Crooked Creek SRS
Kasilof
The feel
Crooked Creek is a state campground with walk-in access to the point where Crooked Creek joins the Kasilof. The confluence is a short walk from the campground and is the prime spot. The water is glacial and silty off Tustumena Lake, so you will not see anything. Fish tight and by feel.
The site covers 105 acres with 79 campsites and 36 day-use parking sites. Moose, black and brown bears, lynx, squirrels and hares live in the area.
What to expect
- Water and access
- Walk in to the point where Crooked Creek joins the river. Take North Cohoe Loop Road. There is no launch.
- Species and timing
- Sockeye in July and August at 4-8 lb, coho in August and September at 8-12 lb. Dolly Varden are caught in summer, and a small steelhead run comes in spring and fall.
- Methods and gear
- Bank, spin and fly.
- License and rules
- Sockeye and coho limits are set in season by emergency order, and king fishing is often closed. Check the current regulations.
- Crowds and best time
- Medium crowds. King fishing from the bank is most popular in May and June.
- Parking
- Parking is $5/day, with 36 day-use parking sites.
- Hazards
- Do not feed wildlife, and keep camps clean.
- Bathrooms and water
- Toilets and water, ADA accessible.
- Season and access
- Camping is first come first served, with a 7-day limit.
Mingo says
Fish the confluence for the sockeye run first, then the later coho. Bank kings draw anglers in the spring months when open.
Before you go
- Camping is $20/site, first come first served.
- RVs are limited to 35 ft.
- Call the DNR Public Information Center at (907) 269-8400 with questions.
Written October 2026. Sources are listed at the end of this page.
Today
Getting there
- Access
- Walk in to the point where Crooked Creek joins the river. That confluence is the prime spot. Fish tight and by feel, you will not see anything.
- Fee
- State Parks. Parking $5/day, camping $20/site, 79 campsites on 105 acres, 35 ft RV limit, 7-day limit, toilets and water, ADA. No launch. First come first served.
- Drive from Anchorage
- 2h58 to Kasilof
- Drive from Fairbanks
- Full day, 9h32 to Kasilof
- Water
- River
- Best time
- Jul-Aug
- Fish
- Sockeye, Coho (silver), Chinook (king)
- How to fish it
- Bank, Spin, Fly
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Managed by
- State Parks campground and day use, day use fee
- Regulations
- Kasilof River
- Local rules
- Sockeye and coho limits here are set in season by ADF&G emergency order, and king fishing is often closed. Check the current regulations before you go.
| Species | Months | Typical size |
|---|---|---|
| Sockeye | Jul, Aug | 4-8 lb |
| Coho (silver) | Aug, Sep | 8-12 lb |
Part of Western Kenai.