Been up on the Kenai several times. All times have been in mid to late July where you can hit both the kings and reds. The first two times we rented a motorhome and stayed at some public campgrounds & some private campgrounds. We were able to drive to Homer for halibut fishing. The last time we took our tents and just rented a car (not enough room for all the fish and gear on the return trip to Anchorage). Fished for reds from the shore and had a blast. Had a couple of guided trips for the kings to get to know the river and techniques.(I would recommend this for first timers to the Kenai) Next time up we will rent a boat and do it ourselves. Good luck and have fun, and leave some time in Anchorage to hit the Bush Company. I would also recommend the Salty Dog tavern in Homer