|
River
|
Borough
|
Reach
|
Length
(miles)
|
Year
Listed/ Updated
|
|
|
Description
|
| Aaron, Oerns,
and Berg Creeks |
Wrangell-Petersburg |
Forms a
single stream system on mainland that flows into Blake Channel
20 miles southeast of Wrangell |
37
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, F,
W |
Has high
commercial and sport fish value including king salmon, a wide
variety of hunting opportunities, old-growth forest, and high
scenic qualities. |
| Addison
Creek |
Kenai Peninsula |
Headwaters
at the terminus of Addison Glacier downstream including brackish
Pederson Lagoon along the upper west side of Aialik Bay |
4
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, F,
W |
Primary
spawning habitat for red and silver salmon in Aialik Bay area.
Recreational area for sea kayaks and sport fishing. Excellent
habitat for wildlife. |
| Alecks Creek
and Lake |
Wrangell-Petersburg |
Headwaters
below 1000 foot elevation to saltwater in Elena Bay on Kuiu
Island |
3
|
1993
|
W
|
R, F, H |
Lies within
Tebenkof Bay Wilderness Area. High fish values for steelhead,
silver and sockeye salmon, and cutthroat trout. Site of old
native village and fishing camp. |
| Alexander
Creek |
Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
From Alexander
Lake including Sucker Creek (Latitude: 61 degrees, 45'/Longitude:
150 degrees, 45') to Dinglishna Hill (Latitude: 61 degrees,
22'/Longitude: 150 degrees, 35') |
45
|
1995
|
W
|
S, R, F,
W, C |
Popular
river for anglers, particularly for King and coho salmon.
The upper reaches are scenic, with views of the Alaska Range.
Class I water encourages high use by beginning floaters. The
lower reaches contain native archaeological sites, historic
roadhouses, and the Iditarod Trail. |
| Alpine Creek |
Wrangell-Petersburg |
Mainland
at 4000 foot elevation to Stikine River |
3
|
1993
|
W
|
S |
Canyon contains
exceptional alpine and rock formation scenery. In the Stikine-LeConte
Wilderness Area. |
| Alsek River |
Skagway-Yakutat-Angoon |
Canadian-Alaska
border downstream to point where park boundary crosses the
river just below Gateway Knob |
30
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R |
Uncommon
environmental diversity, very impressive mountainous and glacial
scenery, and outstanding wilderness experience. Wildlands
based recreation. |
| American
Creek |
Lake and
Peninsula |
Hammersly
Lake downstream west and south to mouth at Lake Coville |
58
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, F,
W |
Flows through
tundra, then spruce forest. Common wildlife include salmon,
bears, and moose. Unique strain of rainbow trout. Excellent
recreational angling. |
| Anaktuvuk
River |
Yukon-Koyukuk |
Headwaters
downstream to park boundary |
38
|
1993
|
W
|
F, W, O |
Fisheries
(Arctic Char), unimpaired wilderness, and Dall sheep habitat. |
| Anan Creek |
Wrangell-Petersburg |
Mainland
at 3000 foot elevation to saltwater in Anan Bay |
18
|
1993
|
W
|
R, F, W |
Regional
and national significance because of intense concentration
of fish, numbers of bears and certainty of viewing bears during
salmon runs from viewing facility. |
| Andrews
Creek |
Wrangell-Petersburg |
Mainland
at 2000 foot elevation to Stikine River |
18
|
1993
|
W
|
S, F, W |
In Stikine-LeConte
Wilderness Area. Hosts king salmon spawning run in South Fork,
and contributes clear (non-glacial) water quality to Stikine
River. |
| Antler River |
Juneau |
Antler Glacier
to Berners Bay |
13
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, G,
W |
Open vistas
in steeply walled, glacially-carved valley attract guided
whitewater canoe enthusiasts. Tidal flats attract wildlife
during spring hooligan spawning runs. |
| Baird Glacier |
Wrangell-Petersburg |
Ice fields
above 5000 foot elevation to near saltwater in Thomas Bay
on mainland |
20
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, W |
Seasonal
access to the ice fields, and popular sightseeing destination.
