for their hard hitting and ferocious fighting abilities.
Kids also love pink salmon! Whether you’re using light fly rods or ultra-light spinning gear, pink salmon are a great sport fish for everyone to try.
As always, all necessary fishing gear is provided for anglers to catch some of the hardest fighting and best eating fish that live in Alaska. Jason’s Guide Service only uses the best equipment possible from G. Loomis, Shimano, and Lamson.
While many fish make the run up the river to spawn, it takes a certain skill to locate the perfect spot and use the right technique to ensure success.
When it comes to Kenai River fishing for salmon, Jason’s Guide Service is one of the top fishing guides and he shortens the learning curve so anglers can master the right presentations.