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Trout fishing in a Northern Valley heat wave

The heat wave has made for high water on the glacier fed rivers. While most of the debris has been washed out on the Talkeetna River, boat drivers may be

Trout fishing in a Northern Valley heat wave
Jared Parker of Talkeetna Fishing Guides prepares to set off in hot weather and high water. Photo by Katie Writer – KTNA

The heat wave has made for high water on the glacier fed rivers. While most of the debris has been washed out on the Talkeetna River, boat drivers may be challenged by the shallow waters of streams and creeks that have no more snow melt and lack of rainfall.

KTNA’s Katie Writer spoke with Jared Parker of Talkeetna Fishing Guides about traveling the Talkeetna River and clear water creeks for trout and grayling fishing. 

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Su Valley Voice for August 20, 2026: River Erosion

This week on Su Valley Voice, the topic was erosion issues near Talkeetna. Host Phillip Manning was joined by guests from the Mat-Su Borough and Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to discuss the current situation and plans.

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