Anchor Point Alaska on the Kenai Peninsula.

Anchor Point, Alaska - Located 210 miles from Anchorage or 70 miles southwest from Kenai, Anchor Point is noted as the most westerly point in North America that is reachable by road. This is also home to the Anchor River touted as one of the top salmon fishing rivers on the peninsula. From the shores of Cook Inlet, charter boats depart for the rich fishing grounds famous for producing barn door sized pacific halibut and record numbers of prized salmon. This is the sportsmen's capital known as Kenai Peninsula, and Anchor Point is one of the top destinations for tourists and sport fishermen alike.

1. Anchor Point is well known for being the most westerly highway point you can drive to on the North American continent. When you drive down to the beach access, you have the chance to get in a photograph under the landmark sign with the beach and mountains in the backdrop. This photo is guaranteed to spark many conversations upon returning home.
   
2. The Anchor River is one of the Kenai Peninsula's major salmon fishing streams. Starting in June and producing abundant fish through August, very good runs of chinook, (king salmon) silver salmon, dolly varden char, and steelhead return to spawn in this stream every year. All you need to fish this river is a medium weight salmon rod preferably about 8 1/2 foot in length, a strong reel, 12 to 20 lbs test line and some of flashy lures. Hip boots allow you to wade and cross the river at will, and don't forget the fillet knife.
   
3. Off Shore Saltwater Charters - Without any doubt, halibut and saltwater salmon fishing in Anchor point is a growing fishery. There are tractor launches ready to get you into the water and off on a Alaska fishing adventure this summer.
   
4. A visit to the Russian Village of Nikolaevsk should be on your agenda. Located nine miles up the North Fork Road from Anchor Point is the small russian village of Nikolaevsk. Founded in 1968, Nikolaevsk is a jewel in a hidden wilderness. Check out Nina's Russian Samovar for a taste of authentic Russian crusine. This rates a must see on our list for Anchor Point.
   

Anchor Point Alaska Located 65 miles south of Kenai and Soldotna on the Kenai Peninsula. Anchor Point Fishing Charters Halibut and Salmon fishing in Cook Inlet waters off the coast of the Kenai Peninsula. Anchor Point Lodging Where to stay in the Anchor Point and Anchor River Area of Alaska. Things To Do In Anchor Point Alaska From fishing to snowmobiling, have fun in Anchor Point Alaska.

5. Winter Fun - When the summer tourists depart and everything quiets back down to the normal life associated with a small Alaskan town, We are aware that old man winter is on his way and then the excitement builds. Winter recreation around Anchor Point includes many thing. Some think about ice fishing, then there is the winter king salmon fishing in Cook Inlet, snoeshoe adventures into the backcountry and cross country skiing on the many trails we share with the dog sled mushers in the area. But the most common of all activities involves the foot hills of the mountains located just behind town. These are the Caribou Hills and snowmobile enthusists flock here each winter to enjoy some of the best trails in Alaska. If you are lucky enough to visit in this time of year, guided snowmobile tours are available, See the folks at S & A Snow Adventures in Nikolaevsk Alaska and we may just meet you at the summit.

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