Lowell Creek fishing

Lowell Creek fishing: not stocked since June 28, 2010. It was stocked with Coho Salmon and Chinook Salmon on a river section.

Last stocked: June 28, 2010; Jun 28 · Coho Salmon
Plants on record: 35; Since 1991
Species recorded: 2
Average size: 4.7 in

Fish at Lowell Creek

2 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Coho Salmon Stocked · 20 plants · last June 28, 2010

Last stocked June 28, 2010 · avg 4.9 in · 20 plants

Coho Salmon species guide

Chinook Salmon Stocked · 15 plants · last June 4, 2010

Last stocked June 4, 2010 · avg 4.5 in · 15 plants

Chinook Salmon species guide

How Lowell Creek is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 2008.

Fish stocked in 1991

59,492

Fish stocked in 1992

108,390

Fish stocked in 1993

169,231

Fish stocked in 1994

142,477

Fish stocked in 1995

145,954

Fish stocked in 1996

184,000

Fish stocked in 1997

178,895

Fish stocked in 1998

167,679

Fish stocked in 1999

148,082

Fish stocked in 2000

163,645

Fish stocked in 2001

240,366

Fish stocked in 2002

212,808

Fish stocked in 2003

234,556

Fish stocked in 2004

221,377

Fish stocked in 2005

232,364

Fish stocked in 2006

131,261

Fish stocked in 2007

130,862

Fish stocked in 2009

91,833

Fish stocked in 2010

243,726

Stocking history

All species Coho Salmon Chinook Salmon

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
June 28, 2010	Coho Salmon	133,947	4.7 in	report
June 4, 2010	Chinook Salmon	109,779	3.9 in	report
July 1, 2009	Coho Salmon	78,102	4.4 in	report
June 29, 2009	Coho Salmon	13,731	4.4 in	report
June 25, 2007	Coho Salmon	130,862	4.6 in	report
June 26, 2006	Coho Salmon	131,261	4.5 in	report
June 10, 2005	Chinook Salmon	100,088	4.7 in	report
June 9, 2005	Coho Salmon	132,276	4.7 in	report
June 17, 2004	Coho Salmon	131,989	4.8 in	report
June 3, 2004	Chinook Salmon	89,388	4.7 in	report
June 18, 2003	Chinook Salmon	110,331	4.7 in	report
June 4, 2003	Coho Salmon	124,225	4.8 in	report
June 4, 2002	Coho Salmon	119,512	4.8 in	report
May 22, 2002	Chinook Salmon	93,296	4.1 in	report
June 6, 2001	Coho Salmon	58,267	4.7 in	report
June 6, 2001	Coho Salmon	67,351	4.7 in	report
May 24, 2001	Chinook Salmon	114,748	4.2 in	report
May 30, 2000	Chinook Salmon	109,461	4.7 in	report
May 22, 2000	Coho Salmon	54,184	5.2 in	report
June 11, 1999	Chinook Salmon	85,502	4.7 in	report
May 25, 1999	Coho Salmon	62,580	5.3 in	report
June 5, 1998	Chinook Salmon	101,992	4.2 in	report
May 27, 1998	Coho Salmon	65,687	5.5 in	report
June 4, 1997	Chinook Salmon	117,208	4.4 in	report
May 23, 1997	Coho Salmon	61,687	5.3 in	report
June 3, 1996	Chinook Salmon	115,000	4.7 in	report
May 30, 1996	Coho Salmon	69,000	5.2 in	report
June 1, 1995	Chinook Salmon	95,256	4.5 in	report
May 30, 1995	Coho Salmon	50,698	5.3 in	report
June 9, 1994	Chinook Salmon	104,477	4.6 in	report
May 26, 1994	Coho Salmon	38,000	5.1 in	report
June 3, 1993	Chinook Salmon	104,870	4.5 in	report
May 21, 1993	Coho Salmon	64,361	4.8 in	report
May 14, 1992	Chinook Salmon	108,390	4.4 in	report
May 19, 1991	Coho Salmon	59,492	4.8 in	report

Access and facts

Water type: river section
Nearest town: Seward, AK

Lowell Creek is diverted through a flood-control tunnel under Bear Mountain, completed in 1940, and spills into Resurrection Bay as a waterfall on the southern edge of Seward. The creek mouth is one of the town's three main shore-casting sites.

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

About Lowell Creek

Photo of Lowell Creek — US Army Corps of Engineers, Public domain

Nearest lakes

Troop Lake 10.5 mi last stocked June 18, 2025 Meridian Lake 13.1 mi last stocked June 18, 2025 Cooper Lake 23.2 mi last stocked July 22, 1994 Vagt Lake 24.4 mi last stocked June 24, 2026 Carter Lake 26.9 mi last stocked June 24, 2026

Public land at Lowell Creek

Lowell Creek is 0.2 miles outside the edge of Kenai Fjords National Park.

Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.

Common questions

What fish are at Lowell Creek?

Fishing Lowell Creek usually means Coho Salmon: Coho Salmon accounts for 20 of 35 plants on record, ahead of Chinook Salmon. Coho Salmon was last stocked June 28, 2010, averaging 4.9 in. Chinook Salmon was last stocked June 4, 2010, averaging 4.5 in.

When is Lowell Creek stocked?

Not stocked since June 28, 2010. No plants recorded in 2008.

How big are the fish stocked at Lowell Creek?

Stocked fish average 4.7 in. Coho Salmon average 4.9 in. Chinook Salmon average 4.5 in.

How do you get on Lowell Creek?

The nearest town is Seward, AK. Lowell Creek is diverted through a flood-control tunnel under Bear Mountain, completed in 1940, and spills into Resurrection Bay as a waterfall on the southern edge of Seward. The creek mouth is one of the town's three main shore-casting sites.

Which lakes near Lowell Creek were stocked more recently?

Troop Lake (10.5 mi), Meridian Lake (13.1 mi), Vagt Lake (24.4 mi), and Carter Lake (26.9 mi) were stocked more recently. Troop Lake is also stocked with Coho Salmon.

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