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.
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 and launches
Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Copper River in Alaska, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.
- Boat ramp (62.269, -145.385) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
Bait shops
No bait shops are mapped near this river yet. Search Google Maps for bait shops near the Copper River ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
Facts from Copper River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey