Copper River
A swift, silty glacial river that loops around the Wrangell Mountains, meets the Chitina River at Chitina, then cuts through the Chugach Mountains to a delta nearly 50 miles wide near Cordova.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Copper River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 290 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Copper Glacier, Mount Wrangell, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park |
| Mouth | Gulf of Alaska southeast of Cordova |
| State | Alaska |
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Copper 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 Copper River (Wikipedia) ↗