Coho Salmon Stocked · 70 plants · last May 18, 2026 Last stocked May 18, 2026 · avg 4.9 in · 70 plants
Coho Salmon species guideBird Creek fishing
Bird Creek fishing is stocked with Coho Salmon on a river section. Also recorded: Pink Salmon, Chum Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, and Dolly Varden. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 1992, most often in May and June.
- Last stocked
- May 18, 2026
- · Coho Salmon
- Plants on record
- 70
- Since 1992
- Species stocked
- 1 (+4 also recorded)
- Average size
- 4.9 in
- Elevation
- 32 ft
Fish at Bird Creek
Coho Salmon Stocked · 70 plants · last May 18, 2026 Pink Salmon Confirmed present
Chum Salmon Confirmed present
Sockeye Salmon Confirmed present
Dolly Varden Confirmed present
Bird Creek is a popular fishing destination for Silver and Pink salmon. Silver salmon are available from late July through early August. Pink salmon runs occur from July through mid-August, but only in even-numbered years. Anglers fish the creek's mouth and tidal areas as tides recede, often from muddy banks during the outgoing tide, sometimes using spinners for silvers. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game supports this hatchery-enhanced run. (dnr.alaska.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)(alaskaanchorage.net, accessed October 5, 2026)(adn.com, accessed October 5, 2026)
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How Bird Creek is stocked
No plants recorded in 1997, 1998, 2001, 2002, and 2003.
Fish stocked in 1992
95,377
Fish stocked in 1993
140,382
Fish stocked in 1994
84,643
Fish stocked in 1995
149,353
Fish stocked in 1996
165,800
Fish stocked in 1999
111,430
Fish stocked in 2000
97,409
Fish stocked in 2004
109,949
Fish stocked in 2005
100,605
Fish stocked in 2006
104,974
Fish stocked in 2007
104,979
Fish stocked in 2008
113,035
Fish stocked in 2009
113,300
Fish stocked in 2010
157,534
Fish stocked in 2011
136,047
Fish stocked in 2012
70,004
Fish stocked in 2013
110,297
Fish stocked in 2014
91,443
Fish stocked in 2015
132,870
Fish stocked in 2016
131,981
Fish stocked in 2017
131,547
Fish stocked in 2018
126,879
Fish stocked in 2019
127,173
Fish stocked in 2020
121,691
Fish stocked in 2021
126,858
Fish stocked in 2022
122,157
Fish stocked in 2023
120,312
Fish stocked in 2024
125,056
Fish stocked in 2025
126,481
Fish stocked in 2026
121,978
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | Coho Salmon | 70,762 | 4.8 in | report |
| May 18, 2026 | Coho Salmon | 51,216 | 4.8 in | report |
| May 14, 2025 | Coho Salmon | 75,889 | 4.8 in | report |
| May 14, 2025 | Coho Salmon | 50,592 | 4.8 in | report |
| May 15, 2024 | Coho Salmon | 50,411 | 4.8 in | report |
| May 15, 2024 | Coho Salmon | 74,645 | 4.8 in | report |
| May 17, 2023 | Coho Salmon | 75,420 | 4.8 in | report |
| May 17, 2023 | Coho Salmon | 44,892 | 4.8 in | report |
| May 18, 2022 | Coho Salmon | 76,384 | 4.7 in | report |
| May 18, 2022 | Coho Salmon | 45,773 | 4.7 in | report |
| May 14, 2021 | Coho Salmon | 76,101 | 4.9 in | report |
| May 14, 2021 | Coho Salmon | 50,757 | 4.9 in | report |
| May 16, 2020 | Coho Salmon | 76,283 | 4.9 in | report |
| May 16, 2020 | Coho Salmon | 45,408 | 4.9 in | report |
| May 16, 2019 | Coho Salmon | 78,437 | 4.8 in | report |
| May 16, 2019 | Coho Salmon | 48,736 | 4.8 in | report |
| May 15, 2018 | Coho Salmon | 40,528 | 4.9 in | report |
| May 14, 2018 | Coho Salmon | 68,385 | 4.9 in | report |
| May 14, 2018 | Coho Salmon | 17,966 | 4.9 in | report |
| May 15, 2017 | Coho Salmon | 14,351 | 4.9 in | report |
| May 15, 2017 | Coho Salmon | 66,513 | 4.9 in | report |
| May 15, 2017 | Coho Salmon | 39,209 | 4.9 in | report |
| May 15, 2017 | Coho Salmon | 11,474 | 4.9 in | report |
| May 13, 2016 | Coho Salmon | 54,588 | 4.8 in | report |
| May 13, 2016 | Coho Salmon | 77,393 | 4.8 in | report |
| May 29, 2015 | Coho Salmon | 51,895 | 4.8 in | report |
| May 27, 2015 | Coho Salmon | 80,975 | 4.8 in | report |
| May 29, 2014 | Coho Salmon | 34,004 | 5.1 in | report |
| May 29, 2014 | Coho Salmon | 57,439 | 5.1 in | report |
| July 2, 2013 | Coho Salmon | 110,297 | 5 in | report |
| July 16, 2012 | Coho Salmon | 70,004 | 4.9 in | report |
| July 20, 2011 | Coho Salmon | 11,777 | 4.8 in | report |
| July 20, 2011 | Coho Salmon | 71,831 | 4.6 in | report |
| July 20, 2011 | Coho Salmon | 52,439 | 4.6 in | report |
| June 23, 2010 | Coho Salmon | 34,843 | 4.6 in | report |
| June 23, 2010 | Coho Salmon | 112,869 | 4.4 in | report |
