We do have what are called selective fisheries though for many steelhead fisheries here in WA ,Yukon that have rules ismilar to what the Kenai has in the early run (no kill though) and no barbs either. These fisheries also prohibit fishing from a motorized craft ... although a motorboat can still be run on the waters ... much like we see on the KP.

Frankly, I think it would be a good thing for the Kenai. The riverbanks need it, success rates would also likely drop ... which is also good.

First and foremost though, the river needs a cap on guides.

I was pretty bummed last year when Park woosied out on their plan to cap it ... not a fan of the pressure that the cattle-herder operations put on the state over that issue.

There may be a day as well, where we'll need to see a limited entry / raffle on the unguided crowd as well ... I know you hate to hear that, but it may come to that point.

One option I've thought about is to reopen the river to guided fishing 24 hrs. and then limit to one trip daily. This would help spread the guide pressure thoughout the day ... making for a nicer expereience for guided guests. While some unguided anglers like the notion of having the river to themselves later one ... it would also make it more attractive to the unguided anglers to go at other times as well as you wouldn't have all the guides on the water at once.

That's something I often do on the Kasilof ... fish very off hours on the tides and there are many instances where we basically have the river to ourselves.

Lots of issues, but certainly I don't think any clear-cut answer!