Chester Creek

Running through Alaska, United States, Chester Creek is the kind of stream that fishes well at the right water level. Drop a lure or fly into the bubble line at the head of a pool and let the current swing it past holding fish. Long, slow glides at Chester Creek hold the bigger fish; the broken water above and below holds the smaller, more aggressive ones. Stay quiet on the bank — river fish are easily spooked.

Location

61.2080, -149.9244 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Rainbow troutDolly vardenChinook salmon

Fishing Techniques

• For Rainbow trout

  Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.

• For Dolly varden

  Dolly Varden often hold near structure like fallen logs or undercut banks, so target these areas; vary your retrieve speed until you find what they are hitting.

• For Chinook salmon

  Vary your retrieve speed and depth until you find what the fish are responding to, as their preferences can change daily.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Chester Creek.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Chester Creek, make sure your licence covers Alaska, United States and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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