| June 23, 2010 | Coho Salmon | 9,822 | 4.4 in | report |
| June 23, 2009 | Coho Salmon | 113,300 | 4.2 in | report |
| June 24, 2008 | Coho Salmon | 67,486 | 4.7 in | report |
| June 24, 2008 | Coho Salmon | 45,549 | 4.7 in | report |
| June 19, 2007 | Coho Salmon | 104,979 | 4.4 in | report |
| June 30, 2006 | Coho Salmon | 71,814 | 4.9 in | report |
| June 30, 2006 | Coho Salmon | 33,160 | 4.9 in | report |
| May 17, 2005 | Coho Salmon | 33,457 | 4.7 in | report |
| May 17, 2005 | Coho Salmon | 67,148 | 4.7 in | report |
| May 13, 2004 | Coho Salmon | 38,314 | 4.9 in | report |
| May 13, 2004 | Coho Salmon | 71,635 | 4.9 in | report |
| May 23, 2000 | Coho Salmon | 24,082 | 5.1 in | report |
| May 23, 2000 | Coho Salmon | 73,327 | 5.1 in | report |
| May 27, 1999 | Coho Salmon | 9,786 | 4.8 in | report |
| May 25, 1999 | Coho Salmon | 35,536 | 4.8 in | report |
| May 25, 1999 | Coho Salmon | 66,108 | 4.8 in | report |
| May 30, 1996 | Coho Salmon | 11,420 | 4.8 in | report |
| May 29, 1996 | Coho Salmon | 10,920 | 4.8 in | report |
| May 29, 1996 | Coho Salmon | 49,770 | 4.8 in | report |
| May 28, 1996 | Coho Salmon | 46,530 | 4.8 in | report |
| May 28, 1996 | Coho Salmon | 47,160 | 4.8 in | report |
| May 31, 1995 | Coho Salmon | 2,323 | 5.1 in | report |
| May 31, 1995 | Coho Salmon | 6,777 | 5.1 in | report |
| May 24, 1995 | Coho Salmon | 46,545 | 5.1 in | report |
| May 24, 1995 | Coho Salmon | 47,079 | 5.1 in | report |
| May 23, 1995 | Coho Salmon | 46,629 | 5.1 in | report |
| May 26, 1994 | Coho Salmon | 39,726 | 4.9 in | report |
| May 26, 1994 | Coho Salmon | 44,917 | 4.9 in | report |
| May 28, 1993 | Coho Salmon | 140,382 | 4.6 in | report |
| May 27, 1992 | Coho Salmon | 5,257 | 5.2 in | report |
| May 27, 1992 | Coho Salmon | 5,547 | 5.2 in | report |
| May 27, 1992 | Coho Salmon | 32,454 | 5.2 in | report |
| May 27, 1992 | Coho Salmon | 35,261 | 5.2 in | report |
| May 26, 1992 | Coho Salmon | 16,858 | 5.2 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- river section
- Nearest town
- Anchorage, AK
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping
Bird Creek Campground in Chugach State Park, mile 101.2 Seward Highway about 20 miles southeast of Anchorage. Wheelchair-accessible, with a daily parking fee, 24 campsites, and 2 public-use cabins. Popular for salmon fishing and the Indian-to-Girdwood trail.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before you go.
About Bird Creek
Anglers should be careful not to get into the muck as it's very difficult if not impossible to free yourself from it. The tides in Turnagain Arm flood this area very rapidly, which is a hazard. When the salmon fishing reaches its peak, anglers need to be prepared for what is affectionately called "combat fishing" here in Alaska. (alaskaanchorage.net, accessed October 5, 2026)
According to Brandon Fisk, "We’re starting to heat up on Bird Creek. More fish (silver salmon) are coming through." Kristina Seryozhenkov also observed, "We were here the first day (July 14 opening) and there were thousands of pinks." (adn.com, accessed October 5, 2026)
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Nearest lakes
Public land at Bird Creek
Bird Creek is 0.1 miles outside the edge of Chugach State Park.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at Bird Creek?
Fishing Bird Creek usually means Coho Salmon. All 70 plants on record are Coho Salmon. Coho Salmon was last stocked May 18, 2026, averaging 4.9 in. Pink Salmon, Chum Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, and Dolly Varden are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Bird Creek stocked?
Last stocked May 18, 2026. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 1992, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 1997, 1998, 2001, 2002, and 2003.
How big are the fish stocked at Bird Creek?
Coho Salmon stocked at Bird Creek average 4.9 in.
How do you get on Bird Creek?
The nearest town is Anchorage, AK. Facilities include restrooms and camping. Bird Creek Campground in Chugach State Park, mile 101.2 Seward Highway about 20 miles southeast of Anchorage. Wheelchair-accessible, with a daily parking fee, 24 campsites, and 2 public-use cabins. Popular for salmon fishing and the Indian-to-Girdwood trail.
Which lakes near Bird Creek were stocked more recently?
Symphony Lake (14.1 mi), Cheney Lake (18.6 mi), and Lake Otis (19.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Cheney Lake is also stocked with Coho Salmon.