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Fishing in Anchorage, AK

Alaska, United States

Best fishing spots in Anchorage, AK

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Want trophy-size catches? These Anchorage spots deliver

Top fish species in Anchorage

Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
Coho salmon
Coho salmon
Pink salmon
Pink salmon
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon

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Dolly varden

Bodenburg Creek

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Bodenburg Creek

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Dolly varden

Bodenburg Creek

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Bodenburg Creek

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Northern pike

Cottonwood Slough

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Arctic char

Lake George Glacier

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Alaska blackfish

Little Campbell Lake

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Rainbow trout

Waldon Lake

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Rainbow trout

Matanuska Lake

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Rainbow trout

Matanuska Lake

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About Anchorage fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Anchorage, Alaska. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 693 catches for Rainbow trout, 232 catches for Coho salmon, and 137 catches for Pink salmon.

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Fishing regulations in Anchorage

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Alaska can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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FAQ about Anchorage fishing

Anglers in Anchorage, AK recommend these top fishing spots: Bird Creek and Symphony Lake.
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