How to go fish the Copper River

The months we list for the Copper River are June, July, August, September. You are inside that window now, so this brief is written for August.

August

Reading the gauge…

Flies to tie — August

We hold no hatch chart for August on this river, so there is no fly list to publish here. Browse the fly library.

Access

Gulkana River (Sourdough Creek Access)
62.283, -145.467parking
Klutina River (Copper Center)
61.950, -145.300parking
Chitina Dipnet Area
61.517, -144.433parking

Regs — check current rules before you go

Check Alaska Department of Fish and Game for current regulations. King salmon regulations are strictly managed. Emergency in-season orders are common. Specific gear restrictions vary by tributary.

Pack list

A current state fishing licence
Waders and boots you have already leak-tested
Net, nippers, forceps
Floatant and desiccant
Tippet in the sizes the chart asks for
Water, sun cover, polarised glasses

Generic gear. Anything specific to this water is above.

Full hatch chart, access map and live gauge on the Copper River page →