Alaska
Anchor River near Anchor Point
Current River Rating
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Why
- This river does not yet have enough local fishing guidance to assign a rating.
Cautions
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Blocking Factors
- Configured water observations are currently unavailable.
Current Readings
- Flow
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- Gage Height
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- Water Temperature
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- Latest current reading
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 15239900 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Showers
Temperature
57°F
Feels like
51°F
Wind
17 mph SE
Wind gust
34 mph
Current precipitation
0.02 in
Updated
Sep 4, 2026, 11:45 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.04 in
Last 24 hours
0.14 in
Last 48 hours
0.15 in
Some recent rainfall may begin influencing river conditions.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 12 AM
Showers
Temp 57°F
Chance 97%
Precip 0.08 in
Wind 17 mph
Sat 4 AM
Drizzle
Temp 54°F
Chance 90%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 17 mph
Sat 8 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 15 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 56°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 16 mph
Sat 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 57°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 13 mph
Sat 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Fri, Sep 4
Showers
High 65°F / Low 56°F
Chance 91%
Precip 0.13 in
Max gust 31 mph
Sat, Sep 5
Showers
High 57°F / Low 52°F
Chance 100%
Precip 0.36 in
Max gust 36 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Showers
High 56°F / Low 51°F
Chance 100%
Precip 0.46 in
Max gust 15 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Drizzle
High 56°F / Low 50°F
Chance 63%
Precip 0.04 in
Max gust 20 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
Anchor River near Anchor Point, Alaska. Monitoring-Backed from USGS 15239900 (live water temperature and stage). Discharge 00060 is not treated as live; the last IV discharge in this audit was 2019.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Anchor River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
The Anchor River near Anchor Point is the southern Kenai Peninsula fishing reach at Anchor Point. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 15239900 using live water temperature and stage. Live discharge is not claimed. Distinct from Ninilchik, Deep Creek, and the Kenai River identities. Resident rainbow trout are the honest selector primary. Chinook and coho are seasonal ADF&G fisheries, not weir ratings. Steelhead is described in text only. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
ADF&G Kenai Peninsula Anchor River. USGS 15239900. Steelhead are ADF&G catch-record / anadromous fisheries where open and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Confirm current official notices. Dolly Varden (Salvelinus malma) are an ADF&G sport fish in many Alaska drainages and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID.
Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Seasonal ADF&G Chinook. Confirm current Kenai Peninsula notices. ADF&G sonar, weir, and escapement counts are fishery context. They are not StrikeTracks river condition ratings.
Coho Salmon
Oncorhynchus kisutch
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Seasonal ADF&G coho. Confirm current notices. ADF&G sonar, weir, and escapement counts are fishery context. They are not StrikeTracks river condition ratings.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Southern Kenai Peninsula gravel-bed river at Anchor Point, distinct from the Kenai and from Cook Inlet beach fisheries.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Fly fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by ADF&G Kenai Peninsula Anchor River / Anchor River State Recreation Area pages. Catalog coordinates are the USGS point.
Stocking information
ADF&G Kenai Peninsula manages Anchor River salmonids. Confirm current official stocking and in-season notices separately.
Official sources
ADF&G Kenai Peninsula Anchor River special regulations, including king and steelhead rules, change. Steelhead are ADF&G catch-record / anadromous fisheries where open and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Confirm current official notices. Dolly Varden (Salvelinus malma) are an ADF&G sport fish in many Alaska drainages and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. ADF&G sonar, weir, and escapement counts are fishery context. They are not StrikeTracks river condition ratings. Distinct from Ninilchik and Deep Creek, which have no live IV. Confirm current official regulations.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Kenai Peninsula, Alaska
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Kenai Peninsula
Management Category
Anadromous Kenai Peninsula salmonid river
Regulation Scope
Anchor River near Anchor Point
Regulation Summary
Anchor River near Anchor Point: ADF&G Kenai Peninsula sport-fishing regulations. Confirm current official notices.
Target Species
rainbow-trout, chinook-salmon, coho-salmon
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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