Crooked Creek fishing

Crooked Creek fishing is stocked with Chinook Salmon on a river section. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 1992, most often in May and June.

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Last stocked
June 1, 2026
· Chinook Salmon
Plants on record
46
Since 1992
Species recorded
1
Average size
4.4 in
Elevation
14 ft

Fish at Crooked Creek

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Chinook Salmon Stocked · 46 plants · last June 1, 2026

Last stocked June 1, 2026 · avg 4.4 in · 46 plants

Chinook Salmon species guide

Crooked Creek State Recreation Site is a short walk from the confluence of Crooked Creek and the Kasilof River. Crooked Creek SRS is most popular in May and June for king salmon fishing from the bank of the Kasilof River. Additional fisheries include a small steelhead run in the spring and fall, and Dolly Varden, sockeye and silver salmon in the summer. (dnr.alaska.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Crooked Creek is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 2013.

Fish stocked in 1992

229,017

Fish stocked in 1993

274,268

Fish stocked in 1994

224,784

Fish stocked in 1995

184,049

Fish stocked in 1996

193,180

Fish stocked in 1997

223,201

Fish stocked in 1998

137,338

Fish stocked in 1999

192,304

Fish stocked in 2000

108,507

Fish stocked in 2001

109,201

Fish stocked in 2002

99,547

Fish stocked in 2003

98,801

Fish stocked in 2004

80,601

Fish stocked in 2005

113,613

Fish stocked in 2006

111,705

Fish stocked in 2007

111,382

Fish stocked in 2008

114,588

Fish stocked in 2009

115,035

Fish stocked in 2010

106,145

Fish stocked in 2011

64,578

Fish stocked in 2012

52,759

Fish stocked in 2014

143,751

Fish stocked in 2015

145,855

Fish stocked in 2016

143,280

Fish stocked in 2017

105,396

Fish stocked in 2018

149,622

Fish stocked in 2019

126,600

Fish stocked in 2020

141,331

Fish stocked in 2021

140,256

Fish stocked in 2022

97,562

Fish stocked in 2023

91,801

Fish stocked in 2024

98,436

Fish stocked in 2025

77,565

Fish stocked in 2026

94,679

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 1, 2026Chinook Salmon94,6793.9 inreport
June 2, 2025Chinook Salmon77,5654.5 inreport
June 3, 2024Chinook Salmon98,4364.3 inreport
June 1, 2023Chinook Salmon91,8014.2 inreport
June 1, 2022Chinook Salmon97,5624.4 inreport
June 3, 2021Chinook Salmon77,4474.3 inreport
June 3, 2021Chinook Salmon62,8094.3 inreport
May 30, 2020Chinook Salmon67,7264.3 inreport
May 29, 2020Chinook Salmon73,6054.3 inreport
June 4, 2019Chinook Salmon84,7704.2 inreport
June 3, 2019Chinook Salmon41,8304.2 inreport
June 4, 2018Chinook Salmon100,2894.4 inreport
June 4, 2018Chinook Salmon49,3334.4 inreport
May 31, 2017Chinook Salmon93,2044.5 inreport
May 31, 2017Chinook Salmon12,1924.5 inreport
June 1, 2016Chinook Salmon143,2804.4 inreport
June 9, 2015Chinook Salmon145,8554.3 inreport
June 2, 2014Chinook Salmon91,6214.4 inreport
June 2, 2014Chinook Salmon52,1304.4 inreport
June 4, 2012Chinook Salmon52,7595.1 inreport
June 1, 2011Chinook Salmon64,5784 inreport
June 1, 2010Chinook Salmon106,1453.9 inreport
June 1, 2009Chinook Salmon115,0353.6 inreport
June 2, 2008Chinook Salmon114,5884 inreport
June 1, 2007Chinook Salmon111,3823.9 inreport
June 2, 2006Chinook Salmon111,7054.2 inreport
June 2, 2005Chinook Salmon113,6134.2 inreport
June 3, 2004Chinook Salmon80,6014.4 inreport
June 5, 2003Chinook Salmon98,8014.1 inreport
June 5, 2002Chinook Salmon99,5474.2 inreport
June 4, 2001Chinook Salmon109,2014.2 inreport
June 5, 2000Chinook Salmon108,5074.8 inreport
June 8, 1999Chinook Salmon98,7284.5 inreport
June 3, 1999Chinook Salmon93,5764.8 inreport
June 4, 1998Chinook Salmon70,3104.4 inreport
June 2, 1998Chinook Salmon67,0284.7 inreport
May 30, 1997Chinook Salmon114,9034.1 inreport
May 29, 1997Chinook Salmon108,2984.3 inreport
June 10, 1996Chinook Salmon100,2154.7 inreport
June 6, 1996Chinook Salmon92,9654.8 inreport
June 6, 1995Chinook Salmon93,5764.7 inreport
June 5, 1995Chinook Salmon90,4734.7 inreport
June 8, 1994Chinook Salmon111,8734.4 inreport
June 2, 1994Chinook Salmon112,9114.3 inreport
June 10, 1993Chinook Salmon274,2684.4 inreport
June 1, 1992Chinook Salmon229,0174.5 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
river section
Nearest town
Kasilof, AK
Facilities
restrooms, camping

State recreation site at the confluence of Crooked Creek and the Kasilof River, off Cohoe Loop Road. 79 campsites, wheelchair-accessible, daily parking fee. Best known for bank fishing for king salmon in May and June, plus steelhead, Dolly Varden, sockeye, and silver salmon.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before you go.

Nearest lakes

Quintin Lake 1.6 mi last stocked September 21, 2011 Roque Lake 2.1 mi last stocked June 11, 2026 Encelewski Lake 4.7 mi last stocked June 11, 2026 Centennial Lake 5.1 mi last stocked June 11, 2026 Arc Lake 10.7 mi last stocked June 4, 2026

Common questions

What fish are at Crooked Creek?

Fishing Crooked Creek usually means Chinook Salmon. All 46 plants on record are Chinook Salmon. Chinook Salmon was last stocked June 1, 2026, averaging 4.4 in.

When is Crooked Creek stocked?

Last stocked June 1, 2026. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 1992, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 2013.

How big are the fish stocked at Crooked Creek?

Chinook Salmon stocked at Crooked Creek average 4.4 in.

How do you get on Crooked Creek?

The nearest town is Kasilof, AK. Facilities include restrooms and camping. State recreation site at the confluence of Crooked Creek and the Kasilof River, off Cohoe Loop Road. 79 campsites, wheelchair-accessible, daily parking fee. Best known for bank fishing for king salmon in May and June, plus steelhead, Dolly Varden, sockeye, and silver salmon.

Which lakes near Crooked Creek were stocked more recently?

Roque Lake (2.1 mi), Encelewski Lake (4.7 mi), Centennial Lake (5.1 mi), and Arc Lake (10.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Roque Lake is also stocked with Chinook Salmon, Centennial Lake is also stocked with Chinook Salmon, and Arc Lake is also stocked with Chinook Salmon.

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