Where can I fish on the Little Susitna River?

Fishing The Little Susitna River It’s a short 45-minute drive north of Wasilla and a scenic 90-minute drive north from Anchorage. Normally we fish within 10 miles up or down stream from there on the lower part of the river.

Can you fish the Little Susitna?

The Little Susitna River provides a multitude of sport angling opportunities. King, silver, chum, red, and pink salmon are available, as well as some Dolly Varden and rainbow trout. Other popular activities along the river include camping, wildlife viewing and photography, and hunting.

Does the Little Susitna River freeze?

Between approximately October 19 and November 14 the Susitna River ices or freezes over for the winter. Between April 12 and May 10 the ice breaks-up for the summer.

How much is salmon fishing in Alaska?

guided SALMON OR TROUT Fishing Trip Costs Most guide and charter services charge by the angler or by the boat. If you are looking just fish for the day, guided fishing trips and charters generally cost $175 per angler for a half day trip and $275 per angler for a full day trip.

What is a Flashtrap spinner?

Flashtrap Spinners: Salmon Catching Lures Flashtrap Spinners are proven fish catching lures and salmon slayers – so effective numerous local charter captains and fishing guides fish them extensively for several Alaska fish species.

Where is the Little Susitna River?

Little Susitna River (Dena’ina: Tsałtastnu) heads at Mint Glacier on Montana Peak, in Talkeetna Mountains at 61°51′30″N 149°03′30″W, flows southwest to Cook Inlet, 13 miles (21 km) west of Anchorage, Alaska Cook Inlet Low.

Is there gold in the Susitna River?

Minor concentrations of flour gold occur at, or near, the surface of gravel bars on the Susitna River. The source of the gold may be lode deposits associated with granodiorite intrusions of Tertiary age to the northeast (also see and TK006, TK008, and TK009).

What month is best for salmon fishing in Alaska?

Peak season for salmon fishing occurs from May through September, with the five major species spread across the season. King Salmon fishing begins in May, and you can continue fishing for Silver Salmon all the way through November. The entire summer offers at least one type of salmon fishing.

What is the best bait to catch salmon?

Salmon eggs
Salmon eggs are the top choice for bait, although sand shrimp are very popular for chinook salmon. Some anglers like to fish both at the same time. Marabou jigs (Photo 10) can be used instead of bait and can be especially effective on pink salmon, or other salmon when the water is very low and clear.

Can you use spinners in a river?

Spinners really shine when used in rivers and streams. The current keeps the bait moving and the blade turning. Spinners are simple lures that have been around for many decades and work well for anglers fishing in rivers and streams.