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Ship Creek, AK
River in Anchorage County, Alaska. An urban salmon stream running through downtown Anchorage and emptying into Knik Arm of Cook Inlet, famous as one of the most accessible salmon fisheries in the world: anglers fish within sight of downtown high-rises. Supports hatchery-enhanced runs of Chinook (king) salmon in early summer and coho (silver) salmon in late summer, drawing dense crowds during the king derby. The lower creek is heavily tidal-influenced with notorious glacial mudflats. A beloved introduction to Alaska salmon fishing for locals and visitors without a boat.
Overall bite score
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What swims here
2 tracked species in Ship Creek, with the months each fishes best.
Water facts
Public access at the Ship Creek Salmon Viewing/fishing area below the dam in downtown Anchorage, with a tackle shop and footbridge. USGS gauge 15276000 (Ship Creek near Anchorage) provides live streamflow and water temperature. Alaska sport fishing license required; king salmon stamp required for Chinook. Warning: the tidal mudflats below the fishing area are dangerous glacial silt; stay on firm ground. Catch-and-release of wild kings and restricted retention are common via emergency order, so verify before fishing.
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