Soldotna is a city in the Kenai Peninsula Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. At the 2020 census, the population was 4,342, up from 4,163 in 2010. It is the seat of the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Soldotna is located in the Southcentral portion of Alaska on the central-western portion of the Kenai Peninsula.

What does the name Soldotna mean?

Soldotna was named for a nearby stream; it is a Russian word meaning "soldier." Others believe it is derived from an Indian word meaning "stream fork." The first homesteaders were World War II veterans, given a 90-day preference over non-veterans in selecting and filing for property in 1947.

What is Soldotna known for?

Soldotna is home to many top notch-fishing guides who have a reputation for helping visitors find and catch trophy Kings as well as smaller Silver Salmon, Dollies and Rainbow trout. In 1985, Soldotna resident Les Anderson caught a world-record King Salmon (on a line).