Sitka Management Area
Fishing Opportunities

Indian River


Description

A US Forest Service hiking trail begins at the end of Indian River Road and parallels Indian River up to Indian River Falls (approx 4.5 miles).  Along this section of river and all portions upriver of the Sawmill Creek Road Bridge there are angling opportunities for Dolly Varden, rainbow trout, a small run of steelhead, and pink salmon. Downstream of the Sawmill Creek Road Bridge, including Sitka National Historical Park, fishing for salmon is prohibited.  However, hiking trails and a bridge within the park provide good opportunities to view spawning and migrating salmon in late summer and fall.  Dolly Varden can be caught along this lower section of river and are most available in early spring, then again in the summer during early July.

Getting There

Traveling east on Sawmill Creek Road, turn left onto Indian River Road just before Sawmill Creek Road crosses Indian River.  Take Indian River Road approximately .25 miles to a parking area which allows access to the river.

Dates

Begin: January 01
Ends: December 365

Regulations

Before you go fishing please check the regulations.