Kisaralik

Kisaralik River Description

Coordinates Miles Land Mark Comments

N 60.20.093

W 159.24.252 0 Kisaralik Lake

The river is a small clear flowing stream as it leaves Kisaralik Lake. It flows through a tundra covered basin for the next 20 miles with shallow rocky riffles. The Kuskokwim mountains rise to 2700 feet above the river basin. Fishing in this section is slow but Dolly, Arctic Char, and Grayling can be picked up with egg patterns drifted under holding Salmon. Dolly’s and Lake Trout can be taken in the lake.

N 60.19.800

W 159.31.300 4 Gold Greek

Increased flow makes floating easier. Swift flow with rocky riffles to North Fork. Excellent fishing at the Confluence.

N 60.23.143

W 159.41.398 18 North Fork

Large pool, increases flow dramatically. Good camping here.

None available 22 Entering Kilbuck Mountains

Start of 20 miles of swift flow through rock gardens as river cuts through Kilbuck mountains. Some of these rapids require quick maneuvering. These rapids are mostly class II but some approach

N 60.21.777

W 159.56.392 24 Upper Falls

Class III then class IV 50 yards below. Scout on left and portage right. Nest 12 miles are class II. Rainbows start to show.

N 60.24.680

W 159.58.380 26 Quicksilver Creek

Large pool.

N 60.28.720

W 160.09.360 36 S-turn

Class III - take extreme right.

N 60.29.930

W 160.09.980 40 Golden Gate

The Golden Gate is class III but the next 40 miles are class I, watch for sweepers. Rainbow fishing below rapids excellent.

N 60.33.319

W 160.20.655 46 Quartz Creek

River leaves Kilbuck mountains and begins to braid. Rainbow fishing continues its excellence if water levels aren't to high. In mid to late August, Silvers begin to show in sloughs.

N 60.40.000

W 160.16.250 53 Clear Creek Usually not noticeable due to braids.

Not available 61 Nukluk Creek

N 60.46.429

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