Sixmile Creek

Sixmile Creek, in Alaska, United States, is a river where current dictates almost everything. Rocks, undercut banks, and fallen timber are the obvious targets, but the productive water at Sixmile Creek is often the seam between two current speeds — that's where fish wait for food to drift past. Match the size of your bait or lure to whatever insects, baitfish, or crayfish you can see in the water.

Location

60.8685, -149.4286 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Coho salmonPink salmon

Fishing Techniques

• For Coho salmon

  When fishing for Coho in rivers, focus on areas with current breaks, such as behind rocks or logs, as they often hold in these spots. Vary your retrieve speed to find what the fish are responding to.

• For Pink salmon

  Pink salmon often school tightly; if you catch one, keep fishing the same area as more are likely present. Use a twitching retrieve with spoons or spinners.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Sixmile Creek.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Sixmile Creek should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Alaska before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Sixmile Creek.

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