Southernmost permanent tern colony in Alaska. |
| Bakewell
Creek and Badger Lake |
Outer Ketchikan |
Badger Lake
to saltwater in Bakewell Arm |
9
|
1993
|
W
|
R, F |
One of few
sockeye fisheries in Misty Fiords. Steelhead, Dolly Varden
char, cutthroat, chum, pink and coho salmon also present. |
| Bear Glacier
River |
Kenai Peninsula |
Headwaters
including proglacial lake downstream to park boundary along
west side of Resurrection Bay |
7
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, F,
W |
Includes
scenic vistas and numerous recreational opportunities. Lake
formed when glacier receded from slopes in 1952. Spawning
habitat for red and silver salmon. Numerous wildlife species. |
| Beaver Creek |
Valdez-Cordova |
Nutzotin
Mountains downstream to Canadian Border |
51
|
1993
|
W, S
|
S |
Largest
clear water stream rising in the vicinity of the extensively
glacier capped Wrangell Mountains. |
| Benzeman
River and Lake |
Sitka |
Flows through
Benzeman Lake and terminates in Secluded Bay |
14
|
1993
|
W
|
S, G, F |
Steep slopes
rising from lake and river. Contains granite half-dome formations.
Highly valued anadromous fisheries. |
| Berners
River |
Juneau |
100 foot
elevation to Berners Bay |
10
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, F,
W |
Large ponds
and pools, broad channels, and high mountains on either side.
Prime habitat for moose, waterfowl, and furbearers. Excellent
anadromous fish habitat and salmon production. |
| Big Branch
Inlet Stream |
Sitka |
Glacier
on southwest slope of Muravief Peak to Big Branch Bay |
12
|
1993
|
W
|
S, O |
Unusually
wide variety of ecosystems, including highly productive estuary
and very large grass flat and tidal meadow. Important habitat
for Sitka black-tailed deer and brown bear. |
| Big Creek |
Prince of
Wales |
Tributaries
originate below 1,00 feet and flow into West Arm of Cholmondeley
Sound |
5
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, F,
W |
Important
producer of coho, sockeye, chum, pink salmon, and steelhead.
Abundant black bears and waterfowl. |
| Big Goat
Creek and Lake |
Outer Ketchikan |
Big Goat
Lake to saltwater in east arm of Rudyerd Bay |
5
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, W |
Unusually
high concentration of brown bear. Abundant Sitka black-tailed
deer and excellent goat hunting. Drops 500 feet over spectacular
falls as flows out of lake, and is a popular sightseeing destination. |
| Big River |
Lake and
Peninsula |
Headwaters
downstream to mouth on Pacific Ocean |
20
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, F,
W |
Important
salmon spawning stream. Also foraging area for brown bear.
Recreational angling. Influenced by tides with tidal flats
extending three miles beyond mouth. |
| Black River |
Sitka |
800 foot
elevation to Black Bay |
10
|
1993
|
W
|
S, G, F,
O |
Old-growth
Sitka spruce and unusual geologic formation of black marble
bedrock channel. |
| Blind River |
Wrangell-Petersburg |
Below 500
foot elevation to saltwater in Wrangell Narrows on Mitkof
Island |
5
|
1993
|
R
|
R, F, W,
O |
One of few
places in Southeast Alaska with road access and sport fishing
in fresh water for king salmon. Ice free wintering habitat
for trumpeter swans due to tidal flushing action. |
| Blossom
River |
Outer Ketchikan |
3000 foot
elevation to Wilson Arm |
25
|
1993
|
W, S
|
F |
Highly productive
for king salmon. |
| Blue River |
Outer Ketchikan |
Canada/U.S.
