Fishing Haven in Downtown Anchorage

Ship Creek is a very well known, popular, and accessible destination for anglers. Although sometimes crowded, a stop along the Ship Creek shoreline will be well worth the time. The Creek is conveniently located on the north side of downtown Anchorage. Anglers will experience the most incredible urban fishing experience within walking distance to the downtown shopping and business districts. Ship Creek is the only place close to Anchorage where anglers can fish for King Salmon other than the stocked fishery at Eklutna Tailrace and a minor run at Eagle River. It is one of the few non-glacial salmon streams in the region. The fishable portion of the creek is just a small, half mile section, from the Knik Arm of the Cook Inlet to the demarcation cable just beneath the dam. The most productive time to fish the creek is an hour or two before or after the slack tide when waves of salmon come in from the salt water. There are two primary salmon runs on Ship Creek, a King Salmon run beginning in early June, and a Silver Salmon run that begins in late July. Peak time is late July through August. Fisherman may occasionally encounter other species such as, Pink Salmon, Dolly Varden, and less frequently, a Sockeye Salmon.

Anglers are encouraged to contact the district Alaskan Natural Resources for seasons and regulation information.