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Visitor Information for Anchor Point Alaska

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Anchor Point, Alaska

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. America's Westernmost Highway Point
2. Fish the Anchor River
3. After You Fish...
4. Secret Fishing Holes
5. Good Fishing
6. The Anchor River Bridge
7. Fishermen of All Ages

1. AMERICA'S WESTERNMOST HIGHWAY POINT  

Anchor Point is located 210 miles from Anchorage and 22 miles north of Homer. It's also the westernmost highway point in America. The Anchor River, which runs through the town, offers fine fishing for king salmon as well as for many other kinds of fish.


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2. FISH THE ANCHOR RIVER  
The Anchor River is a major salmon stream. You can also catch steelheads, Dolly Varden, silver salmon and rainbows. Turn at Mile 157 at the visitor center to reach the Anchor River, where you can fish, camp or picnic.



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3. AFTER YOU FISH...  

At right, an Anchor Point fisherman cleans his catch at a local campground.

It's advisable to clean your fish at these handy stations, because the task, though rewarding, can get a little messy.



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4. SECRET FISHING HOLES  

You'll never again find "secret" fishing holes as well marked as those in Anchor Point!


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5. GOOD FISHING  

A fisherman casts his line.



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6. THE ANCHOR RIVER BRIDGE  

There's nothing "on the level" about the Anchor River bridge, which has one side definitely higher than the other!


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7. FISHERMEN OF ALL AGES  

Fishermen of all ages may be found at the Anchor River.


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Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce
Useful information on Anchor Point. Aong with a general community overview and business directory, the site contains information on fishing charters, events, history, lodging, and sightseeing.


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