Indian River - Kaasdahéen

Running through Alaska, United States, Indian River - Kaasdahéen is the kind of river 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 Indian River - Kaasdahéen 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

57.0676, -135.2776 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Pink salmonChinook salmonDolly vardenCoho salmonCopper rockfish

Fishing Techniques

• 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.

• For Chinook salmon

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

• 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.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Indian River - Kaasdahéen.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Indian River - Kaasdahéen, 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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