Fly In Fishing To Bachatna Creek

Where is Bachatna Creek?

Bachatna Creek is located on the West Forelands of Cook Inlet, nestled between the mouths of the Kustatan and Big River. Just a 20-minute flight from North Kenai, this remote creek offers a truly wild and scenic fishing experience.

Unlike many Alaskan rivers, Bachatna Creek is not glacier-fed. Instead, its tannin-stained waters are fed by snowmelt, rainfall, and the surrounding tidal marshes, giving it a unique character and ecosystem. The creek bed is composed almost entirely of soft sand and remains shallow throughout, aside from occasional deeper holes where fish tend to hold.

Bachatna Creek Silver Salmon Fishing

Bachatna Creek literally comes alive with silver salmon in late July and August. The stream is very unique as it has an entirely sandy bottom, shallow runs and crystal-clear water making it ideal for fly fishing.

Standing on small sandbars, one can sight fish for silver salmon all day long and watch one after another take your fly. The fish are less than a mile from the saltwater, very fresh and super aggressive.

While this river sees a very strong run on silvers and very little pressure it is subject to varying water conditions due to its size and shallow nature. This river also requires some degree of hiking and wading.

Bachatna Creek Silver Salmon Limits

The Bachatna creek silver salmon limit is three per person, per day. Once you retain your limit of silvers you are required to quit fishing for the remainder of the day. Your Alaska fishing guide will ensure you find the best places to make your Alaska fishing trip worthwhile.