Alaska
Ship Creek near Anchorage
Location Snapshot
Ship Creek is an urban Anchorage salmonid stream running from the Chugach front toward the Port of Anchorage. Rainbow trout are the primary target, while wild Chinook and coho salmon add a salmon component to a creek also suited to fly fishing, spinning, and streamers.
Current River Rating
Poor · 35
Conditions are unfavorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Limited opportunity
Timing Outlook
No reliable fishing window is recommended while current river conditions remain Poor.
Why
- Air temperature is outside a comfortable fishing range.
Favorable Factors
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Blocking Factors
- Water temperature is unfavorable for trout fishing.
Timing Evidence
Low chance of precipitation.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 193 CFS
- Gage Height
- 5 ft
- Water Temperature
- 36.5 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 9:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 15276000 · Direct monitoring location
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Snow
Temperature
33°F
Feels like
27°F
Wind
3 mph NW
Wind gust
8 mph
Current precipitation
0.02 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 1:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.21 in
Last 24 hours
0.71 in
Last 48 hours
0.71 in
Moderate rainfall may cause rising or changing flows.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 2 AM
Snow
Temp 32°F
Chance 99%
Precip 0.06 in
Wind 3 mph
Tue 6 AM
Snow
Temp 32°F
Chance 98%
Precip 0.05 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 10 AM
Drizzle
Temp 35°F
Chance 84%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 2 PM
Drizzle
Temp 37°F
Chance 69%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Tue 6 PM
Snow
Temp 34°F
Chance 95%
Precip 0.03 in
Wind 4 mph
Tue 10 PM
Overcast
Temp 30°F
Chance 55%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Snow
High 38°F / Low 29°F
Chance 100%
Precip 0.59 in
Max gust 17 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Snow
High 32°F / Low 26°F
Chance 25%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 8 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 29°F / Low 17°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 32°F / Low 16°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 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
Ship Creek near Anchorage is the Anchorage-area salmon stream where people fish for stocked Chinook salmon and coho salmon.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Ship Creek.
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
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Coho Salmon
Oncorhynchus kisutch
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Mixed flow regime
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Stocking information
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Official sources
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
Anchorage, 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
Anchorage
Management Category
Urban hatchery-supported salmonid creek
Regulation Scope
Ship Creek near Anchorage.
Regulation Summary
Ship Creek near Anchorage: ADF&G Anchorage Area sport-fishing regulations. Confirm current official notices.
Target Species
rainbow-trout, chinook-salmon, coho-salmon
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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