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 Fishing and Coastline
Try some quiet fly fishing near the bridge at Kasilof, or see the coastal shoreline at Clam Gulch, two little communities
on Cook Inlet off the Sterling Highway. Razor clams are a sport-fishing harvest in this area, and are undergoing a period of population rebound.
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Volcanoes
Across the Water
The drive down the Cook Inlet coast to Homer is stunning
on a clear day. There's a dramatic "ring
of fire" made up of active volcanoes encircling the Kenai Peninsula across the water.
From north to south, the volcanoes are:
• Mt. Spurr (across from Anchorage), which erupted last in 1992;
• Mt. Redoubt (across from the City of Kenai & Soldotna),
which erupted last in 1990;
• Mt. Iliamna (across from Ninilchik), which has been quiet for a long time;
• Mt. Augustine, which is on an island, and which last erupted in 1986;
• And to the south of Homer, Mt. Douglas, which seems to be inactive.
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Fishing in Kasilof
Like Kenai and Ninilchik,
Kasilof got its start as a Russian settlement, in 1786. Now, however,
it is known mostly for its fishing. And whether your fish is big or
small, one thing is undeniable: a fishing trip in Kasilof is fun for
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Halibut and Clams in Clam Gulch
Clam
Gulch, Nilnilchik and Cook Inlet generally are excellent places to fish
for halibut. While you're here, consider taking a charter out to try
your luck.
Clam Gulch is also, as its name suggests, an excellent place to dig for razor clams. Along with those of Ninilchik, its sandy tidal beaches
hold one of eight major concentrations of Pacific Coast clams.
For
the best access points to beaches where you can dig clams, try Clam
Gulch Road (Mile 117.5 Sterling Highway), which leads to the Clam Gulch
State Recreation Area, Deep Creek Wayside, and Ninilchik Village. |
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ALONG THE OCEAN:
Driving to Homer
Kasilof | Russian stockade that became a farming area for the Kenaitze tribe.
Clam Gulch | The name says it all.
Ninilchik | Old buildings, a great river
to fish in, and the influence of Russia.
Anchor Point | Great fishing. Look for the signs pointing
to the “secret” Anchor Point fishing holes. |
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CLAMMING 101 To clam, you'll need
a sport fishing license.
Clamming
is best during a minus tide of 2 feet or more. Clammers need a bucket, a
clam shovel, boots, and at least one glove to protect against the razor
clam’s sharp shell.
To
dig, find a tiny “dimple” and quickly scoop a 6-inch hole. Reach down
into the sand until you find your clam. Experience will teach you not
to break the shell, but even if you do, you have to keep it. In 2021,
the east side beaches are closed to clamming, and a charter must be
taken to clam on the West side of Cook Inlet.
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KASILOF & CLAM GULCH, ALASKA MAPS
+ Map of Road to Homer (Sterling Hwy)
Clam Gulch State Recreation Area
State of Alaska site for the Glam Gulch State Recreation Area. Provides clamming information and contacts.
On Razor Clams
Download more information on the much sought after razor clam. Brought to you by the State of Alaska. |
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