Ninilchik River fishing

Ninilchik River fishing is stocked with Chinook Salmon on a river section. Also recorded: Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Dolly Varden, and Pink Salmon. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 1992, most often in May and June.

Ninilchik River
Photo: Brian, CC BY 2.0
Last stocked
June 15, 2026
· Chinook Salmon
Plants on record
47
Since 1992
Species stocked
1 (+4 also recorded)
Average size
4.1 in
Elevation
25 ft

Fish at Ninilchik River

1 stocked · 4 confirmed present

Chinook Salmon Stocked · 47 plants · last June 15, 2026

Last stocked June 15, 2026 · avg 4.1 in · 47 plants

Chinook Salmon species guide

How Ninilchik River is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

Fish stocked in 1992

132,387

Fish stocked in 1993

184,585

Fish stocked in 1994

201,513

Fish stocked in 1995

54,902

Fish stocked in 1996

51,686

Fish stocked in 1997

50,698

Fish stocked in 1998

48,798

Fish stocked in 1999

49,853

Fish stocked in 2000

51,298

Fish stocked in 2001

54,770

Fish stocked in 2002

54,631

Fish stocked in 2003

47,997

Fish stocked in 2004

51,303

Fish stocked in 2005

55,229

Fish stocked in 2006

57,537

Fish stocked in 2007

56,325

Fish stocked in 2008

56,943

Fish stocked in 2009

54,845

Fish stocked in 2010

58,297

Fish stocked in 2011

59,462

Fish stocked in 2012

54,780

Fish stocked in 2013

50,315

Fish stocked in 2014

49,858

Fish stocked in 2015

151,155

Fish stocked in 2016

147,510

Fish stocked in 2017

147,953

Fish stocked in 2018

150,053

Fish stocked in 2019

164,728

Fish stocked in 2020

157,954

Fish stocked in 2021

159,936

Fish stocked in 2022

142,833

Fish stocked in 2023

118,615

Fish stocked in 2024

119,723

Fish stocked in 2025

106,431

Fish stocked in 2026

144,223

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 15, 2026Chinook Salmon68,3703.9 inreport
June 8, 2026Chinook Salmon75,8533.9 inreport
June 17, 2025Chinook Salmon52,5414.5 inreport
June 4, 2025Chinook Salmon53,8904.5 inreport
June 14, 2024Chinook Salmon58,0104.3 inreport
June 4, 2024Chinook Salmon61,7134.3 inreport
June 12, 2023Chinook Salmon54,4474 inreport
June 5, 2023Chinook Salmon64,1684 inreport
June 14, 2022Chinook Salmon62,2924.2 inreport
June 6, 2022Chinook Salmon80,5414.2 inreport
June 14, 2021Chinook Salmon77,6084.3 inreport
June 7, 2021Chinook Salmon82,3284.3 inreport
June 19, 2020Chinook Salmon69,1854.2 inreport
June 9, 2020Chinook Salmon88,7694.2 inreport
June 25, 2019Chinook Salmon77,9584.2 inreport
June 12, 2019Chinook Salmon86,7704.1 inreport
May 31, 2018Chinook Salmon55,2394.3 inreport
May 31, 2018Chinook Salmon94,8144.3 inreport
May 2, 2017Chinook Salmon147,9534.2 inreport
May 26, 2016Chinook Salmon147,5104.1 inreport
May 20, 2015Chinook Salmon151,1554.1 inreport
June 23, 2014Chinook Salmon49,8584.7 inreport
June 3, 2013Chinook Salmon50,3154.7 inreport
May 17, 2012Chinook Salmon54,7804.3 inreport
May 17, 2011Chinook Salmon59,4624 inreport
May 13, 2010Chinook Salmon58,2973.7 inreport
May 14, 2009Chinook Salmon54,8453.6 inreport
May 15, 2008Chinook Salmon56,9433.9 inreport
May 17, 2007Chinook Salmon56,3253.6 inreport
May 17, 2006Chinook Salmon57,5373.8 inreport
May 19, 2005Chinook Salmon55,2294.1 inreport
May 12, 2004Chinook Salmon51,3034 inreport
June 12, 2003Chinook Salmon47,9974.1 inreport
June 14, 2002Chinook Salmon54,6314.1 inreport
June 13, 2001Chinook Salmon54,7704.2 inreport
June 2, 2000Chinook Salmon51,2983.8 inreport
June 15, 1999Chinook Salmon49,8534.2 inreport
June 15, 1998Chinook Salmon48,7984 inreport
June 17, 1997Chinook Salmon50,6984.1 inreport
June 13, 1996Chinook Salmon51,6864.2 inreport
June 5, 1995Chinook Salmon47,0384.3 inreport
June 1, 1995Chinook Salmon7,8644.3 inreport
June 2, 1994Chinook Salmon45,7214.1 inreport
June 1, 1994Chinook Salmon77,8964.1 inreport
May 31, 1994Chinook Salmon77,8964.1 inreport
June 8, 1993Chinook Salmon184,5854.3 inreport
May 28, 1992Chinook Salmon132,3874.1 inreport

Access and facts

Water type
river section
Nearest town
Ninilchik, AK
Facilities
camping

Ninilchik State Recreation Area at Sterling Highway mile 135. Wheelchair-accessible, with a boat launch and several campgrounds (Beach, River, and View). A popular staging area for salmon and halibut fishing near the historic village of Ninilchik.

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

About Ninilchik River

Photo of Ninilchik River
Brian, CC BY 2.0

Nearest lakes

Encelewski Lake 18.3 mi last stocked June 11, 2026 Centennial Lake 20.5 mi last stocked June 11, 2026 Quintin Lake 20.9 mi last stocked September 21, 2011 Crooked Creek 22.5 mi last stocked June 1, 2026 Caribou Lake 23.6 mi last stocked July 23, 1976

Public land at Ninilchik River

Ninilchik River is less than 0.1 miles outside the edge of Clam Gulch State Recreation Area.

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

Common questions

What fish are at Ninilchik River?

Fishing Ninilchik River usually means Chinook Salmon. All 47 plants on record are Chinook Salmon. Chinook Salmon was last stocked June 15, 2026, averaging 4.1 in. Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Dolly Varden, and Pink Salmon are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Ninilchik River stocked?

Last stocked June 15, 2026. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 1992, most often in May and June.

How big are the fish stocked at Ninilchik River?

Chinook Salmon stocked at Ninilchik River average 4.1 in.

How do you get on Ninilchik River?

The nearest town is Ninilchik, AK. Facilities include camping. Ninilchik State Recreation Area at Sterling Highway mile 135. Wheelchair-accessible, with a boat launch and several campgrounds (Beach, River, and View). A popular staging area for salmon and halibut fishing near the historic village of Ninilchik.

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