Chinook Salmon Stocked · 2 plants · last May 24, 1996 Last stocked May 24, 1996 · avg 4.4 in · 2 plants
Chinook Salmon species guideBuskin River fishing
Buskin River fishing: not stocked since May 24, 1996. It was stocked with Chinook Salmon on a river section. Also recorded: Sockeye Salmon, Coho Salmon, Pink Salmon, Chum Salmon, Dolly Varden, and Steelhead.
- Last stocked
- May 24, 1996
- · Chinook Salmon
- Plants on record
- 2
- Since 1995
- Species stocked
- 1 (+6 also recorded)
- Average size
- 4.4 in
- Elevation
- 0 ft
Fish at Buskin River
Chinook Salmon Stocked · 2 plants · last May 24, 1996 Sockeye Salmon Confirmed present
Coho Salmon Confirmed present Pink Salmon Confirmed present
Chum Salmon Confirmed present
Dolly Varden Confirmed present
Steelhead Confirmed present The Buskin River on Kodiak Island is notable for hosting all five species of salmon found in Alaska. A movable weir is used to count these salmon species annually within the river, making it a key location for salmon activity. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Buskin River is stocked
Margaret Lake (0.9 mi), Dragonfly Lake (3.4 mi), Horseshoe Lake (3.7 mi), Heitman Lake (4.9 mi), and Tanignak Lake (5.2 mi) were stocked more recently.
Fish stocked in 1995
78,973
Fish stocked in 1996
104,000
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 1996 | Chinook Salmon | 104,000 | 4.3 in | report |
| May 26, 1995 | Chinook Salmon | 78,973 | 4.4 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- river section
- Nearest town
- Kodiak, AK
- Facilities
- camping, restrooms
The lower river runs through Buskin River State Recreation Site, off Rezanof Drive 0.7 mile from Kodiak's airport. The park has a wheelchair-accessible fishing platform, 15 campsites, toilets, and picnic shelters; a day-use parking fee applies to vehicles in the park.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before you go.
About Buskin River
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Common questions
What fish are at Buskin River?
Fishing Buskin River usually means Chinook Salmon. All 2 plants on record are Chinook Salmon. Chinook Salmon was last stocked May 24, 1996, averaging 4.4 in. Sockeye Salmon, Coho Salmon, Pink Salmon, and Chum Salmon, plus 2 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Buskin River stocked?
Not stocked since May 24, 1996.
How big are the fish stocked at Buskin River?
Chinook Salmon stocked at Buskin River average 4.4 in.
How do you get on Buskin River?
The nearest town is Kodiak, AK. Facilities include camping and restrooms. The lower river runs through Buskin River State Recreation Site, off Rezanof Drive 0.7 mile from Kodiak's airport. The park has a wheelchair-accessible fishing platform, 15 campsites, toilets, and picnic shelters; a day-use parking fee applies to vehicles in the park.
Which lakes near Buskin River were stocked more recently?
Margaret Lake (0.9 mi), Dragonfly Lake (3.4 mi), Horseshoe Lake (3.7 mi), Heitman Lake (4.9 mi), and Tanignak Lake (5.2 mi) were stocked more recently.