border to Unuk River |
26
|
1993
|
W
|
S, G, W,
O |
Abundant
brown bear population. Recent volcanic activity and lava flows
have contributed to unique geologic features, scenery and
plant associations. |
| Bradfield
River, East Fork |
Wrangell-Petersburg |
Glaciers
at 5000 foot elevation to saltwater in Bradfield Canal on
mainland |
19
|
1993
|
R
|
S, F, W |
High fish
values for steelhead and king salmon. Wildlife values for
brown bear and mountain goat. |
| Bradfield
River, North Fork |
Wrangell-Petersburg |
Glaciers
at 5000 foot elevation to saltwater in Bradfield Canal on
mainland |
27
|
1993
|
R
|
S, F, W |
High fish
values for steelhead and king salmon. Views of glaciated alpine
areas and numerous small glaciers and hanging valleys. |
| Bremner
River |
Valdez-Cordova |
The North
Fork Lobe of Bremner Glacier, the Middle Fork Lobe of Bremner
Glacier, and Fan Glacier downstream to Copper River confluence |
40
|
1993
|
W
|
S, W |
Extremely
scenic, remote, diverse wildlife, staging area for migratory
swans and waterfowl. |
| Brooks River |
Lake and
Peninsula |
Entire river
between Brooks Lake and Naknek Lake |
1
|
1993
|
S
|
R, F |
Salmon and
trout fishing attract people from around the world, as well
as, to observe and photograph the brown bears fishing. |
| Canoe Point
Stream |
Prince of
Wales |
Small lake
just above 1000 foot elevation to Trocadero Bay |
2
|
1993
|
W
|
S |
Spectacular
200-foot high waterfall, which is close to saltwater but screened
by heavy vegetation. |
| Cascade
Creek |
Wrangell-Petersburg |
Glaciers
above 5000 foot elevation to saltwater in Thomas Bay on mainland |
5
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, F |
Rock formations,
two alpine lakes, and many waterfalls. Abundant population
of rainbow trout. Accessible by trail. |
| Castle River |
Wrangell-Petersburg |
Below 1000
foot elevation to saltwater in Duncan Canal on Kupreanof Island |
23
|
1993
|
W
|
R, F, W |
Combination
of recreation cabins, sport fishing, and waterfowl hunting
opportunities. Remarkable commercial fish values due to availability
of large area of spawning and rearing stream. |
| Cathedral
Falls Creek |
Wrangell-Petersburg |
Below 1000
foot elevation to saltwater in Hamilton Bay on Kupreanof Island |
1
|
1993
|
R
|
S, R |
Regional
significance due to falls and road and trail access for recreation. |
| Chandler
River |
Yukon-Koyukuk |
Headwaters
north to park boundary including Chandler and Little Chandler
lakes and unnamed lake |
30
|
1993
|
W
|
F, W |
Arctic char,
peregrine falcon nesting, and trout lakes within river system. |
| Chickamin
River |
Outer Ketchikan |
Glaciers
to saltwater at Behm Canal |
96
|
1993
|
W, S
|
S, R, G,
F, W, H, C |
One of few
king salmon rivers in southern Southeast. Abundant brown bear
population along with other wildlife species. In past used
by Natives for hunting and fishing. Evidence of past glacial
periods. |
| Chisana
River |
Valdez-Cordova |
Chisana
Glacier to northern Park boundary |
40
|
1993
|
W, S
|
S, W, H,
C |
Access to
historic mining town of Chisana and placer mining operations
of Gold Hill. Scenic, diverse wildlife, and cultural significance
of native community at Dot Lake. |
| Chitina
River |
Valdez-Cordova |
Headwaters
downstream in an easterly direction to preserve boundary at
Copper River confluence |
112
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, G,
W, H |
Recommended
in 1973 Bureau of Outdoor Recreation report for its outstanding
scenic, geologic, wildlife, historic, and recreational resources. |
| Chitistone
River |
Valdez-Cordova |
Chitistone
Pass downstream to Nizina River confluence |
20
|
1993
|
W
|
S, G, W,
H |
Historic
Chitistone Trial, incredibly scenic mountainous area, wildlife
possibilities, and evidence of mountain building events of
past. |
| Chokotonk
River |
Lake and
Peninsula |
Headwaters
near Lake Clark Pass westerly to Little Lake Clark |
19
|
1993
|
W
|
S |
Views of
the Alaska Range and fjord-like Little Lake Clark at the take-out. |
| Chuck River |
Angoon |
Elevation
2,100 feet to Windham Bay (excluding private land 1.5 miles) |
15
|
1993
|
W
|
S, F, W,
O |
Exemplary
northern mainland stands of riparian spruce forests. Productive
anadromous fisheries. Less common example of moderately-sized,
non-glacial river within Coast Range region. |
| Cinder River |
Lake and
Peninsula |
Headwaters
from the Aleutian Range north to the preserve boundary |
21
|
1993
|
W
|
W |
Drainage
supports year round moose habitat. |
| Copper River |
Valdez-Cordova |
Headwaters
from Copper Glacier north and west to preserve boundary |
62
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, G,
W |
Very scenic
area in Wrangell Mts. Upper river good bald eagle habitat.
