Sheefish Stocked · 5 plants · last June 7, 1985
Last stocked June 7, 1985 · avg 3.2 in · 5 plants
Chatanika River fishing
Chatanika River fishing: not stocked since June 7, 1985. It was stocked with Sheefish on a river section.
- Last stocked
- June 7, 1985
- · Sheefish
- Plants on record
- 5
- Since 1985
- Species recorded
- 1
- Average size
- 3.2 in
- Elevation
- 307 ft
Fish at Chatanika River
The upper Chatanika is a moderately popular rafting and fishing destination. The river contains Arctic grayling, Arctic lamprey, burbot, chum salmon, humpback whitefish, king salmon, least cisco, longnose suckers, northern pike, sheefish, and slimy sculpins. At the Upper Chatanika River State Recreation Site, there is a road to a gravel bar where visitors can fish. The Lower Chatanika River State Recreation Area has a stocked fishing pond. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed October 5, 2026)(dnr.alaska.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)
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How Chatanika River is stocked
Nenana City Pond (37 mi), West Iksgiza Lake (37.7 mi), Geskakmina Lake (42 mi), Chena River (44.4 mi), and Olnes Pond (44.6 mi) were stocked more recently.
Access and facts
- Water type
- river section
- Facilities
- camping, restrooms
Upper Chatanika River State Recreation Site (Mile 39, Steese Highway) has a campground, boat launch, and gravel bar access. Lower Chatanika River State Recreation Area (Mile 11, Elliott Highway) adds two more campgrounds, river access, and a stocked fishing pond.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before you go.
About Chatanika River
Dangers for those on the river include logjams and overhanging trees and stumps. Additionally, the gravel bar at the Upper Chatanika River State Recreation Site is susceptible to flooding during rainy periods. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed October 5, 2026)
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Common questions
What fish are at Chatanika River?
Fishing Chatanika River usually means Sheefish. All 5 plants on record are Sheefish. Sheefish was last stocked June 7, 1985, averaging 3.2 in.
When is Chatanika River stocked?
Not stocked since June 7, 1985.
How big are the fish stocked at Chatanika River?
Sheefish stocked at Chatanika River average 3.2 in.
How do you get on Chatanika River?
Facilities include camping and restrooms. Upper Chatanika River State Recreation Site (Mile 39, Steese Highway) has a campground, boat launch, and gravel bar access. Lower Chatanika River State Recreation Area (Mile 11, Elliott Highway) adds two more campgrounds, river access, and a stocked fishing pond.
Which lakes near Chatanika River were stocked more recently?
Nenana City Pond (37 mi), West Iksgiza Lake (37.7 mi), Geskakmina Lake (42 mi), Chena River (44.4 mi), and Olnes Pond (44.6 mi) were stocked more recently.