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Fly Fishing in Alaska

50 featured rivers, lakes and streams in Alaska, each with target species, a hatch chart and a map of nearby access.

Agulowak River (Rainbow Trout, Arctic Grayling, Northern Pike)
Remote Wood-Tikchik drainage with trophy rainbows. Pristine wilderness fishing.
Alagnak River (Rainbow Trout, King Salmon, Silver Salmon)
Wild and scenic river with five species of Pacific salmon. Rainbow trout fishing after salmon spawn.
Alsek River (Steelhead, King Salmon, Sockeye Salmon)
World-class wilderness float with steelhead and salmon. Glacier-fed adventure fishing.
American Creek (Rainbow Trout, Sockeye Salmon)
Katmai area stream with excellent rainbow trout. Remote fly-in fishing.
Anchor River (King Salmon, Steelhead, Dolly Varden)
Western-most road-accessible river in North America. King salmon and steelhead.
Arolik River (Rainbow Trout, Silver Salmon, Dolly Varden)
Remote western Alaska stream with trophy rainbows. Fly-out only wilderness.
Ayakulik River (Silver Salmon, Steelhead, Dolly Varden)
Kodiak Island river with excellent salmon and steelhead. Remote wilderness setting.
Brooks River (Sockeye Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Arctic Grayling)
Famous Katmai National Park stream. Watch bears catching salmon while you fish.
Chena River (Arctic Grayling, King Salmon, Silver Salmon)
Interior Alaska river near Fairbanks with grayling and salmon. Accessible year-round.
Chitina River (Sockeye Salmon, King Salmon, Dolly Varden)
Copper River tributary accessible by road. Sockeye dipnetting and sportfishing.
Chuitna River (Silver Salmon, King Salmon, Rainbow Trout)
West Cook Inlet stream with good silver salmon runs. Fly-in access.
Copper River (Sockeye Salmon, King Salmon)
Famous for its Copper River salmon. Challenging fishing in dramatic glacial river setting.
Deep Creek (King Salmon, Silver Salmon)
Kenai Peninsula stream with king salmon and halibut fishing nearby. Road accessible.
Delta Clearwater River (Arctic Grayling, Rainbow Trout)
Spring-fed stream near Delta Junction with Arctic grayling. Year-round fishery.
Deshka River (King Salmon, Silver Salmon, Rainbow Trout)
Susitna River tributary accessible by jet boat. Good king salmon runs.
Goodnews River (Rainbow Trout, Arctic Grayling, Silver Salmon)
Remote western Alaska river with trophy rainbow trout. Fly-out access only.
Gulkana River (King Salmon, Arctic Grayling, Rainbow Trout)
Interior Alaska river with king salmon and grayling. Accessible via Richardson Highway.
Iliamna Lake (Rainbow Trout, Arctic Char, Lake Trout)
Alaska's largest lake with trophy rainbow trout and landlocked salmon. Multiple tributary options.
Juneau Area Streams (Silver Salmon, Pink Salmon, Dolly Varden)
Multiple streams near the capital including Mendenhall River. Salmon and Dolly Varden.
Kanektok River (Rainbow Trout, Silver Salmon, Dolly Varden)
Remote western Alaska river with excellent rainbow trout and salmon. True wilderness experience.
Karluk River (Silver Salmon, Pink Salmon, Steelhead)
Remote Kodiak Island river famous for its salmon runs and pristine wilderness fishing.
Kasilof River (King Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, Rainbow Trout)
Kenai Peninsula river with good salmon runs. Less crowded than neighboring Kenai.
Kenai River (King Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden)
World-famous for its king salmon runs. Rainbow trout, Dolly Varden, and multiple salmon species in stunning glacial waters.
Ketchikan Creek (King Salmon, Silver Salmon, Pink Salmon)
Urban creek in Ketchikan with salmon runs. Watch fish from downtown boardwalks.
Kisaralik River (Rainbow Trout, Silver Salmon, Arctic Grayling)
Western Alaska wilderness float with rainbow trout and salmon. Remote adventure.