Contains second largest sediment loading in North America.
Abundant wildlife. Sport and subsistence fisheries. |
| Crescent
Lake and River |
Kenai Peninsula |
Crescent
Lake including Lake Fork, North Fork, and Mainstem to Tuxedni
Bay |
36
|
1993
|
W
|
S |
Outstanding
mountainous scenery with hanging glaciers. |
| Dangerous
River |
Skagway |
Harlequin
Lake to Gulf of Alaska |
23
|
1993
|
W, S
|
S, W |
Outstanding
populations of wildlife, especially moose. Braided and deeply
incised channel with sandy banks. Icebergs flow down river. |
| Delight
Creek |
Kenai Peninsula |
Headwaters
of Delight Lake to outlet of Delight Creek on East Arm of
Nuka Bay |
5
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, F,
W |
Primary
values are anadromous fisheries, sport fishing, hiking and
camping. Lower reach has most popular camping and sport fishing
area in Nuka Bay subdistrict of park. |
| Deshka River
(including Kroto and Moose Creeks) |
Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
From Loon
(Moose Creek-Latitude: 62 degrees, 50'/Longitude: 150 degrees,
20') and Kroto (Kroto Creek-Latitude: 62 degrees, 50'/Longitude:
150 degrees/30') Lakes to confluence of Deshka and Susitna
Rivers (Latitude: 61 degrees, 35'/Longitude: 150d, 30' |
141
|
1995
|
S
|
R, F, C |
Primary
habitat for king salmon and also supports sockeye, coho, pink,
and chum salmon. The river receives high angling effort. Popular
also for snowmachines, dog mushing, and cross-country skiing.
Valuable winter moose habitat. Lower section of river supports
many archaeological sites. |
| Desire Creek |
Kenai Peninsula |
Upper end
of Desire Lake downstream to mouth Desire Creek on East Arm
of Nuka Bay |
3
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, W |
Primary
values are anadromous fisheries, sport fishing, hiking, and
camping. Black bear and marine mammal species use waters.
