Area Sport Fishing Reports
Anchorage
Archived Sport Fishing Report
July 14, 2022
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Freshwater Fishing
Hooligan
Dipnetting for hooligan is closed for the season.
Rainbow Trout/Dolly Varden/Arctic Char
Rainbow trout and Dolly Varden fishing is open on many parts of the Campbell Creek and Chester Creek drainages. Water levels have dropped, and fishing has been good! Anglers can have success for local trout by casting small spinners and spoons through deep pools or drifting nymph or egg imitation fly patterns.
Salmon
- Ship Creek has closed to the retention of king salmon. Coho salmon are starting to show up in the creek and as of July 14, the creek is now open 24 hours a day to sport fishing. Slip bobber set ups with bait are a good option for targeting coho salmon or spinners can also work well.
- Bird Creek opened on Thursday, July 14 to fishing, except for king salmon. Bird Creek is always closed to king salmon fishing. Fishing usually starts out slow as the coho and pink salmon are just starting to show up, but it should improve over the coming weeks. Fishing around the high tide is a good option
- Portions of Campbell Creek open to fishing for coho salmon on July 14 and will remain open until September 30. If you accidently catch another species of salmon be sure to keep it in the water and release it quickly. Fishing salmon roe with a slip bobber is a good option or casting spinners. Fishing will be slow to start as coho are just starting to move in.
Saltwater Fishing
Hooligan
Dipnetting for hooligan is closed for the season.
Local Lakes
- Anchorage Bowl lakes are still fishing good! On warmer days, fishing will be best in the morning and evenings when it cooler.
- Have a canoe, kayak, or small raft and looking to get just outside of Anchorage? Give Mirror or Beach lakes a try. Both lakes are stocked with rainbow trout and are fun options.
- Campbell Point/Little Campbell Lake has been fishing great! Dry flies have been a great option as well as small spinners. Using a raft or canoe in the lake is a good option though you can walk all around this lake and access different fishing spots from shore.
- Dry flies in the evening make for some fun fishing. Small spinners are a great option right now as well. These should work well at many of the stocked lakes.
- Symphony Lake opened to fishing on July 1. This is a great hike in and fish location with lots of Artic grayling fishing fun! Small spinners, dry flies, you name it, these fish will bite on them all!
- Looking for information on Anchorage stocked lakes? Check out this publication which contains info such as how to access locations and bathymetric maps.
- Check out the stocking webpage to find out when your favorite lake was last stocked.
- Fishing on base? Just a reminder, you need to register with iSportsman and check with base personnel prior to fishing on JBER.
- Northern pike are not native to Anchorage area lakes but there are some in Lower Fire Lake. If you catch a pike in any Anchorage area lake, please do not release it.
Emergency Orders
Please review the emergency orders and advisory announcements below in their entirety before heading out on your next fishing trip.
- There are currently no emergency orders for the Anchorage management area.
Don't forget to purchase your 2022 sport fishing license and king stamp! Purchase your 2022 sport fishing license and king stamp through the ADF&G online store and print it off from the comfort of your own home. Also, make sure to review emergency orders, advisory announcements, and the 2022 Southcentral Alaska Sport Fishing Regulations Summary booklet for the area you are fishing in before you head out.
For additional information, please contact the Anchorage Area Office at (907) 267-2218.