Anchorage Salmon Fishing - Salmon Fishing in Alaska

Salmon fishing in Anchorage Alaska can be viewed or enjoyed from along ship creek in downtown Anchorage. Other areas for salmon fishing including Bird Creek and the Little Susitna River both just a short drive away. There is also the opportunity to fly out for a day of guided or unguided fishing at some remote rivers and streams just minutes by floatplane away.

Most salmon fishing in Anchorage takes place in Ship Creek that flows through Elmendorf Air Force Base and then on through downtown Anchorage and into Cook Inlet. Salmon Fishing in Alaska is fun and affordable too.

Best Salmon Fishing in Alaska!

Where to go salmon fishing near Anchorage Alaska!

• Alexander Creek - Fly In from Lake Hood via bushplane.
• Bird Creek - Along the Seward Highway heading south from Anchorage near the town of Indian.
• Campbell Creek - Through the center of Anchorage from Campbell Lake to the Chugach Mtns foothills.
• Chakachatna River - Fly In from Lake Hood via bushplane.
• Chuitna River - Fly In from Lake Hood via bushplane. Threatened by the Chuitna Coal Project
  • "If this coal mine is developed, the profits will go to the outside investors and the coal will go to Asian coal burning power plants," said Terry Jorgensen. "In return, we'll get fish habitat destruction, coal dust in our homes, mercury in our fish, and the heightened effects of global warming. How is this a good deal for Alaskans?"
• Clear Creek - Fly in or jetboat via guide service.
• Deshka River - Serrvices by some of Alaska's best guides with riverfront lodging available too.
• Kashwitna River - Along the Parks Highway heading north from Anchorage.
• Kenai River - Along the Sterling Highway about 90 miles south from Anchorage.
• Kustatan River - Fly In from Lake Hood via bushplane.
• Lake Creek - Fly in or jetboat via guide service.
• Little Susitna River - Along the Parks Highway.
• McArther River - Fly In from Lake Hood via bushplane.
• Ship Creek - Downtown Anchorage.
• Skwentna River - Fly In from Lake Hood via bushplane.
• Theodore River - Fly In from Lake Hood via bushplane.
• Twentymile River - Along the Seward Highway south from Anchorage near Portage is 20 Mile River.
• Willow Creek - Along the Parks Highway heading north from Anchorage.
• Yentna River - Fly In from Lake Hood via bushplane.

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2012 Resident Alaska Fishing License Fees		King Salmon Stamp
Annual Fishing License	$ 24.00	$ 10.00
2012 Non-Resident Alaska Fishing License Fees		King Stamp Non-Resident
1 Day Sport Fishing License	$ 20.00	$ 10.00
3 Day Sport Fishing License	$ 35.00	$ 20.00
7 Day Sport Fishing License	$ 55.00	$ 30.00
14 Day Sport Fishing License	$ 80.00	$ 50.00
Annual Fishing License	$145.00	$ 100.00
Yukon Residents Only	$ 24.00	$ 10.00
Active Duty Military	$ 24.00	$ 20.00