Trip brief · Russian River (Alaska)
How to go fish the Russian River (Alaska)
The months we list for the Russian River (Alaska) are June, July, August, September. You are inside that window now, so this brief is written for August.
August
No USGS gauge is mapped to this river.
Flies to tie — August
Sockeye Salmon (late run)n/a
Purple Egg Sucking Leech
Egg Pattern#8-10
Glo-Bug
Flesh Fly#4-6
Polar Shrimp
Access
Russian River Campground
60.484, -149.981parking
Russian River Falls
60.497, -150.018
Russian River Ferry
60.481, -149.990parking
Upper Russian at Lower Russian Lake
60.521, -150.043
Regs — check current rules before you go
Alaska sport fishing license required. King salmon stamp required for king salmon (not typically targeted here). Fly fishing only regulations on upper Russian River — terminal tackle must be single hook with attached attractor. Closed to fishing before June 11. Check ADF&G emergency orders as regulations can change in-season based on run strength. Russian River Campground requires fee.
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 Russian River (Alaska) page →