Bird Creek fishing

Fishing at Bird Creek is on a river section, stocked with Coho Salmon. It is stocked about 2 times a year since 1992, most often in May and June.

Last stocked

May 18, 2026

Plants on record

70

Since 1992

Species recorded

1

Average size

4.9 in

Elevation

32 ft

Access and facts

Water type
river section
Nearest town
Anchorage, AK
Shore access
Yes
ADA accessible
Yes
Fee required
Yes
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.

Sources: water_type , access.shore , access.ada , access.fee , shore_notes , nearest_town , facilities , fishing_notes

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How Bird Creek is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the fourth week of May. In 2026 it was May 18, 2026, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 1997, 1998, 2001, 2002, and 2003.

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.

Fish at Bird Creek

Fishing Bird Creek is most likely to be for Coho Salmon. All 70 plants on record are Coho Salmon.

Coho Salmon 70 plants
Plants
70 of 70
Last stocked
May 18, 2026
Average length
4.9 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Coho Salmon guide.

Fishing Bird Creek

Bird Creek campground is located south of Anchorage at Bird Creek. The campground offers experiences ranging from fishing, hiking, whale watching, wildlife viewing, and spectacular sunsets.

Sources: dnr.alaska.gov

Fish stocked per year

  • 95,3771992
  • 140,3821993
  • 84,6431994
  • 149,3531995
  • 165,8001996
  • 111,4301999
  • 97,4092000
  • 109,9492004
  • 100,6052005
  • 104,9742006
  • 104,9792007
  • 113,0352008
  • 113,3002009
  • 157,5342010
  • 136,0472011
  • 70,0042012
  • 110,2972013
  • 91,4432014
  • 132,8702015
  • 131,9812016
  • 131,5472017
  • 126,8792018
  • 127,1732019
  • 121,6912020
  • 126,8582021
  • 122,1572022
  • 120,3122023
  • 125,0562024
  • 126,4812025
  • 121,9782026

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 70 plants Showing 70 plants

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
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
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Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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