Klawock River (Steelhead, Silver Salmon, King Salmon)
Prince of Wales Island stream with steelhead and salmon. Remote island fishing.
Klutina River (Sockeye Salmon, King Salmon)
Copper River tributary with excellent sockeye fishing. Road accessible from Copper Center.
Koktuli River (Rainbow Trout, Sockeye Salmon, Arctic Grayling)
Remote Bristol Bay tributary with trophy rainbow trout. Pristine wilderness waters.
Kvichak River (Sockeye Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Arctic Char)
Bristol Bay giant draining Iliamna Lake. Massive sockeye runs and trophy rainbows.
Lake Creek (King Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Silver Salmon)
Yentna River tributary with five salmon species and rainbow trout. Popular fly-in destination.
Mulchatna River (King Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Arctic Grayling)
Bristol Bay tributary with king salmon and rainbow trout. Remote float trip destination.
Naha River (Steelhead, Silver Salmon, Cutthroat Trout)
Southeast Alaska stream near Ketchikan with steelhead and salmon. Scenic rainforest setting.
Naknek River (Sockeye Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Arctic Char)
Bristol Bay river with the world's largest sockeye salmon run. Trophy rainbow trout fishing after salmon spawn.
Newhalen River (Rainbow Trout, Sockeye Salmon, Arctic Char)
Connects Iliamna and Sixmile Lakes. Trophy rainbow trout and salmon.
Nushagak River (King Salmon, Silver Salmon, Rainbow Trout)
Bristol Bay river with all five Pacific salmon species. World-class king salmon fishery.
Nuyakuk River (Rainbow Trout, King Salmon, Arctic Grayling)
Bristol Bay tributary connecting Tikchik Lakes. Trophy rainbows and salmon.
Quartz Creek (Sockeye Salmon, Silver Salmon, Rainbow Trout)
Kenai Peninsula stream with sockeye and silver salmon. Road accessible near Cooper Landing.
Resurrection Creek (Dolly Varden, Pink Salmon, Silver Salmon)
Kenai Peninsula creek near Hope with Dolly Varden and salmon. Historic gold mining area.
Russian River (Sockeye Salmon, Rainbow Trout)
Accessible from Anchorage with excellent sockeye salmon runs. Combat fishing when salmon are running.
Salcha River (King Salmon, Arctic Grayling, Northern Pike)
Interior Alaska river with king salmon and grayling. Clear water tributary of the Tanana.
Ship Creek (King Salmon, Silver Salmon)
Urban Alaska fishing in downtown Anchorage. King and silver salmon runs.
Situk River (Steelhead, Silver Salmon)
One of the top steelhead rivers in Alaska. Remote fishing near Yakutat with excellent runs.
Talachulitna River (Rainbow Trout, Silver Salmon, King Salmon)
Clear water tributary of the Skwentna. Excellent rainbow trout and salmon fishing.
Tangle Lakes (Lake Trout, Arctic Grayling, Burbot)
Interior Alaska lake system with lake trout and grayling. Accessible via Denali Highway.
Tazimina River (Rainbow Trout, Sockeye Salmon, Arctic Grayling)
Lake Clark area stream with excellent rainbow trout fishing. Scenic mountain backdrop.
Thorne River (Steelhead, Cutthroat Trout, Dolly Varden)
Prince of Wales Island stream with excellent steelhead runs. Accessible by logging roads.
Togiak River (Rainbow Trout, Arctic Char, Silver Salmon)
Trophy rainbow trout in remote southwestern Alaska. Catch-and-release fishing paradise.
Tsiu River (Silver Salmon, Dolly Varden)
Remote coastal stream with exceptional silver salmon runs. Fly-in access only.
Unalakleet River (Silver Salmon, Arctic Grayling, Dolly Varden)
Western Alaska river with excellent silver salmon and grayling. Remote village access.
Wood River Lakes System (Rainbow Trout, Sockeye Salmon, Arctic Char)
Bristol Bay lake chain with world-class rainbow trout. Multiple interconnected waters.

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