Resurrection Creek (Hope)

The feel

Resurrection Creek is a historic gold-rush creek at sleepy Hope, and it is a restored salmon stream. Pink salmon come in by the thousands, and Dolly Varden share the water. You fish from the bank along Resurrection Creek Road at the edge of Hope, and crowds are low. Pinks run 3-5 lb in July and August, and coho of 5-8 lb follow in August and September.

What to expect

Water and access

Bank access along Resurrection Creek Road at the edge of Hope.

Species and timing

Pink salmon (3-5 lb) in July and August; coho (5-8 lb) in August and September; Dolly Varden also present.

Methods and gear

Bank fishing with spin or fly gear.

License and rules

Check current pink and silver rules. Verify limits and open reaches.

Crowds and best time

Crowds are low. Pinks are strongest on even years.

Season and access

July to September.

Mingo says

Come in July or August for pinks and August or September for coho. Even years bring the strongest pink runs.

Before you go

• Confirm which reaches are open and the current pink and silver limits.
• Call the Sport Fish Information Center in Anchorage at (907) 267-2218.
• Bring spin or fly gear and plan to fish from the bank.

Written October 2026. Sources are listed at the end of this page.