Top fish species at McHugh Creek

Dolly varden
Dolly varden
Brook trout
Brook trout
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Dolly varden

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Dolly varden

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Dolly varden

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Brook trout

8 in · 5 oz

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General info

McHugh Creek is a stream located in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska, United States. It is most popular for fishing Dolly varden and Brook trout.

Location

61°01′36.4″N 149°40′23.6″W
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Fishing regulations at McHugh Creek, AK

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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Sunrise

12.8 miles away

Anchorage

20.7 miles away

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25.9 miles away

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32.4 miles away

Big Lake

35.9 miles away

Cooper Landing

37.2 miles away

Moose Pass

37.2 miles away

Whittier

38.3 miles away

Wasilla

38.6 miles away

Knik River

39.1 miles away

Gateway

40.0 miles away

South Lakes

40.5 miles away

Houston

40.9 miles away

Meadow Lakes

42.3 miles away

North Lakes

42.6 miles away

Butte

42.7 miles away

Crown Point

42.8 miles away

Palmer

43.5 miles away

Tanaina

44.3 miles away

Primrose

48.3 miles away

Sterling

50.9 miles away

Funny River

52.8 miles away

Bear Creek

57.7 miles away

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FAQ about McHugh Creek fishing

📍 Where is the McHugh Creek located?
the McHugh Creek is a stream located in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska, United States. Its coordinates are:
61°01′36.4″N 149°40′23.6″W
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🎣 Where on the McHugh Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the McHugh Creek by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in the McHugh Creek?
The most common species in the McHugh Creek are:
  • Dolly varden - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Brook trout - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest McHugh Creek fishing reports?
The latest McHugh Creek fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the McHugh Creek?

Fishing in Alaska requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident, non-resident, short-term, and combination saltwater/freshwater licenses, available online or at license vendors statewide.

In Alaska, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 60 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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