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Hunting, Fishing and Shooting

The Chugach offers world-class fishing and hunting experiences in incredibly scenic places.

Fish on and on again!

World-class fishing for salmon, grayling, trout and bottomfish can be a major part of a visit to the Chugach.

Information

Download the Recreational Opportunities for Fishing PDF flyer.

Download the flyer for all Recreational Opportunities (cabin rental camping and picnicking, fishing and hiking).

 

Salt Water Fishing

Salmon is the main draw for salt-water fishers, but there are opportunities for halibut, shrimp, and picking clams and mussels from the beaches of Prince William Sound.

Make sure you get a permit from Alaska Fish & Game.

Salt Water Fishing Areas

Lake and Pond Fishing

Lake and Pond Fishing Areas

  • Barber Cabin
  • Bear Lake Trail - INHT
  • Carter Lake Trail
  • Crescent Saddle Cabin
  • Dale Clemens Cabin
  • Johnson Pass Trail North - INHT
  • Johnson Pass Trail South - INHT
  • Juneau Lake Cabin
  • Lower Paradise Lake Cabin
  • Meridian Lakes Trail - INHT
  • Meridian Lakes Trail -INHT (Grayling Lake)
  • Ptarmigan Creek Trail - INHT
  • Ptarmigan Lake Trail - INHT
  • Rainbow Lake Trail
  • Romig Cabin
  • Swan Lake Cabin
  • Trout Lake Cabin
  • Upper Paradise Cabin
  • Vagt Lake Trail - INHT
  • West Swan Lake Cabin

Ice Fishing

Ice Fishing Areas

  • Johnson Pass Trail North - INHT
  • Juneau Lake Cabin
  • Meridian Lakes Trail -INHT (Grayling Lake)
  • Romig Cabin
  • Swan Lake Cabin
  • Trout Lake Cabin
  • West Swan Lake Cabin

River and Stream Fishing

River and Stream Fishing

Fishing is where it's at for a large part of the visitors to the Forest. The world-famous Kenai and Russian Rivers on the Kenai Peninsula sport hard-charging red and silver salmon, and tremendous rainbow trout. The salt waters and stream mouths of Prince William Sound and the Copper River Delta abound with salmon, bottom-fish, and shellfish in season in season.

After you get your license from Alaska Fish & Game, get out there and drop a line.

Information

Download the Recreational Opportunities for Fishing PDF flyer.

Download the flyer for all Recreational Opportunities (cabin rental camping and picnicking, fishing and hiking).

River and Stream Fishing Areas

  • Alaganik Slough
  • Childs Glacier
  • Martin Lake Cabin
  • McKinley Lake Cabin
  • McKinley Trail Cabin
  • Nellie Martin River Cabin
  • Shelter Bay Cabin
  • Softuk Bar Cabin
  • Aspen Flats Cabin
  • Bertha Creek Campground
  • Cooper Creek Campground
  • Crescent Creek Campground
  • Crescent Creek Trail
  • Crescent Lake Cabin
  • Granite Creek Campground
  • Ptarmigan Campground
  • Ptarmigan Creek Trail - INHT
  • Quartz Creek Campground
  • Russian River
  • Russian River Campground
  • Tenderfoot Creek Campground
  • Upper Russian Lake Cabin
  • Coghill Lake Cabin
  • Goose Bay Cabin
  • Green Island Cabin
  • Hook Point Cabin
  • Jack Bay Cabin
  • Log Jam Bay Cabin
  • Port Chalmers Cabin
  • San Juan Bay Cabin

Hunting

Hunting on the Chugach can be a rewarding experience. Black and brown bear, Sitka black-tailed deer, moose, mountain goat, and sheep, all live in the Forest. 

There is also an abundance of wildfowl, both shorebirds (ducks and geese), and inland birds (grouse, ptarmigan).

Be sure to check the Alaska Department of Fish & Game for rules, regulations, and seasons. And permits.

