Fishing in Campbell Creek Alaska
Fishing in Campbell Creek in Anchorage, AK
Campbell Creek is a great sport
fishery that runs through the middle of the Anchorage area. The area is
designated a “green belt”, and offers an opportunity to view wildlife
right in the middle of town. Silver Salmon, King Salmon, Dolly Varden
and Rainbow Trout can all be caught on the river, although regulations
on Campbell Creek vary by area, with some areas being catch and release
only, and other areas closed to all fishing.
The river runs through many residential and business areas, while
many people do not mind fishermen, a few bad apples leaving trash and
causing problems on the creek has lead to some private land owners
closing access to the creek from their lands. Look for signs and respect
property rights in the area. If everyone keeps this area clean, and uses
common sense, we can look forward to this area remaining pro-fishing for
years to come.
Silver Salmon fishing in Campbell
Creek, Anchorage:
Silver Salmon move into the creek
starting in mid-late July, and the peak of the run occurs in August. A
sport fishery for hatchery silver salmon in Campbell Creek was opened in
1993. Silvers are generally in the lower reaches of the creek by season
opening in late July, with the peak of the run about mid- to late
August.
Popular Lures include Vibrax,
Mepps, and Pixees. Salmon Eggs and streamers are also used and can
produce well. There are various places to fish along the creek, with one
of the more popular areas being just downstream from Piper Street.
King Salmon Fishing for Children
Only on Campbell Creek:
King Salmon fishing in Campbell
Creek is usually closed, with the exception being a “kids-only” season.
At this time, only kids (under 15) can catch
King Salmon on Campbell
Creek, and only in a specially marked section.
Rainbow Trout, Arctic Char, and
Dolly Varden Fishing on Campbell Creek:
Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden and stocked Arctic Char can also be caught in Campbell Creek Alaska. Many of the areas popular for these small fish are also popular with bears, so be careful on the creek.
Visiting other towns in
the
Kenai Peninsula and
Southcentral Alaska?
Here are more places to look for Alaska fishing information for the
Anchorage Area:
Anchorage,
Ship
Creek,
Eagle River,
Campbell Creek,
Bird Creek,
Anchorage Stocked Lakes,
Turnagain Arm and Rivers.
Alaska fishing information on the Kenai
Peninsula:
Kenai,
Nikiski, Soldotna, Homer, Seldovia, Ninilchik, Anchor Point,
Kasilof, Sterling, Seward.