Eagle River
Eagle River
Glacial river north of town. Kings on limited open days, silvers and Dollies later, some water on Fort Rich.
- Access
- Bank access in the Eagle River valley and at the Briggs Bridge. JBER reaches require a base recreation permit.
- Water
- River
- Best time
- Jun-Sep
- Fish
- Chinook (king), Coho (silver), Dolly Varden
- How to fish it
- Bank, Spin, Fly
- Gear rules
- King fishing is limited to certain days and reaches. Military-land access needs a permit.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Regulations
- Eagle River
- Local rules
- Open king days are restricted. Some of the best water is on JBER and needs a recreation pass. Verify both.
Part of Anchorage Bowl.