Are silty glacial rivers good places to fish?
NOT REALLY. Salmon and trout both prefer to spawn and feed in clear or semi-clear rivers. However, they will travel through glacial rivers on their way to clear tributaries. Because of the limited visibility in glacial rivers, it is more difficult for fish to see your fly. It is better to focus your fishing attention on clear or semi-glacial rivers. Alaska has many semi-glacial rivers such as the Kenai River. These rivers have some suspended silt in the water and visibility is often three feet or more. Rivers of this type offer excellent fishing for both trout and salmon.
