Join us in celebrating one of Alaska’s most iconic events on the greatest sportfishing river in the world— The Kenai River.
During the 32nd Annual Kenai River Classic, you will have the opportunity to catch beautiful Kenai River silver salmon, raise funds to support conservation, and network with leaders from around Alaska, members of Congress, the Alaska State Legislature, and state officials.
All meals, local transportation, and two nights lodging are provided, as well as fish processing, a seafood gift box, and a customized gear bag.
All events are hosted at Harry Gaines Fish Camp unless otherwise noted.
August 21 — Classic Roundtable on National Sportfishing Policy (location: Soldotna Regional Sports Complex)
August 21 — Welcome Reception and Dinner
August 22 — Breakfast
August 22 — Silver Fishing on the Kenai River and lunch on the boat
August 22 — Alaska State Legislative Update
August 22 — Classic Banquet and Auction (location: Soldotna Regional Sports Complex)
August 23 — Breakfast
August 23 — Silver Fishing on the Kenai River
August 23 — BBQ Lunch and Awards
Join us on Aug. 21, 2024, from noon-3 p.m. at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. The event will feature remarks from Sen. Lisa Murkowski, Sen. Dan Sullivan, and Rep. Mary Peltola, and nationally recognized experts in research, community, industry, and policy.
Registration is closed. Please contact KRSA to be added to the waitlist.
The registration fee for the Kenai River Classic is $4,000. The fee covers costs of goods and services provided during the event and a tax-deductible donation to KRSA.
Two nights lodging on August 21 & August 22 is included with your registration fee. Rooms have been reserved by KRSA and please reach out if you have not received yours.
Shuttle service begins at 11:30 AM August 21 and ends at 3:00 PM August 23. Shuttles run between KRSA provided lodging and event venues approximately every 30 minutes. If transportation is needed to/from Kenai Airport, please inform Natalie Casebeer in advance.
Missed the shuttle and in a hurry? Call Alaska Cab (907) 262-1555 for a free ride. Tell them you’re with “The Classic.”
In your customized gear bag you will find a Landway puffer jacket (water resistant, not waterproof), Grundens Weather Watch water resistant pants, Simms long sleeve button down fishing shirt, ball cap, neck gator, Nalgene water bottle, Yamaha fleece lined beanie, Mountain Hardware 65L dry bag duffel, and other items. Your bag will be located at your lodging or at the Welcome Reception Check-In Station for those participants with their own lodging.
We suggest dressing in layers as early morning can be quite cold on the river, and then warms as the day progresses. Life vests are provided on-shore prior to boarding the boats.
Business casual attire is the general dress code for all non-fishing functions including the Classic Banquet and Auction.
You will need a valid 2024 Alaska Sportfishing License. A king tag is not needed. Licenses can be purchased online at Alaska Department of Fish & Game.
Your professional fishing guide will provide all rods, reels, tackle, and bait. KRSA has already provided gratuity for their services. The Kenai River Classic event targets silver salmon and you will likely be fishing from a boat on anchor. All silver salmon caught must be retained. Caught fish will be pooled and shared among the participants. Each Kenai River Classic participant will receive a seafood gift box. Out-of-town fish will be shipped courtesy of FedEx.
