How to fish for coho salmon at Campbell Creek in Anchorage, AK

[@10MinutestoRouletteFortune]

I moved here 6 months ago and I'm literally 2 blocks to this creek. I think that's Taku Lake where I live in the Condos off of Foxridge. I had NO idea they stocked that. I think I found my slice of heaven. Thanks for teaching me the set up. Now I"m excited.

[@alaskafishandgame]

Good luck fishing!

[@jacobohobo]

so how did it go?

[@lorddevout2195]

This video is awesome. Thank you so much for making it. I learned a lot about bobbers and how to set them up properly.

[@thomasbuchwald5346]

One of the best how to videos I’ve seen. Thanks AKDF&G

[@outsidewithdad8110]

Thank you so much for making such an in depth and descriptive video. You dont find too many of those on youtube in my opinion. Awesome video I cant wait for my trip in August.

[@sparkyvator7802]

I'm going to try this set up. I've been fishing the Vedder River and Fraser River up here in BC, Canada. I've yet to catch Coho and will give this set up a try. Thanks for the tips .

[@PalmCirclePete]

Great Video! I'm up visiting family in anchorage and will try to hook into one this week, I'll be bringing my recording equipment to try and make a video.

[@astig7135]

cool. i like your set up. going to use it. thx.

[@roberthughes66]

Nice Video! What kind of braided line do you recommend? I’m going up to your parts. I have 100% fluorocarbon coated? Not sure if that’s good or not. You mentioned another type on the video

[@alaskafishandgame]

Hello. While I prefer to use braided line on my reels, fluorocarbon or mono line is fine to use as well. I use a 3000 series reel for most of my coho fishing and I spool the reel with about 30 to 35 pound test braid. I then run a leader of 20 to 25 pound test mono. Works well for me. If you run fluoro or mono line, you can get away with 15 to 20 pound test line for most coho fishing situations. Good luck!

[@gB-gm7vy]

Great video

[@joeym2197]

When you get a bit do you set the hook on em? Great video this helped a lot

[@alaskafishandgame]

I like to see the bobber sink before setting the hook. However, sometimes they won't pull the bobber all the way down (it will pause, or show some sign that a fish has taken the offering). Either way, if you're confident a fish has the hook in it's mouth, set the hook. Good luck!

[@joeym2197]

Alaska Department of Fish and Game thanks!

[@ACnoMo]

The option to do an electronic signature for my online licence doesnt work i had to go pay for a duplicate that i could sign to make it legit otherwise i had great luck with the slip bobber and thanks for great video

[@terrysharp4376]

Nice informational video

[@Melodie_Info3]

You can keep what you keep there if it in the mouth?

[@WhiteBraveheart1]

You are the man!

[@wesleyk.8376]

Is there a picture or a video that shows simply how to fish for Coho and the exact set up that I need? Or is it even that simple? Because it seems like every damn time I try to find a set up for a fishing pole I’ve seen something that I’ve never seen in my entire life.

[@lemon-iu7bo]

Its because there is a million different setups for a million different techniques and a million different places to fish

[@SamsoniteMike]

What size hooks do you recommend for Campbell creek?

[@alaskafishandgame]

A size 1 or 1/0 hook works well for silvers at Campbell Creek. Good luck!

[@SamsoniteMike]

Thanks!

[@mcchickenmcflurry3636]

What time of the year did you fish at that spot

[@alaskafishandgame]

Fishing for coho in Campbell Creek is typically good from the end of July through August. Runs vary year to year. If you're planning to go, the best time for brighter fish is around July 27 through the second week of August. However, some years you can find brighter fish through August. This same method of fishing is effective at Ship Creek as well. Good luck.

[@adamnoga-styron7882]

What length rod you you use for float fishing?

[@alaskafishandgame]

I find that a 10 foot float rod works best for me. I've also used 9 and 9 1/2 foot rods. Good luck!

[@adamnoga-styron7882]

@@alaskafishandgame thank yo

[@reel907]

What part of Campbell Creek were you fishing at in this video?

[@reel907]

Disregard, I read another comment which you said it was at take....Great videos!! Thank you

[@Fishi_nn]

Is that Robert?

[@robertluckey8904]

What is the peak time to fish Campbell Creek for cohos?

[@alaskafishandgame]

Hi, Robert. There are sections of Campbell Creek that are open to fishing for coho beginning July 14. I prefer to start targeting them in late July or early August. By mid to late August you can still find fresher fish. I normally go out looking for fresh coho after a rain storm when the water level of the creek has risen a bit. If visibility is off, that's good. Find the deeper pools and you should find coho. When the water level goes down and the water clears up, stick to the creek and look under cut-banks and in log jams; coho like to tuck themselves into structure. Feel free to give us a call at 907-267-2218 or stop by our office on Raspberry Road during normal business hours if you need more information. Most of our front counter staff fish for coho on Campbell on a regular basis when the fish are in. Good luck!

[@Twinkyboy]

@@alaskafishandgame how do you access these parts of campbell creek?

[@alaskafishandgame]

@@Twinkyboy There are several access points on Campbell Creek. This particular video was shot at a location accessible from the parking area near Taku Lake.

[@dennistriana7359]

Great video and very informative. I am heading up to Anchorage this week all the way from Miami, Florida. I’d love to catch and release one of those beautiful colored cohos. Are they in Campbell creek now? Where exactly is my best chance of catching one? Thanks!

[@alaskafishandgame]

@@dennistriana7359 Thanks for watching the video. Fishing for coho salmon on Campbell Creek is open in specific sections from July 14 - September 30. I'm typing this reply on September 30. If you will be here next week, fishing for coho on Campbell Creek will be closed. By the end of September, most of the run has made its way out of the fishery onto the spawning grounds. However, some coho can still be found in various sections of the creek which can be accessed at various points in Anchorage. I'd suggest giving us a call at 907-267-2218 if you'd like more information on fishing or salmon viewing opportunities in the area. Have a good trip.

[@mudjerry]

Rod tip down stream brother! Up stream hook sets loose fish ;)

[@ashtoncunningham6981]

By time i get fishing i don't smell like human .. i smell like chum slime and bait from my river salmon gear ..

[@MandDlife]

Great video