Eklutna Tailrace (Knik River)
Palmer
Warm-water tailrace that stacks up hatchery kings and silvers. A Valley favorite with easy access.
- Access
- Parking and bank access off the Old Glenn Highway near the Knik River bridge.
- Water
- River
- Best time
- Jun-Sep
- Fish
- Chinook (king), Coho (silver)
- How to fish it
- Bank, Spin, Fly
- Gear rules
- Hatchery fishery, often allows bait during the runs. Confirm current rules.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Regulations
- Eklutna Tailrace / Knik River
- Local rules
- Managed for hatchery returns, generous some years. Verify open dates and limits.
Part of Mat-Su Valley.