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Anchor Point

A group of men showing off their trophy fish
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As a sign along Sterling Highway proudly proclaims, Anchor Point is the most westerly point on the North American continent accessible by a continuous road system. A town of 1,829 residents located 62 miles south of Soldotna and just 14 miles north of Homer, Anchor Point is known throughout the Kenai Peninsula for sport fishing.

About Anchor Point

Named by Captain James Cook after he lost an anchor in the strong tidal currents that swirl past the point, Anchor Point is a quiet coastal community, catering to visitors on their way to Homer with a selection of lodging, restaurants, gas station, and tackle shops.
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Anchor Point begins attracting anglers the weekend before Memorial Day for the king salmon season and then through the summer and fall with fisheries of Dolly Varden, silver salmon and steelhead trout. Most anglers arrive to bank fish, an activity so popular that the river’s fishing holes are even listed on local tourism brochures. Others use a tractor launch (used to launch boats) on the beach to access and fish Cook Inlet.

To reach the most westerly highway point, follow Anchor River Road (Beach Road) from town to its end, where you’ll find a viewing deck and telescopes overlooking Cook Inlet and a sign designating this special point. On a clear day this is a spectacular spot where you can gaze across Cook Inlet and see the distinct cones of four volcanoes: Mount Spurr, Mount Redoubt, Mount Iliamna and Mount St. Augustine.

Anchor Point

Anchor Point is located on the Kenai Peninsula and is accessible by road at Mile 156 of the Sterling Highway, just 14 miles northwest of Homer.

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Lake Louise State Recreation Area Denali State Park Matanuska Glacier Wrangell-St. Elias National Park Summit Lake State Recreation Site Portage Glacier and Area Attractions Kenai River Special Management Area Alaska State Marine Parks Caines Head State Recreation Area Chugach National Forest Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge Chugach State Park Independence Mine State Historical Park Ninilchik State Recreation Area Deep Creek State Recreation Area Kachemak Bay State Park and State Wilderness Park Kenai Fjords National Park Nancy Lake State Recreation Area Anchor River State Recreation Area Clam Gulch State Recreation Area Kasilof Area State Parks Captain Cook State Recreation Area Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

Attractions

  • Charter Fishing +

    Charter fishing boats based in Anchor Point provide anglers easy access to the Cook Inlet fishery. Halibut fishing is most popular from May through September. In May and June and again from late June through July charter captains focus on king salmon in the Cook Inlet and then silver salmon from mid-July to the middle of August.

  • Clamming +

    Western shore of the Kenai Peninsula, including Anchor Point, is renown for its clamming and both locals and visitors harvest hundreds of thousands of razor clams annually from the muddy shoreline at low tide.

  • Kids All-American Fishing Derby +

    Held on the Saturday of National Fishing Week, the Kid's All-American Fishing Derby is highlighted by a big fish contest and casting contests for children. All events are free to kids under the age of 16 and followed by a picnic for contestants and families.

  • Snow Rondi Winter Festival +

    This four-day festival offers winter fun in a variety of activities, including snowshoe softball, a parade, pool tournament, bazaar, costume ball, Nordic and snow machine events, auction and bingo.


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