The odds of landing a Kenai chinook from the beach are near zero. When a sixty-pound chinook turns sideways in the rapid current of the Kenai, all a bank angler can do is watch helplessly as the fish takes all their line before breaking off. If you spend the time and money to travel to the Kenai, allow yourself at least three full days of fishing. With a good guide and a little luck, sometime in that three days you will hook into a fifty plus pound chinook. Consider staying an extra day or two to fish halibut at nearby Deep Creek or Homer.
Many guides offer combination halibut chinook trips.
Planning a Trip June and July are the best months to try for a trophy. The chinook season usually closes on August 1st. If the run is exceptionally strong ,the season may be extended through the first week of August. Book at least six months in advance. Motels, airlines and rental car agencies in Kenai are fully booked months in advance.