Spectacular views of McCarty Fjord from beach. |
| Duncan Salt
Chuck Creek |
Wrangell-Petersburg |
Below 1000
foot elevation at two small lakes to saltwater at outlet of
salt chuck in Duncan Canal on Kupreanof Island |
12
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, F,
W |
Views from
salt chuck include snow-capped peaks of Portage Mountains
outside river corridor as a backdrop to placid salt chuck
water and open grass flats. High fish values for steelhead,
silver salmon, and cutthroat trout. Rapids at outlet (salt
chuck) flow in both directions. |
| Eagle River |
Juneau |
Lake at
Eagle Glacier to Favorite Channel |
6
|
1993
|
R
|
S, R, G |
High recreation
use such as sport fishing, hunting, driftboating/kayaking,
hiking and camping. Has moraine lakes and large waterfall
below lakes. |
| Eagle River
and Lake |
Wrangell-Petersburg |
At 500 foot
elevation on mainland to saltwater in Eagle Bay |
12
|
1993
|
W
|
R, F |
Offers brown
bear hunting, kokanee fishing in lake, and steelhead and cutthroat
trout fishing in river. |
| Earl West
Creek |
Wrangell-Petersburg |
2000 foot
elevation to saltwater at Blake Channel on Wrangell Island |
9
|
1993
|
R
|
R, F |
Regional
significance because of unique dependence of aquaculture project
upon water quality and established public use via road access. |
| Endicott
River |
Yakutat |
Glacier
Bay National Park boundary at Endicott Lake to Lynn Canal |
21
|
1993
|
W
|
S, W |
Precipitous
side walls, narrow gorges, and high mountains. High probability
of viewing wildlife. |
| Ernie Creek |
Yukon-Koyukuk |
Headwaters
downstream to North Fork Koyukuk River confluence |
18
|
1993
|
W
|
G |
Narrow valley
with unique geologic precipices. |
| Espenberg
River |
Northwest
Arctic |
River mouth
upstream for 10 miles |
10
|
1993
|
R
|
S, R |
Only river
in preserve with recreational potential having its mouth north
of Arctic Circle. Travel by small kayak or canoe. Passes through
relative highlands (>25 ft MSL) and arctic coastal plains. |
| Essowah
Lakes and Streams |
Prince of
Wales |
Parrot Lake
to Pacific Ocean |
13
|
1993
|
W
|
S, F, W |
Excellent
fishing, with abundant cutthroat trout, and pink, chum, coho,
and sockeye salmon. High-value waterfowl wintering area and
serves as stopover for migratory birds. |
| Etivluk
River, East Fork |
Yukon-Koyukuk |
Headwaters
north to park boundary |
20
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, W,
O |
Outstanding
variety of wildlife from raptors to large mammals, recreation
opportunities, scenic landforms, and significant archeological
values. |
| Fall Dog
Creek |
Wrangell-Petersburg |
Below 1000
foot elevation to saltwater in Security Bay on Kuiu Island |
4
|
1993
|
W
|
S, F, W,
C |
Open views
of salt chuck and grass flat contrast with glacial box canyon.
Unique salmon run attracts large numbers of black bears and
eagles. Alaska Natives from Kake utilize resource for subsistence. |
| Falls Creek
and McHenry Lake |
Wrangell-Petersburg |
1000 foot
elevation on Etolin Island to saltwater in McHenry Inlet |
3
|
1993
|
W
|
S, F |
In South
Etolin Wilderness Area. High commercial fish and scenic values. |
| Farragut
River |
Wrangell-Petersburg |
Glaciers
above 1000 foot elevation to saltwater in Farragut Bay on
mainland |
30
|
1993
|
W, S
|
S, F, W |
Significant
king salmon run and variety of other fish species. Black bear
occur in high numbers. Lower river and estuary used by waterfowl
and migrating sandhill cranes. |
| Fish Creek |
Outer Ketchikan |
Approximately
3,500 feet to Salmon River |
4
|
1993
|
R
|
F |
Offers spectacular
views across glacially scoured Salmon River valley. Attracts
bear viewing opportunities during spawning season. Largest
recorded genetic strain of chum salmon inhabit stream. |
| Fred's Creek |
Sitka |
Below and
northeast of Crater Ridge to Sitka Sound |
5
|
1993
|
W
|
S, G, O |
Ash canyons
and cliffs, lava falls, and unique basalt bedrock control
channels. Several major volcanic landforms. |
| Funnel Creek |
Lake and
Peninsula |
Minor Lake
outlet west and south to Moraine Creek confluence |
9
|
1993
|
W
|
S, F, W |
Spawning
area for sockeye salmon and rainbow trout. Numerous wildlife
such as bears, caribou, wolves, and coyotes use drainage. |
| Gambier
Bay Tributaries |
Angoon |
First tributary
from Pybus Lake to Gambier Bay. Second from 1000 foot elevation
to Gambier Bay |
14
|
1993
|
W
|
F, O |
High ecological
value because of large and productive estuarine environment.
Significant anadromous fisheries. |
| Gilkey River |
Juneau |
Gilkey Glacier
to Antler River |
9
|
1993
|
W
|
S, G |
Braided
stream channel and classic example of glacial outwash system. |
| Glacial
River |
Sitka |
Glacier
high on east side of Baranof Island to South Arm of Kelp Bay |
10
|
1993
|
W
|
S, G, O |
Steeply
walled, glacial valley with impressive views of glaciers.
Wide variety of ecotypes. |
| Glacier
Creek, West, Middle and East |
Kenai Peninsula |
West - Left
Fork from Tongue Glacier to confluence with Right Fork. Right
Fork from Umbrella Glacier to Chinitna Bay. Middle - Unnamed
glacier between North and South Twin Mts. to Chinitna Bay.
East - South Twin Mts. to Chinitna Bay-Cook Inlet. |
40
|
1993
|
W
|
W |
Black and
brown bear denning, as well as, nesting area for trumpeter
swans and bald eagles. Runs of chum and silver salmon. |
| Gokachin,
Mirror, Low, Fish Creek |
Ketchikan
Gateway |
Within Misty
Fiords Monument Wilderness to saltwater in Thorne Arm |
30
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, F,
W, H, C |
Popular
for hunting and fishing. Large grassy tidal meadow at mouth
of Gokachin Creek and waterfall adjacent to saltwater cabin.
Prehistoric use sites and historic mining settlement are present. |
| Goodhope
River (including tributaries) |
Northwest
Arctic |
Goodhope
Bay upstream to headwaters of various tributaries |
245
|
1993
|
W
|
R, G, W,
C |
Includes
white water and slow moving water. Limestone and highly mineralized
ridges, and steep drainages below remnants of volcanic vents
and lava plains. Numerous wildlife. Has oldest known human
use site on the Seward Peninsula at Trail Creek. |
| Granite
Creek, Manzoni Lake |
Outer Ketchikan |
Manzoni
Lake to saltwater in Behm Canal between Rudyerd Bay and Walker
Cove |
8
|
1993
|
W
|
S |
Rock walls
rising over 2,000 feet provide for spectacular scenery; common
flightseeing destination. |
| Hallo Creek |
Lake and
Peninsula |
Headwaters
at and near Hallo Glacier to Hallo Bay |
8
|
1993
|
W
|
S, F, W |
Surrounded
by spectacular scenery. Important grazing areas for highest
density of brown bears known on earth; 30 have been seen grazing
simultaneously. Salmon spawn in creek. |
| Hamilton
Creek |
Wrangell-Petersburg |
Headwaters
at 1000 foot elevation to saltwater in Hamilton Bay on Kupreanof
Island |
20
|
1993
|
S
|
F |
High sport
fish values for coho salmon and steelhead. Road access from
Kake. |
| Hanagita
River |
Valdez-Cordova |
Group of
lakes 12 miles ESE of Hanagita Lake to Tebay River confluence |
17
|
1993
|
W
|
S, W |
Very scenic;
remote; wildlife. |
| Harding
River |
Wrangell-Petersburg |
Below 4000
foot elevation to saltwater in Bradfield Canal on mainland |
16
|
1993
|
W
|
R, F, W |
Produces
trophy-size chum salmon. Excellent place to hunt brown bear. |
| Harris River |
Prince of
Wales |
Flows into
Twelvemile Arm of Kaasan Bay near town of Hollis |
7
|
1993
|
R
|
R |
Recreational
fishing and viewing of spawning salmon in August and September.
