Bings Landing SRS

The feel

Bings Landing State Recreation Site has boardwalks above the Moose confluence, immediately above Class II Naptowne Rapids, with exposed boulders and broken water. State Parks runs the busiest middle river ramp here, along with the boardwalks, parking and launch.

The site has toilets, water, a picnic shelter and trails. Anglers fish the boardwalk frontage from the bank or from a drift boat for coho, sockeye and rainbow trout.

What to expect

Water and access

Boardwalk frontage above the Moose confluence on the Middle Kenai River, immediately above Class II Naptowne Rapids.

Species and timing

Sockeye in July and August at 4-8 lb. Coho (silver) in August and September at 8-12 lb. Rainbow trout also.

Methods and gear

Bank, spin, fly and drift boat. In flowing water, beads fished ahead of flies, lures or bare hooks must be fixed within 2 inches of the hook, or free sliding on the line or leader.

License and rules

Sockeye and coho limits are set in season by ADF&G emergency order, and king fishing is often closed. Check the current regulations before you go.

Crowds and best time

Busy with drift boats launching.

Parking

Parking is $5/day.

Hazards

Exposed boulders and broken water above Class II Naptowne Rapids.

Bathrooms and water

Toilets and water on site, plus a picnic shelter.

Season and access

State Parks site with 36 camping sites at $20/site. Launch is $25.

Mingo says

Fish early, since drift boats keep the launch busy. Plan for July and August sockeye, or August and September coho.

Before you go

• Budget $5/day for parking, $25 for the launch and $20/site for camping.
• Fix beads within 2 inches of the hook, or let them slide freely on the line or leader.
• Check the current ADF&G regulations at https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=sportbyareasouthcentral.main before you cast.

Written October 2026. Sources are listed at the end of this page.