Area Sport Fishing Reports
Upper Copper/Upper Susitna

Archived Sport Fishing Report

June 10, 2016

PERSONAL USE Copper River Chitina Subdistrict is open through Sunday June 12th at 11:59 p.m., it will reopen Monday June 13th at 12:01 through Sunday June 19th at 11:59 p.m. A King salmon may be retained during this opener. The preliminary season schedule is based on the projected daily sonar counts at the Miles Lake sonar and is subject to change based on actual salmon escapement. If actual counts are below the projected counts, fishing time will be reduced. If actual counts are above the projected counts, fishing time will be increased accordingly.. Fishing has been reported as slow for the opener and subsequent days.
SOCKEYE SALMON Sockeye fishing in the Klutina River has started, and determined fishermen are able to land their limit. The fishing is expected to pick up within the next week or so!
LAKE TROUT The larger lakes which include Lake Louise, Susitna, Tyone, Paxson, Summit and Crosswind Lakes are clear of ice. These larger lakes should continue to produce good catches of fish throughout the summer. Paxson has been reported to be good fishing.
STOCKED LAKES
Catchable rainbow trout were stocked in most UCUS stocked lakes during the past two weeks. Try Old Road and Round lakes, off the Lake Louise Road. Two Mile, and Three Mile Lakes along the Edgerton Highway, and Pippin Lake on the Richardson Highway. Catchable Arctic Char were also released in Gergie Lake just south of Lake Louise Rd. For the best rainbow trout fishing head out the McCarthy Road to Strelna, Silver, and Sculpin lakes which offer the best opportunity to catch more and a possibility to catch larger fish. Silver Lake has walk in access only. Pippin Lake should have some larger fish in it this year as it had little to no winter kill this spring
WILD ARCTIC GRAYLING
Arctic grayling can be found in most area streams. Spawning has already occurred so most grayling will be found in lakes and larger rivers. As the local creeks start to flow and warm this can be a good time to get out and do a little grayling fishing with family and friends. Many of the small lakes on the Lake Louise and Nabesna roads contain grayling populations. Long Lake and Jack Lake are good bets for grayling.
DOLLY VARDEN CHAR
Like grayling, Dolly Varden can be found in most area streams and lakes. The upper portions of Klutina River and the mouth of the lake can produce some very nice fish and are well worth the 20 miles of rough road to reach. Little Tonsina River is also a good choice for Dollies. Tiekel River has lots of small stunted Dolly Varden that can provide some fun fishing with light tackle. Also try the streams crossing the Nabesna Road for Dolly Varden.