Deception Creek fishing

Deception Creek fishing: not stocked since June 15, 2018. It was stocked with Chinook Salmon on a river section.

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Last stocked
June 15, 2018
· Chinook Salmon
Plants on record
60
Since 1992
Species recorded
1
Average size
4.1 in
Elevation
173 ft

Fish at Deception Creek

1 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Chinook Salmon Stocked · 60 plants · last June 15, 2018

Last stocked June 15, 2018 · avg 4.1 in · 60 plants

Chinook Salmon species guide

How Deception Creek is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

Willow Lake (1.5 mi), Honeybee Lake (3.7 mi), Lynne Lake (3.7 mi), and Florence Lake (3.9 mi) were stocked more recently.

Fish stocked in 1992

215,476

Fish stocked in 1993

160,194

Fish stocked in 1994

177,913

Fish stocked in 1995

167,642

Fish stocked in 1996

186,918

Fish stocked in 1997

209,644

Fish stocked in 1998

197,392

Fish stocked in 1999

201,586

Fish stocked in 2000

206,496

Fish stocked in 2001

207,465

Fish stocked in 2002

197,276

Fish stocked in 2003

101,181

Fish stocked in 2004

212,570

Fish stocked in 2005

163,016

Fish stocked in 2006

50,426

Fish stocked in 2007

103,016

Fish stocked in 2008

112,219

Fish stocked in 2009

111,322

Fish stocked in 2010

155,125

Fish stocked in 2011

140,266

Fish stocked in 2012

151,220

Fish stocked in 2013

149,041

Fish stocked in 2014

211,812

Fish stocked in 2015

214,495

Fish stocked in 2016

69,933

Fish stocked in 2017

100,724

Fish stocked in 2018

211,168

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 15, 2018Chinook Salmon46,0844.2 inreport
June 13, 2018Chinook Salmon103,4994.2 inreport
June 13, 2018Chinook Salmon61,5854.2 inreport
June 14, 2017Chinook Salmon33,7744.5 inreport
June 14, 2017Chinook Salmon66,9504.5 inreport
June 13, 2016Chinook Salmon69,9334.4 inreport
June 18, 2015Chinook Salmon97,6104.3 inreport
June 11, 2015Chinook Salmon116,8854.3 inreport
June 25, 2014Chinook Salmon62,2394.2 inreport
June 25, 2014Chinook Salmon48,0004.2 inreport
June 20, 2014Chinook Salmon31,1094.2 inreport
June 20, 2014Chinook Salmon70,4644.2 inreport
June 12, 2013Chinook Salmon149,0414.5 inreport
July 9, 2012Chinook Salmon85,7574.6 inreport
July 9, 2012Chinook Salmon51,4254.6 inreport
July 9, 2012Chinook Salmon14,0384.6 inreport
July 8, 2011Chinook Salmon92,8384.1 inreport
July 8, 2011Chinook Salmon47,4284.1 inreport
May 27, 2010Chinook Salmon62,0503.6 inreport
May 27, 2010Chinook Salmon93,0753.6 inreport
June 4, 2009Chinook Salmon70,0003.4 inreport
June 4, 2009Chinook Salmon41,3223.4 inreport
June 16, 2008Chinook Salmon30,2983.9 inreport
June 16, 2008Chinook Salmon81,9213.9 inreport
May 29, 2007Chinook Salmon79,9953.7 inreport
May 29, 2007Chinook Salmon23,0213.7 inreport
June 8, 2006Chinook Salmon50,4264.1 inreport
June 6, 2005Chinook Salmon58,5014.1 inreport
June 6, 2005Chinook Salmon53,7844.1 inreport
June 6, 2005Chinook Salmon50,7314.2 inreport
June 9, 2004Chinook Salmon99,0474.4 inreport
June 8, 2004Chinook Salmon64,6234.1 inreport
June 8, 2004Chinook Salmon48,9004.1 inreport
June 19, 2003Chinook Salmon48,6134.3 inreport
June 19, 2003Chinook Salmon52,5684.3 inreport
June 24, 2002Chinook Salmon48,6784.1 inreport
June 24, 2002Chinook Salmon77,1984.1 inreport
June 21, 2002Chinook Salmon71,4004.1 inreport
June 19, 2001Chinook Salmon82,5774.3 inreport
June 18, 2001Chinook Salmon48,6364.3 inreport
June 18, 2001Chinook Salmon76,2524.3 inreport
June 14, 2000Chinook Salmon41,8904.2 inreport
June 13, 2000Chinook Salmon55,4044.2 inreport
June 2, 2000Chinook Salmon30,9423.9 inreport
June 2, 2000Chinook Salmon78,2604 inreport
June 17, 1999Chinook Salmon77,2504 inreport
June 16, 1999Chinook Salmon61,1274 inreport
June 14, 1999Chinook Salmon63,2094 inreport
June 17, 1998Chinook Salmon197,3923.9 inreport
June 11, 1997Chinook Salmon103,8624.1 inreport
June 11, 1997Chinook Salmon105,7824.1 inreport
June 18, 1996Chinook Salmon93,9814.4 inreport
June 14, 1996Chinook Salmon92,9374.2 inreport
May 25, 1995Chinook Salmon167,6424.3 inreport
May 25, 1994Chinook Salmon76,5224.2 inreport
May 24, 1994Chinook Salmon101,3914.2 inreport
June 1, 1993Chinook Salmon160,1944.3 inreport
June 9, 1992Chinook Salmon35,7524.3 inreport
May 29, 1992Chinook Salmon16,4464.2 inreport
May 29, 1992Chinook Salmon163,2784.2 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
river section

Creek access on state (DNR) land: from the Parks Hwy take Willow-Fishhook Rd about 4 miles to Four Mile Rd, then 1.3 miles to the creek. ADF&G's site review lists a small gravel lot for about 3 vehicles and a 15-yard walk to the water.

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

Nearest lakes

Willow Lake 1.5 mi last stocked June 23, 2026 Honeybee Lake 3.7 mi last stocked May 29, 2026 Lynne Lake 3.7 mi last stocked May 29, 2026 Florence Lake 3.9 mi last stocked June 10, 2026 Boot Lake 4.3 mi last stocked June 15, 2010

Common questions

What fish are at Deception Creek?

Fishing Deception Creek usually means Chinook Salmon. All 60 plants on record are Chinook Salmon. Chinook Salmon was last stocked June 15, 2018, averaging 4.1 in.

When is Deception Creek stocked?

Not stocked since June 15, 2018.

How big are the fish stocked at Deception Creek?

Chinook Salmon stocked at Deception Creek average 4.1 in.

How do you get on Deception Creek?

Creek access on state (DNR) land: from the Parks Hwy take Willow-Fishhook Rd about 4 miles to Four Mile Rd, then 1.3 miles to the creek. ADF&G's site review lists a small gravel lot for about 3 vehicles and a 15-yard walk to the water.

Which lakes near Deception Creek were stocked more recently?

Willow Lake (1.5 mi), Honeybee Lake (3.7 mi), Lynne Lake (3.7 mi), and Florence Lake (3.9 mi) were stocked more recently.

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