Has known wolf population. Accessible by roads and trails. |
| Hasselborg
River and Lakes |
Angoon |
Hasselborg
Lake to Salt Lake |
24
|
1993
|
W
|
R, F, W,
C |
Nationally
known route, featured by outfitters and guides. Hunting for
deer and fishing for trout and salmon. Cultural and subsistence
values for Native community of Angoon. |
| Hatchery
Creek and Lake |
Wrangell-Petersburg |
100 foot
elevation on Etolin Island to saltwater in McHenry Inlet |
2
|
1993
|
W
|
R, F, H |
In South
Etolin Wilderness Area. Site of first commercial fish hatchery
in Alaska, built prior to 1900. Significant Dolly Varden overwintering
stream. |
| Headwaters
Creek |
Lake and
Peninsula |
Headwaters
southwest of Mount Kelez west and south to mouth in Lake Brooks |
28
|
1993
|
W
|
F, W |
Lower river
has an extremely level course; a continuous series of oxbows.
A type specimen of a small salmon stream in interior of park.
Important feeding area for bears. |
| Herbert
River |
Juneau |
Base of
Herbert Glacier to Favorite Channel |
6
|
1993
|
R
|
S, R |
Glacial
terminus and waterfall form headwaters. Remarkable recreation
opportunities. |
| Hulakon
River |
Outer Ketchikan |
1800 foot
elevation to saltwater at Burroughs Bay, near mouth of Unuk
River |
6
|
1993
|
W
|
S, F, W |
Only run
of hooligan (candlefish) in Misty Fiords. Abundant brown bear
population. Wildlife and scenic values similar to Unuk River. |
| Humpback
Creek and Lake |
Outer Ketchikan |
Humpback
Lake to saltwater at Mink Bay |
8
|
1993
|
W
|
F, W |
Steelhead
fishery; cutthroat and Dolly Varden char also present. High
concentration of brown bear. |
| Hunter Bay
Lakes and Streams |
Prince of
Wales |
Hunter Bay
system flows into Hunter Bay |
19
|
1993
|
W
|
R, F |
Excellent
pink, chum, sockeye, and coho salmon fishing. Good potential
for hiking and cross-country skiing. |
| Ikagluik
Creek |
Lake and
Peninsula |
Headwaters
north of Mt. Katmai northwest to Savonoski River confluence |
23
|
1993
|
W
|
G, F, W,
H, O |
Contains
historic village of Old Savonoski and archeological sites.
Geologic history dominated by glaciation. Critical wildlife
habitat for brown bears. |
| Irish Creek
and Keku Creek |
Wrangell-Petersburg |
Below 1000
foot elevation on west side of Kupreanof Island to saltwater
at Rocky Pass |
17
|
1993
|
W
|
F, C |
High commercial
fish values for coho salmon and sport fish values for steelhead.
Has oldest known cultural site, approximately 3,000 to 3,500
years old, on the Stikine Area. |
| Itkillik
River |
Yukon-Koyukuk |
Headwaters
downstream to park boundary |
37
|
1993
|
W
|
O |
Includes
archeological sites. |
| Johnson
Lake and Streams |
Prince of
Wales |
800 foot
elevation to Johnson Lake then to saltwater at Johnson Cove
on Moira Sound |
6
|
1993
|
W
|
F, O |
Major sockeye
salmon producer; chum, coho, and pink salmon also present.
Contains pristine riparian spruce forests with large floodplain
spruce over nine feet in diameter and over 200 feet in height. |
| Kadake Creek |
Wrangell-Petersburg |
Below 500
foot elevation to saltwater in Kadake Bay on Kuiu Island |
23
|
1993
|
W, R
|
S, R, F,
W, H |
High fish
values for steelhead, silver salmon, and cutthroat trout.
Waterfowl and black bears. Historic and current native use
for subsistence. |
| Kadashan
River |
Sitka |
400 foot
elevation to Kadashan Bay in Tenakee Inlet |
8
|
1993
|
W
|
S, F, W,
O |
Large populations
of brown bear |
