Four species that dominate Mat-Su fall fishing
September 03, 2026
Summer is coming to an end, but that doesn't mean fishing is over.
Andy Couch
Andy Couch is a member of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Fish and Wildlife Commission and the Matanuska Valley Fish and Game Advisory Committee. Thoughts and opinions are his own unless otherwise noted.
Where to find August coho in Mat-Su
August 27, 2026
There are a few reliable spots for silvers in the region.
State closes coho harvests in Susitna, Little Susitna rivers; other fisheries remain open
August 20, 2026
The closure to effect early Wednesday.
Fish Creek run holds strong as coho concerns grow elsewhere
August 13, 2026
Sport fishing remains open at fish creek until at least Aug. 15.
Sockeye surge at Fish Creek amid tough outlook elsewhere in Mat-Su
August 06, 2026
Fish Creek was hot, but coho counts remain low.
Pike derby crowns winners as high water impacts salmon harvests
July 30, 2026
A 33.125-inch pike earned top fish honors at the derby.
Fish Creek dipnet fishery open; coho arrive in Mat-Su
July 23, 2026
Fish Creek is open through July 31.
Stocked lakes shine as Mat-Su salmon wait
July 16, 2026
Looking for good fishing? Hit one of Mat-Su's many stocked lakes.
Sockeye sport fishing opens at Fish Creek; Mat-Su dipnet fisheries coming
July 09, 2026
Fish Creek is the top early-season sockeye sport fishing destination