The anglers can try out various fishing techniques at the Kenai River like back trolling, bank fishing, back bouncing, subsistence fishing, guided fishing, and personal use dip netting. There is no private fishing hole here, and the different methods of fishing are popular in the different reaches. Make sure that you do not drift through the back trolling areas or go back bouncing where others are drift fishing as it is not safe. It could cause hot tempers, tangled lines and may even lead to accidents because of a boat collision.

Catch and release fishing is a typical fishing technique that is practiced in the Kenai River. The fish needs to be released immediately if the technique is done in the right manner, then the fish will not suffer injury and will also be able to spawn. Here is what you should follow when you try out the catch and release fishing technique in the Kenai River.

Land the fish quickly because if you play a fish till it gets exhausted, then it leaves it with no energy to spawn. Do not remove the fish from water even if you have to take its photographs. Make sure that you keep your hand far from the gills. If you put your hand under it, then it could injure the gill which may also lead to death. Handle the fish with care when you are removing the hook. Support the fish into the water gently with its head pointed upwards.