Alaska Rainbow Trout Fishing

Anchorage Bowl

Taku Lake, Anchorage AK

The most populous city in Alaska, Anchorage is home to over 250,000 or roughly half the States entire population! 

Fishing in Anchorage Bowl, running from Portage Glacier to the south and up to Eklutna Lake to the north of the city, is varied and plentiful.  Whether you are fishing for Salmon, Rainbow Trout or Steelhead Trout the Anchorage Bowl has it all!

	Ship Creek – Anchorage where you can try your luck at the annual Ship Creek King Salmon Fishing Derby, usually held in early June, and the Ship Creek Silver Salmon Derby in August.
	Campbell Creek
	Chester Creek
	Rabbit Creek
	Bird Creek
	Twentymile River
	Placer River

In addition to these exiting favorite fishing holes, ADF&G stocks dozens of lake with Rainbow Trout, Arctic Grayling, and others. Just to name a few of the spots stocked in and around the Anchorage Bowl area: Alder Pond, Beach Lake, Campbell Point Lake, Chester Creek/University Lake, Jewel Lake, and Taku-Campbell Lake.

With every modern convenience you can imagine, Anchorage is truly the gateway to the last frontier. 

Retail sporting goods stores include:

	Alaska Mining & Diving - boating, diving, snowmoblie & more
	Barney's Sports Chalet
	D & D's Fire Flies, Chugiak
	Mountain View Sports Center serving Alaskan Anglers for over 35 years
	REI - Recreational Equipment Inc.
	Rod & Reel
	Sixth Ave Outfitters
	Sportsman's Warehouse
	Sunshine Sports
	The Sports Authority
	Tackle Repair Center
	World Wide Angler

Accommodations range from Bed & Breakfast inns, such as Conner Lake B&B, to familiar chains and many wonderful local choices to suit every need and budget. 

Restaurants abound in Anchorage, and entertainment ranges from the delightful Saturday Market in downtown during the summer to the enchanting winter festival Fur Rondy and the ultimate excitement of the Iditarod in March.  Be sure to visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center and discover the history and diversity of the many Native cultures in this Great State.

Fishing in Anchorage - an adventure to remember!