Choose from the following to find a site:

Game Bird/Waterfowl

Ptarmigan on the upper slopes of the Forest, grouse in the spruce thickets, ducks, geese, etc., down on the water. There are a lot of birds out there. Check the regulations before pulling the trigger.

Game Bird/Waterfowl Areas

  • Tiedeman Slough
  • Devil's Pass Cabin
  • Johnson Pass Trail North - INHT

Big Game Hunting

Brown and black bear can be found across a large part of the Forest, along with moose. Look for deer in Prince William Sound and parts of the Copper River Delta.

Sheep and goats stick to the mountainous regions, but can be found in all three districts of the Chugach.

Seasons and regulations can vary by location.

Big Game Hunting Areas

  • Martin Lake Cabin
  • McKinley Lake Cabin
  • McKinley Trail Cabin
  • Nellie Martin River Cabin
  • Power Creek Cabin
  • Black Bear Campground
  • Caribou Creek Cabin
  • Crescent Lake Cabin
  • Devil's Pass Cabin
  • East Creek Cabin
  • Fox Creek Cabin
  • Granite Creek Campground
  • Juneau Lake Cabin
  • Lower Paradise Lake Cabin
  • Resurrection River Cabin
  • Romig Cabin
  • Swan Lake Cabin
  • Trout Lake Cabin
  • Upper Paradise Cabin
  • West Swan Lake Cabin
  • Coghill Lake Cabin
  • Double Bay Cabin
  • Goose Bay Cabin
  • Harrison Lagoon Cabin
  • Log Jam Bay Cabin
  • Paulson Bay Cabin
  • Pigot Bay Cabin
  • Port Chalmers Cabin
  • San Juan Bay Cabin
  • Shrode Lake Cabin

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Alaganik Slough

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities Outdoor Science and Learning
The boat ramp and Alaganik Slough Trail (.4 miles) provide great access to salmon fishing on Alaganik Slough and other tributaries.  There is an accessible boardwalk (.2 miles) to viewing…

Alaganik Slough Recreation Area

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Outdoor Science and Learning Water Activities
Located about 19 miles east of Cordova, this recreation site offers 4 picnic/camping sites, firepits, pit toilets, bear-proof garbage, and a boat launch. There is no potable water. The sites are…

Aspen Flats Cabin

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Outdoor Science and Learning
A 12 x 14-foot rustic cabin on the Russian River nestled between the Lower and Upper Russian Lakes. The surrounding area is flat to hilly with scattered spruce and cottonwood trees, and views of…

Barber Cabin

Site Temporarily Closed
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
A 16 x 20-foot log cabin on Lower Russian Lake surrounded by spruce forest and meadows with mountain views. This cabin accommodates up to 6 people. Cabin amenities include a table, wood stove,…

Bertha Creek Campground

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities Other
This small loop campground offers 12 sites suitable for small RV's and tents on the banks of Granite Creek nestled against the snowy peaks of the Chugach Mountains. It offers picnic tables, vault…

Caribou Creek Cabin

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
This 12 x 14-foot rustic cabin is on Resurrection Creek surrounded by spruce/birch forest with views of nearby mountains.This cabin can accommodate up to 6 people and has a table, wood stove,…

Childs Glacier Campground

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Outdoor Science and Learning
There are 11 sites with spectacular views of two nearby glaciers and the historic Million Dollar Bridge. This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Copper River and…

Coghill Lake Cabin

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking Water Activities
The cabin is a 16x16-foot A-frame with a main floor and a sleeping loft. It accommodates up to six guests and comes equipped with wooden bunks, a kerosene heating stove, a table, benches and an…

Cooper Creek Campground

Site Closed
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
This campground has 26 sites, including 3 tent sites. Water, toilets, tables, fire pits, and dumpsters are available.Advance reservations are optional but recommended especially on weekends. All…

Crescent Creek Campground

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Crescent Creek campground has 9 sites. There is a user pay station at the entrance to the campground.

Last updated March 28th, 2025