Fishing the Montana creek and big Susitna in Matanuska Valley

With shuttle service from the Bear Dance Village and RV Center.

MONTANA CREEK, ALASKA FISH AND FISHING RATINGS:

King Salmon (Chinook) Fishing Rating: Decent to Outstanding. You should check out the king fishing at Montana Creek. It is the second most popular place to fish along the Parks Highway. Fishing Techniques: People catch kings using flies, drifting corkys and yarn, or casting spinners and spoons in the creek itself. At the mouth, people mostly fish pond-style with hooks floated with corkys.

Silver Samon (Coho) Fishing Rating: Decent to Good. During August, the silver salmon fishing can be good at Montana Creek. Fishing Techniques for silvers at Montana Creek include: Spinners and spoons, flies, and fishing eggs.

Pink Samon Fishing Rating: Decent to Good. During even numbered years ie., (2008, 2010, 2012) pinks can be fun at Montana Creek just ahead of the silvers arriving. Fishing Techniques for pink salmon at Montana Creek: Casting spinners and spoons such as pixies, blue fox, or vibrax is the most effective technique for pinks.

Chum Salmon Fishing Rating: Decent to Good. Chum salmon show up at Montana Creek just ahead of the silvers. Fishing Techniques for chum at Montana Creek: Small flies and eggs are the most effective techniques. Some chum are also caught using spinners and spoons.

Rainbow Trout Fishing Rating: Decent to Good. Rainbow trout fishing in Montana Creek is good toward the beginning of salmon season and during the month of September.

Grayling Fishing Rating: Decent to Good. Grayling fishing in Montana Creek is good toward the beginning of salmon season and during the month of September.

Take a look at a few pictures from our fishing trips.