Environmental Conditions

USGS Gauges · NOAA Tides · NWS Marine · Hourly telemetry

⚠️ Active Regulation Notice

EO 2-KS-1-7-26: King salmon fishing is fully closed, including catch-and-release, from the mouth to Skilak Lake outlet. Incidentally caught King salmon must remain in the water.

River Discharge & Telemetry

USGS soldotna gauge (RM 21)

Discharge Rate LIVE GAUGE

9,850 CFS

Rising · +120 CFS today

Water Temperature LIVE GAUGE

52 °F

Rising · daily high 53°F

Water Clarity GUIDE OBSERVATION

Moderate Clarity

3 ft vis · Last observation: July 14, 8:00 AM

Regulatory Status APP OUTLOOK

Restricted

King closed · Sockeye open

Fishing Outlook Summary:

Mainstem sockeye migration is very heavy. Use standard flossing setups with medium-heavy rods along gravel banks. Avoid targeting closed King salmon. Water levels are rising due to glacier runoff.

Buy Alaska Fishing License

Purchase your Alaska sport fishing license online from Alaska Department of Fish & Game before heading to the river.

Kenai Peninsula Emergency Orders

Check the latest Alaska Department of Fish & Game emergency orders that may affect fishing regulations, closures, or limits.

ADF&G Emergency Orders override standard regulations. Always verify current rules before fishing.

Flow history

7-day discharge in CFS

NOAA Station ID: 9455742 · Alaska Time Zone

NOAA Tide Telemetry

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Current height

Tide Curve (Cook Inlet)

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Tide Fishing Windows

Cook Inlet sockeye migration timing

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7-Day Tide Forecast

Highs and lows for selected Cook Inlet station

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Current Air Weather

Open-Meteo Telemetry · Updated Hourly

Temperature

54 ^°F

Partly Cloudy

Relative Humidity

65 %

Moderate moisture

Wind Speed

8 MPH

Mild breeze from NW

Barometric Pressure

1014 hPa

Stable pressure

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🌦️ Weather Outlook: Air temperatures on the Kenai Peninsula are mild. Wind vectors can influence boat tracking and casting precision. Check forecasts before launching.

Cook Inlet Marine Advice

National Weather Service (NWS) warnings

⚠️ Extreme Tidal Currents

Cook Inlet features the second-highest tidal range in North America (up to 28 feet). Outgoing tides pull large volumes of water out of the river mouth, generating heavy rips and swift currents. Exercise extreme caution in small craft.

ℹ️ Marine Reference: Open waters outside the Kenai and Kasilof river entrances are subject to high surf, sandbar shifts, and strong winds. Check wind advisories directly via the NWS.