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Ship Creek is a favorite local fishing and shorebird viewing spot near downtown Anchorage in the industrial environment of the Port of Anchorage. With the Anchorage skyline as backdrop, the mud and sedge flats and ocean-fed waters support salmon runs and provide habitat for plovers, sandpipers, godwits, and other migrating shorebirds. Ship Creek runs through the port and alongside the ocean waters of Cook Inlet.
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The two RV Gypsies and family stood on the bridge to see the scenery and Karen photographed their shadows. |
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Two miles upstream from the mouth of the creek at the corner of Reeve Blvd. and Post Road is the William Jack Hernandez Sport Fish Hatchery. Open to the public from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This space was set aside for public access to allow viewing of hatchery activity. There is a foot path outside the facility allowing access to view Ship Creek. From early July through September adult salmon can often be seen in this stretch of the creek. Returning Chinook (king) and coho (silver) salmon are collected and held in two raceways located creek side. Hatchery staff will collect eggs from these fish to begin the next production cycle. King salmon are present from late May through July, and coho salmon from August through mid-September. |
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 Then Karen saw something she absolutely hated. One of the workers was beating the fish in the head with a baseball bat. Karen did not wish to photograph such a cruel act. So from there she went towards the dam area to watch the fish try to jump up-stream.
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Below: A beautiful blue sky and silky clouds |
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