Little Susitna River fishing

Fishing at Little Susitna River is on a river section, stocked with Coho Salmon. It is stocked about 2.5 times a year since 1992, most often in May.

Last stocked

May 24, 1993

Plants on record

5

Since 1992

Species recorded

1

Average size

4.9 in

Elevation

-8 ft

Access and facts

Water type
river section
Nearest town
Wasilla, AK
Boat ramp
Yes
Facilities
camping

The Little Susitna Public Use Facility, about 26 miles south of Wasilla within Susitna Flats State Game Refuge, has camping and a boat launch. ADF&G runs a weir here to count salmon.

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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 at Little Susitna River

Fishing Little Susitna River is most likely to be for Coho Salmon. All 5 plants on record are Coho Salmon.

Coho Salmon 5 plants
Plants
5 of 5
Last stocked
May 24, 1993
Average length
4.9 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Coho Salmon guide.

Fishing Little Susitna River

The 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.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

What to watch for

The depths offshore and in the approach to Little Susitna River are subject to drastic and continual change. Salmon fishing is closed upstream of the George Parks Highway.

Fish stocked per year

  • 154,4661992
  • 279,8731993

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
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

Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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