Coho Salmon Stocked · 5 plants · last May 24, 1993 Last stocked May 24, 1993 · avg 4.9 in · 5 plants
Coho Salmon species guideLittle Susitna River fishing
Little Susitna River fishing: not stocked since May 24, 1993. It was stocked with Coho Salmon on a river section. Also recorded: King (Chinook) salmon, Chum salmon, Sockeye (red) salmon, Pink salmon, Dolly Varden, and Rainbow trout. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.
- Last stocked
- May 24, 1993
- · Coho Salmon
- Plants on record
- 5
- Since 1992
- Species stocked
- 1 (+6 also recorded)
- Average size
- 4.9 in
- Elevation
- -8 ft
Fish at Little Susitna River
Coho Salmon Stocked · 5 plants · last May 24, 1993 
King (Chinook) salmon Confirmed present Chum salmon Confirmed present
Sockeye (red) salmon Confirmed present
Pink salmon Confirmed present
Dolly Varden Confirmed present
Rainbow trout Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Rainbow trout species guideThe Little Susitna River provides a multitude of sport angling opportunities. King, silver, chum, red, and pink salmon are available, as well as some Dolly Varden and rainbow trout. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game operates a weir to count King, Red, Coho, and Chum salmon in the river. (en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)
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How Little Susitna River is stocked
Twin Island Lake (10.2 mi), Barley Lake (10.2 mi), Farmer Lake (10.5 mi), Lake Lorraine (11.5 mi), and Chester Creek (12.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Barley Lake is also stocked with Coho Salmon.
Fish stocked in 1992
154,466
Fish stocked in 1993
279,873
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 1993 | Coho Salmon | 148,282 | 4.6 in | report |
| May 21, 1993 | Coho Salmon | 131,591 | 4.8 in | report |
| May 29, 1992 | Coho Salmon | 14,713 | 5.1 in | report |
| May 21, 1992 | Coho Salmon | 42,124 | 5.1 in | report |
| May 21, 1992 | Coho Salmon | 97,629 | 5.1 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- river section
- Nearest town
- Wasilla, AK
- Facilities
- camping, restrooms, cleaning station
ADF&G's Little Susitna Public Use Facility (Burma Landing), about 26 miles south of Wasilla off Knik-Goose Bay, Point MacKenzie and Burma roads, has a double-lane launch, 39 campsites, a fish cleaning table and bank platforms. ADF&G also runs a salmon weir here.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before you go.
About Little Susitna River
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Common questions
What fish are at Little Susitna River?
Fishing Little Susitna River usually means Coho Salmon. All 5 plants on record are Coho Salmon. Coho Salmon was last stocked May 24, 1993, averaging 4.9 in. King (Chinook) salmon, Chum salmon, Sockeye (red) salmon, and Pink salmon, plus 2 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Little Susitna River stocked?
Not stocked since May 24, 1993.
How big are the fish stocked at Little Susitna River?
Coho Salmon stocked at Little Susitna River average 4.9 in.
How do you get on Little Susitna River?
The nearest town is Wasilla, AK. Facilities include camping, restrooms, and cleaning station. ADF&G's Little Susitna Public Use Facility (Burma Landing), about 26 miles south of Wasilla off Knik-Goose Bay, Point MacKenzie and Burma roads, has a double-lane launch, 39 campsites, a fish cleaning table and bank platforms. ADF&G also runs a salmon weir here.
Which lakes near Little Susitna River were stocked more recently?
Twin Island Lake (10.2 mi), Barley Lake (10.2 mi), Farmer Lake (10.5 mi), Lake Lorraine (11.5 mi), and Chester Creek (12.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Barley Lake is also stocked with Coho Salmon.