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	Kodiak, Alaska Fishing Fishing In National Forests Fishing In National Parks Fishing In National Recreation Areas Fishing In State Parks Fishing In Wildlife Preserves & Refuges Lakes & Reservoirs Rivers & Streams Fishing In National Forests Chugach National Forest Roughly the same size as the states of Massachusetts and Rhode Island combined, the Chugach National Forest offers opportunities for the angler, hiker, hunter, skier, mountain biker and camper. Return to Top of Page Fishing In National Parks Katmai National Park and Preserve Katmai National Park and Preserve is known for volcanoes, brown bears, fish and rugged wilderness. Katmai encompasses more than four million acres of wilderness. Return to Top of Page Fishing In National Recreation Areas Buskin River State Recreation Site The Buskin River supports the most productive and popular sport fishery on the Kodiak Island road system. The red salmon, king salmon, Dolly Varden, and rainbow trout are popular species in this river. Pasagshak River State Recreation Site This spot is a favorite for silver salmon fishing. King salmon and Dolly Varden are also found here. The river is relatively short, and is unusual in that it reverses its flow four times daily with the ebb and flow of the tides. Return to Top of Page Fishing In State Parks Afognak Island State Park The park is known for its rugged topography, dense old-growth Sitka spruce forests, and salmon spawning habitat. Fort Abercrombie State Historic Park This 186-acre park was the site of a World War II fortification during the Aleutian campaign. The Fort Abercrombie State Historic Park provides 13 individual campsites with restrooms, water, and picnic areas. Lake Clark National Park and Preserve Covering four million acres, the scenery stretches from the shores of Cook Inlet, across the Chigmit Mountains, to the tundra covered hills of the western interior. Numerous lake and river systems in the park and preserve offer excellent fishing and wildlife viewing. Shuyak Island State Park The Shuyak Island State Park has four public use cabins for rent. Although remote, it is a popular fishing and kayaking area. Return to Top of Page Fishing In Wildlife Preserves & Refuges Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge The Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge spans 340 miles of the Alaska Peninsula in the southwestern part of the state and encompasses about 4.3 million acres. Activities here include bird watching, wildlife viewing, fishing, and photography. Becharof National Wildlife Refuge Becharof Refuge offers outstanding bear hunting and sport fishing for trophy-size Arctic char, grayling, and salmon. Katmai National Park and Preserve Katmai National Park and Preserve is known for volcanoes, brown bears, fish and rugged wilderness. Katmai encompasses more than four million acres of wilderness. Return to Top of Page Lakes & Reservoirs Abercrombie Lake Abercrombie Lake is stocked with rainbow trout and arctic grayling. Becharof Lake All five species of Pacific salmon inhabit the refuge, as do rainbow salmon, Arctic char and grayling. Lake Rose Tead This spot is a favorite for silver salmon fishing. King salmon and Dolly Varden are also found here. Naknek Lake Naknek Lake harbors world class rainbow and lake trout, char, grayling and all five varieties of salmon. Pasagshak River This spot is a favorite for silver salmon fishing. King salmon and Dolly Varden are also found here. Return to Top of Page Rivers & Streams Aniakchak River Fishing along the Aniakchak River is outstanding for seasonal runs of Sockeye and Dolly Varden. Brooks River Katmai harbors world class rainbow and lake trout, char, grayling and all five varieties of salmon. Buskin River The Buskin River supports the most productive and popular sport fishery on the Kodiak Island road system. The red salmon, king salmon, Dolly Varden, and rainbow trout are popular species in this river. Return to Top of Page
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