Susitna River
Born from a glacier in the Alaska Range, the Susitna sweeps west and then south through Southcentral Alaska past Curry and Talkeetna, reaching tidewater on upper Cook Inlet west of Anchorage.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Susitna River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 313 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Susitna Glacier on Mount Hayes, Alaska Range |
| Mouth | Cook Inlet, about 25 miles west of Anchorage |
| State | Alaska |
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Susitna River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
Facts from Susitna River (Wikipedia) ↗