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The Kasilof is a good river to fish.  It has a good early run of Kings, but they are smaller than the Kenai.  The average is about 30# in June.  The common fishing spot for the bank fisher is at the confluence of the Kasilof and Crooked Creek (called People hole).  This is a great place to try fly fishing for kings.  Probably the best way to fish this river for kings, however is with a drift boat.  It does become crowded, especially on Monday's when the Kenai is closed to guides/motors.  The Kasilof is closed to guides on Sunday's.  Bait is typically allowed on the Kasilof after May 15.

The limitations on Kings is that you can only keep native fish on Tuesdays and Saturdays.  Otherwise you are limited to keeping fish with a clipped adipose fin.

I have heard of some nice fish taken out of the Kasilof in July.  Last year an unguided friend caught a 60 pounder...  Anything over 50# qualifies as a trophy on any water except for the Kenai River (must be 75# to receive a trophy certificate for the Kenai).  

The Kasilof is also great for steelhead, sockeye and coho salmon.

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