Ninilchik River

Ninilchik River fishing

Fishing at Ninilchik River is on a river section, stocked with Chinook Salmon. It is stocked about 1.3 times a year since 1992, most often in May and June.

Last stocked

June 15, 2026

Plants on record

47

Since 1992

Species recorded

1

Average size

4.1 in

Elevation

25 ft

Access and facts

Water type
river section
Nearest town
Ninilchik, AK
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
Yes
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.

Sources: water_type , access.shore , access.boat_ramp , access.ada , shore_notes , nearest_town , facilities , photos , fishing_notes , fishing_notes

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How Ninilchik River is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of June. In 2026 it was June 8, 2026, about when it usually is.

Fish at Ninilchik River

Fishing Ninilchik River is most likely to be for Chinook Salmon. All 47 plants on record are Chinook Salmon.

Chinook Salmon 47 plants
Plants
47 of 47
Last stocked
June 15, 2026
Average length
4.1 in

Seasons and rigs are on the Chinook Salmon guide.

Fishing Ninilchik River

Fishing at Ninilchik River has historical roots, as the area was a Dena'ina Athabaskan lodging area used for fishing. Early Russian colonists also subsisted on fishing in Ninilchik. For current information, anglers can check out DF&G's Alaska's Reel Deal on the Ninilchik River.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org , dnr.alaska.gov

Fish stocked per year

  • 132,3871992
  • 184,5851993
  • 201,5131994
  • 54,9021995
  • 51,6861996
  • 50,6981997
  • 48,7981998
  • 49,8531999
  • 51,2982000
  • 54,7702001
  • 54,6312002
  • 47,9972003
  • 51,3032004
  • 55,2292005
  • 57,5372006
  • 56,3252007
  • 56,9432008
  • 54,8452009
  • 58,2972010
  • 59,4622011
  • 54,7802012
  • 50,3152013
  • 49,8582014
  • 151,1552015
  • 147,5102016
  • 147,9532017
  • 150,0532018
  • 164,7282019
  • 157,9542020
  • 159,9362021
  • 142,8332022
  • 118,6152023
  • 119,7232024
  • 106,4312025
  • 144,2232026

Stocking history

Showing 15 of 47 plants Showing 47 plants

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 15, 2026 Chinook Salmon 68,370 3.9 in report
June 8, 2026 Chinook Salmon 75,853 3.9 in report
June 17, 2025 Chinook Salmon 52,541 4.5 in report
June 4, 2025 Chinook Salmon 53,890 4.5 in report
June 14, 2024 Chinook Salmon 58,010 4.3 in report
June 4, 2024 Chinook Salmon 61,713 4.3 in report
June 12, 2023 Chinook Salmon 54,447 4 in report
June 5, 2023 Chinook Salmon 64,168 4 in report
June 14, 2022 Chinook Salmon 62,292 4.2 in report
June 6, 2022 Chinook Salmon 80,541 4.2 in report
June 14, 2021 Chinook Salmon 77,608 4.3 in report
June 7, 2021 Chinook Salmon 82,328 4.3 in report
June 19, 2020 Chinook Salmon 69,185 4.2 in report
June 9, 2020 Chinook Salmon 88,769 4.2 in report
June 25, 2019 Chinook Salmon 77,958 4.2 in report
June 12, 2019 Chinook Salmon 86,770 4.1 in report
May 31, 2018 Chinook Salmon 55,239 4.3 in report
May 31, 2018 Chinook Salmon 94,814 4.3 in report
May 2, 2017 Chinook Salmon 147,953 4.2 in report
May 26, 2016 Chinook Salmon 147,510 4.1 in report
May 20, 2015 Chinook Salmon 151,155 4.1 in report
June 23, 2014 Chinook Salmon 49,858 4.7 in report
June 3, 2013 Chinook Salmon 50,315 4.7 in report
May 17, 2012 Chinook Salmon 54,780 4.3 in report
May 17, 2011 Chinook Salmon 59,462 4 in report
May 13, 2010 Chinook Salmon 58,297 3.7 in report
May 14, 2009 Chinook Salmon 54,845 3.6 in report
May 15, 2008 Chinook Salmon 56,943 3.9 in report
May 17, 2007 Chinook Salmon 56,325 3.6 in report
May 17, 2006 Chinook Salmon 57,537 3.8 in report
May 19, 2005 Chinook Salmon 55,229 4.1 in report
May 12, 2004 Chinook Salmon 51,303 4 in report
June 12, 2003 Chinook Salmon 47,997 4.1 in report
June 14, 2002 Chinook Salmon 54,631 4.1 in report
June 13, 2001 Chinook Salmon 54,770 4.2 in report
June 2, 2000 Chinook Salmon 51,298 3.8 in report
June 15, 1999 Chinook Salmon 49,853 4.2 in report
June 15, 1998 Chinook Salmon 48,798 4 in report
June 17, 1997 Chinook Salmon 50,698 4.1 in report
June 13, 1996 Chinook Salmon 51,686 4.2 in report
June 5, 1995 Chinook Salmon 47,038 4.3 in report
June 1, 1995 Chinook Salmon 7,864 4.3 in report
June 2, 1994 Chinook Salmon 45,721 4.1 in report
June 1, 1994 Chinook Salmon 77,896 4.1 in report
May 31, 1994 Chinook Salmon 77,896 4.1 in report
June 8, 1993 Chinook Salmon 184,585 4.3 in report
May 28, 1992 Chinook Salmon 132,387 4.1 in report
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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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